The Inca Trail is by far the most famous trek in South America. Our tour takes you to the Ecuador's Major Inca Trail, in just 6 miles (10km) we combine beautiful mountain scenery and the stunning mix of Inca paving stones.
Highlights: • Hike a portion of one of the most famous Inca trails and enjoy the pristine Ecuadorian paramo. • Visit the largest Inca archaeological site in Ecuador and the only elliptical temple in the Inca empire • Enjoy the beauty of the Ecuadorian Andes while you drive through the fertile ranchland of the countryside.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All fees and taxes
Lunch
Professional Tour Guide (Licensed)
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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A moderate amount of hiking is involved
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Operates in all weather conditions, please contact us for more details
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Inca Trail is by far the most famous trek in South America. Our tour takes you to the Ecuador's Major Inca Trail, in just 6 miles (10km) we combine beautiful mountain scenery and the stunning mix of Inca paving stones.
Highlights: • Hike a portion of one of the most famous Inca trails and enjoy the pristine Ecuadorian paramo. • Visit the largest Inca archaeological site in Ecuador and the only elliptical temple in the Inca empire • Enjoy the beauty of the Ecuadorian Andes while you drive through the fertile ranchland of the countryside.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All fees and taxes
Lunch
Professional Tour Guide (Licensed)
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Itinerary
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Culebrillas
In just 6 miles (10km) Our tour takes you through the pristine Ecuadorian paramo hiking a portion of Ecuador’s best preserved Inca Trail. Made up of a 7 meter wide stone road that follows the high mountain ridges of the Andes, in the ancient times this trail connected Quito to Cusco.
Along the route we will pass by a beautiful lagoon called Culebrillas, ranches and Incan Tampus (stone buildings constructed by the Incas, where Chasquis or Incan messengers took refuge hundreds of years ago)
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Ingapirca Ruins
Reaching a maximum elevation of 4,100 m (13,276 ft.) above sea level, making it one of the highest points of the Royal Road in the entire Incan Empire.
We finish our hike at San José village where hikers often receive a warm welcome by local children.
Afterwards, we will visit Ingapirca archeological site, considered to be the most important Incan site in Ecuador. Here you will explore both cultures, Cañaris and Incas