Day long Hike to Inca ruins

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About this activity

From Salta city, we travel to Campo Quijano, a town famous as the base for workers constructing the Train to the Clouds railway line to the Chilean coast. We can stop to see an antique engine and the mausoleum of the train line's chief engineer, Richard Maury, from Philadephia, USA.

From here we will climb into the stunning multi-coloured Quebrada de Toro to Ingeniero Maury, where our hike begins.

It's 90 minutes drive each way: the walk takes between 7 and 8 hours.

We start by scaling a steep gradient: a climb of nearly 1km in altitude over the first 3.75km, On this challenging hike, we reach a peak of 3,265m above sea level before a gentle descent to Inca ruins dating from the 15th century.

Your efforts are rewarded by stunning views all along the way.

Our guide is experienced in hiking all terrain, and speaks English and Spanish.

Picnic lunch provided.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 4 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Poncho Tours

Ages: Adults (12–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks
Included: Picnic Lunch
Included: Professional bilingual (English and Spanish-speaking) guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

This is a tough 17km hike for experienced, adventurous and fit trekkers! We travel up into the multi-coloured canyon of the Quebrada de Toro through stunning and rugged high altitude scenery: to visit the pre-Hispanic ruins of Incahuasi, only accessible by foot. We start by scaling a steep gradient: a climb of nearly 1km in altitude over the first 3.75km. On this challenging hike, we reach a peak of 3,265m. From here, it is a gentle descent to Inca ruins dating from the 15th century.

Stop 1
Quebrada Del Toro (The Toro Gorge)

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Design Suites Salta
Ghala Hotel
Inter Apart Hotel
Econhotel
Balcon De La Plaza
Hotel Almeria
Nuevo Hotel Premier
Backpacker's City
Hostal del Huayra
Hotel Elena
Salta Buenos Aires Apart
Hotel Amerian Salta

and 79 more pickup points

Pick-up from your hotel in Salta city from 8am onwards.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Minimum age is 12 years
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions