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Full-Day Cuenca Tour: Discover Ingapirca Archaeological Site and Incan Mountain Face
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97 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!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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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 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
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Tips
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 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.
Customer Ratings
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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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Jxntrade
May 5, 2024
Great Tour. Very imformative. - My wife and I went on this tour. We paid a little extra to get a private tour and it was well worth it. Our guide was Wilson and he was excellent. He answered a lot of questions that i brought up, so he obviously knows his stuff. Can’t recommmend highly enough this tour.
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Timom933
Apr 12, 2024
We had an amazing experience at Ingapirca - We had an amazing trip to Ingapirca with our guide Edison from Polylepis tours. Edison was very friendly, punctual and organized. He also showed us a few interesting spots on the way to Ingapirca. At Ingapirca he gave us an amazing tour at the site and was able to explain many interesting facts about Ingapirca, the Incas and the Kañari. Overall, we hey an amazing trip and we would highly recommend the tour with Edison and Polylepis tours.
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Burnis_j
Apr 8, 2024
Wonderful country, wonderful people - Wilson was a great guide. Knowledgeable and very friendly.The day was cloudy and drizzling but still wonderful. First stop the Church was spectacular. Good stretch of the legs getting up to the top but a view you won't forget. The inca site was very good and great people . The views were great.
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Bonniejl2024
Mar 23, 2024
Seeing Ingapirca as a solo female disabled traveler - My guide, Diego P., was superb. His knowledge of the English language, and of the history and culture of this area in Ecuador was wonderful. I am considered a handicapped person in the US, but I still try to enjoy as many adventures as possible. Diego took my conditions and wishes into account. He was also a very good driver. I felt very safe at all times and this is important to a solo female disabled traveler. I can't thank you enough for the great experience visiting Ingapirca!
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Jason
Mar 15, 2024
Not just a tour but history lesson. - Edison gave a great tour but more importantly his knowledge of history and folk lore is unmatched and invaluable. He is a master teacher of history of his people.
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Jeffreys2375
Feb 21, 2024
Great tour and excellent tour guide - The tour was excellent - Edison was an open, friendly and informative guide who answered every question and clearly explained the history of the Ingapirca site - how it fit into the Incan/Canari timelines and significant events, the efforts to reclaim the site for study and tourism and side discussions on the culture of the Incans and other relevant details. The weather was beautiful, the walking was invigorating and lunch was delicious. Thank you for a great day
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Jeffrey_s
Feb 19, 2024
Great tour and excellent tour guide - The tour was excellent - Edison was an excellent guide who answered every question and clearly explained the history of the Ingapirca site - how it fit into the Incan/Canari timelines and significant events, the efforts to reclaim the site for study and tourism and side discussions on the culture of the Incans and other relevant details. The weather was beautiful, the walking was invigorating and lunch was delicious. Thank you for a great day
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