Full-Day Tour, Ingapirca Archaeological Site and Incan mountain face from Cuenca
Overview
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Ingapirca is the most important archaeological complex in Ecuador, once there you will learn about the Cañari and Incan cultures and the different methods of construction that date back to 500 years ago!. Also in this nice tour you will visit the Incan face mountain, an interesting spot wich is located 20min away from the complex
.Additionally on this tour you will visit a magnificent church of Biblian located into a cliff of a sacred cañari mountain from where you will enjoy a fantastic view of Biblian town and the andes scenery.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 1 people per booking
Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch ( less in the option without lunch)
Transport by private vehicle
Drinks
Tips
Entrance fee
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Cuenca
The guide will pick you up from your hotel or Airbnb, you will travel around two hours enjoying beautiful Andean landscapes also you will see the local farmers working in the mountains, finally you will arrive in Ingappirca Complex.
Ingapirca Archaeological Complex
Ingapirca is considered the most important archeological site of Ecuador, and here the guide will explain about the Cañari and Inca cultures traveling by sectors Cañari-Inca walls and appreciating the unique elliptical temple which was the Tahuantinsuyo.
Options
Group tour without lunch
In this option you can bring your own meal or you can decide what you prefer to eat directly in the restaurant.
Pickup included
Private tour
Special option only for you, you can decide the pick up time and other details , also you have include a delicious lunch.
Pickup included
Group tour with lunch
Perfect tour that includes lunch in a local restaurant.
Pickup included
Reviews
140 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent guide and beautiful place
C8496CDandreag,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr. Eddy Zea is a very good guide, who knows history and how to tell it. The archeological is beautiful and Eddy made it magic.
Inga Pirca, Cuenca, Ecuador
M P,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip with Diego. He is really knowledgeable about Inga Pirca and the surrounding area. We took our time strolling around, I never felt rushed and I learnt a lot from him. I would recommend this tour.
A must to get to know the rich past and culture of Ecuador.
Adventurer256812,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable Ingapirca day tour! I joined the full-day Ingapirca tour with two other travelers, and it was fantastic from beginning to end. Our guide, Sebastian, made the experience truly special — his deep knowledge and engaging storytelling brought the ancient Inca and Cañari history to life. It really felt like a journey back in time. Everything was perfectly organized, and we enjoyed every moment of the trip. I can highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cuenca — it’s an absolute must if you want to understand more about Ecuador’s rich past and culture.
A full day Ecuadorian experience
Coastal37896274078,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellente! Enjoyed it very much. Cristian is very knowledgeable and shared great info about the ruins, Cuenca and Ecuador! Would highly recommend.
Fantastic Tour Day Well Spent!
Lorenzo L,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00José and Cristian were a great team. Cristian was our guide and he did not disappoint. He shared an amazing amount of information about local culture, Cañari and Inca cultures/history, and their impact on modern Ecuador. The sites were more than worth the time. Money well spent, and personally, a very enriching experience. Thank you gentlemen.
Cuenca Day Trip
Thulan B,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent communication from Edson. Great guide from Sebastian, very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this experience.
Well worth doing this day tour to see and understand the Inca ruins in Ecuador
484harrietk,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Polylepis Tours, despite the weather. Sebastián was a fantastic guide. He was super helpful, so knowledgeable and kindly answered every question we asked. We really enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend as we learnt so much about the Inca sight, the history and more generally about Cuenca and Ecuador. Thank you for a memorable trip
Ingapirca day trip from Cuenca
Gregory B,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Edy Zea of Polylepis tours provided us with a fantastic day trip. He was a treasure trove of historical information, giving us background on the Canari and Inca people. He was great to talk with and also gave us great insights into Ecuadorian culture and life today. The site of Ingapirca was well maintained and managed.
Wonderful experience
536fernandoantonioo,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The attendance of the guide Edy was excellent ; he is very attentive , great experience ; he talks a lot about the history of Ecuador
Fantastic day trip to Ingaprica
E8900VPmichaelb,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day trip to Ingaprica! Very informative tour of the region and history. Edy was a great guide and would highly recommend this tour.
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