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Full-Day Ingapirca Ruins and Gualaceo & Chordeleg Tour from Cuenca

By Polylepis Tours
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$100 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Enjoy a special tour that complements archaeology and history at the Ingapirca archaeological complex located in the province of Cañar with a visit to artisan workshops in the Azuay cantons of Gualaceo and Chordeleg.
This adventure has been designed for all types of tourists since the activities require little physical effort and allow you to enjoy beautiful landscapes and also learn about gastronomy, culture and crafts such as filigree jewellery and 100% handmade textiles.

Activity location

  • Ingapirca Archaeological Complex
    • Ingapirca, Ecuador, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ingapirca Archaeological Complex
    • Ingapirca, Ecuador, Ecuador

Check availability


Group tour without lunch
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Group Tour without Lunch: Perfect option for people who prefer to bring their own food.
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$100.27 x 2 AdultsAU$200.54

Total
Price is AU$200.54
Until Fri, 14 Feb
Group tour with local lunch
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Perfect option for people who like to eat in a local restaurant.
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$115.55 x 2 AdultsAU$231.10

Total
Price is AU$231.10
Until Fri, 14 Feb
Private tour
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Private Tour: Option designed according to your requirements, you decided the pick up time and other details.
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$175.08 x 1 AdultAU$175.08

Total
Price is AU$175.08
Until Fri, 14 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch ( less in the option without lunch)
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by private vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee to Ingapirca ($2pp)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 1 person per booking is required
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Activity itinerary

Ingapirca Archaeological Complex
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Ingapirca is the most important of Ecuador archaeological complex and it's located 2 hours north of Cuenca. Your guide will explain about the Cañari and Inca cultures travelling by sectors Cañari-Inca walls and appreciating the unique elliptical temple which was the Tahuantinsuyo. When the wheater is good people can enjoy a beautiful andean scenary.
Ingapirca
  • 2h
After visiting Ingapirca, you will travel 1:30hours to Gualaceo and Chordeleg on the way you will have time for a delicious local lunch.
Chordeleg
  • 1h
Your guide will take you to the canton of Chordeleg to visit jewellers and handicraft shops.The guide will give you free time to tour the central park.
Gualaceo
  • 30m
You will visit the central market of Gualaceo to see the stalls selling typical food and products for daily consumption. They will also visit its historic centre where its church and colonial-style houses stand out.
La Casa de la Makana
  • 30m
You will visit the Makanas workshop of the Jimenez family located 8 km from Gualaceo, here you will have a demonstration of the elaboration of shawls in the famous Ikat technique.
Cuenca
  • 1h
After visiting the textiles workshop, you will travel back to Cuenca city.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESIngapirca Archaeological Complex
    • Ingapirca, Ecuador, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEIngapirca Archaeological Complex
    • Ingapirca, Ecuador, Ecuador

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