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Full-Day Cuenca Tour: Discover Ingapirca Archaeological Site and Incan Mountain Face
4.9
135 Ratings
Cuenca
Embark on a full-day Cuenca tour and explore the fascinating Ingapirca archaeological site, learn about the Cañari and Incan cultures, and marvel at the Incan mountain face. Don’t miss the chance to visit the beautiful church of Biblian!
Embark on a full-day Cuenca tour and explore the fascinating Ingapirca archaeological site, learn about the Cañari and Incan cultures, and marvel at the Incan mountain face. Don’t miss the chance to visit the beautiful church of Biblian!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cuenca - The guide will pick you up from your hotel or Airbnb, you will travel around two hours enjoying beautiful Andean landscapes also you will see the local farmers working in the mountains, finally you will arrive in Ingappirca Complex.
- Ingapirca Archaeological Complex - Ingapirca is considered the most important archeological site of…
- Cuenca - The guide will pick you up from your hotel or Airbnb, you will travel around two hours enjoying beautiful Andean landscapes also you will see the local farmers working in the mountains, finally you will arrive in Ingappirca Complex.
- Ingapirca Archaeological Complex - Ingapirca is considered the most important archeological site of Ecuador, and here the guide will explain about the Cañari and Inca cultures traveling by sectors Cañari-Inca walls and appreciating the unique elliptical temple which was the Tahuantinsuyo.
- Cara del Inca - You will walk from the Ingapirca complex and you will meet the famous face of the Inca, which is located on the wall of one of the mountains. Then you will have time for a delicious lunch.
- Biblian - The guide will stop on the way to explain about the preparation of typical food, especially the pig with the blowtorch.
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Santuario de la Virgen del Rocio - You will visit one of the most beautiful churches in all of Ecuador, that of the Virgen del Rocio, located on the sacred Cañari hill Shalao.
Then you will travel an hour to Cuenca
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Guided by a professional
- Enjoy lunch during the tour
- Comfortable transport in a private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Guided by a professional
- Enjoy lunch during the tour
- Comfortable transport in a private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Tips
- Entrance fee
- Drinks
- Tips
- Entrance fee
Additional Information
Ingapirca stands as Ecuador’s most significant archaeological site, offering insights into the Cañari and Incan cultures and their construction techniques from 500 years ago. This delightful tour also includes a visit to the Incan Face Mountain, an intriguing location just 20 minutes from the complex. Additionally, the tour features a visit to the…
Ingapirca stands as Ecuador’s most significant archaeological site, offering insights into the Cañari and Incan cultures and their construction techniques from 500 years ago. This delightful tour also includes a visit to the Incan Face Mountain, an intriguing location just 20 minutes from the complex. Additionally, the tour features a visit to the magnificent church of Biblian, perched on a cliff of a sacred Cañari mountain, providing a breathtaking view of Biblian town and the stunning Andes landscape.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 1 people per booking
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Cuenca
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
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(135 Ratings)
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Gregory
Sep 14, 2025
Ingapirca day trip from Cuenca - Edy Zea of Polylepis tours provided us with a fantastic day trip. He was a treasure trove of historical information, giving us background on the Canari and Inca people. He was great to talk with and also gave us great insights into Ecuadorian culture and life today. The site of Ingapirca was well maintained and managed.
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536fernandoantonioo
Aug 31, 2025
Wonderful experience - The attendance of the guide Edy was excellent ; he is very attentive , great experience ; he talks a lot about the history of Ecuador
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E8900vpmichaelb
Aug 24, 2025
Fantastic day trip to Ingaprica - Fantastic day trip to Ingaprica! Very informative tour of the region and history. Edy was a great guide and would highly recommend this tour.
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Markus
Aug 24, 2025
Sebastián is a first-class guide, Ingapirca is a must in Ecuador and the stops along the way are recommended. - The tour with Sebastián was great, he picked us up from the hotel by car and we set off as a small group of four.
Sebastián explained everything in English and Spanish because our child doesn't know English yet and not all are very good in Spanish, that helped a lot.
It is amazing how well Sebastián knows the South American and especially the Ecuadorian history. On the drive we talked sher well about this region and about the history, he could explain everything great, even for children.
All sights and stops were great and worth seeing, we highly recommend Ingapirca, especially with such a professional and sympathetic guide.
Ingapirca has a lot to offer, especially if you get the background and details explained.
Always happy and we recommend Sebastián. 😃🤝
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Laura_petite
Aug 17, 2025
Great trip to Ingapirca - We had a great day! Sebastian (our guide) was great, he explained us lots of things and we had interesting discussions about history and culture of Ecuador. The whole experience was amazing, we highly recommend that!
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Z1841qzmarioa
Aug 10, 2025
Family tour Cuenca - Ingapirca. Fascinating - Excellent guide and tour, all very personalized, quite punctual, the super comfortable car. Diego is very patient, a great historian, taught us a lot about Cuenca and Ingapirca. Suitable for travel with children. Lunch is delicious very traditional and indigenous, like eating at home. In short highly recommended 10/10.
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Isaac
Aug 10, 2025
Culture and connection - The tour was fabulous, the information Pedro gave us during the guide was clear and very pleasant. He diligently managed the entrance to the ruins of Ingapirca and always with a positive attitude. Highly recommended
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462isabelag
Aug 2, 2025
Fun excursion to places outside the city - Moisés was a great guide to Ingapirca! We enjoyed the stop at the Santuario de la Virgen del Rocío as a nice break in the trip and great views of the Highlands. He was also great at providing information without monopolising the trip.
We appreciated his sense of humour, safe driving and knowledge. Highly recommended!
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Kristoffer
Jul 6, 2025
Great Day at Ingapirca Thanks to Juan - The trip to Ingapirca was a great experience, and a big part of that was thanks to Juan. He was knowledgeable, passionate, and easy to talk to. He took the time to explain the history and significance of the site in a way that made it really come alive. We felt well taken care of throughout the day. It’s clear that he cares about both the culture and the experience of his guests. Highly recommended!
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Bani_a
Jun 30, 2025
Epic Inca Ruins Experience - Epic, Inca ruins so breathing. Our guide was so knowledgeable and answered our questions. Never a dull moment!
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