Full-Day Ingapirca, Gualaceo & Chordeleg from Cuenca
by Cuenca Bestours
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This full-day bus tour from Cuenca covers the Ingapirca archaeological site and two artisan villages, Gualaceo and Chordeleg. The trip lasts about nine hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation, lunch, and a licensed guide. The tour begins with a one-hour visit to the Ingapirca Ruins, Ecuador's largest Inca site and the only elliptical temple built by the Inca empire. The guide explains the site's history and architecture while visitors see the stone structures and views of the surrounding Andean landscape. Next, the group travels about 1.5 hours to Gualaceo and Chordeleg. The first stop here is a colonial plaza in Gualaceo, where guests can enjoy coffee or try the traditional Rosero drink during a 30-minute visit. Afterward, a 45-minute free period in Chordeleg allows time to browse shops known for jewelry and ceramics. Lunch is served at the Arhana Resort with a set menu including appetizer, main course, soft drink, and dessert; vegetarian and vegan options are available if requested in advance. The final stop is La Casa de la Makana workshop, where visitors spend about 30 minutes watching local artisans weave shawls and ponchos on antique looms using plant-based dyes. The tour ends with a return to Cuenca.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Ingapirca Ruins
Visitors spend about one hour exploring Ingapirca, Ecuador’s most important Inca archaeological site. The ruins include impressive stone buildings, notably the only elliptical temple built by the Inca empire. The site reflects Inca engineering and religious practices, with views of the surrounding highland landscapes.
60 min
Drive to Gualaceo and Chordeleg with Lunch
After Ingapirca, the group takes a scenic 1.5-hour drive to the villages of Gualaceo and Chordeleg. Lunch is served at the Arhana Resort with a set menu that includes an appetizer, main course, soft drink, and dessert. Vegetarian and vegan options can be requested in advance.
60 min
Chordeleg
Guests have about 45 minutes of free time in Chordeleg, a town known for skilled jewelers and handicraft shops. Visitors can browse for souvenirs or enjoy the town’s atmosphere.
45 min
Gualaceo
The tour stops in Gualaceo for 30 minutes at the colonial plaza. Visitors can have coffee or try the local Rosero drink, experiencing elements of this historic town.
30 min
La Casa de la Makana
The final stop is a 30-minute visit to La Casa de la Makana, where a local family demonstrates traditional weaving of shawls and ponchos on antique looms. The weaving uses plant-based dyes and techniques passed down through generations.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Full-Day Ingapirca, Gualaceo & Chordeleg from Cuenca
by Cuenca Bestours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$125.98Overview
This full-day bus tour from Cuenca covers the Ingapirca archaeological site and two artisan villages, Gualaceo and Chordeleg. The trip lasts about nine hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation, lunch, and a licensed guide. The tour begins with a one-hour visit to the Ingapirca Ruins, Ecuador's largest Inca site and the only elliptical temple built by the Inca empire. The guide explains the site's history and architecture while visitors see the stone structures and views of the surrounding Andean landscape. Next, the group travels about 1.5 hours to Gualaceo and Chordeleg. The first stop here is a colonial plaza in Gualaceo, where guests can enjoy coffee or try the traditional Rosero drink during a 30-minute visit. Afterward, a 45-minute free period in Chordeleg allows time to browse shops known for jewelry and ceramics. Lunch is served at the Arhana Resort with a set menu including appetizer, main course, soft drink, and dessert; vegetarian and vegan options are available if requested in advance. The final stop is La Casa de la Makana workshop, where visitors spend about 30 minutes watching local artisans weave shawls and ponchos on antique looms using plant-based dyes. The tour ends with a return to Cuenca.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ingapirca Ruins
Visitors spend about one hour exploring Ingapirca, Ecuador’s most important Inca archaeological site. The ruins include impressive stone buildings, notably the only elliptical temple built by the Inca empire. The site reflects Inca engineering and religious practices, with views of the surrounding highland landscapes.
60 min
Drive to Gualaceo and Chordeleg with Lunch
After Ingapirca, the group takes a scenic 1.5-hour drive to the villages of Gualaceo and Chordeleg. Lunch is served at the Arhana Resort with a set menu that includes an appetizer, main course, soft drink, and dessert. Vegetarian and vegan options can be requested in advance.
60 min
Chordeleg
Guests have about 45 minutes of free time in Chordeleg, a town known for skilled jewelers and handicraft shops. Visitors can browse for souvenirs or enjoy the town’s atmosphere.
45 min
Gualaceo
The tour stops in Gualaceo for 30 minutes at the colonial plaza. Visitors can have coffee or try the local Rosero drink, experiencing elements of this historic town.
30 min
La Casa de la Makana
The final stop is a 30-minute visit to La Casa de la Makana, where a local family demonstrates traditional weaving of shawls and ponchos on antique looms. The weaving uses plant-based dyes and techniques passed down through generations.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.