Tours in Cuenca

For travelers with limited time, we combine two of the most significant attractions in Cuenca:  First, the most important Inca site in Ecuador, and later, two artisan villages where crafts such as ikat weavings, fine filigree jewelry and more are made. Highlights: • Visit the largest Inca archaeological site in Ecuador and the only elliptical temple of the Inca empire. • Get amazing panoramic views of unforgettable Andean landscapes full of contrasts. • Watch locals weave shawls using the unique technique of "Ikat" developed by the Pre-Columbian tribes. • Check out Chordeleg's famous jewelry and ceramics.

Explore one of the most spectacular parks in Ecuador on our half-day tour from Cuenca. Hike through the park's grasslands and its landscape surrounded by lakes, paramo vegetation, llamas, ancient Polylepis trees. A great option hikers, nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Discover the magic of Cajas National Park, one of the most beautiful places in South America, on a full day tour of approximately 8 hours. Explore and learn about the Andean vegetation.  In this spectacular place you can enjoy a lake system that has more than 200 lakes of glacial origin.  In addition to the beautiful landscape, you can enjoy the presence of beautiful birds, llamas and alpacas. The park is located 30km west of the city of Cuenca, between 3160 and 4450masl, the surface area of the park is 28544 hectares  and the ecosystem known as paramo predominates. Experience the authentic!

If you’re on a tight schedule this program is ideal to see the highlights of Cuenca city and Cajas National Park You’ll start the day visiting Cajas National Park, one of the most beautiful natural sites in Ecuador. Its landscapes, flora, fauna, and more than 230 lakes, makes it an essential place to visit. After hiking with amazing views, you will return to Cuenca for lunch and a guided tour of the historic center, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see places like the new and the old Cathedral, the 10 de agosto market, Turi Viewpoint and the famous Panama Hat (Straw hats) factory. Because, as a matter of fact, all Panama hats are proudly manufactured in Ecuador! We will tell you all its history while on tour.

Pick up in your hotel and go to the most important archaeological complex in Ecuador, Ingapirca; a place where 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, an interesting mountain wich is located 20min away from the complex.Additionally on this tour you will visit the church of Biblian.

Hike through the ecosystem of primary cloud forest, afterwards the intercontinental water division and finally take an amazing walk across the highlands to exprore the unique Polylepis Forest. The park includes approximately 768 lakes in an area of 70,533 acres. It is one of the most important water sources in Cuenca and Ecuador

Enjoy a drive among beautiful ranches to reach El Chorro de Giron waterfall where we will hike through the cloud forest. Later we will visit Busa lake where we will do a hike around it.

Affordable and convenient door-to-door Shuttle service from any location in Cuenca area to Guayaquil airport, hotel or airbnb. Your schedule is our schedule! Anytime service. You have the opportunity to join a group or do a private service.

Prepare yourself to be amazed! This is a hiking tour of a remote section of the backcountry of Cajas National Park, and we are the only operator that offers it. You will be in awe as you are surrounded by mountains, cliffs, lakes, rivers, grasslands, and unique flora. We will observe different ecological zones as we move through different elevations and landscapes. This tour has been carefully designed to start from the highest elevation in the park, and hike downhill for an easier, more enjoyable experience.

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... Highlights: • Browse the famous artisan-crafted guitars of San Bartolome • Check out Chordeleg's famous jewelry and ceramics • Learn about the Hispanic shawl-making technique called "Ikat" in Gualaceo • Walk through the colorful market in Gualaceo where you will see locals weaving hats on the streets

This tour allows us to know in a synthesized way the most important places of the archaeological and cultural offer of the provinces of Azuay and Cañar; our first stop is in the archaeological complex of Ingapirca, where our guides travel through the history of local aboriginal cultures and the expansion of the Incas in the territory corresponding to Ecuador. On this journey you can taste the typical gastronomic offer of the region (Biblián). We continue our tour to Gualaceo and Chordeleg. Places where the craft activity stands out. In Chordeleg we will visit the jewelry made in gold and silver with the technique of filigree, here our visitors will have the opportunity to have free time to know the town and visit the jewelers and craft shops in the area; To finish our tour we visit the House of Makanas.

The Cajas National Park, has a lake system of more than 160 lagoons, with a unique landscape. In our visit we characterize the high Andean forest where we have a large number of birds and a unique flora; We also characterize the moorland ecosystem where we will visit the polylepis forest and perform an environmental interpretation of these sites while our tourists enjoy the landscapes offered by the national park

Discover the magic of Cajas National Park, one of the most beautiful places in South America, on a full day tour of approximately 8 hours. Explore and learn about the Andean vegetation.  In this spectacular place you can enjoy a lake system that has more than 200 lakes of glacial origin.  In addition to the beautiful landscape, you can enjoy the presence of beautiful birds, llamas and alpacas. The park is located 30km west of the city of Cuenca, between 3150 and 4450masl, the surface area of the park is 28544 hectares and the ecosystem known as paramo predominates. Experience the authentic!

Head through Cuenca historic district with a local expert that will show you the highlights including churches, beautiful historical buildings with wrought-iron balconies, and carved wooden doors, amidst a flower market, art galleries, etc.

One of the most outstanding waterfalls in Ecuador is the Girón Waterfalls, within this journey we will admire beautiful valleys with cattle, and you will have the opportunity to taste a delicious yogurt typical to the area, site recognized for contributing much of dairy products to the South of the Ecuador, will also have an encounter with the history of Ecuador during your visit center of Girón and village where can we try a tasty bread known as "achira", produced with a plant typical of the region. Once we arrive to the Girón waterfalls you will enjoy a hike of approximately 30 minutes to reach the first waterfall (Considered the highest waterfall in South America), appreciating some birds and native vegetation of this fantastic place which provides water to Girón. You will also visit and walk around the Sacred Cañari Lagoon of Busa, a place that encloses the mysticism of the Andean cultures, as was the important Cañari culture

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Experience a unique view of Cuenca on this 15-minute paragliding tour. Fly through the air and get a bird's eye view of this beautiful city, which is just more impressive on top! Meet with your guides in the pre-established meeting place, after a brief meeting and a greeting, you will begin your adventure in paragliding. You will receive a technical talk before going to heaven to make sure you feel completely comfortable before the experience begins. Once it's time to take off, you will receive 15 minutes of pure euphoria as you glide through the city and get a truly unique experience in life.

Door-to-door private shuttle service between Guayaquil airport/hotel to and from Cuenca. A private shuttle means no stops and only your party is on board. Your schedule is our schedule! Anytime service

With more than 1660 species, Ecuador´s avifauna is considered one of best places in the world to practice birdwatching. The high percentage of endemic birds found in both Choco and Tumbesian regions invite birdwatchers to enjoy a really amazing experience in this small country!! Our trips offer the possibility to see around 50 species in only one day, while you visit different ecosystems like: the Cloud Forest, Tropical Forest, Andean Mountain Forest, Andean Dry Forest, etc. In our daily tours in the south of Ecuador, you will have the chance to spot some of the Southern Endemic birds. Let us to show you the wonders of the birds.

Join this small-group full day tour to Ingapirca Archaeological complex,  the most important archaeological sites in Ecuador. Then you will visit the city of Cuenca, considered the most beautiful city of Ecuador, and one the most beautiful in South America! Enjoyed the cultural heritage site of Cuenca.

Enjoy the fascinating views and contrast of the Ecuadorian Andes and lowlands in our one-way flexible, convenient tour departing from Cuenca to Guayaquil including a visit to Cajas National Park, a local fruit market, and a cacao farm. Allowed 2 suitcases per person.

A great option to discover the stunning scenery and highlights of the Ecuadorian Andes on our Cuenca to Quito (One way) private 4-day or 5-day tour. Alongside an experienced tour guide, explore top Ecuador's highlights including Cotopaxi volcano, Quilotoa crater lake, Pailon del Diablo waterfall, indigenous markets, and the Ingapirca Inca ruins. Your package is inclusive of accommodation and most meals for a hassle-free experience. Highlights - Enjoy a flexible and perzonalized private tour - Learn about Ecuador's history, culture, nature and geology from your licensed guide. - Optional excursion to Chimborazo, for an added fee. - Upgrade to include accommodation in top hotels.

Cajas National Park is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful natural places of Ecuador with more than 200 glacial lakes and a range of alternatives for hiking for everyone. Enjoy the scenery of the Andean Highlands during this 4-hour approx. guided trip.

Join this small-group full day tour to Ingapirca Archaeological Complex and Gualaceo artisan village starting with pickup from your hotel in Cuenca.