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8h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Cuenca (the historic centre, El Vergel and the riverside districts)
Free cancellation, 24h
North from Cuenca to Ingapirca, the largest Inca site in Ecuador, with its oval Temple of the Sun, and the sanctuary of Biblián on the way.
The day
Tickets for Ingapirca are sold for set times, so the day is built around your slot.
07:00
Your hotel
Collected anywhere in Cuenca.
08:00
Biblián
A short stop below the sanctuary of the Virgen del Rocío, built into the rock above the town.
09:00
Ingapirca
The Cañari and Inca site, with the oval Temple of the Sun, the stone walls and a small museum. Two hours or more.
Entrance not included
11:30
Lunch near the site
Simple local restaurants around Ingapirca.
12:30
Back to Cuenca
About two hours south.
15:00
Back to your hotel
In the afternoon.
Photos by Robin Canfield, Irina Inga, Fernando Tapia on Unsplash
In the price
- Private vehicle and driver for the whole day
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Itinerary changed on the day
Not in the price
The Ingapirca ticket, lunch and drinks are not included.
Before you book
- Opening days
- Ingapirca is open Wednesday to Sunday, 08:30 to 17:00. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
- Tickets
- Tickets are booked online with the INPC for a set time, with up to 30 people per slot. Book at least a day ahead and arrive 10 minutes early.
- Altitude
- The site is high in the Andes and windy. Bring a warm layer and sun cream.
- Start time
- Starts at 07:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
- Language
- Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.
Questions
Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €140. Choose the number of people when you book.
You book them on the INPC website. We tell you which time slot fits the drive.
No. Ingapirca is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.
Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.
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