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Ecuador Inca Trail
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Leaving Cuenca behind early in the morning we journey 3.5 hours to Achupallas (3420 m). There we meet with the local guide the horse used to carry our equipment. Our trek begins following the Cadrul River through the narrow pass between mountains Callana Pucará and Mapahuiña. Continuing upriver in this U-shaped valley we arrive to an Incan town (3910 m) where we camp. During the trail there is the possibility of ascending Callana Pucará Mountain (4190 m) which has a fantastic panoramic view all the way to Chimborazo.
We follow the Cadrul River until we get to Tres Cruces (Three Crosses) Lake which leads us up to the Three Crosses Knife Pass (4420 m) crossing the crest towards Quillaloma. The ascent provides us with a wonderful view of the many different surrounding mountain ranges and lakes. Below us we are able to make out the Espíndola Valley with the well-known Qhapaqñan (Inca Trail), and at the bottom of the valley the sacred Lake of Snakes. We head down into the valley and near the Espíndola River we set up our tents.
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Day Description ActivitiesMealsSpanish
SpeakingDriver orEnglish
Speaking Guide
INCA TRAIL: DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
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To Book This Tour Please Send An E-mail To [email protected] Us Toll - Free: USA & Canada: 1-800-269-0216 UK: 0-800-051-7125
Following the Inca Trail along the River Espíndola towards the Lake of Snakes we arrive to the Incan ruins of Paredones (Large Walls). After crossing the Puyal pass (4000 m) and walking through typical Andean paramo vegetation we finally arrive to the end of our trail - Ingapirca Ruins (3160 m) - the most important archaeological monument in Ecuador. Our guide will explain about the evidence of important past Andean societies such as the Kañari and later the Inca. After time to explore the ruins we return to Cuenca where our journey ends.
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Day Description ActivitiesMealsSpanish
SpeakingDriver orEnglish
Speaking Guide
INCA TRAIL: DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
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Important Note:
This tour is recommend for people in good shape and health conditions. Please note that you should acclimatize to the altitude so you can enjoy to the fullest the experience. Distance: approximately 38 kilometers Altitude: 3,100 - 4,300 masl. Best weather: June to December Special Interest: Paramo, Inca Road, Inca Ruins, Lakes, Landscapes Bird Watching.
To Book This Tour Please Send An E-mail To [email protected] Us Toll - Free: USA & Canada: 1-800-269-0216 UK: 0-800-051-7125
Inclusions:
Exclusions:
Transportation from Cuenca to Alausi / Ingapirca to CuencaTransfer to AchupallasProfessional, bilingual guideHorseman/muleteer + packhorses/mulesMountain equipment: (Tents, insulators, and in case the tourists do not have their own, we can provide rubber boots, sleeping bags, cooking utensils, dishes, place settings, etc.)Meals as listed in itineraryDrinks (water, coffee, tea)
Personal ExpensesTipsTransport from Quito to CuencaIngapirca Entrance Fee
INCA TRAIL / INCLUSIONS - EXCLUSIONS
This program can be adapted to your personal needs - just let us if you would like to make any changes, we’ll be happy to help!
NOTE: Licensed English-speaking guides are more expensive per day than Spanish-speaking drivers. For that reason this tour has a mix of both included, in order to balance trip cost with service level for you. Of course the mix is flexible, so if you would like to make changes then just let us know.