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Private Day Tour in Cuenca and Cajas

A unique experience very private small group, personalized attention, and the best places, we include the most complete tour, include food, landscapes, nature, history, heritage, and culture in a very friendly and host environment we try to do feeling like family. We start the tour We will take an walk in the highlands through the moorland ecosystem of wetlands and lakes to get to the unique forest of Polylepis trees. These are the highest growing trees in the world and are native to South America. Before returning to Cuenca, we will have a hot chocolate with sweet bread at a amazing hostery in Cajas Discover In addition to sating your appetite and cultural curiosities, this tour is a great way to know the fusion between nature, landscapes, culture, architecture, and heritagehighlights include Sanduche de pernil, tamales, empanadas, and traditional beverages like morocho and coconut juice. Along the way, visit the ruins of Todos Los Santos, the Broken Bridge, and other

Private Day Tour in Cuenca and Cajas

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Cuenca Biking by Tomebamba

Biking Cuenca City Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Cuenca Your Way Exclusive Private City Tour

Cuenca Your Way Exclusive Private City Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Full-Day Ingapirca, Gualaceo & Chordeleg from Cuenca

The countryside surrounding Cuenca in the southern Ecuadorean Andes is home to some of the country’s most important archaeological sites and artisan villages. If you have limited time in Cuenca, this tour combines two top attractions into a single day trip. Tour Ingapirca, the largest Incan site in Ecuador, as well as Gualaceo and Chordeleg, villages known for their silver filigree and hand-woven shawls.

Full-Day Ingapirca, Gualaceo & Chordeleg from Cuenca

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Great view

Full-Day Tour, Ingapirca Archaeological Site and Incan mountain face from Cuenca

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

Explore Cuenca, one of Ecuador's most beautiful cities, on foot and by vehicle during this half-day guided tour. Highlights include colonial architecture such as wrought iron balconies and carved doors, museums, churches, parks, a flower market, and a world-renowned hat factory where so-called Panama hats are made. Hats can also be purchased and shipped directly to your home address. Finally, enjoy an overview of the city from the Mirador de Turi viewpoint.

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Panama Hat Factory

Discover the vibrant culture and history of Cuenca on a 4-hour sightseeing tour. Courtesy round-trip transportation from your hotel spares you the stress of finding a meeting point in an unfamiliar city. Tour highlights includes a demonstration at the Panama Hat Factory and a visit to a traditional market. The comprehensive itinerary is set at a leisurely pace, so you have ample time to take pictures and soak in your surroundings.

Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Ingapirca Ruins & Inca mountain face tour from Cuenca with Small Group

Travel back in time to the days of the Incan Empire on an 8-hour small-group tour to Ingapirca. Visit the Rocio Virgin Church, then enjoy a Panama hat weaving demonstration at the home of an indigenous family. Continue with a scenic drive through the Andean highlands, then explore the extensive archaeological complex, including the elliptical Temple of the Sun. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, then return to Cuenca.

Ingapirca Ruins & Inca mountain face tour from Cuenca with Small Group

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Happy tourists in the ceramic shop

Make the most of your visit to Cuenca with a day trip to three important artisan villages of Ecuador. After pickup from your hotel, take in the Andean landscape on your way to Chordeleg and San Bartolomé. You’ll get an immersive look at the craftsmanship that goes into textiles, guitars, and more. Let your private guide help you decide on what to eat for your included lunch in Gualaceo.

Full Day Tour Gualaceo, Chordeleg, and San Bartolomé from Cuenca

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues

A full-day sightseeing tour to the Ecuadorian craft towns begins with private pickup from your Cuenca hotel. Whether your interests lie in textiles, woodwork, or jewelry, there’s something for everyone to marvel at on this tour. With the help of your private guide, you’ll gain an in depth understanding of the craft process and have a chance to shop and explore on your own. You even get a traditional lunch.

Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Gualaceo-weavers workshop

Explore Ecuador's most famous archaeological complex and more on an 8-hour tour to Ingapirca. The full-day adventure is perfect for history buffs and xenophiles alike, offering an in-depth look at Incan culture of the past and present. Afterwards, visit traditional markets in Gualaceo, where you can see artisans at work and pick up some souvenirs. Later, watch a live demonstration at a makana workshop to see the ancient weaving technique.

Ingapirca Archaeological and Gualaceo & Chordeleg Tour from Cuenca

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Saraguro woman

Shuttle from Cuenca to Vilcabamba Tour or Vice versa

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Ingapirca Inca Ruins Cultural Day Trip from Cuenca

The Ingapirca ruins, one of Ecuador’s largest and most important archaeological sites, sit just north of Cuenca. Save time navigating public transport and waiting in line at the entrance to the site with this private tour, and visit this Incan fortress-temple in the Cañar Valley with a guide who can fill you in on its history. This leaves time to visit a family of indigenous weavers to see who Panama hats are made.

Ingapirca Inca Ruins Cultural Day Trip from Cuenca

1 dayFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Cuenca electric scooter tour

Cuenca electric scooter tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Gualaceo City

Private Chordeleg and Gualaceo Tour from Cuenca

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Cuenca City Tour & Cooking Class (PRIVATE Tour from Cuenca)

A guided tour makes it easy to visit the Mindo cloud forests from Quito in just one day. Visit a butterfly garden, bird-watching area, and optional zipline course along with your guide, who points out the rich diversity of wildlife like orchids, ferns, and bromeliads throughout the day. This tour also includes a stop at a chocolate factory to learn how one of Ecuador's most important exports is produced from bean to bar.

Cuenca City Tour & Cooking Class (PRIVATE Tour from Cuenca)

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

The best of Cuenca and Surroundings in 2 days

The best of Cuenca and Surroundings in 2 days

2 daysFree Cancellation

Private Cuenca City Half Day Tour

Cuenca offer an astounding variety of art, culturally rich traditions, monumental architectural gems and exceptional cuisine. A city crossed by four rivers and situated in an Andean valley in the South Ecuadorian mountain region, nature makes its home in the city center. The famous 10 de Agosto Market, is very famous in the city for being a place where it is very interesting to get to the market and walk through the aisles of the fruit and medicinal herbs vendors as well as the large number of local shops selling food also deciding on where to eat isn’t easy.

Private Cuenca City Half Day Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Cuenca Bike Tour with Coffee and Appetizer

Cuenca Bike Tour with Coffee and Appetizer

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Half day- 5 Hour Pottery Experience In Cuenca

Half day- 5 Hour Pottery Experience In Cuenca

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Discover Cuenca in 3 Days with Ingapirca, Cajas and Hidden Gems

This 3-Day trip is the perfect opportunity to fully discover the Cuenca region. You will explore the historic UNESCO-recognized center of Cuenca, the breathtaking Cajas National Park, the historically significant Ingapirca ruins, known as the Ecuadorian Machu Pichi, and the artisan villages of Gualaceo and Chordeleg. Experience Ecuadorian culture, nature, and history up close while our guide provides fascinating insights.

Discover Cuenca in 3 Days with Ingapirca, Cajas and Hidden Gems

3 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Discover Cuenca A 2-Day Immersive Cultural and Adventure Tour

Discover Cuenca A 2-Day Immersive Cultural and Adventure Tour

2 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

City tour at Cuenca

Cuenca is the third most important city in the country, you can find culture and art everywhere you go! It is also considered one of the most charming cities in Ecuador, it is formed by cobblestone streets, ancient cathedrals, colonial parks and emblematic rivers. You can't miss it! The tour will start at Calderon Park and from there we will visit the most important attractions of the city that will allow you to immerse yourself in the history and local culture. Among them we will visit the Plaza de las Flores, the Museum of Modern Art, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and climb to the Mirador de Turi where you will get wonderful panoramic views of the city. We will also stop at the Homero Ortega hat factory where you can buy a local souvenir. After half a day touring all the points mentioned in the itinerary, we will end the activity.

City tour at Cuenca

4 hoursFree Cancellation

El Barranco -Cuenca

Cajas National Park and the city of Cuenca offer the best of this part of Ecuador and this full-day tour includes both. Enjoy a moderate hike in Cajas National Park to appreciate its unique geography, flora, and fauna, including llamas. In Cuenca, see the architecture, churches, art, and ambiance that make this one of the most beautiful cities in Ecuador. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for convenience.

Full-Day Cajas N. Park and Cuenca CityTour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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