Day long Hike to Inca ruins
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About the 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.12 hours
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Adult : 1
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks
Picnic Lunch
Professional bilingual (English and Spanish-speaking) guide
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
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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.View Location
Activity Locations
Quebrada Del Toro (The Toro Gorge)from Campo Quijano to Puerta Tastil, , Argentina
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Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Pick-up from your hotel in Salta city from 8am onwards.
- Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- 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
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry 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 conditionsCancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
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Operated by Poncho ToursCreated on 08 Feb 2018Created on 04 Aug 2024
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