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Nariz del Diablo Train tour with Small Group
1 day
Small Group
By train
Instant confirmation
About this activity
Experience two of the most interesting destinations in our country. After hotel pick up you will travel to Alausi, a little town considered a national heritage. In this charming town you will take the train known as "The Devil’s Nose". 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 intent of linking the coastal city of Guayaquil with the highlands capital of Quito. This amazing ride traverses and descends an almost perpendicular mountain face by using switchbacks. Many lives were lost in the construction of this extraordinary railway.
Our 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 return to your accommodations in Cuenca.
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This railway was built in 1899 with the intent of linking the coastal city of Guayaquil with the highlands capital of Quito. This amazing ride traverses and descends an almost perpendicular mountain face by using switchbacks. Many lives were lost in the construction of this extraordinary railway.
Our 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 return to your accommodations in Cuenca.
Included
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Licensed tour guide/driver
- Transportation
- Lunch in local restaurant (If option selected)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
Not included
- Train Tickets $33 adult, $25 seniors
- Entrance fee to Ingapirca $2
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free/Lactose Free options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Infant meals not included
- Train tickets are not included due to different rates for locals, foreigners, adults and seniors. 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 more details.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
