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Full-Day Cuenca Tour: Discover Ingapirca Archaeological Site and Incan Mountain Face
4.9
108 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
Guests will be picked up from their hotel and taken to Ingapirca, the most significant archaeological site in Ecuador. Here, they will explore the rich history of the Cañari and Incan cultures and discover construction techniques that are over 500 years old. This delightful tour also includes a visit to the Incan Face Mountain, an intriguing site just…
Guests will be picked up from their hotel and taken to Ingapirca, the most significant archaeological site in Ecuador. Here, they will explore the rich history of the Cañari and Incan cultures and discover construction techniques that are over 500 years old. This delightful tour also includes a visit to the Incan Face Mountain, an intriguing site just 20 minutes from the complex. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to visit the stunning Church of Biblian, perched atop a sacred Cañari mountain, offering breathtaking views of Biblian town and the Andes landscape.
- 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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(108 Ratings)
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Oliviagn7848lj
Feb 20, 2025
Wonderful time with Moses at Ingapirca - Moses was fantastic! My parents only speak English and were able to understand him perfectly. He drove safely to Ingapirca and back, and it was a lovely scenic drive. Definitely worth the time and money!
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Monicmont
Feb 17, 2025
Informative, delicious, and memorable! - We very much enjoyed our tour with Christian - he is very knowledgeable of Ecuador's history and was very kind and respectful to the places and people we visited. Our group included both Spanish and English speakers, and we were beyond impressed with Christian's ability to lead the tour in both languages, doubling as a language lesson for us as we listened closely to both versions of storytelling. We learned about some of Ecuador's history while visiting Ingapirca and Cerro Yanacauri and marveling at their historic structures. We also enjoyed delicious local foods and the opportunity to observe a local parade celebrating 24 years of Cañar being declared the cultural and archaeological capital of Ecuador. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful country with us!
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Stella57
Jan 19, 2025
Excellent tour!! - This was an excellent trip! We were picked up promptly and our guide Christian was just wonderful. He was extremely knowledgeable and charming. The Ingapirca ruins are really fabulous. I highly recommend this trip.
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Gaylinng
Jan 18, 2025
Ingapirca with a fun and well informed guide - We spent the day birdwatching and visiting Ingapirca. Our guide Edison was fantastic. We learned so much! The information he shared was so valuable and was presented in a manner that brought history to life! We sampled some local foods and beverages; he also treated us to a delicious lunch which we ate outdoors. Highly recommended!
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Cjmg1786cu
Jan 17, 2025
Enjoyable Day Trip to Ingapirca and the Sanctuary of the Virgin of El Rocío - My wife and I booked a private tour with Polylepis Tours, and Diego our English speaking guide was excellent. He provided a great deal of information so we could fully understand the history of the site, the vegetation and their uses, the wild life, and also the past and present cultures of Cuenca and broader Ecuador. We enjoyed Diego's company and the trip very much.
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471vit_riar
Dec 26, 2024
A truly beautiful tour! - Ingapirca is a must-see for anyone visiting Cuenca, especially when the tour is led by a competent, kind and attentive professional, like Diego from Polylepis. The archaeological site, which is well preserved, is surrounded by beautiful landscapes. A great tour!
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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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