1 Day Ingapirca Tour

Andes Mountains

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Ingapirca is the largest Inca site in Ecuador. It is a site filled with ancient ruins that will give you a unique insight into how 2 Andean cultures lived here. This one-day tour takes with your local guide will give you the story behind the Inca and the Canari.

From Cuenca you travel up into the highlands of Ingapirca. This site sits at roughly 10,500 ft / 3,200 m. Enjoy the scenic

route along the way. On site, your guide walks you through how the Inca and the earlier Canari people lived side

by side. You learn how they read the stars to fix the seasons. You see how their building and infrastructure ran ahead of their

time across the Andes. Ingapirca is more than a site with ruins. Ingapirca is an eye-opener on Andean culture, history and

engineering.

Combine a healthy walk with educative insights at Ingapirca. Learn about ancient cultures. Buy souvenirs at the local shop.
— Jonatan Chimarro, Ecuador Travel Expert

From

$149/ person

1 Day

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Ecuador's Largest Inca Ruins! Walk the most important Inca site in the country and see stonework built to last across the Andes.
Two Cultures, One Site! Hear how the Inca and the earlier Canari people lived together. Learn from a guide who knows the history.
Ancient Astronomy! Learn how the builders read the stars to fix the yearly seasons. Understand how their engineering and science was ahead of their time.
A Scenic Southern-Highlands Drive! Keep your camera ready to capture impressive views along the way.

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1–16 people
Physical intensity: Medium
Activities: Hiking
Environment: Mountains, Sun
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Region: Andes Mountains

Included: Hotel, pick up and return at Cuenca.
Entrance to Ingapirca.
English speaking tour guide.
Not included: Alcoholic beverages, personal expenses and tips.
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance.