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Day trips from Cuenca - Ecuador

Experience the best of Cuenca with our diverse day tours and trips. Delve into the heart of this enchanting city, explore its historic landmarks, and savor the local flavors. Whether you're a history buff or a food enthusiast, our Cuenca day tours offer an unforgettable adventure. Book your excursion today!

Ingapirca ruins
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For travelers with limited time, we combine two of the most significant attractions in Cuenca:  First, the most important Inca-Cañari archaeological site in Ecuador, and later, two artisan villages where crafts such as ikat weavings, fine filigree jewelry, and more are made.

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$59.99

Cuenca to Guayaquil
Scenic & Convenient

Departing from either Guayaquil or Cuenca, this beautiful drive allows travelers to enjoy fascinating views and contrast of the Ecuadorian Andes and lowlands. The trip includes a visit to Cajas National Park, a local market, and a cacao farm.

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$69.99

Gualaceo and Chordeleg vilages
Crafts & Culture

Skilled artisans produce beautiful products here. Check out the exquisite textiles (hand-woven shawls and hand-embroidered clothing), jewelry made with unique techniques such as filigree, pottery, straw hats, and much more.

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$54.99

Giron Guaterfall
Nature & Scenic

Enjoy a drive among beautiful ranches to reach El Chorro de Giron waterfall where we will hike through the cloud forest. Later Yunguilla Valley to taste the famous drink made out of sugar cane and after an optional visit to the very interesting desert.

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$54.99

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Hiking & Active

Cocoa Farm and Chocolate experience

Visit our cocoa farm in Ecuador and learn how to make your own chocolate from scratch. Enjoy the tour with a delicious farm-to-table chocolate tasting.

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$49.99

cajas national park
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Discover the natural beauty of Ecuador with our Cajas National Park tour. We will explore breathtaking landscapes, including over 2000 lakes, high-altitude wetlands, Polylepis forests, etc.

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$54.99

Cuenca tour
Culture & History

Our tour takes you through amazing churches, beautiful historical buildings with wrought-iron balconies and carved wooden doors, flower markets, art galleries, main squares and more.

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$24.99

Cuenca biking city tour
Cycling & Active

Our tour takes you along riverside trails to enjoy nice views and the charming architecture of el "Barranco". We will also explore Pumapungo (Inca site) and the modern area of Cuenca.

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$34.99

Devil's Nose Train tour
Culture & History

One of the finest and most daring feats of engineering that the world had seen. Descending switchbacks down a shear the train connects the Andes mountains to the coast. On this tour, we will also visit Ingapirca, the most important remains of the Incas in Ecuador.

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$79.99

Ingapirca
Archeology & Culture

Ingapirca Ruins day tour from Cuenca

Visit the most important archaeological Inca site in Ecuador. Explore the only elliptical temple of the sun made of perfectly carved stones. On Sundays, we include a visit to the Indigenous Cañar Market.

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$54.99

Things to do in cuenca
Food & Markets

Learn about our local cuisine and our organic products. We will visit and purchase the items from the local "10 de Agosto market". Then we head to a family house and begin cooking our own meal.

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$54.99

What to do in Cuenca
Culture & History

You'll discover some of the main sights including the museum of modern art, the new cathedral, the main square, flower market, Barranco, Turi, Pumapungo museum and much more.

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$39.99

Inca trail
Hiking & Active

The Inca Trail is by far the most famous trek in South America. Our tour takes you to Ecuador's Major Inca Trail, in just 6 miles (10km) we combine beautiful mountain scenery and the stunning mix of Inca paving stones.

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$69.99

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