Through the valleys and the Quebrada, the silent and mysterious “CAMINO DEL INCA” (The route of the Inca) will take us to the very heart of a millenary culture. We will walk following the incredible Inca route just like they used to do hundreds of years ago, joining the Kolla hamlets pegged among the hills all along the way. The route begins at the “Quebrada of Humahuaca” itself. From the PUNA to the jungle, we propose the crossing over of a very extense region of enormous mountains and deep valleys, visiting the originally Kolla communities within, which are only approachable on foot. And what’s more, this tour will indulge you with stories, places, experiences and people you will remember forever..
| Departures | Duration | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| Next Departures: each saturday and monday from Buenos Aires Departure guaranteed - Private departures available. |
16 Days, 15 nights. | shared hostal room, refuge, camp. |
| Groups | Prices (2 p base) | Physical and technical level |
|---|---|---|
| from 2 to 15 trekkers | From 1698 USD per person | intermediate physical level. Moderate to intensive Trekking. |
Day 1
Salta Airport - City of Salta
We welcome you at the Airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Salta. You will have the rest of the day to enjoy the town. Accommodation at Lodge, double or single rooms.
No Meals provided.
Day 2
San Antonio de los Cobres and Salinas Grandes
We depart early towards Campo Quijano through the “Quebrada Del Toro”, to reach the pre Hispanic city of “Rosa de Tastil” and its legendary ruins. Our trip continues to San Antonio de los Cobres, a typical town located at 4000 meters above sea level. Later on, driving through “El Paso de Jama” (Pass) we will be able to appreciate the “Salinas Grandes” (The Great Salt Lakes), then, descending the path of the Lipan, we will make a stop at the town of Pumamarca and its famous “de los Siete Colores” (Mount of the Seven Colors). We then reach the picturesque town of Tilcara and our lodging.
Accommodation: Lodge, double or single rooms.
Meals provided: Breakfast
Day 3
Devil’s Throat - Tilcara
You will have the morning free to discover the attractions of town, such us: the great central square, the small square, the town church - and the “Pucará de Tilcara”. In the afternoon we’ll do a small trek to The Devil’s Throat, walking along old native Kolla paths and admiring the unbelievable landscape. After 3 or 4 hours we go back to Tilcara.
Accommodation: Lodge, double or single rooms.
Meals provided: Breakfast
Day 4
Tilcara - Iruya
During the morning, we will go northwards in a local bus up to the small town of “Iruya” a picturesque village just on the north of Salta. We will have enough time to go around the town, discovering its beautiful cobbled streets and its typical Chappel. We will spend the night in this fascinating place.
Simple Lodging
Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunchbox, Dinner
Day 5
Iruya - Chiyayoc
Early in the morning, we will begin a slow non-stop ascent from Iruya (2800metres asl.) up to the “Abra Del Colorado”. From there, we go down up to the San Juan River where we have lunch. After the break, another ascent is expecting us and then we start climbing down to the Chiyayoc village, at 3100 m asl. Walking time: 8 to 9 hours.
Simple Lodging
Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunchbox, Dinner
Day 6
Chiyayoc - Rodeo Colorado
Our trek continues through this amazing landscape. We walk down until we reach the valley of the river Trancas. Once there we trek up again right up to the edge, from where we have a fabulous view of the town of “Rodeo Colorado”. Later on, we descend through the Pera River to finally reach the town we admired from above. Estimated walking time: 8 to 9 hours.
Lodging: Semi Full Camp.
Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunchbox, Dinner
Day 7
Rodeo Colorado - Nazareno River
This day we make our way down a wide slope to the town of “Molino”, with the amazing view of the valley of the river Nazareno behind us. From here we trek up to the site where we will set up camp.
Estimated walking time: 4 to 5 hours.
Lodging: Semi Full Camp.
Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunchbox, Dinner
Day 8
Nazareno River - Nazareno
Last stage of our on-foot traverse, during which we will go upriver to reach “Nazareno” village, to discover this small typical town and enjoy our experiences. Walking time: 5 to 6 hours.
Simple Lodging
Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunchbox, Dinner
Day 9
Nazareno - La Quiaca - Tilcara
In the morning we go back to the northern region of “La Quiaca”, close to the Bolivian border, to continue on our way to Tilcara.
Accommodation: Lodge, double or single rooms.
Meals provided: Breakfast.
Day 10
Day Off at Tilcara
A resting day, to rearrange your equipment and to get ready for the final part of this journey.
Accommodation: Lodge, double or single rooms.
Meals provided: Breakfast.
Day 11
Tilcara - Veranada de Yutos Pampa
Early morning, we take a local transfer to “Alfacito” (2900 m asl). There, we will begin our on-foot traverse, with a slow non-stop ascent - we have to be careful about acclimatising- to reach “Campo Laguna” (4200 m asl). This is the highest point of the crossing. After lunch, we go down to “Yutos Pampa” at 3200 metres asl.
Lodging: Semi Full Camp.
Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunchbox, Dinner
Day 12
Veranada de Yutos Pampa - Molulo
We continue our crossing, climbing up to the top of the “Cumbre Grande” Mount. You will be able to appreciate a thick forest at the end of the valley. In the afternoon we arrive to the “Molulo” hamlet ( 2950 meters asl). Estimated walking time: 6 to 7 hours.
Lodging: Semi Full Camp.
Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunchbox, Dinner
Day 13
Molulo - Abra Del Potrero
We will have a peaceful morning with plenty of time to meet the local inhabitants and walk around the area. We continue our traverse after lunch. You will notice the gradual increase of the vegetation until we arrive to a place known as “Abra del Potrero”. Walking time: 4 to 5 hs.
Lodging: Semi Full Camp.
Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunchbox, Dinner
Day 14
Abra Del Potrero - San Lucas
We continue our adventure from “Abra del Potrero” (“abra”=the lowest point between two mountains). We leave the thick forest to enter a plain landscape, then we again we see some trees growing on the red soil. After climbing up through this forest we reach the hamlet of “San Lucas”, at 2500 meters. Later on, we slowly start down and back to the town. Walking time 7 to 8 hours.
Lodging: Semi Full Camp.
Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunchbox, Dinner
Day 15
San Lucas - Calilegua – Salta
This is the last stage of the traverse between San Lucas and San Francisco. The path continues along the southern bank of San Lucas River: the vegetation is dense and the valley is deep. After crossing “Valle Grande”, we will climb up to “Peña Alta”, the end of our long walk. There, a local transfer will be waiting for us to drive us through the small town of San Francisco and the whole of Calilegua National Park to arrive to Liberator San Martín Village. From there, we will move on to the city of Salta. Walking time: 5 to 6 hours.
Accommodation; Lodge, double or single rooms.
Meals provided: Breakfast.
Day 16
Salta - Airport
After breakfast you are transferred to the airport where your tour ends.
Meals we provide: Breakfast.
Included Services
-Incoming services
-Bilingual guide (Spanish - English) during all the activities.
-6 nights in Lodge, double or single rooms, breakfast included
-3 nights in simple lodging (room without a private bathroom)
-6 nights in Semi - Full Camp (included: tents and dinner tent or saloon. Not included: sleeping bags nor insulating mattresses)
-Transfer Salta Airport - Hotel / Hotel - Salta.
-All transportation as shown in the itinerary combining private and regular buses.
-Mules for the transportation of the tents, general equipment and all meals of the traverse. We will carry the passengers’ luggage up to a maximum of 8 kg (days 4 to 9 and the days 11 and 15)
-15 breakfasts, 9 lunchboxes and 9 dinners.
BOOKING
To book this trip, please fill the booking request form or simply contact us by e-mail booking@zekeseven.com
