4 days-3 nights tour in Cuenca from Guayaquil
Excursions & day trips

4 days-3 nights tour in Cuenca from Guayaquil

Language: English, Spanish
Availability: Daily
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 96 hours
Do this because
  • Explore Ingapirca, the main Inca archaeological site in Ecuador
  • Learn about local products and taste delicious typical food
  • Visit Gualaceo and Chordeleg, two of the most charming artisan villages in the country
What to expect

Discover the wonderful diversity of Ecuador, its artisan villages, archaeological sites and national parks.

Day 1: Guayaquil - Ingapirca - Cuenca

Starting from Guayaquil, after approximately 2 hours by car through the lowlands and the Andes, you'll arrive at Ingapirca, the main Inca archaeological site of Ecuador. You'll learn about the Cañari and Inca cultures and the different construction techniques of the temples, as well as the precision of the solar calculations and the aqueduct system. Then you'll continue your trip to Cuenca.

Day 2: City tour and hot springs of Piedra de Agua (optional)

The tour begins in San Sebastián, a very traditional neighborhood in the city of Cuenca, where you'll visit the Museum of Modern Art and the square. Then, you'll continue to the city center visiting several attractions such as the Plaza de San Francisco, the flower market, the Abdón Calderón park, 'El Sagrario' Cathedral, known as 'Old Cathedral' and finally you'll visit the 'New Cathedral' considered the most important and majestic of Ecuador. Next, you'll go to the Homero Ortega hat factory and learn more about Panama's famous hats or toquilla straw hats. After that, you'll go to the modern part of the city to explore picturesque neighborhoods like 'El Barranco' with its hanging houses and Turi, the viewpoint of the city. Lastly, you can choose between a free afternoon or a recreation in the Hot Springs of Baños (optional for an additional cost).

Day 3: Artisan villages of Gualaceo and Chordeleg

Two of the most charming villages that are near Cuenca. These villages are well known for their traditional crafts: macanas (shawls) made of alpaca wool, filigree jewelry, pottery, miniature pottery, Panama hats and more. The first stop will be Chordeleg, famous for its silversmiths and jewelers, you'll visit a workshop to observe a craftsman making fabulous creations of silver filigree. Then you'll have time to get to know the city and take a look at the local jewelry stores. The tour continues to Gualaceo, where you'll make a stop at a typical food market and learn about local products and taste the famous Hornado roast pork, one of the most typical dishes here. Alternatively, you can have lunch at a restaurant. The last stop will be the workshop of macanas (shawls) and ponchos, which are made in very traditional looms, using dyes extracted from plants.

Day 4: Cuenca - Cajas National Park - Cocoa Farm - Guayaquil

During the trip to Guayaquil, you'll enjoy several stops to enjoy the fascinating views and the contrast of the Ecuadorian Andes and the lowlands. First, you'll visit the Cajas National Park, one of the most important protected areas in southern Ecuador and the main source of water for Cuenca. You'll be surprised by the beautiful landscapes found in this area. Then, you'll visit one of the local cocoa farms where the natives will show you their farms. You will not only find cocoa beans but also bananas, coffee, passion fruit and more!

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What's included
  • check Bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
  • check 2 meals per day
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  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • check 3-night accommodation
What's not included
  • x_not_included Additional food and drinks
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
Where
Meeting point:
- You will confirm your pickup time and location directly with the local operator
What to remember
  • Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking
  • Service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather conditions, strikes and/or demonstrations and any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary
  • Any cancellation of the service for the reasons indicated applies for no refund. In this case, the operator could carry out a contingency plan with an alternative tour and/or vary the itinerary at its discretion, always to guarantee the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service as a whole
  • If you don't show up on the day of the tour, it will be considered 'no-show' with no place for claims, postponements or refund
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Provider
Turismoi
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
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