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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover the magic of Cajas National Park, one of the most beautiful places in South America, on a full day tour of approximately 8 hours. Explore and learn about the Andean vegetation. In this spectacular place you can enjoy a lake system that has more than 200 lakes of glacial origin. In addition to the beautiful landscape, you can enjoy the presence of beautiful birds, llamas and alpacas.
The park is located 30km west of the city of Cuenca, between 3160 and 4450masl, the surface area of the park is 28544 hectares and the ecosystem known as paramo predominates. Experience the authentic!
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Lunch (Less in the option without lunch)
Transport by private vehicle
Drinks
Tips
Personal expenses
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Hotels & Airbnb's (please we need the address)
El Cajas National Park, Cuenca, Ecuador TOUR DETAILS :
• Lenght: 8 hours approx.
• Start / Finish: Cuenca
• Activity Level: Moderate to Challenging
DESCRIPTION:
Be picked up from your accommodation in the morning and drive for approximately 1 hour to Cajas National Park, located 30km west of Cuenca. During this tour you’ll visit two altitude levels within the park. In the middle part (3,960 meters), you will walk about 3 hours in the Toreadora area, depending on the pace of the group. The trek will give you the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery, including the Polylepis Forest and moor-like Paramo, whilst the guide provides information about the flora and fauna of the area. After lunch at a nearby restaurant, you’ll visit Llaviuco (3150 meters). Located in the lower part of the park, this area is part of a different ecosystem known as montage primary forest. Here you’ll and have a walk around the lake for about 1 ½ hour. 420 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Wear warm and comfortable clothes, rain jacket, hiking shoes, cap or toque, sunscreen
Minimum 1 adult to book this tour
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
After booking this tour we required : names, passport numbers, age and nationality of all participants
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
thomasmV2458MM
27 Jan 2025
The Cajas are a very unique and amazing landscape. We expressed concern with the hike, given the high altitude and possible rainy conditions. The hike was scaled to our needs. Wilson (our guide) checked with us along the way and had an encyclopedic knowledge of the area. If you are in Cuenca, the Cajas are not to be missed!
Polylepis tours were a pleasure to deal with.
DougBancel
24 Jan 2025
This was our second hike in the Cajas, this time on a private tour with Edison of Polylepis Tours, and it was exactly what we were hoping for. Edison is a very knowledgeable, personable, and experienced guide and because there were only four of us, we got much more out of it than we did our first trip with a tour bus load. (And not much more in cost.) We highly recommend Polylepis Tours and thank Edison for a wonderful trip to Cajas today!
BenC4294
21 Jan 2025
Diego was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area, and spoke English very well (important since I don't speak Spanish). He was attentive and answered all of our questions while telling us about the area and culture. We went on a hike to see beautiful views.
This tour in
Cuenca
is organized by
Polylepis Tours
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