Full-Day Tour, Ingapirca Archaeological Site and Incan mountain face from Cuenca
Description
Ingapirca is the most important archaeological complex in Ecuador, once there you will learn about the Cañari and Incan cultures and the different methods of construction that date back to 500 years ago!. Also in this nice tour you will visit the Incan face mountain, an interesting spot wich is located 20min away from the complex .Additionally on this tour you will visit a magnificent church of Biblian located into a cliff of a sacred cañari mountain from where you will enjoy a fantastic view of Biblian town and the andes scenery.
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Itinerary
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 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.
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.
The guide will stop on the way to explain about the preparation of typical food, especially the pig with the blowtorch.
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
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up at hotels or apartment
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
Reviews(162)
We learned so much from our guide Edison about the history, culture, and plants of the region. We are grateful for the opportunity to have experienced these beautiful parts of Ecuador!
A fantastic knowledgeable guide met us precisely for a full day! Good car and good weather completed the experience, but first and foremost we got a lot, nuanced and interesting information. We could question and dig far beyond today's topics.
I had a wonderful time with Wilson and Jaime! Wilson was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful with any questions the group had. I was also very grateful that the company Polylepis Tours reached out after I booked to ensure the experience was what I wanted it to be! I would absolutely recommend.
Excellent communication from this travel company. No issues at all. Straightforward and very professional. Guide was perfect and spoke perfect English. Very knowledgeable about history of indigenous and Incan cultures and people. Highly recommended. Went with group of 7 on comfortable and safe minivan. Enjoyed the stop for pork and trip to Biblia church. Excellent experience all the way around.
I sum it up in one word "Excellent" Diego is an expert in culture and history, and he knows his country in every sense of the word, as well as its neighboring countries. Thank you very much Regards
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.
Dear friends. Thank you very much for leaving your comment about your tour. It was a pleasure for Polylepis Tours and our guide Pedro to help you with this tour to Ingapirca archaeological Complex . If you need anything in the future, we are at your service. Greetings from Polylepis Tours Ecuador
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.
Dear friends. Thank you very much for leaving your comment about your tour. It was a pleasure for Polylepis Tours and our guide Edison to help you with this tour to Ingapirca Complex . If you need anything in the future, we are at your service. Greetings from Polylepis Tours Ecuador
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!
Buenas tardes Muchas gracias por su comentario, fue un placer para Polylepis Tours y Sebastian, ayudarles con este tour en el Complejo de Ingapirca, considerado el sitio arqueologico del Ecuador. Si algun dia necesita ayuda, estamos a las ordenes. Saludos de Polylepis Tours Ecuador
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.
Dear friends. Thank you very much for leaving your comment about your tour. It was a pleasure for Polylepis Tours and our guide Diego to help you with this tour to Ingapirca Archaeological Complex . If you need anything in the future, we are at your service. Greetings from Polylepis Tours Ecuador
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.
