Full-Day Devil's Nose Hike and Ingapirca Ruins Tour from Cuenca

Highlights

Traditional Ecuadorian lunch option provided, letting you travel light
Hotel pickup and drop-off makes for a seamless experience
Guided commentary to complement the sights

Summary

Your relaxing day exploring the Andes begins with pickup at your hotel in Cuenca. Find a comfortable seat in the tour vehicle and enjoy the scenery on the ride to Alausi, where you'll board the Devil's Nose train, built in 1899. Get your camera ready to snap stunning photos during the descent down the near-perpendicular mountain face along dozens of switchbacks. Continue down the Pan-American Highway, listening to in-depth commentary from your guide on the region's history and culture. Arrive in Ingapirca to explore one of Ecuador's most important archaeological sites. Follow your guide on a tour of the site's highlights, including the courtyards, terraces, and a elliptical platform known as the Sun's Temple. Learn much more through a guided tour than you would exploring on your own.

Tour info

Duration

10 hours - 11 hours

Why take this tour?

Combine the best parts of the Andes on this full-day tour from Cuenca, on which all transportation is taken care of. Not renting a car means you'll have ample time to enjoy the scenery and snap photos while a guide takes care of the driving. Ride the Devil's Nose Train, explore the Inca ruins of Ingapirca, and round out the day with an optional traditional Ecuadorian lunch on this stress-free experience that's ideal for first-time visitors.

What’s included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Licensed tour Guide/Driver
Private transportation
Lunch in local restaurant (If option selected)
All taxes, handling charges
Entrance fee to Ingapirca $2 each
Gratuities (Optional)
Bike rental $8 p.p
Entry/Admission - Alausi
Entry/Admission - Ingapirca Ruins

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 10-11 hours
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Cuenca Bestours

About operator:

We are a leading Tour Operator & Travel Agency based in Cuenca - Ecuador, specialized in arranging and customizing adventure and cultural activities for couples, families, and groups in Cuenca and around Ecuador. In addition, we provide assistance in both English and Spanish languages, giving you as much help as possible during your trip. At Cuenca Bestours, we strive at every turn to define and redefine your notion of what is possible on a vacation. Our staff of travel experts has degrees in tourism and endeavor to skillfully handle every detail of every trip to create that extra unexpected that makes your experience unique and unforgettable, letting you focus only on enjoying the natural and cultural beauty of Ecuador. Join us, every mile will become a lifetime memory!