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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Explore Ecuador's most famous archaeological complex and more on an 8-hour tour to Ingapirca. Perfect day for lovers of history and culture, offering an in-depth look at Incan culture of the past and present. Afterwards, visit traditional markets in Gualaceo and Chordeleg, where you can see artisans at work and pick up some souvenirs. Later, watch a live demonstration at a makana workshop to see the ancient weaving technique.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Lunch ( less in the option without lunch)
Transport by private vehicle
Drinks
Tips
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
If you will stay in an Airbnb, please provide us the exact address in advance.
Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador The guide will pick you up from your hotel or AirBnB, to travel to Ingapirca with a short stop on the way to learn about the way to cook traditional food. 120 minutes
Ingapirca Ruins, Ingapirca, Ecuador You wiil reach one of the best preserved archaeological sites in Ecuador and South America, Ingpairca of Cañar, which is located in the parish of Ingapirca part of a mountain located in the Andean paramo.
Also you will have time to visit the majestic Incan Face, located only 15 minutes away from the complex. 120 minutes
Chordeleg, Chordeleg, Ecuador In Chordeleg, you will be able to visit several of the jewelers of the place, this place is very famous for the elaboration of jewels in addition to having a beautiful colonial-style architecture in its central square. 120 minutes
Gualaceo, Gualaceo, Ecuador Gualaceo is the second most important canton of the province of Azuay after Cuenca, in this place you will visit the central market where depending on the day you can see people selling different products, among the most important the pork prepared in the oven, then You will walk through the central park of Gualaceo and in the final part you will visit the Makanas workshop of the Jimenez family who will offer us a demonstration of how they weave shawls with the ancestral technique of Ikat. Finally return to Cuenca. 120 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infant meals not included
A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Carol_H
24 Dec 2023
We live in Cuenca and have done this all-day tour three times, so we sent our three adult children (visiting for Christmas) on it. They loved it!
Karito M
27 Apr 2019
Mi familia estuvo de visita en Cuenca y decidimos visitar Ingapirca y los pueblos artesanales en un tour de un día, Polylepis Tours organizó todo y disfrutamos la visita.. Muchas gracias
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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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