Inca Trail 3-Day Hike

Discover some of the most important places from the era of the Inca Empire on our 3-day hike along the Inca Trail. Mountain trails, archaeological remains and beautiful lagoons await.

Inca Trail 3-Day Hike

Day 1: Riobamba - Tres Cruces

At 8 am, pickup will be from your hotel in Riobamba to begin the hike on the Inca Trail. The trail spans 3,728 miles (6,000 kilometers) across several countries including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador. Hike starts in Achupallas at an altitude of 10,826 feet (3,300 meters), with a picnic lunch provided. After 4 hours of hiking, reaching 12,959 feet (3,950 meters), we will set up camp and have dinner in the Tres Cruces area.

Day 2: Achupallas - Patococha

After breakfast, we will hike for 7 hours to the Cuchilla de Tres Cruces at 13,123 feet (4,000 meters) and enjoy views of the Sansahuín Lagoon. A food bag will be provided for your convenience. Later, we will visit the Culebrillas Lagoon and the archaeological site of Paredones de Molleturo to explore Inca temple ruins. The night will be spent camping at Patococha Lagoon with dinner served under the stars.

Day 3: Patococha - Ingapirca - Riobamba

Following breakfast, we will hike for 4 hours to the ruins of Ingapirca, the largest Inca ruins in Ecuador. There, we will explore the Temple of Sun and learn about the Inca invasion of the Cañari people. A traditional lunch will follow before traveling back to Riobamba, with an expected arrival at your hotel at 5 pm.

Accommodation

This tour includes 2 nights' accommodation in tents that accommodate 3 people, along with sleeping bags.