10 Sightseeing Tours in Canar Province That You Shouldn't Miss

May 11, 2022 Merry Kessler

Discover the best top things to do in Canar Province, Ecuador including Private Ingapirca Ruins Tour, Private Devil's Nose Hike and Ingapirca Ruins Tour, Baños Private Guided 4-day tour from Cuenca, Cuenca to Quito Through the Andes 5-Day Tour , The Best of Ingapirca: an Adventure to the Ecuadorian Machu Picchu, Cultural tour, 3 days, INCA EXPRESS Ingapirca - Cuenca - Cajas Nationalpark, The Best of Ecuador & Galapagos 12 Days / 11 Nights (PRIVATE Trip), Full-Day Ingapirca Gualaceo Chordeleg, Full-Day Ingapirca, Gualaceo & Chordeleg from Cuenca, Ingapirca Archeological Site and Cuenca City Tour.
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1. Private Ingapirca Ruins Tour

Parque San Sebastián, Coronel Guillermo Tálbot, Cuenca, Ecuador Cuenca Bestours
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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 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/Airbnb pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By julieb1954

Best trip to the airport EVER! My driver, Wilson, was not only an excellant, thoughtful driver, he is an experienced tour guide. He pointed out geographical features throughout the trip. I learned a great deal about beautiful Ecuador. Thank you!

2. Private Devil's Nose Hike and Ingapirca Ruins Tour

Cuenca Bestours
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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

Reviewed By julieb1954

Best trip to the airport EVER! My driver, Wilson, was not only an excellant, thoughtful driver, he is an experienced tour guide. He pointed out geographical features throughout the trip. I learned a great deal about beautiful Ecuador. Thank you!

3. Baños Private Guided 4-day tour from Cuenca

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We take you to some of the most important attractions in Ecuador, including Inca ruins, the Devil's Nose Train, Avenue of the Volcanoes, Baños, Waterfalls Route, a canoe ride and animal rescue center in the Amazon. This is a perfect opportunity to appreciate the contrasts and diversity of this country.

Inclusions: 3 nights accommodation, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional Guide/Driver

Exclusions: Dinners and drinks, Gratuities, Train Tickets $ 33 adult or $ 25 seniors and kids

Reviewed By julieb1954

Best trip to the airport EVER! My driver, Wilson, was not only an excellant, thoughtful driver, he is an experienced tour guide. He pointed out geographical features throughout the trip. I learned a great deal about beautiful Ecuador. Thank you!

4. Cuenca to Quito Through the Andes 5-Day Tour

Cuenca Bestours
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A great alternative that lets you enjoy the stunning scenery of the Andes while getting to your destination. Inca ruins, Indigenous markets, Volcanoes, country hacienda life, volcanic craters and more. You can start this trip either in Quito or in Cuenca.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Licensed tour guide & private transport, 4 nights accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Gratuities, Travel insurance (Available to purchase), Train tickets $33 adults and $25 seniors 65+ or children 11-

Reviewed By julieb1954

Best trip to the airport EVER! My driver, Wilson, was not only an excellant, thoughtful driver, he is an experienced tour guide. He pointed out geographical features throughout the trip. I learned a great deal about beautiful Ecuador. Thank you!

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

Padre Aguirre 1116, Cuenca, Ecuador Thomas Youman
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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.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, All Fees and Taxes

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6. Cultural tour, 3 days, INCA EXPRESS Ingapirca - Cuenca - Cajas Nationalpark

Daule Tierra Adentro - Nature & Bike Tours
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You will discover the best of the Southern Highlands of Ecuador: Ingapirca - the best maintained inca site in Ecuador Cuenca - UNESCO heritage city El Cajas National Park - an amazing moorland high in the Andes

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, 2 nights in tourist superior hotel in Cuenca

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

7. The Best of Ecuador & Galapagos 12 Days / 11 Nights (PRIVATE Trip)

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Discover the Avenue of the Volcanoes at the Ecuadorian Andes very well known for its striking volcanic peaks and rugged Andean scenery. Some of Ecuador’s most visited sites lie in this area, including the view Cotopaxi volcano, the Quilotoa Lake a huge crater lake, the lively little holiday town of Baños and of course, Ecuador’s highest peak, Chimborazo. Keeping going to the south visit the famous Devil´s nose train that follows a zigzag path carved into the rock to continue to Cuenca with its cozy old town with colonial plazas, squares and much more. The land tour end in the Guayaquil city based at the pacific coast in order to departure to the Enchanted Islands of Galapagos that will captivate to every traveler with its unique flora and fauna.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Private transportation, English speaking guide, Accommodation based in double room, Excursions as mentioned in the program, Public boat ticket to travel from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island and vice versa, Shared excursion to Tintoreras Islet with Snorkel gear, Shared excursion to Sierra Volcano, Devil´s Nose Train Ticket

Exclusions: Meals not mentioned in the program, Personal expenses, Flight ticket to Galapagos 480-500 usd pp aprox. pp, Entrance fees to the places mentioned in the program, Galapagos entrance fee 100 usd pp, Galapagos transit card 20 usd pp, Isabela dock fee at Galapagos 10 usd pp, Local bus at Baltra airport to get to the channel 5 usd pp per way, Local water taxis 5 usd pp for the whole program , Gratuities

Reviewed By Tina S

We needed a rapid Covid test within 72 hours of our flight back to the US. Guanguiltagua Expeditions to the rescue!! Dennis and team helped Us get the test from a private lab that came to our condo in Cuenca and we Received results the very next day! Great experience and great service!

8. Full-Day Ingapirca Gualaceo Chordeleg

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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

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Reviewed By edw177

I went as a half day trip from Cuenca with Andres. He was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. The park itself is very beautiful and definitely worthwhile to visit. But half a day does not do it justice!

9. Full-Day Ingapirca, Gualaceo & Chordeleg from Cuenca

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For travelers with limited time, we combine two of the most significant attractions in Cuenca:  First, the most important Inca site in Ecuador, and later, two artisan villages where crafts such as ikat weavings, fine filigree jewelry and more are made. Highlights: • Visit the largest Inca archaeological site in Ecuador and the only elliptical temple of the Inca empire. • Get amazing panoramic views of unforgettable Andean landscapes full of contrasts. • Watch locals weave shawls using the unique technique of "Ikat" developed by the Pre-Columbian tribes. • Check out Chordeleg's famous jewelry and ceramics.

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

Exclusions: Entrance Fees $2 each (Apply on Group Tours), Gratuities

Reviewed By julieb1954

Best trip to the airport EVER! My driver, Wilson, was not only an excellant, thoughtful driver, he is an experienced tour guide. He pointed out geographical features throughout the trip. I learned a great deal about beautiful Ecuador. Thank you!

10. Ingapirca Archeological Site and Cuenca City Tour

Polylepis Tours
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Join this small-group full day tour to Ingapirca Archaeological complex,  the most important archaeological sites in Ecuador. Then you will visit the city of Cuenca, considered the most beautiful city of Ecuador, and one the most beautiful in South America! Enjoyed the cultural heritage site of Cuenca.

Inclusions: Snacks, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

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Reviewed By catherineagrizzard7

I took the 4 day tour with Edison in May. It was my mom and I’s first time to Ecuador and we never would have been able to see so much without this tour. Everything in Ecuador is truly incredible and on this tour you could see all the best sights in a short time. Our guide, Edison, and our driver Diego made the tour even more enjoyable as they were super fun to be around and incredibly knowledgeable of their country. They have great pride in their country and it’s obvious they love what they do. The tour has got something for everyone. I love active things and there were plenty of opportunities to challenge myself with hiking and adrenaline actives like cable cars and swings over cliffs. My mom loves learning about the culture and we got the opportunity to visit plenty of markets and learn about the natives of Ecuador. Edison really listens to you and makes sure you know that this tour is for you, they really work to make sure you enjoy their country. I’m normally never a “tour” person, I like to backpack. But I loved this experience and would recommend it to anyone looking to experience Ecuador in a short amount of time.

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