Private Devil's Nose Hike and Ingapirca Ruins Tour
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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.9 hours to 11 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 2
Inclusions & Exclusions
Lunch (if option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
Driver/guide
Transport by private vehicle or van
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
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The Devil's Nose Train Ride
Estacion de Alausi, Riobamba, Ecuador, 060150Experience two of the most interesting destinations in the country. You will be picked up from your hotel and be transported to the Devil's Nose mountain area. Here we will visit the local community project and hike on a trail from where we will have the best view of the mountain with the tracks where the train used to do the zig-zag. In its day, it was considered one of the greatest feats of engineering that the world had seen. This railway was built in 1899 with the idea of linking the coastal city of Guayaquil with the highlands capital of Quito. We have an optional biking activity on dirt roads with almost no traffic that descends to the Sibambe train station.2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Ingapirca Ruins
Ingapirca, Ecuador, 030356Your trip continues on the Pan-American Highway to Ingapirca, which is the major Inca archeological site in Ecuador. You will have the chance to appreciate one of the most important Inca structures, an elliptical platform known as the Sun’s Temple. Courtyards, terraces and various other ruins are found here as well. After a full day of touring, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Some highlights of this tour includes:
• Take a ride on one of the greatest railroad engineering feats, the famous Devil’s Nose Train.
• See amazing panoramic views of unforgettable Andean landscapes full of contrasts
• Visit the Ingapirca Ruins, Ecuador’s largest Pre-Columbian archeological site 3 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
- Infant meals not included
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- For 1 to 5 passengers, a bilingual guide will also be the driver. For more than 5 passengers, a driver and a bilingual guide will be provided.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• A current valid passport (Or copy) is required in order to board the train • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking • Infant meals not included • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free/Lactose Free options are available, please advise at time of booking if required • Not wheelchair accessible • Train tickets are not included due to different rates for locals, foreigners, adults and seniors (Except All inclusive option). However, we can book them for you and you can pay in cash at the pick up. Please contact us to info@cuencabestours.com • For 1 to 5 passengers, a bilingual guide will also be the driver. For more than 5 passengers, a driver and a bilingual guide will be provided. • Please contact us within 2 days notice to reconfirm the tour. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Guayaquil time to receive 100% refund.
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