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Archaeological site of the Inca ruins of Ingapirca and surrounding fields near Cuenca
Inca ruins of Ingapirca near Cuenca
Man dressed in traditional Inca clothing at the ruins of Ingapirca near Cuenca

Full-Day Ingapirca Inca Ruins Excursion by Train

By Gray Line Ecuador
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Overview
  • Exploration of Ecuador's largest Inca archaeological site
  • A visit to the Temple of the Sun in the Ingapirca Ruins
  • Scenic journey past the "Devil's Nose" mountain
  • Views of the spectacular countryside along the railroad
  • A look at the legacy of the native inhabitants

Activity location

  • Ingapirca Inca Ruins
    • Ingapirca, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of the Ingapirca Inca ruins
  • What's includedWhat's includedRoundtrip transportation to and from select Cuenca hotels
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmission to the Ingapirca Inca Ruins Complex
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTrain ticket

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • An additional surcharge for train fare and admission to Ingapirca Inca Ruins Complex is payable on the day of your activity.
  • Pickup is available from the Carvallo, El Dorado, Macondo, Eagle House, Victoria, St. Lucia, and Mansion Alcazar hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
  • You will receive confirmation of your exact tour departure time when you call to confirm your reservation.

What you can expect

Go on an excursion to the biggest Inca archaeological complex in Ecuador to explore the ruins of Ingapirca. Your journey takes you to incredible works of engineering in the beautiful countryside, and provides a look at the legacy of the region's great native inhabitants.

You can see unforgettable Andean landscapes On your way from the railroad station in Alausi, and then ride through a dramatic decline past the famous mountain known as the “Devil's Nose,” all along a railroad that marks one of the great engineering achievements of the 20th century.

After you step off the train, pay a visit to one of the most important archeological sites in Ecuador, the Inca Ruins of Ingapirca. See the ruins of the Temple of the Sun and learn about the site's significance to the area's historic civilizations, before you return to Cuenca.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESIngapirca Inca Ruins
    • Ingapirca, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador