Day long Hike to Inca ruins

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

12 hours

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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.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Minimum age is 12 years

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Bottled water

Snacks

Picnic Lunch

Professional bilingual (English and Spanish-speaking) guide

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

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.

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Day long Hike to Inca ruins

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Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Hike to the Inca Ruins
artstarovoyt,
Jul 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Hiking to the Inca ruins was an unforgettable experience, thanks to my amazing guide Ale. Their passion and knowledge brought the ancient history to life, making every step a fascinating journey. The stunning landscapes were matched by Ale’s engaging storytelling and genuine care for our group. We felt like cherished friends rather than tourists, and their enthusiasm made the adventure truly magical.
Experience and unforgettable views
6seisix,
May 9, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an experience! We didn't have much time in Salta so we were very lucky to find Poncho Tours. We chose to do the Inca Ruins in one day with Nick the owner and his knowledge about northern Argentina is amazing. Beautiful scenery along the entire route, if we had to rest a couple of times because but we would definitely do it all again.
Great hike, great guide!
Gary S,
Apr 20, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nick is a great guide and really has lots of local knowledge, highly recommended. This is a tough hike but well worth the effort with some great views.