Day Trip to Ingapirca, Gualaceo + Chordeleg

If you're in Cuenca, don't miss out on this day trip to Ingapirca, Gualaceo, and Chordeleg to see the Inca ruins, handicrafts, and many traditions!

Description

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Cuenca at the scheduled time for this day trip to Ingapirca, Gualaceo, and Chordeleg. Our journey through the Ecuadorian highlands will begin with breathtaking views. After approximately one hour and 15 minutes, we'll reach Ingapirca, Ecuador's most significant Inca archaeological site. Here, we'll embark on a guided tour of the early 16th-century citadel and the revered Temple of the Sun.

We'll pause for a lunch break at local restaurants. After lunch, we'll continue to Gualaceo and Chordeleg, celebrated for their exquisite artisanal works. In Chordeleg, we'll visit an artisan workshop producing Ecuador's finest filigree where you can enjoy free time to browse. The last stop will be a family workshop in Gualaceo, where you'll see the process of weaving shawls and ponchos on antique looms using dyes extracted from regional plants.

After 9 hours of culture and adventure, we'll return you to your hotel in Cuenca.

Tour with lunch

If you prefer, you can opt for the tour option that includes lunch. You will enjoy a meal of traditional dishes with a selection of typical plates during the lunch stop.