Immerse yourself in Ecuador’s Andean history and culture on a small-group tour from Cuenca. Hike the Devil’s Nose, visit the Ingapirca Ruins, and learn about indigenous cultures.
Immerse yourself in Ecuador’s Andean history and culture on a small-group tour from Cuenca. Hike the Devil’s Nose, visit the Ingapirca Ruins, and learn about indigenous cultures.
- Polylepis Tours - The guide will collect guests from Cuenca at 07:00 am in our vehicle, embarking on a journey of approximately 3 hours to reach Alausi canton in the Chimborazo province.
- Centro Historico de Alausi - At 10:00 am, a brief city tour of Alausi will commence, featuring visits to the central square, the train station, and the…
- Polylepis Tours - The guide will collect guests from Cuenca at 07:00 am in our vehicle, embarking on a journey of approximately 3 hours to reach Alausi canton in the Chimborazo province.
- Centro Historico de Alausi - At 10:00 am, a brief city tour of Alausi will commence, featuring visits to the central square, the train station, and the Lluglly viewpoint, offering a stunning view of the canton and part of the train line. Visitors will also observe many Puruha culture members in their traditional attire. Following this, a 30-minute trip to the Devil’s Nose Mountain viewpoint will occur, where the guide will share key insights about this remarkable engineering feat. For those interested in hiking, there is an optional trail connecting the viewpoint to the Sibambe train station.
- Ingapirca Ruins - Post-lunch, the guide will lead a 2-hour journey to Ecuador’s most significant Archaeological Complex, Ingapirca del Cañar. Here, the guide will provide information about the Cañari and Inca cultures, and guests will have the opportunity to explore the only elliptical temple of the Inca empire.
- Cuenca - After exploring Ingapirca, guests will travel approximately 2 hours to arrive at their hotel in Cuenca.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch included (options available without lunch)
- Entrance fee covered
- Transport in a private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch included (options available without lunch)
- Entrance fee covered
- Transport in a private vehicle
- Drinks
- Tips
- Entrance fee
- Drinks
- Tips
- Entrance fee
Explore the rich Andean history and diverse cultural identities of Ecuador on a full-day, small-group tour departing from Cuenca. Begin with a convenient pickup from your accommodation and enjoy a comfortable transfer to Alausi. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, embark on a city tour and visit the scenic Condor Pununa viewpoint. Savor a delicious…
Explore the rich Andean history and diverse cultural identities of Ecuador on a full-day, small-group tour departing from Cuenca. Begin with a convenient pickup from your accommodation and enjoy a comfortable transfer to Alausi. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, embark on a city tour and visit the scenic Condor Pununa viewpoint. Savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before stepping back in time at the Ingapirca del Canar Archaeological Complex, reminiscent of the Inca Empire.
- Experience an intimate tour with a maximum of 15 participants
- Enjoy the ease of round-trip transportation
- Optional traditional Ecuadorian lunch available
- Gain insights into Ecuador’s indigenous cultures
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
