Shuttle from Cuenca to Vilcabamba Tour or Vice versa
Cuenca, Ecuadorby Polylepis Tours
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 8 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Spanish
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Overview
This is a special tour offered in 2 different directions. You can choose OPTION 1, which is from Cuenca to Vilcabamba, or OPTION 2, which is from Vilcabamba to Cuenca. It is an ideal tour to learn about the Saraguro indigenous culture, also is a good opportunity to enjoy beautiful Andean landscapes, learn about Andean food and visit the sacred valleys of Saraguro culture , you will see the beautiful valley of Vilcabamba and the amazing colonial city of Cuenca. Option 1: ONE WAY: CUENCA-SARAGURO-VILCABAMBA Option 2: ONE WAY: VILCABAMBA-SARAGURO-CUENCA TOUR DETAILS : • Length: 7 hours approx. • Start / Finish: Cuenca or Vilcabamba • Activity Level: Easygoing to Moderate
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch (Less in the option without lunch)
- Private transport
- Driver-guide SUV (2 to 3 people) Minivan (4 to 6 people) Minibus (7 to 15 people)
- Drinks
- Hotel in Vilcabamba or Cuenca
- Tips
Itinerary
- 1
Polylepis Tours
2 hours
At 07:00 am the guide will pick you up from your hotel to travel around 2 hours to reach Saraguro, you will enjoy several nice landscapes.
- 2
Saraguro
45 min
In this transfer tour, people will have a stop in Saraguro to know a bit about this important indigenous culture.
- 3
Stop 3
3 hours
After arriving in Vilcabamba , you will have a little city tour visiting the central park and its surroundings, optional a hike to Mandango mountain one of the simbols of Vilcabamba. Time for lunch.
Meeting and pickup
Pick up in any hotel by the historical center and also in AirBnb
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
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- Minimum 1 adult to book this tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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