Tours and activities in Cuenca, Ecuador

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Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca
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.
5.0(71)
4 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
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$40
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Cuenca to Quito 4 or 5 Day Tour with Chimborazo, Quilotoa, Baños and Cotopaxi.
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.
5.0(24)
5 days
Cuenca, Ecuador
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Private tour
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$699
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Cultural Tour Ingapirca Ruins + Gualaceo & Chordeleg from Cuenca
Enjoy a special tour that complements archaeology and history at the Ingapirca archaeological complex located in the province of Cañar with a visit to artisan workshops in the Azuay cantons of Gualaceo and Chordeleg. This adventure has been designed for all types of tourists since the activities require little physical effort and allow you to enjoy beautiful landscapes and also learn about gastronomy, culture and crafts such as filigree jewelry and 100% handmade textiles.
5.0(47)
8 hours - 9 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
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$60
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Cuenca Your Way Exclusive Private City Tour
Discover the charm of Cuenca on this private and personalized city tour tailored to your interests. Explore the UNESCO-listed historic center, and visit iconic landmarks like the New Cathedral and artisanal markets. With a local guide, delve into Cuenca’s rich culture, vibrant history, and architectural beauty. Perfect for those seeking a customized and unforgettable experience in Ecuador’s most enchanting city!
5.0(46)
7 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
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$45
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Cajas National Park Small-Group tour from Cuenca
Explore the wild beauty of Cajas National Park, one of Ecuador’s most remarkable Andean landscapes. Located just outside Cuenca, this protected area is home to glacial lakes, páramo grasslands, primary cloud forest, and the rare Polylepis Forest, creating an ideal setting for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers. This full-day experience includes a guided hike along scenic trails shaped by mist, mountains, and crystal-clear lagoons, plus time for lunch along the route. Learn about the park’s fragile ecosystems and its importance as a major water source for Cuenca and southern Ecuador while enjoying fresh mountain air, biodiversity, and breathtaking views in a responsible way. - Real hiking experience through cloud forest, páramo, lagoons, and Polylepis Forest - More immersive than a simple viewpoint stop or short roadside walk - Chance to observe llamas, hummingbirds, and unique highland birdlife - Optional lunch featuring fresh trout farmed in the surrounding area
5.0(224)
7 hours - 8 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
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$48
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Full-Day Tour, Ingapirca Archaeological Site and Incan mountain face from Cuenca
Ingapirca is the most important archaeological complex in Ecuador, once there 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 mountain, an interesting spot wich is located 20min away from the complex .Additionally on this tour you will visit a magnificent church of Biblian located into a cliff of a sacred cañari mountain from where you will enjoy a fantastic view of Biblian town and the andes scenery.
4.9(158)
7 hours - 8 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
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$54
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El Chorro waterfalls and Busa lake tour from Cuenca
One of the most outstanding waterfalls in Ecuador is the Girón Waterfalls, within this journey you 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,you will also have an encounter with the history of Ecuador during your visit center of Girón village where you will try a tasty bread known as "achira", produced with a plant typical of the region. Once you arrive to the Girón waterfalls you will enjoy a hike of approximately 30 minutes to reach the first waterfall (Considered on of 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 Lake of Busa, a place that encloses the mysticism of the Andean cultures.
4.9(39)
8 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
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$44
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Full Day Tour Gualaceo, Chordeleg, and San Bartolomé from Cuenca
In the tour of the artisan villages, you will visit 3 important towns of the province of Azuay such as: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 and 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.
4.9(58)
8 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
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$55
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Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca

5.0(71)

4 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

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$40

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Cuenca to Quito 4 or 5 Day Tour with Chimborazo, Quilotoa, Baños and Cotopaxi.

5.0(24)

5 days

Cuenca, Ecuador

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Private tour

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$699

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Cultural Tour Ingapirca Ruins + Gualaceo & Chordeleg from Cuenca

5.0(47)

8 hours - 9 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

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$60

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Cuenca Your Way Exclusive Private City Tour

5.0(46)

7 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

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$45

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Cajas National Park Small-Group tour from Cuenca

5.0(224)

7 hours - 8 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

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$48

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Full-Day Tour, Ingapirca Archaeological Site and Incan mountain face from Cuenca

4.9(158)

7 hours - 8 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

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$54

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El Chorro waterfalls and Busa lake tour from Cuenca

4.9(39)

8 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$44

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Full Day Tour Gualaceo, Chordeleg, and San Bartolomé from Cuenca

4.9(58)

8 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

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$55

Guided walking tours in Cuenca

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Private half-day tour to Cuenca City highlights
Explore Cuenca's iconic sites on a guided tour. Visit the Museum of Modern Art, Calderón Park, Panama Hat Factory, and more. Book now.
4 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
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$100
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Birdwatching Tour in Cajas National Park from Cuenca
The park is located only 45 minutes from Cuenca. This lagoon system, with over 230 lakes, invites you to enjoy one of the nicest landscapes in South America. There are different ecosystems such as: Andean Mountain forest, Polylepis forest, paramo or grassland. You will have the chance to spot many interesting birds, even the endemic hummingbird of Cajas - the “Violet Throated Metaltail”- one of the most important birds in Ecuador. Also, on this tour you will see the beautiful Tit Like Dacnis, Blue Mantled Thornbill, Stout Billed Cinclodes, Tawny Antpitta, Spectacled Whitestar, Tyrian Metaltail, Gray Breasted Mountain Toucan, Andean Guan, and so much more.
5.0(9)
8 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
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$105
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Viewpoints of Cuenca 360
Discover Cuenca from its most iconic viewpoints: Turi, Ictocruz and El Calvario. Enjoy spectacular views, fresh air and the tranquility of nature while admiring the beauty of the city and the Andes from these points full of history and charm. A tour that will leave you speechless!
5.0(8)
3 hours - 3 hr 30 min
Cuenca, Ecuador
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$13
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Birdwatching Tour in Giron and Yunguilla Jocotoco Reserve from Cuenca
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.
5.0(5)
9 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
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$150
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Birdwatching Tour, Via Gualaceo to the Eastern slope from Cuenca
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.
5.0(4)
9 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
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$130
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Private Cuenca City Half Day Tour
Cuenca offer an astounding variety of art, culturally rich traditions, monumental architectural gems and exceptional cuisine. A city crossed by four rivers and situated in an Andean valley in the South Ecuadorian mountain region, nature makes its home in the city center. The famous 10 de Agosto Market, is very famous in the city for being a place where it is very interesting to get to the market and walk through the aisles of the fruit and medicinal herbs vendors as well as the large number of local shops selling food also deciding on where to eat isn’t easy.
5.0(1)
3 hours - 4 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
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$51
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2-day Cuenca, Inca Ruins and Cajas National Park
Visit the cultural heritage city of Ecuador and its surroundings. Cuenca is one of the most beautiful and colonial cities in South America, where four rivers cross it. Visit markets or craft centers where textile garments whose tradition dates back several centuries are still made. Find out where the gold was carved into rings, earrings or chains. Be surprised to find an ancient Inca complex dating back to the XVI century. Walk inside the Cajas National Park to learn more about its freshwater springs, its flora and fauna. Walk through the narrow streets of a colonial city and visit the largest cathedral in Ecuador.
5.0(1)
2 days
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
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$324
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Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour
Discover the beauty of Cuenca, considered one of the most picturesque cities in South America, on a guided 4-hour tour of the city including neighborhoods, markets, churches and museums. Hotel pickup and drop-off.
4.9(16)
4 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
From
$16
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Private half-day tour to Cuenca City highlights

4 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

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$100

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Birdwatching Tour in Cajas National Park from Cuenca

5.0(9)

8 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$105

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Viewpoints of Cuenca 360

5.0(8)

3 hours - 3 hr 30 min

Cuenca, Ecuador

From

$13

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Birdwatching Tour in Giron and Yunguilla Jocotoco Reserve from Cuenca

5.0(5)

9 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$150

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Birdwatching Tour, Via Gualaceo to the Eastern slope from Cuenca

5.0(4)

9 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$130

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Private Cuenca City Half Day Tour

5.0(1)

3 hours - 4 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$51

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2-day Cuenca, Inca Ruins and Cajas National Park

5.0(1)

2 days

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

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$324

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Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour

4.9(16)

4 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

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$16

Food & drink experiences in Cuenca

Food tours, market walks, wine tastings, cocktail experiences

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4h Cooking Class in Cuenca with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks
Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Ecuador during a small-group cooking class inside a real Cuenca home. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques from the southern Andes as your local host guides you through preparing a traditional multi-course meal. Get your hands dirty while you cook, listen to stories of Andean heritage, and sip on a traditional canelazo. - Learn more about Andean cuisine than you would just eating out - Small group size allows for personalized guidance - Ideal for travelers who value authenticity and hands-on experiences - Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook And you can choose how you want to enjoy the experience: One option includes bottomless drinks, and another is available without alcohol. Don’t feel like cooking? Book as a youth instead of an adult for a lower price, and simply watch, eat, drink, and enjoy the class. Just choose the option that fits your mood when booking.
5.0(26)
4 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
From
$85
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Walking Tour Through The Historic Center Of Cuenca
This tour is special because we will enter houses and colonial buildings that usually could not be done personally, we will try 100% Ecuadorian and artisan products in unexpected and hidden places, we will try to make the information fun and dynamic, the best thing about this tour is that we will by a legal and 100% certified guide
5.0(8)
4 hr 30 min
Cuenca, Ecuador
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$35
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Cuenca Food tasting tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups
"Embark on a culinary journey in the heart of Ecuador with our 'Typical and Delicious Ecuadorian Food Tour.' What sets Ecuadorian cuisine apart is its unique blend of coast, Andean, Amazonian, and Galapagos influences, creating a harmonious tapestry of flavors. We're fortunate to take you off the beaten path to discover the authentic, local spots that aren't the typical tourist destinations but are unquestionably the best. From tasting authentic street food to enjoying elegant gastronomic experiences, this tour will immerse us in the aromas, colors, and textures that make Ecuadorian food unique. Each stop on our tour offers an opportunity to dive deeper into Ecuadorian culinary heritage, ensuring an enriching and delicious journey. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and discover the magic that waits in every dish. Let's indulge in an unforgettable culinary adventure!
4.9(9)
3 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
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$69
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Cacao Farm & Chocolate tasting with a visit to Jubones desert
Experience the contrast between the green highlands, dry desert, and the dense tropical area. Discover the flavors, aromas and taste of the Ecuadorian Cacao know as one of the best in the world. You will experience a chocolate tasting as well.
4.8(5)
9 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
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$120
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Cuenca Table Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Most visitors come to Cuenca for its colonial architecture, cathedral domes, and UNESCO-listed streets. We'll show you the side of the city that locals experience every day - its markets. This small group food tour visits three of Cuenca's most beloved mercados, where generations of cooks, and vendors have helped shape the city's culinary identity. Along the way, we'll sample 15+ tastings ranging from traditional Andean corn dishes and slow-roasted pork to coastal specialities, market snacks, and local sweets. We'll ride Cuenca's tram between neighbourhoods, discover dishes that rarely appear on tourist menus, and learn how indigenous, Spanish, and regional influences combined to create one of Ecuador's most distinctive food cultures. From bustling market halls to family-run stalls, this is the Cuenca that exists beyond the guidebooks. With a maximum of just 8 guests, we'll explore the city through its food, stories, and traditions in a way that most visitors never experience.
4 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
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$55
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Altisimo Taste the Rare Chocolate & Wine Pairing
Chocolate and Wine Pairing tour. One of the classic pairings with chocolate is wine. This is one of the only "rare chocolate" and wine pairing tours in Cuenca, Ecuador. One of our Chocolate Experts will guide you through a tasting tour of red and white wines paired with our amazing rare and mother tree chocolates. And it's only one block from Parque Calderon. During a portion of the tour / pairing you will learn about the History of mother tree cacao in Ecuador is partly a well kept secret. Also about the saving and preservation of the Mother Heirloom trees. We use only this type of rare cacao in order to make the finest chocolate in the world. Preserve and Taste The Rare. Come before or after your tour and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner. We also serve wine, beer along with well and mixed drinks in addition to our ready to release Altisimo Khuya* Craft Cacao Sake' - you'll fall in Love again. *Khuya is a Kichwa language word which means "Impassioned Love"
1 hr 30 min - 2 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
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$51
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Cuenca Kitchens Food Tour with 14+ Tastings
Most visitors experience Cuenca through its churches, plazas, and colonial architecture. We'll experience it through its markets, family-run eateries, and the recipes that locals have been passing down for generations. This small-group food tour takes us beyond the guidebooks and into the everyday food culture of Ecuador's Andes. We'll visit two bustling mercados, uncover hidden local institutions, and sample 14+ tastings that showcase the remarkable diversity of Ecuadorian cuisine, from coastal fish fritters and tuna soup to Andean corn dishes, traditional tamales, and regional sweets. Along the way, we'll discover how indigenous traditions, Spanish influences, and regional ingredients combined to create one of Ecuador's most distinctive culinary identities. With a maximum of just 8 guests, we'll enjoy a more personal experience while exploring the flavours, traditions, and local characters that most visitors never encounter.
4 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
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$59
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4h Cooking Class in Cuenca with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

5.0(26)

4 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$85

Viator

Walking Tour Through The Historic Center Of Cuenca

5.0(8)

4 hr 30 min

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$35

Viator

Cuenca Food tasting tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups

4.9(9)

3 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$69

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Cacao Farm & Chocolate tasting with a visit to Jubones desert

4.8(5)

9 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$120

Viator

Cuenca Table Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

4 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
New

From

$55

Viator

Altisimo Taste the Rare Chocolate & Wine Pairing

1 hr 30 min - 2 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$51

Viator

Cuenca Kitchens Food Tour with 14+ Tastings

4 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
New

From

$59

Cultural & historical in Cuenca

Museums, ruins, art collections, religious sites with expert guides

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Private Devil's Nose Hike and Ingapirca Ruins Tour
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.
5.0(20)
9 hours - 11 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
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$175
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4 or 5-Day Tour Cuenca,Alausi,Baños,Quilotoa,Cotopaxi and Quito
On this spectacular four-day tour (optional an additional 5th day to visit Mindo Cloud Forest and the Middle of the World monument at the end), departing from Cuenca, 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: CUENCA - ALAUSI-CHIMBORAZO - BAÑOS - QUILOTOA - COTOPAXI - QUITO (optional an additional 5th day with an extra charge, to visit Mindo Cloud Forest and the Middle of the World monument at the end is possible)
5.0(9)
5 days
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
From
$695
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Cuenca City Tour at Night
Cuenca City is one of the famous city in Ecuador for its architecture and the culture, in this experience by night will see how the city is illuminated for its own light, addition we will explore the most important part of the city like the old and the new church as El Turi viewpoint
5.0(4)
3 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
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$75
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Inca-Cañari Ingapirca Ruins +Incan face Mountain tour from Cuenca
Discover Ecuador’s most noteworthy archaeological attraction on a small-group tour to Ingapirca. Relax, as comfortable transportation takes you from your Cuenca hotel on a scenic drive through Andean landscapes. Then, explore the ruins, while your guide provides commentary about Canari and Incan cultures and history. The tour also includes visits to the Biblian church, also known as La Virgen del Rocio, and also the famous Incan Face mountain. -Get the personalized experience of a small group -Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from Cuenca -Gain an in-depth knowledge about the ruins -Have a traditional Ecuadorian lunch
5.0(3)
8 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
From
$59
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Private Day Tour in Cuenca and Cajas
A unique experience very private small group, personalized attention, and the best places, we include the most complete tour, include food, landscapes, nature, history, heritage, and culture in a very friendly and host environment we try to do feeling like family. We start the tour We will take an walk in the highlands through the moorland ecosystem of wetlands and lakes to get to the unique forest of Polylepis trees. These are the highest growing trees in the world and are native to South America. Before returning to Cuenca, we will have a hot chocolate with sweet bread at a amazing hostery in Cajas Discover In addition to sating your appetite and cultural curiosities, this tour is a great way to know the fusion between nature, landscapes, culture, architecture, and heritagehighlights include Sanduche de pernil, tamales, empanadas, and traditional beverages like morocho and coconut juice. Along the way, visit the ruins of Todos Los Santos, the Broken Bridge, and other
5.0(3)
7 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
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$41
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Archaeological Ruins and Ingapirca and Gualaceo and Chordeleg 360
Explore the centuries-old traces of the cultures that forged Ecuador in a unique and comprehensive tour. This tour takes you through breathtaking archaeological sites full of history, traditions and amazing scenery. Immerse yourself in ancient civilizations, learn about their mysteries and marvel at the cultural and natural richness that these places offer.
5.0(2)
9 hours - 9 hr 30 min
Cuenca, Ecuador
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$52
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Devil´s Nose Hiking and Ingapirca Ruins from Cuenca
Experience the Devil's Nose and more on a small-group tour from Cuenca. Forget unreliable public transit and get to Alausi faster in private transportation, leaving you with more time to explore the small town at your own pace. After the two and a half hour ride along the Devil’s Nose, take in a traditional dance performance and visit the remote Biblian Church before returning to Cuenca. -Visit a remote area of Ecuador in a single day -Get personalized attention on small-group tour. -Relax in round trip transportation. -Watch a traditional dance performance
5.0(1)
10 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
From
$85
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Cuenca best tour option in 3 days from Cuenca
This tour is specially designed for those who want to enjoy the wonderful landscapes, culture and history of the Ecuadorian highlands.
5.0(1)
3 days
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
From
$230
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Private Devil's Nose Hike and Ingapirca Ruins Tour

5.0(20)

9 hours - 11 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

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$175

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4 or 5-Day Tour Cuenca,Alausi,Baños,Quilotoa,Cotopaxi and Quito

5.0(9)

5 days

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$695

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Cuenca City Tour at Night

5.0(4)

3 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$75

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Inca-Cañari Ingapirca Ruins +Incan face Mountain tour from Cuenca

5.0(3)

8 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$59

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Private Day Tour in Cuenca and Cajas

5.0(3)

7 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

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$41

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Archaeological Ruins and Ingapirca and Gualaceo and Chordeleg 360

5.0(2)

9 hours - 9 hr 30 min

Cuenca, Ecuador

From

$52

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Devil´s Nose Hiking and Ingapirca Ruins from Cuenca

5.0(1)

10 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

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$85

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Cuenca best tour option in 3 days from Cuenca

5.0(1)

3 days

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$230

Outdoor & adventure in Cuenca

Bike tours, e-bikes, kayaking, rafting, anything outside

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Cuenca Bike Tour with Coffee and Appetizer
Discover historic streets, charming neighborhoods and panoramic viewpoints is possible when exploring Cuenca by bicycle. To enjoy a safe and fun route, nothing beats the knowledge of a local guide. Join the experience and tour colorful neighborhoods, make stops to sample typical drinks, and take many opportunities to capture unforgettable photos while enjoying the city.
5.0(4)
3 hr 30 min
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
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$43
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Half-Day Biking and Walking Tour in Cuenca
A different way to discover Cuenca is on a bicycle and walking, you will enjoyed the geography of the valley allows us to travel through the one of the most beautiful ecuadorian city. Will be visit the most representative sectors. In this fun tour, as you travel around the city you will feel part of it, appreciating and living in every corner a different experience. After a short bike tour, we will start the tour on foot through the historic center of the city, admiring its important churches, squares and above all enjoy the warmth of its people and the beautiful architecture. This tour will take us approximately 4 hours (biking 2 hours and walking 2 hours). This kind of tour is designed for all ages.
5.0(4)
4 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
From
$60
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Biking Cuenca City Tour
Our tour takes you along riverside trails to enjoy nice views and the charming architecture of El "Barranco". We will also explore Pumapungo (Inca site) and the modern area of Cuenca, a UNESCO World Heritage city on this bike tour on the riverside along charming parks.
4.9(15)
3 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
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$50
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Descent of The Andes by bike, Cuenca
Explore Ecuador by bike from the Andean highlands, we will take the bikes to start a spectacular downhill bike of 25 miles by "El Camino Viejo" a dirt road excellent for bicycles, through native forests, farms, communities, and stunning panoramic views. You can experience in a few hours the diversity of natural scenery, and climatic floors. This tour is about 80% downhill and 20% uphill and flat. You have the option to use mountain bikes or electric bikes to make the experience easier.
4.8(6)
6 hours - 7 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
From
$109
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Private Full Day Fishing Tour from Cuenca
Fishing makes this tour a unique experience. This activity can be carried out in the El Cajas National Park, where there are more than 15 businesses dedicated to this activity, which complete the service with cabins, typical cuisine and recreational activities such as hiking, horse riding, cycling, The Park has more than 235 lagoons, where we find a delicious species of fish, the trout, whose meat delights the palate of own and foreigners, and which can also be fished by oneself.
7 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
From
$153
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Motorcycle Tours in Ecuador
Our tours are unique and exclusive in the country. We can help you with a tour according to your needs with our professional guides. We have two offices nationwide where you can approach and hire any of our services.
6 days
Cuenca, Ecuador
Private tour
From
$3,500
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Cuenca Bike Tour with Coffee and Appetizer

5.0(4)

3 hr 30 min

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour
New

From

$43

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Half-Day Biking and Walking Tour in Cuenca

5.0(4)

4 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$60

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Biking Cuenca City Tour

4.9(15)

3 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$50

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Descent of The Andes by bike, Cuenca

4.8(6)

6 hours - 7 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$109

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Private Full Day Fishing Tour from Cuenca

7 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$153

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Motorcycle Tours in Ecuador

6 days

Cuenca, Ecuador

Private tour

From

$3,500

Day trips & excursions in Cuenca

Half-day to full-day trips out of the city - Pompeii, Tivoli, Tuscany, you name it

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Birdwatching Tour in Cajas National Park from Cuenca
The park is located only 45 minutes from Cuenca. This lagoon system, with over 230 lakes, invites you to enjoy one of the nicest landscapes in South America. There are different ecosystems such as: Andean Mountain forest, Polylepis forest, paramo or grassland. You will have the chance to spot many interesting birds, even the endemic hummingbird of Cajas - the “Violet Throated Metaltail”- one of the most important birds in Ecuador. Also, on this tour you will see the beautiful Tit Like Dacnis, Blue Mantled Thornbill, Stout Billed Cinclodes, Tawny Antpitta, Spectacled Whitestar, Tyrian Metaltail, Gray Breasted Mountain Toucan, Andean Guan, and so much more.
5.0(60)
8 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
From
$105
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Full day Artisanal route and Cuenca City Tour
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!
5.0(5)
8 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
From
$55
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Full-Day Cajas N. Park and Cuenca CityTour
You visit the Cajas National Park, 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 to enjoy the scenery of the Andean highlands. Then you will visit the city of Cuenca, considered the most beautiful city of Ecuador and one the most beautiful cities in South America.
5.0(4)
8 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
From
$55
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The Best of Ingapirca: an Adventure to the Ecuadorian Machu Picchu
Ingapirca is the most important Inca complex of Ecuador. In is located an hour North of Cuenca by private car. It is definitely worth a visit. There is a very interesting museum in the site and the castle area has beautiful remains of what it once was an Inca city. In the surrounding area, there are several places to visit, including the Inca Face. After visiting the archeological site, we will visit a beautiful restaurant which is a real hidden gem. Everything, the transportation, the tickets, food and drinks are included in the price of the tour.
5.0(3)
8 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
From
$280
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Devil´s Nose Viewpoint and Ingapirca Ruins tour from Cuenca
Discover Ecuador's Andean history and cultural identities on a full-day small-group tour from Cuenca. After convenient pickup from your accommodation, enjoy a relaxing transfer to Alausi. Then, follow your guide on a city tour and visit the Condor Pununa viewpoint. After lunch at a typical restaurant, travel back in time to the days of the Inca Empire at the Ingapirca del Canar Archeological Complex. -Enjoy a small group size of maximum 15 people -Travel comfortably in round-trip transportation -Have a traditional Ecuadorian lunch (optional) -Learn about indigenous cultures in Ecuador
5.0(2)
10 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
From
$85
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Ingapirca Private Tour in a Preserved Inca Ruins in Ecuador
We start the tour we will take an walk in Tambo in old ferry and view of a old and indigen town. Then we arrive to Ingapircar Ruins we make all the tour in old castle onf Incas the biggest in Ecuador and second then of Machu Pichu. Before returning to Cuenca, we will have a tipical lunch in a magic place with a lot energy where you discovered the engenier and tecnologic development for inca empire
5.0(1)
7 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
From
$65
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Full Day Artisans Tour from Cuenca (Chordeleg-Gualaceo-Bartolome)
This is a day trip to three important artisan villages of Ecuador located in the outskirts of Cuenca City, that is great if you have an extra day in the City and you look for learning more about culture and heritage. After pickup from your hotel, take in the Andean landscape on your way to Chordeleg and San Bartolomé. You’ll get an immersive look at the craftsmanship that goes into textiles, guitars, and more.
5.0(1)
7 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
From
$129
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Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca
Discover the magic of Cajas National Park, one of the most beautiful places in South America, on a full day tour of approximately 7 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!
4.9(255)
7 hours - 8 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
From
$47
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Birdwatching Tour in Cajas National Park from Cuenca

5.0(60)

8 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$105

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Full day Artisanal route and Cuenca City Tour

5.0(5)

8 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$55

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Full-Day Cajas N. Park and Cuenca CityTour

5.0(4)

8 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$55

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The Best of Ingapirca: an Adventure to the Ecuadorian Machu Picchu

5.0(3)

8 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$280

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Devil´s Nose Viewpoint and Ingapirca Ruins tour from Cuenca

5.0(2)

10 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$85

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Ingapirca Private Tour in a Preserved Inca Ruins in Ecuador

5.0(1)

7 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$65

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Full Day Artisans Tour from Cuenca (Chordeleg-Gualaceo-Bartolome)

5.0(1)

7 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$129

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Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca

4.9(255)

7 hours - 8 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$47

Transportation & transfers in Cuenca

Airport pickups, point-to-point transfers, and city transport

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Cuenca to Vilcabamba shuttle
Going to Cuenca, Loja or Vilcabamba? That’s great, we offer a door-to-door service between these cities. Use this private shuttle van and feel the pleasure of comfort and low price combined in one vehicle.
5.0(2)
4 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
From
$199
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Private Tour Party in the Chiva Fiestera by Cuenca
Touring the beautiful city of Cuenca is beautiful, doing it in the chiva farrera with the best music and accompanied by an entertainer who will play traditional and fashionable music, is an unforgettable experience. On this tour we visit the best preserved and regenerated streets of the Historic Center, we walk the traditional long street, which is full of bars and restaurants where you will definitely have a pleasant visit. And we go to the highest point of Cuenca, the Turi viewpoint, where you can have a panoramic view of the entire city, without a doubt, an experience that you cannot miss. Imagine all this accompanied by the best traditional and contemporary music. This tour is GAROTA. For the best dancer we will serve a canelazo, a typical drink from beautiful Cuenca.
5.0(1)
2 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Private tour
From
$250
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Private Shuttle Cuenca to/from Guayaquil
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
4.9(51)
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
From
$80
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Cuenca to/from Guayaquil Private Transfer
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.
4.8(38)
3 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
From
$80
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Cuenca Airport Transfer
Affordable, competitively priced door-to-door shuttle service from Cuenca airport to Cuenca hotels or Airbnbs and vice versa.
4.7(13)
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
From
$13
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Private Shuttle from Cuenca to Guayaquil, Ecuador
Simplify your travel between Cuenca and Guayaquil, Ecuador with this private shuttle service. A bilingual driver/guide will pick you up in your hotel in Cuenca and deliver you to Guayaquil in roughly three hours. This journey passes through the misty high-altitude landscapes of Cajas National Park where llamas roam.
3 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
From
$118
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Shared Transfer from Hotel to Airport
Our transfer service will pick you up from the hotels within the established radius and take you to Cuenca Airport.
25 minutes - 40 minutes
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
From
$50
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Shared transfer from Airport to Hotel
Our shuttle-Base Regular "SIB" includes an airport waiting up to 2 hours after confirmed flight itinerary,
25 minutes - 40 minutes
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
From
$50
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Cuenca to Vilcabamba shuttle

5.0(2)

4 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$199

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Private Tour Party in the Chiva Fiestera by Cuenca

5.0(1)

2 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Private tour

From

$250

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Private Shuttle Cuenca to/from Guayaquil

4.9(51)

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$80

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Cuenca to/from Guayaquil Private Transfer

4.8(38)

3 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$80

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Cuenca Airport Transfer

4.7(13)

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$13

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Private Shuttle from Cuenca to Guayaquil, Ecuador

3 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$118

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Shared Transfer from Hotel to Airport

25 minutes - 40 minutes

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$50

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Shared transfer from Airport to Hotel

25 minutes - 40 minutes

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation

From

$50

Private & luxury experiences in Cuenca

Private guides, VIP access, after-hours tours, premium small-group

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Ingapirca Inca Ruins Cultural Day Trip from Cuenca
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 Ecuadorian Andes's beauty while driving through the countryside's fertile ranchland. • Visit the Cañar Market and immerse yourself in the traditions of the local Indigenous tribes (Sundays)
5.0(12)
1 day
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
From
$60
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Private Tour from Cuenca to Ingapirca Ruins with Lunch
Early in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel to go to the north of the city, after a short trip we will enter the most important and best preserved archaeological complex in Ecuador. Our guide will report on the main aspects of the history of these ruins that are comparable (in shape and style of construction but not in size) with those found in Cusco. We will be able to observe the Inca trail, the site of worship to the Sun, and the face of the Inca, finally we will have a comforting lunch. On the way back to Cuenca, we will make a stop at the Biblián Church, a temple embedded in the top of a mountain, and finally our guide will drop you off at your hotel.
5.0(5)
6 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
From
$122
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Baños & Amazon 4-day tour from Cuenca or Quito
We take you to some of the most important attractions in Ecuador, including Inca ruins, the Devil's Nose Mountain, Avenue of the Volcanoes, Baños and waterfalls route, a canoe ride, and Inchinduris viewpoint in the Amazon. This is a perfect opportunity to appreciate the contrasts and diversity of this country.
5.0(4)
4 days
Cuenca, Ecuador
Private tour
From
$799
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Cajas National Park and Cuenca City private Tour
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.
5.0(2)
8 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
From
$115
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Cuenca City Private Tour
Discover the beauty and colonial ambience of Cuenca, the Athens of Ecuador, walking through its historical and colorful streets. This four-hour Cuenca city tour on foot gives you the opportunity to live the city as no way before, it waves its way through downtown so you could see Cuenca’s magnificent Cathedral and colonial houses. You will have the chance to be involved with local people and their culture while we visit one of its traditional markets, and leaving the best for last, you will visit Turi to enjoy the incredible and unique view of Cuenca from the altitude. Join us in this unique experience and admire the culture, history and tradition of Cuenca through its beautiful streets.
5.0(2)
3 hours - 4 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
From
$85
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Inca Trail Cajas National Park tour from Cuenca
Inca Trail Cajas National Park (pick up 8:00 / 8:15am) in this full day tour of 8hours approx. the private transport and private bilingual guide take you to this amazing experience desinged especially For those who love hiking in the mountains, the Inca Trail of Cajas National Park is a great experience to enjoy beautiful Andean landscapes and learn about the Cañari and Inca cultures, a 5 to 6 hour walk on a part of this Legendary path will allow you to challenge your physical conditions.Your Cajas Inca Trail day trip includes round-trip hotel transport from Cuenca and box lunch. Experience the Authentic!.
5.0(1)
7 hours - 8 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
From
$110
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Private Gualaceo & Chordeleg craft-making villages tour
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
4.9(14)
8 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
From
$55
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Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake
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.
4.9(34)
7 hours - 8 hours
Cuenca, Ecuador
Free cancellation
Private tour
From
$45
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Ingapirca Inca Ruins Cultural Day Trip from Cuenca

5.0(12)

1 day

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$60

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Private Tour from Cuenca to Ingapirca Ruins with Lunch

5.0(5)

6 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$122

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Baños & Amazon 4-day tour from Cuenca or Quito

5.0(4)

4 days

Cuenca, Ecuador

Private tour

From

$799

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Cajas National Park and Cuenca City private Tour

5.0(2)

8 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$115

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Cuenca City Private Tour

5.0(2)

3 hours - 4 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$85

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Inca Trail Cajas National Park tour from Cuenca

5.0(1)

7 hours - 8 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$110

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Private Gualaceo & Chordeleg craft-making villages tour

4.9(14)

8 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$55

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Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake

4.9(34)

7 hours - 8 hours

Cuenca, Ecuador

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$45

Cuenca tour FAQs

Common questions about booking Cuenca experiences through SimilarTours

What's the best time to visit Cuenca?

The dry seasons (June-August and December-January) offer the clearest mountain views and best conditions for hiking Cajas and Ingapirca. The rainy season brings lush landscapes but muddy trails - check weather before booking outdoor tours.

How far ahead should I book popular tours?

Multi-day tours linking Cuenca to Quilotoa, Baños, and Cotopaxi fill up weeks ahead, especially during holiday periods. Day trips like Cajas and Ingapirca can often be arranged with 1-2 days' notice, but booking earlier gives you more flexibility.

Are guided tours worth it in this region?

Yes - local guides know which mountain passes are passable, speak Quichua, and know the real story of the ruins and villages. For anything beyond the city center, a guide makes the difference between a scenic walk and actually understanding what you're seeing.

How do I get around Cuenca itself?

The historic center is walkable, but for ruins, national parks, and surrounding towns you'll want a tour operator to handle transport and logistics. Motorcycle tours and private vehicle tours are the main ways people move through the highlands here.

What should I expect on a typical multi-day highland tour?

Expect early starts, high altitude (some routes top 4,800m), and a mix of hiking, cultural stops in indigenous towns, and volcano views. Most tours handle meals and accommodation - check what's included before you book.

Is there anything good for families or less mobile travelers?

Half-day private tours to Cajas and Ingapirca let you dial in the intensity, and the chiva party experience is a social, lower-impact option. For anything strenuous at altitude, discuss fitness level with your operator before committing.

How far is Cuenca from other major Ecuador destinations?

Quito is a 4-5 day drive north (most people tour the route rather than rush it), and Vilcabamba is a few hours south. Shuttle services run between these points, or you can join a guided tour that stitches them together.