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Full-Day Cuenca Tour: Discover Ingapirca Archaeological Site and Incan Mountain Face
4.9
102 Ratings
Cuenca
Embark on a full-day Cuenca tour and explore the fascinating Ingapirca archaeological site, learn about the Cañari and Incan cultures, and marvel at the Incan mountain face. Don’t miss the chance to visit the beautiful church of Biblian!
Embark on a full-day Cuenca tour and explore the fascinating Ingapirca archaeological site, learn about the Cañari and Incan cultures, and marvel at the Incan mountain face. Don’t miss the chance to visit the beautiful church of Biblian!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cuenca - The guide will pick you up from your hotel or Airbnb, you will travel around two hours enjoying beautiful Andean landscapes also you will see the local farmers working in the mountains, finally you will arrive in Ingappirca Complex.
- Ingapirca Archaeological Complex - Ingapirca is considered the most important archeological site of…
- Cuenca - The guide will pick you up from your hotel or Airbnb, you will travel around two hours enjoying beautiful Andean landscapes also you will see the local farmers working in the mountains, finally you will arrive in Ingappirca Complex.
- Ingapirca Archaeological Complex - Ingapirca is considered the most important archeological site of Ecuador, and here the guide will explain about the Cañari and Inca cultures traveling by sectors Cañari-Inca walls and appreciating the unique elliptical temple which was the Tahuantinsuyo.
- Cara del Inca - You will walk from the Ingapirca complex and you will meet the famous face of the Inca, which is located on the wall of one of the mountains. Then you will have time for a delicious lunch.
- Biblian - The guide will stop on the way to explain about the preparation of typical food, especially the pig with the blowtorch.
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Santuario de la Virgen del Rocio - You will visit one of the most beautiful churches in all of Ecuador, that of the Virgen del Rocio, located on the sacred Cañari hill Shalao.
Then you will travel an hour to Cuenca
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Guided by a professional
- Enjoy lunch during the tour
- Comfortable transport in a private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Guided by a professional
- Enjoy lunch during the tour
- Comfortable transport in a private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Tips
- Entrance fee
- Drinks
- Tips
- Entrance fee
Additional Information
Pick up in your hotel and go to the most important archaeological complex in Ecuador, Ingapirca; a place where you will learn about the Cañari and Incan cultures and the different methods of construction that date back to 500 years ago!. Also in this nice tour you will visit the Incan face, an interesting mountain wich is located 20min away from the…
Pick up in your hotel and go to the most important archaeological complex in Ecuador, Ingapirca; a place where you will learn about the Cañari and Incan cultures and the different methods of construction that date back to 500 years ago!. Also in this nice tour you will visit the Incan face, an interesting mountain wich is located 20min away from the complex.Additionally on this tour you will visit the church of Biblian.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 1 people per booking
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Cuenca
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(102 Ratings)
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Elizabethh12
Nov 30, 2024
Super informative private tour with Edison, Polylepis Tours - We had an amazing and educational adventure with Edison, of Polylepis Tours. We hired him for a private tour of the Ingapirca Ruins, in late November 2024. First, we visited a beautiful church on the way, then the ruins, including a walk to a viewpoint of the Inca face, then an authentic Ecuadorean (delicious) lunch, then back to Cuenca. Edison (Ed) was a fount of information regarding Ingapirca, Cuenca, and Ecuador- including ancient and modern history, archeology, and natural history esp. the flora and birds. Ed’s English is very good, and he has a facility for tailoring information to the level and quantity desired. Highly recommended!
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Silvia
Nov 19, 2024
Knowledgeable, interesting tour guide - Diego was a phenomenal tour guide. Very bright, talkative, interesting. I learned a lot about Ecuador - both present-day and historical - from our extensive conversation. I would book him for another tour if I could!
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V1731jtkatharinar
Nov 15, 2024
Absolutely recommend! - Absolutely recommend!
Great tour, great guide, friendly staff who explain everything necessary via WhatsApp.
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Markgq8008hu
Oct 12, 2024
Great tour, great guide, happy all around. - Would highly recommend. Diego was a great driver and guide. Very friendly and very knowledgable. We had a fantastic day.
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Mobile607464
Sep 26, 2024
A great experience with a great guide! - This is cool excursion to do if you're in the Cuenca area. Our guide, Diego, spoke English and was very friendly and knowledgeable about Ingapirca and the towns and history along the way. Definitely recommend this company.
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Sabine_f
Sep 4, 2024
Perfect day at Ingapirca - We booked a tour to the Ingapirca Complex and we had a wonderful day with our tourguide Diego. We learned a lot not only about the history, but also about plants, animals and the people of Ecuador. Diego was very friendly, helpful and he really knows a lot and told us very interesting facts. Thanks a lot! We highly recommend this tour!
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Kyliecy2000ea
Aug 16, 2024
Great way to learn about Canari and ainca culture - Edy was extremely knowledgeable about the Canari and Inca peoples. His driving was also safe and sensible. We had a great day and learned a lot!! The Temple of the Sun and the Inca face were excellent. Such amazing craftsmanship.
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E9861ecvaleriaf
Jul 21, 2024
Great tour, amazing tour guide! - This tour was amazing, one of the best that we've taken in Ecuador! Our guide Edison was very knowledgeable and attentive. We had an amazing experience in the few hours we had available. I was in owe of all the information he shared with us. He even recommended us what to visit afterwards based on our interests. I recommend it 100%.
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Cmh445ob
Jul 5, 2024
Wonderful knowledgeable guide! - We had a marvelous day trip to Ingapirca Inca ruins with Diego! He is fluent in English and possesses an immense knowledge of the culture and history of Ecuador. It was well worth it! We all had a wonderful time! Highly recommended!
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Tom
Jul 3, 2024
Perfect outing - My wife and I are visiting Cuenca, Ecuador to see the sights and for some other reasons. We visited the Ingapirca architectural site today along with guide Edy. He showed a wide breath of knowledge about Equador’s indigenous people, as well as the life, traditions, strengths, and challenges of modern Ecuador. I cannot imagine visiting Ingapirca without the depth of understanding Edy brought to the experience. We also enjoyed a traditional Ecuadorian meal at a restaurant just outside the architectural site, while learning about the native and imported plants and animals that make up a modern Ecuadorian diet.
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