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.

Customer Ratings
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Annieto8043vv
Apr 27, 2025
Excellent! - The visit to Ingapirca was an extraordinary experience, thanks to Wilson. His knowledge of Inca and Canari history was impressive, and he was able to convey it in a clear and exciting way. Each explanation allowed us to better understand the cultural importance of the site. In addition, he was very attentive and answered all our questions patiently. Definitely - Highly recommended!
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Jay
Apr 10, 2025
Great day trip from Cuenca with Wilson - Ingaprica tour was very good. I signed up for the group tour, but we were the only people, so I got a private tour for the price of a group tour. They honored the price and everything was great. Our tour guide Wilson was great.Ā  He isĀ  knowledgeable, helpful and has excellent English. HeĀ picked us up at our centro hotel at 8.30 and returned about 4.30. We went to Ingaprica ruins, and a couple of villages for crafts and lots of scenic views. The crafts were interesting and the sales pitch was low pressure. The countryside is beautiful. We stopped for photos whenever I asked. Lunch was included and was good. I would recommend the tour.
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Jay_a
Mar 24, 2025
Good tour with Wilson - Ingaprica tour was very good. I signed up for the group tour, but we were the only people, so I got a private tour for the price of a group tour. They honored the price and everything was great. Our tour guide Wilson was great.Ā  He isĀ  knowledgeable, helpful and has excellent English. HeĀ picked us up at our centro hotel at 8.30 and returned about 4.30. We went to Ingaprica ruins, and a couple of villages for crafts and lots of scenic views. The crafts were interesting and the sales pitch was low pressure. The countryside is beautiful. They stopped for photos whenever I asked. Lunch was included and was good. I would recommend the tour.
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504emmak
Mar 6, 2025
Fantastic Experience - This was a wonderful way to spend the day. Our guide was extremely informative about all of the stops, plus everything else. The lunch was delicious! I recommend the potato soup. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. :)
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Alex
Mar 6, 2025
Worth it - Wilson is a great guide! We went to Ingapirca, drank some traditional alcohol that was very good. After this we visited a small business, Gualaceo and chordeleg. Definitely recommend
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Jaroslaw
Feb 24, 2025
Amazing tour - I had a great time at Ingapirca tour. Our guide, Peter, was phenomenal. His knowledge, enthusiasm and friendliness were amazing. I have seen and learnt a lot.
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Stacey
Feb 20, 2025
Ecuadorian Culture - We felt like we were really able to soak up the Ecuadorian culture: seeing more of the beautiful country, learning about it’s history, enjoying the food, & witnessing artisans working their crafts. Wilson was a very knowledgeable & gracious host!
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P1844ijlaurah
Feb 19, 2025
Wonderful day trip from Cuenca- definitely go! - Excellent trip. We travel a lot, and Diego is one of the best guides we’ve ever had. He was incredibly informative, nice, friendly and spoke great English. Ingapirca was an incredible sight, the visits to the artisans were interesting and informative, and lunch was delicious.
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Cmv223
Feb 17, 2025
Outstanding tour! - Wonderful day-long tour to the ruins of Ingapirca and the towns and artisans of Gualaceo and Chordeleg! Our guide, Luis, was fantastic. He clearly loves being a tour guide and is very knowledgeable about Ecuadorian culture. He was professional and courteous with a great sense of humor. Oh, and he spoke English very well. We were also very impressed with Cuencatours—wow! Questions were answered immediately, and the process from booking to pick up was very smooth. We will definitely be booking more trips with Cuencatours in the future.
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Karinapenam
Apr 25, 2025
Great Tour Around Cuenca and its adjacent cities - Overall great experience. Very authentic and interesting. Enjoyed visiting all sightseeing points. Guide was not only kind but very knowledgeable and informational
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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).