Inca Trail 3-Day Hike

Discover significant locations from the Inca Empire on our 3-day hike along the Inca Trail, including mountain trails, archaeological remains, and lagoons.

Inca Trail 3-Day Hike

Day 1: Riobamba - Tres Cruces

At 8 am, we will pick you up from your hotel in Riobamba and begin our journey along the 3,728-mile Inca Trail which extends through Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador. Our hike starts in Achupallas, located at an altitude of 10,826 feet, where we will have a picnic lunch. Following this, we will hike for 4 hours through meadows until reaching 12,959 feet, where we will set up our campsite near Tres Cruces and enjoy dinner.

Day 2: Achupallas - Patococha

After breakfast, we will embark on a 7-hour hike to Cuchilla de Tres Cruces at 13,123 feet. You will have the opportunity to view Sansahuín Lagoon and will receive a bag of food for later. We will descend to Culebrillas Lagoon, known for its associated legend, and explore the archaeological site of Paredones de Molleturo, including three Inca temples. We will continue to Patococha Lagoon to set up camp and have dinner under the stars.

Day 3: Patococha - Ingapirca - Riobamba

We will start with breakfast before hiking for 4 hours to the ruins of Ingapirca, the largest Inca site in Ecuador. We will visit the Temple of Sun and learn about the Inca invasion of the Cañari people. Following the tour, we will enjoy a traditional lunch and then return to Riobamba, arriving at your hotel by 5 pm.

Accommodation

This tour includes 2 nights' accommodation in tents suitable for 3 people, along with a sleeping bag.