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Full-Day Cuenca Tour: Discover Ingapirca Archaeological Site and Incan Mountain Face
4.9
150 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
- Professional guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch (less in the option without lunch)
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch (less in the option without lunch)
- Transport by 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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(150 Ratings)
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Deand990
Mar 11, 2026
Small group tour - Eddie was a very informative guide. Our “group” was a total of 4 people in an SUV which allowed us to tour efficiently and receive personalized attention. A++
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F181ejkathleenm
Feb 21, 2026
An amazing experience - This was an exceptional tour! Our guide Pedro was wonderful, he brought so much to our experience of the archeological site. We enjoyed everything and returned positively transformed by this special place and the people we met there.
Highly recommend!
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Scenic08433294418
Feb 5, 2026
Extreme and BEAUTIFUL. - Couture to In The Perca out of Cuca Ecuador the elevation was high and I have struggled with it a bit, but the tour guide was kind and patient and I had a great time. I’d do it again in an instant.
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Heidiar7367au
Jan 31, 2026
Ingapirca - nice day trip from Cuenca - Eddie from Polylepis Tours was prompt with pick up from hotel. The drive to Ingapirca was good with seeing the countryside and communities. The Ingapirca complex and information provided was sufficient - wear warm layers since blustery.
The lunch was at a local restaurant near the complex and was also tasty. After Ingapirca, visited the Catholic Church in Bibliań and then drive back to Cuenca.
Overall, had a nice day and would recommend.
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Voyage111819
Jan 7, 2026
Great Cañar-Inca experience! - The place is of enormous historical importance! Beautiful and well taken care of. The guide Wilson has great knowledge besides being very kind and great driver!
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Mfhs2
Jan 3, 2026
Full Day Tour Ingapirca Site - The tour was very well organised, professional and most importantly, fun and informative!
Eddy knows the tour like the back of his hand and was sharing a lot of knowledge and interesting facts during the tour. He is a very passionate guide and you could feel the proudness towards Ecuador whenever he speaks.
One of the best guides we ever had and we can definitely recommend this tour 100%.
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Marty
Jan 3, 2026
A Day’s Adventure in The Andes of Ecuador - I’m so glad that I booked this trip! I had a wonderful time with Edison. This well worth my time and every dollar spent. I like how you’re picked up at your hotel or Air BnB. The tour group was very small and ideal in my opinion.
So much information was shared that I was taken aback by the rich history of the region. I learned a lot so this was right up my alley. Edison is very personable and doesn’t mind if you ask a lot of questions. He is very proud of being Ecuadorian, as he should be.
I would do this tour again. I highly recommend the tour. Oh, do the tour where lunch is included. You will eat a very traditional Ecuadorian meal.
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O1552oileandros
Dec 19, 2025
Tour Ingapirca - The Ingapirca tour with the guide Diego was perfect! It was a great day with good explanation about the area and also good pictures!
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157cheanl
Dec 11, 2025
Great day out at the Inca Ruins - I signed up for a private tour to Ingapirca Ruins. My tour guide was Pedro, he had great knowledge of the history of the ruins, the small towns that we passed by along the way and even stopping to show me how the Ecuadorian dish , guy (roast pig) was cooked and how different parts get cooked.
We had a great hike at the ruins and surrounding areas. Pedro was a great communicator and able to interact with the locals so I was able to take some photos.
I’m happy with Pedro, he was such a great guide and making the trip amazing.
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C8496cdandreag
Nov 18, 2025
Excellent guide and beautiful place - Mr. Eddy Zea is a very good guide, who knows history and how to tell it. The archeological is beautiful and Eddy made it magic.
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