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Day trips from Cuenca - Ecuador

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Culture & History

Ingapirca + Gualaceo and Chordeleg craft-villages

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

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Hiking & Nature

Cajas National Park

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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$49.99

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Archeology & Culture

Ingapirca Ruins

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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$49.99

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Crafts & Culture

Gualaceo and Chordeleg craft-making villages

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

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Scenic & Convenient

Cuenca to Guayaquil with Cajas Park

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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$64.99

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Culture & History

Half Day City Tour

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

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Cycling & Active

Cuenca Biking Tour

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

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Nature & Scenic

Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake

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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Culture & History

Devil's Nose Train and Ingapirca Ruins

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

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Food & Markets

Cooking Class & Market

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

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Culture & History

Full Day City Tour

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

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Hiking & Active

Inca Trail: Culebrillas to Ingapirca

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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