Ecuador Andes Trekking Tours

The Inca Trail - 4 Day Tour

Inca Trai l -Ingapirca Ruins

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Departure Day: upon request
Price for 4 days: USD 985.-
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This path forms part of the Inca Trail from Cusco to Quito. Some places are still in good condition. The trail takes you through the Andes, around lakes and gradually rises to 4.200 m. During the trekking you pass the Paredones ruins and finally arrive at the fort of Ingapirca.

Overview Itinerary
Day 01:	Quito - Achupallas
Day 02:	Tres Cruces Lake
Day 03:	Quiloloma – Culebrillas Valley
Day 04:	Ingapirca - Quito

Detailed Itinerary:
Day 01: Quito - Achupallas
From Quito you travel south on the Pan-American Highway through the Avenue of the Volcano. Passing the Andean cities of Latacunga, Ambato and Riobamba you finally reach the small Indian village of Achupallas in the central Andes of Ecuador. Here in this beautiful landscape you set up camp and explore the village and its surroundings. -/L/D

Day 02: Tres Cruces Lake
After breakfast you follow the river Rio Cadrul through Páramo vegetation, Indian huts and cultivated land before climbing up a huge ridge at the end of the valley. Donkeys carry all your gear. In the afternoon you reach the Tres Cruces Lake where you pitch up your tents. B/L/D

Day 03: Quiloloma – Culebrillas Valley
Early in the morning you set off to Quiloloma, the highest point of the journey (about 4.300 m altitude). You can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding lakes and mountains that form the typical landscape of the highlands of the central Andes. In the afternoon you hike down to the Culebrillas valley and pitch up camp at the Paredones ruins. B/L/D

Day 04: Ingapirca - Quito
In the morning you follow the old Inca road to the Ingapirca ruins which are another 3-4 hours walk from the lake. A visit of the site will allow you a better understanding of Incan culture and their influence in Ecuador. The name Ingapirca means in the Quechua language stonewall of the Incas. You will see the fine stonework and characteristic trapezoidal niches and doorways. Lunch will be at a rustic countryside Posada nearby. After lunch you drive back to Quito (about 6 hours). B/L/-

B= Breakfast L= Lunch D= Dinner

Price 2010:
USD 720. - per person with minimum 4 people
USD 985. - per person with minimum 2 people
USD 1,765.- with one person

This price includes:
Private transportation, all meals during the tour as stated, collective camping (1 or 2 pers. tents, dinning tent, toilet tent, dishes, mattresses etc.), certified local guide (Spanish/English, other languages upon request if available German, French etc.), horses or donkeys during the trek and all features according to the program.

The price does not include:
International flight, accommodation and food supply in Quito, personal equipment, tips, and travel insurance.

What to bring: sleeping bag, Trekking shoes, raincoat, rucksack, torch, sunhat, sun block, rain wear, warm clothing and camera

Note:
Although this is a moderate trek, it could be very hard if you are not properly acclimatized. You need to be ready and prepared to walk on trails as well as on cross-country terrain, marsh and forests. Do not expect to find well-marked trails like in the Alps or the National Parks of the USA.

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