What to do and see in Azuay Province, Ecuador: The Best Day Trips from

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

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

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, National Park fees, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private shuttle

Exclusions: Gratuities

We will visit the picturesque craft villages of Gualaceo and Chordeleg, admiring the variety of objects that are made here, such as shawls, pottery and jewelry. After noon visit the city of Cuenca, considered one of the most beautiful cities of Ecuador, and one of the most beautiful cities in South America!

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

Exclusions: Tips, Drinks, Personal expenses

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

Inclusions: Licensed Tour Guide/Driver, Transportation, Lunch, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Gratuities

Embark on this private Devil's Nose Mountain hike and Ingapirca Ruins with a bilingual guide. You will get to explore one of the finest and most daring feats of engineering the world has ever seen. The Devil’s Nose Train connected the Andes Mountains to the coast back in the day. You will have the chance to hike in the area and also do a biking activity. Then we will visit the Ingapirca Ruins, considered one of the most important remains from the Incas in Ecuador. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. You can choose from the tour options for an all-inclusive or a basic tour. A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch (if option selected), All taxes, fees and handling charges, Transport by private vehicle or van, Driver/guide, Private tour, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities

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!

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

Exclusions: Food and drinks

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

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

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