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Full-Day Cuenca Tour: Discover Ingapirca Archaeological Site and Incan Mountain Face
4.9
157 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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(157 Ratings)
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Carlamm1418qf
May 31, 2026
Insight to Cañari & Inca influence in the region. - We traveled around with our tour guide, Pedro, enjoying the breathtaking Andean landscape, our journey took us through the mountains. We witnessed local farmers working in the fields and livestock grazing peacefully. As we made our way to the Ingapirca Complex archaeological site in Ecuador, Pedro shared fascinating insights into the Cañari and Inca cultures. The day was packed with exciting stops, including Inca Face Mountain, a local cafe, and a chance to savor traditional foods from the region.
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Bertdo
May 27, 2026
Excellent day - I had an excellent day with Edison, whose explanations about the site of Ingapirca and the Sanctuary of the Virgen del Rocio were very informative.
Moreover, Edison is truly very kind, and it is very pleasant to discuss with him. And the meal is included in the price.
As for the transportation provided in a private car, it is an advantage compared to the usual minibuses. He came to pick me up at my hotel and dropped me off on the way back in a neighborhood of Cuenca that he had recommended to me.
I therefore highly recommend Polylepis Tours in turn.
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Marcelot470
May 21, 2026
Incredible experience - The tour with Sebastián was an incredible experience! He is very kind and attentive, and he provided us with excellent information about the sites we visited, with very clear explanations. We definitely recommend this tour!
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Isabellawb4781cd
May 2, 2026
Fantastic trip through Ecuador's cultures - The ruins in Ingapirca and the church in Biblianos are fantastic and I'm glad I went to see them. Guide Diego has encyclopedic knowledge about Ecuador and I learnt so much about the origins of its culture both at the sites and as we drove through the Andes.
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Gerald_l
Apr 26, 2026
Great trip to the ruins - My guide was Moses, and he spoke English and Spanish. He was very engaging and helpful. I had some altitude issues, and Moses was very understanding. I did the tour of the ruins and enjoyed it thoroughly. Thank you, Moses.
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Relax16295305510
Apr 18, 2026
Great tour! - The tour was great! Edison was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable.
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Edward
Apr 16, 2026
Excellent tour to Ingapirca ! - Our guide Diego was excellent and gave us great details about the history of Ecuador on the way to the Cañari /Inca ruins at Ingapirca . He was also very knowledgeable about the Cañari and Inca history, culture and arquitecture of the ruins. He was pleasant, friendly and professional throughout and we really enjoyed his conversation and guiding.
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Olja_silber
Mar 22, 2026
Tour Ingapirca with Sebastián - We booked this tour in threes and it was quite wonderful! We wrote Edison (the owner) beforehand that we eat vegetarian and even that wish was taken into account. Our tour guide Sebastián gave us a small city tour of Cuenca and answered all our questions. The excursion to the church and Ingapirca was also incredibly interesting, you can tell that Sebastián is an experienced and passionate guide. Thank you for the great tour!
Olga, Lana and Mimi
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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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