Cuenca-Ec : Tour to Ingapirca Complex & Incan Face Mountain

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Activity provider:
Polylepis Tours Cuenca
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Cuenca-Ec : Tour to Ingapirca Complex & Incan Face Mountain
Top rated
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
27 reviews

Ingapirca is the most important archaeological complex in Ecuador. Enjoy the beautiful Andean scenery and learn about the Cañari and Inca cultures as well as different ancient methods of construction.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Pickup included
The guide will pick you up from your hotel, airbnb or any place that you prefer in the area permitted by the agency.
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
A
August – United States

Enrique was great. Weather was awesome and the trip was very educational as well as fun.

5
5 out of 5 stars
R
Retta – United States

It was an amazing day! Diego is incredibly knowledgeable and makes the day interesting form beginning to end! Highly recommend!

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Itinerary

  • Pickup location:

    Cuenca

  • Van

    (40 minutes)

  • Sanctuary of the Virgen del Rocio

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Walk (30 minutes)

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

  • Local café

    Break time, Photo stop (15 minutes)

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

  • Ingapirca, Ecuador

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Walk (1 hour)

  • Cara del Inca

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Walk (20 minutes)

    Cañar Province

    Cocktail, Free time (15 minutes)

    Optional

  • Local restaurant

    Lunch (30 minutes)

  • Van

    (80 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Cuenca

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Visit the most important archaeological site in Ecuador
  • Learn about the Cañari and Inca cultures
  • Appreciate the beautiful Andean landscape
  • Taste ecuadorian cousine in the lunch
  • Watch some llamas and Alpacas

Full description

After the guide picks you up from your hotel or Airbnb, you will head towards the canton of Biblian where you will visit one of the most beautiful churches in all of Ecuador, which is located on the top of the Shalao mountain, considered sacred by the Cañaris. From this place you will enjoy a great view of the Andean landscape.
Then you will have a technical stop on the road to observe how local people prepare traditional food with local techniques.
Next you will travel to the archaeological complex of Ingapirca, considered the most important in Ecuador, where in the company of our guide you will learn many things about the Cañari and Inca cultures.
After visiting the Ingapirca complex you will have a complementary tour to the famous mountain of the Incan Face, a site of great importance to the locals.
Next you will have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant to taste Ecuadorian food.
Around 2 p.m. you will return to the city of Cuenca.
Arrive in Cuenca around 3:30.
End of the tour.

Includes

  • Bilingual guide
  • Private transportation
  • Local lunch
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Water

Know before you go

  • Please we need the following mandatory information from all tour participants:
  • -First and Last Name:
  • -Nationality:
  • -Birthdate:
  • Note: We use this information to expedite the registration of visits in Ecuador

From $57 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5
4.9 out of 5 stars

based on 27 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5
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August – United StatesJune 14, 2025 – Verified booking
Enrique was great. Weather was awesome and the trip was very educational as well as fun.
5
5 out of 5 stars
R
Retta – United StatesJanuary 25, 2024 – Verified booking
It was an amazing day! Diego is incredibly knowledgeable and makes the day interesting form beginning to end! Highly recommend!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Alexander – GermanyJanuary 4, 2024 – Verified booking
Diego was a great guide. Ingapirca is definitely a Highlight not to be missed in Ecuador.

Product ID: 282212

Activity provider:
Polylepis Tours Cuenca

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