Inca Trail to Ingapirca
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.
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1-Day Culebrillas-Ingapirca
Duration: 12 hours
Lunch
Private Tour: You will have a private and flexible tour only for you and your party
Pickup included
What's included in Inca Trail to Ingapirca
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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)
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
Inclusions
- All fees and taxes
- Lunch
- Professional Tour Guide (Licensed)
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of hiking is involved
- Operates in all weather conditions, please contact us for more details
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