The 10 Best Archaeology Tours in Azuay Province, Ecuador

In the tour of the artisan villages, you will visit 3 important towns of the province of azuay Gualaceo, Chordeleg, San Bartolome and in each one you will have the opportunity to know about the elaboration of some crafts such as guitars, jewelery or textiles. Also during this day you can admire the beautiful landscape  of the Andes mixed with the color of the traditional "cholas cuencanas" that always wear their colorful skirts and shawls, and you will enjoy  the old colonial style houses. And for lovers of local food this tour will take you to a local market to enjoy culinary delights.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Drinks, Tips

It is the most important archaeological site of the Incas in Ecuador. Marvel at the ruins, including the only elliptical temple of the sun made of perfectly carved stones. On Sundays we include a visit to the Indigenous Cañar Market. Highlights:  • Visit the largest archaeological Inca site in Ecuador and the only elliptical temple of the Inca empire • Enjoy the beauty of the Ecuadorian Andes while you drive through the fertile ranchland of the countryside.  • Visit the Cañar Market and immerse yourself in the traditions of the local indigenous tribes (Sundays) • See how the famous Panama Hats are woven

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Licensed tour guide/driver, Lunch (if option selected), Hotel/Airbnb pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

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

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch

Exclusions: Drinks

Ingapirca is the major Inca-Cañari archaeological site in Ecuador. Explore the ruins, including the only elliptical temple of the sun made of perfectly carved stones, terraces, patios, etc. On Sundays, we include a visit to the Indigenous Cañar Market. Highlights:  • Visit the largest archaeological Inca site in Ecuador and the only elliptical temple of the Inca empire • Enjoy the beauty of the Ecuadorian Andes while you drive through the fertile ranchland of the countryside.  • Visit the Cañar Market and immerse yourself in the traditions of the local indigenous tribes (Sundays) • See how the famous Panama Hats are woven

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Licensed tour guide/driver, Lunch (if option selected), Hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off, Fuel surcharge, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities, Ingapirca entrance fee $2 each

You will discover the best of the Southern Highlands of Ecuador: Ingapirca - the best maintained inca site in Ecuador Cuenca - UNESCO heritage city El Cajas National Park - an amazing moorland high in the Andes

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, 2 nights in tourist superior hotel in Cuenca

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

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 and a Cañari market.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch ( less in the option without lunch)

Exclusions: Drinks, Entrance fee, Tips

On this spectacular four-day tour departing from Quito, you will have the opportunity to visit several of Ecuador's tourist attractions, a combination of nature and culture, an ideal tour for people who want to walk along paths with volcanoes, lagoons, waterfalls,  colonial cities, archaeological sites, indigenous markets, etc. We invite you to take this tour and Experience the authentic! Check our tripadvisor photo gallery. ONE WAY: QUITO - COTOPAXI - QUILOTOA - BAÑOS - DEVIL'S NOSE TRAIN - CUENCA

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 nights accommodation based on double occupancy, All activities, Driver/guide SUV (2 to 3 people) - Minivan (4 to 6 people) - Minibus (7 to 15 people), One meal of courtesy!!

Exclusions: Lunch-dinner, Personal expenses, Tips

The train company is temporarily nor operating. As an alternative we are offering a hiking and/or biking activity in the area. We will also include a visit to the Ingapirca ruins Friday through Sunday.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Licensed tour Guide/Driver, Transportation, Lunch in local restaurant (If option selected), All taxes, handling charges

Exclusions: Entrance fee to Ingapirca $2 each, Gratuities, Bike rental $8 p.p

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.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch

Exclusions: Tips, Soda/Pop

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 and a Cañari market.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch ( less in the option without lunch)

Exclusions: Drinks, Tips