Why choose this Salta tour ?
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.
Make the most of your Salta adventure
Tour Description & 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
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- Day long Hike to Inca ruins
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Day long Hike to Inca ruins Inclusions:
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Picnic Lunch
- Professional bilingual (English and Spanish-speaking) guide
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Poncho Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Argentina/Salta.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 4 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• 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
