Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca
Overview
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Discover the magic of Cajas National Park, one of the most beautiful places in South America, on a full day tour of approximately 7 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!
Additional Info
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, sunscreem
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
El Cajas National Park
The guide will pick you up from your hotel or apartment to travel 1 hour to the 3 Cruces viewpoint. During the trip the guide will give you relevant information about the area.
El Cajas National Park
Here at the 3 Cruces viewpoint, the guide will explain about the continental watershed and also about the religious importance of this place, especially for travelers. For photography lovers, when the weather permits, you can take excellent photos of the Cajas Park landscape from its different viewpoints.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch (Less in the option without lunch)
Transport by private vehicle
Drinks
Tips
Personal expenses
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Full day Private tour
Private Tour with lunch: This is an excellent option for people who prefer to decide about the time to start the tour and travel alone between them
Pickup included
Full day Group tour with lunch
Group tour with local lunch: Perfect option for people who like to eat in a local restaurant and enjoy the park with other tourists.
Pickup included
Full day Tour without lunch
Full day tour without lunch: Special option for people who prefer to bring their own food or pay directly for something at the restaurant.
Pickup included
Reviews
240 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful day outing in fantastic scenery.
Wandasusie,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Edison was our guide. He was very knowledgeable and spoke perfect English. We had a fantastic, perfect day.
With me 61 years this was in of the most beautiful hikes of my life!
petervH5709EL,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a beautiful hike! 3 and a half hours through the most beautiful nature! Very rewarding. Our guide Moises was fantastically friendly with lots of knowledge of the flora and fauna. My son J. studies biology and Moises and he had the most beautiful conversations about nature. Everything was perfectly arranged.
A great way to see some of Ecuador’s numerous microclimates and fantastic views.
Jim S,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Xavier had an impressive knowledge of the plant and bird life in the park. Wonderful scenic views of the mountains and the many lakes from over 4000 meters elevation. We opted for the one hour hike due to our lack of conditioning for the more strenuous two hour hike, but it was nevertheless rich with views and biodiversity.
Cajas trekking
Connector111718,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Moises was a great guide and good companion. He clearly has a love of his job which is infectious. He was also good to converse with about life in Ecuador having worked in New York.
Great tour of unique ecology
lilyfU6671ZZ,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Moises was an excellent tour guide very knowledgeable about the plants and history of the park. We went on the perfect loop (about 3hrs) and were able to explore various areas of the park and appreciate its wildness by inhabiting the space. Would recommend for a group as is fun experience to share :) Be aware the elevation impacts and adjust accordingly
Must visit Cajas National Park
Dream23662966294,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time at Cajas National Park with Sebastián as our guide. He was wonderful — extremely knowledgeable, answered all of our questions and did an amazing job pointing out the unique flora and sharing the parks history. He also spoke about Ecuadorian traditions and culture, which made the tour not only an excellent hike, but a cultural experience as well. Cajas National Park is absolutely beautiful, lunch was delicious (the trout was excellent!) and Sebastián even gave us great suggestions for other things to see and do in Cuenca and along the coast of Ecuador. Highly recommend this tour and especially Sebastián!
Nice hike good guide
W5100BKiand,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eddie was great. Super knowledgeable about the park and ecuador in general. Very friendly as well. We booked last minute and he was still able to accommodate us. Very lovely hike and amazing national park.
Another Polylepis Adventure in Cajas National Park!
Marty P,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had another fantastic tour today with Polylepis Tours. I had the privilege of hiking around Cajas National Park. It was time and money well spent! Eddie is very knowledgeable and really brings an education to tour visitors with the vegetation along with birds and wildlife. I highly recommend booking a tour rather than going here alone or in the company of others. Prepare to do plenty of hiking. Bring hiking shoes or really good quality sneakers along with snacks and water. I live in Colorado. Hiking The Andes is quite different but similar in other ways. I’m honored to say that I hiked The Andes! Again, I highly recommend this company. Having lunch at the end alongside a highway with gorgeous and delicious food was quite the bookend!
Great tour with a nice guide
467rajd,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wilson was a great guide, with good knowledge of the country, wildlife, the national park and the fauna that we passed (and football when it was brought up!). We were on a quiet trail away from the crowds and it was immensely peaceful. Would recommend
Walking the Cajas
U2339LHlaurent,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Edison was very knowledgable about the Cajas, abojt thr history of the park abd the ecosystem. He provided options at the end if you wanted an easier route back to the car. He also provided information of what else you can do in Ecuador!
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