Cuenca to Vilcabamba Shuttle: A Journey Through Indigenous Saraguro Culture
Cuenca
Embark on a captivating journey through the indigenous Saraguro culture with the Cuenca to Vilcabamba Shuttle. Immerse yourself in stunning Andean landscapes, savor traditional Andean cuisine, and explore the sacred valleys of Saraguro culture.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Polylepis Tours - 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.
  • Saraguro - In this transfer tour, people will have a stop in Saraguro to know a bit about this important indigenous culture.
  • Vilcabamba - 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.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch options available
  • Private transport provided
  • Transport options: Driver-guide SUV for 2-3 people, Minivan for 4-6 people, Minibus for 7-15 people
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Hotel in Vilcabamba or Cuenca
  • Tips
Additional Information

This is an exclusive tour that comes in two distinct paths. You might go with OPTION 1, travelling from Cuenca to Vilcabamba,

or you might select OPTION 2, which involves travelling from Vilcabamba to Cuenca. This tour serves as a perfect chance to immerse in the Saraguro indigenous civilization, also providing an opportunity to appreciate captivating Andean panoramas, get acquainted with Andean cuisine and explore the holy valleys integral to the Saraguro culture - the picturesque valley of Vilcabamba and the impressive colonial city of Cuenca are on the itinerary.

Option 1: ONE TRIP: CUENCA-SARAGURO-VILCABAMBA

Option 2: ONE TRIP: VILCABAMBA-SARAGURO-CUENCA

TOUR INFORMATION :
• Duration: Approximately 7 hours
• Start / End: Cuenca or Vilcabamba
• Difficulty Level: From Light to Moderate

  • 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
Location
Polylepis Tours
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
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