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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enjoy a drive among beautiful ranches to reach El Chorro de Giron waterfall where we will hike through the cloud forest. Later we will visit Busa lake where we will do a hike around it.
Hotel pick-up
Full-day tour only
Licensed tour guide English/Spanish
Transportation
Tips (optional), entrance fees and extras.
Entrance fee to Waterfall $3 p.p
Entrance fee to Busa lake $2 p.p
Departure Point
Mariscal Sucre 14-96 Y, Cuenca 010111, Ecuador
On the corner of Sucre St and Coronel Talbot St.
If the hotel or Airbnb is not listed, please provide the address after booking.
Return Details
Mariscal Sucre 14-96 Y, Cuenca 010111, Ecuador
On the corner of Sucre St and Coronel Talbot St.
Giron, Giron, Ecuador This is a day full of contrasts. We start our day driving through the ever green and rich ranchland of the Tarqui Valley. The first stop will be at one of the most important historical places of the independence battles. From here you will be able to appreciate the beautiful Andes landscape.
Next, we will reach the waterfalls of El Chorro de Giron, an amazing area of cloud forest covered in bromeliads, orchids and soft green moss. Here, you will hike through the lush vegetation to reach the cascades, a 250 foot high waterfall. 60 minutes
Laguna de Busa, San Fernando, Ecuador Then we will driver to Busa lake where we will do a short hike around the rim where you will be able to enjoy the beautiful views.
We will stop for lunch at a local restaurant and return to Cuenca. 60 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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.
Jamie_hughes510
17 Nov 2024
This was a great trip. Andres was a wonderful guide, shared a lot about Ecuador’s history and culture. The waterfall was beautiful! Overall a great day
markgQ8008HU
14 Oct 2024
The first location, Giron falls was great. The second location, Busa Lake was not worth the drive. Apparently it's only really used on weekends. When we arrived on the Monday there was construction happening all through the parking lot (it was hard to get through to actually park) and honestly there was not really much of anything to see aside from a very small lake. We were there for a total of about 10 minutes.
The driver was not the best -- he spent a considerable amount of time texting on his mobile phone while driving through mountain roads. He was also VERY interested in my female companion but barely said a word to me (a male). Not to the point of being creepy but not far off. In previous tours I have had drivers that were full of knowledge and seeming to enjoy telling you this information. This driver honestly seemed like he had other things to do. At one point he at least actually pulled over to take a phone call for a few minutes.
I wouldn't do this trip again.
A147QYsilviar
23 Jul 2024
Absolutely a must-do tour! Booked a private family tour for 6, pick up was friendly and prompt. Bilingual guide Adrian was engaging, attentive, very knowledgeable, and dedicated to an individualized memorable experience. Pictures and memories will last forever!
This tour in
Cuenca
is organized by
Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator
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