Full-Day Ingapirca, Gualaceo & Chordeleg from Cuenca: Explore Inca Sites and Artisan Villages

Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Cuenca with a full-day tour. Explore the impressive Inca site of Ingapirca and discover the artistry of Gualaceo and Chordeleg’s artisan villages.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ingapirca Ruins - Prepare to embark on an exhilarating journey through Ecuador’s stunning highlands, where breathtaking vistas await at every turn. Our destination? The awe-inspiring Ingapirca, an impressive Inca fortress-temple drenched in history. It’s considered to be Ecuador’s most significant archaeological site, and it’s not hard to…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch included
  • Fuel surcharges covered
  • Comfortable transportation
  • Experienced and licensed guide/driver
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees $2 each (Apply for shared Tours)
  • Gratuities
  • Makanas Workshop $1 per person (Apply for shared tours)
Additional Information

For travelers with limited time, we combine two of the most significant attractions in Cuenca: First, the most important Inca site in Ecuador, and later, two artisan villages where crafts such as ikat weavings, fine filigree jewelry and more are made.
Highlights:…

Location
Ingapirca Ruins
Cancellation Policy

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

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Catherineam2023
Feb 25, 2026
Tour from Cuenca - Christian is so knowledgeable about history of Cuenca and surrounding area. Excellent English, generous with educating, and so much fun
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Pglogo
Feb 14, 2026
Full day tour - Comfortable bus. Small group. Very good tour guide. Interesting stops at craft shops. Engaging explanation of historical sites.
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Mireillehoude59
Feb 1, 2026
Superb visit to Ingapirca, Gualaceo and Chordeleg. - Our guide Diego was excellent and made the experience great with all his historical knowledge of the country, and its ancient civilizations. He was attentive and very attentive. I would not hesitate to recommend it warmly. As we were only 3 people, it was a "private" tour if you can put it that way. The restaurant chosen was excellent and the service impeccable. The visit of the two villages of Gualaceo and Chordeleg, and its craftsmen, as well as the visit of the ruins were of great professionalism on the part of Diego.
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Liz
Jan 29, 2026
Archaeological Museum of Ingapirca - A center that reminds us of our roots can appreciate an incredible elliptical structure with perfectly carved walls
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Colemanfive
Jan 27, 2026
A Must-Do tour with amazing guides and driver! - Amazing trip! Our guide Juan, and driver Homero picked us up at our hotel. Our van was comfortable and Homero was a safe driver. Juan is a local guide and is very knowledgeable about Cuenca and the surrounding areas. As we traveled he provided information about the area, its history and the environment around us. At Ingapirca he provided a great tour, not only teaching us about the site but various flora and fauna we saw. The learning continued as we visited Gualaceo and learned about the lkat style of weaving. Lunch was delicious and well worth the price! An appetizer, soup, entree, dessert and drink. Chordeleg was amazing and we enioyed seeing how the silver filigree is made. Last stop was back at the large Gualaceo market. Juan helped us find an amazing bakery where we had delicious Rocio (a local fruit drink) and bread. Homero safely delivered us back to our hotel. Fabulous tour with an excellent guide! Do yourself a favor and take this tour!
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Tdani001
Jan 7, 2026
Great experience - Cris was an incredible tour guide. Very attentive and full of knowledge. I learnt a lot a CaƱaris and Incas. Definitely worth it.
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Fredsf6008qc
Nov 19, 2025
Beatiful Cuenca! - Everything was great, exactly as promised. The transport and guide were excellent. Beautiful city and friendly people everywhere
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Cahalanl
Nov 19, 2025
Great trip to Ingapirca - I had a great tour to Ingapirca. My guide, Adrian, was very knowledgeable and friendly. I enjoyed all the activities involved and the lunch was good too.
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Marcos
Oct 29, 2025
Ingapirca, Gualaseo, and Chordeleg tour. - We hired tourist guide Eddy Zea for two days. One of those days was for a full-day tour to Ingapirca, Gualaseo, and Chordeleg. We had an amazing time, Eddy was very knowledgeable, intelligent, polite and willing to allow us time to really enjoy the sites. I highly recommend his services.
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762azuc
Sep 8, 2025
Beautiful tradition - A beautiful place where we connect with our roots, a journey that teaches us and helps us reflect on our history
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From $63
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).