Cultural Cuenca Tour
Visit this World Heritage site by the Unesco, the incredible historical centre and go back in time visiting buildings from the 16th and 17th century.
Duration: 4 Days
2 people prices start from: £925 / $1198 per person
4 people prices start from: £750 / $973 per person
Day 1 – Guayaquil – Cacao Farm – Cuenca
Leaving Guayaquil in the morning to drive south to Cuenca. En route we visit a cacao hacienda to learn about the process of cacao production and its transformation to chocolate. The Cacao & Mango Farm is a family owned hacienda in the countryside, surrounded by Churute Ecological Reserve. The farm has rice and cacao plantations, a cacao green house and grows many fruits and vegetables including mango, papaya, dragon fruit, avocado, as well as tomato, green pepper and lemon grass. The family source the ingredients for a delicious homemade, organic lunch. Later, we will continue our ride to Cuenca and check in at the hotel upon arrival.
Lunch included.
Day 2 – Cuenca, Gualaceo & Chordeleg
Morning city tour of Cuenca, Ecuador´s third largest city and the heart of the country’s artistic culture. You will enjoy a walking tour of the historical centre with buildings from the 16th century on traditional cobblestone streets. Visit the beautiful churches and museums and watch the local people in traditional dress walk by in Parque Calderón. After immersing ourselves in the local culture we will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon visit the Andean towns of Gualaceo & Chordeleg. These towns are famous for their traditional handicrafts of woven baskets, fine gold, silver filigreed jewellery, woodwork, pottery and ikat textiles. An opportunity to shop till you drop!
Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 3 – Ingapirca
A full day excursion to explore the Ingapirca ruins, which represent the most important Inca complex in Ecuador. Built at the beginning of the 16th century, the centre piece is the Temple of the Sun, a large structure originally used for ceremonies and solar observations by the Inca and Cañari civilizations. Return to Cuenca, enjoy dinner and spend the evening at your own leisure.
Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 4 – Cuenca – El Cajas National Park – Guayaquil
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out. On the drive back to Guayaquil we will visit the stunning Cajas National Park, with its golden-green moor like, Andean grasslands dotted with lakes. Take a walk and enjoy the fresh country air and unusual flora and fauna.
Breakfast included.
Hotels
We use small, eco-friendly hotels of the best standard. We can also arrange hotels in Guayaquil, for before or after your Cuenca adventure. Please just ask!
This tour includes:
- Accommodation in double room at tourist superior hotels
- Transportation: private vehicle
- Excursions
- Meals: 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches.
- Tour guide
This tour does not include:
- Drinks
- Meals that are not specified
- Tips
Price per person:
- Based on 2 people prices start from: £925 / $1198 per person
- Based on 4 people prices start from: £750 / $973 per person
- Please contact us for availability of dates and a full pricing quote.
