* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This is a special tour offered in 2 different directions. You can choose OPTION 1, which is from Cuenca to Vilcabamba,
or OPTION 2, which is from Vilcabamba to Cuenca. It is an ideal tour to learn about the Saraguro indigenous culture, also is a good opportunity to enjoy beautiful Andean landscapes, learn about Andean food and visit the sacred valleys of Saraguro culture , you will see the beautiful valley of Vilcabamba and the amazing colonial city of Cuenca.
Option 1: ONE WAY: CUENCA-SARAGURO-VILCABAMBA
Option 2: ONE WAY: VILCABAMBA-SARAGURO-CUENCA
TOUR DETAILS :
• Length: 7 hours approx.
• Start / Finish: Cuenca or Vilcabamba
• Activity Level: Easygoing to Moderate
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch (Less in the option without lunch)
Private transport
Driver-guide SUV (2 to 3 people) Minivan (4 to 6 people) Minibus (7 to 15 people)
Drinks
Hotel in Vilcabamba or Cuenca
Tips
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up in any hotel by the historical center and also in AirBnb
Polylepis Tours, Cuenca, Ecuador At 07:00 am the guide will pick you up from your hotel to travel around 2 hours to reach Saraguro, you will enjoy several nice landscapes. 120 minutes
Saraguro, Saraguro, Ecuador In this transfer tour, people will have a stop in Saraguro to know a bit about this important indigenous culture. 45 minutes
Vilcabamba, Ecuador After arriving in Vilcabamba , you will have a little city tour visiting the central park and its surroundings, optional a hike to Mandango mountain one of the simbols of Vilcabamba.
Time for lunch. 180 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Minimum 1 adult to book this tour
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This tour in
Cuenca
is organized by
Polylepis Tours
Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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