Private Devil's Nose Hike and Ingapirca Ruins Tour

5.0 (20 reviews) 9–11 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 9–11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch (if option selected)
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Private tour
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Lunch
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Transport by private vehicle or van

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

The Devil's Nose Train Ride

2 hours Admission included

Experience 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.
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Ingapirca Ruins

3 hours
Your 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

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Casa Ruth Hotel Boutique
Hotel San Pablo
Valgus Hotel & Centro De Negocios
Hotel Emperador
Hostal Villa Del Rosario
Hotel Apartamentos Otorongo
SA Hotel
Hotel Patrimonio
San Jose Hospedaje
Rione Hotel Boutique
Hotel Los Balcones
Hotel Victoria

and 59 more pickup points

Using your 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 [email protected]
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

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.