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Cajas National Park is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful natural places of Ecuador with more than 200 glacial lakes and a range of alternatives for hiking for everyone. Enjoy the scenery of the Andean Highlands during this private tour designed according to your requirements.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
Minimum age is 11 years
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum 1 adult to buy the tour four a chlid
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Lunch (Less in the option without lunch)
All activities
Transport by private vehicle
Drinks
Tips
El Cajas National Park
Be picked up from you accommodations in the morning and drive for approximately 1-hour to Cajas National Park, located 32km west of Cuenca. Visit two heights, the middle part, 3,960 meters, located in the area of Toreadora where you will walk the time thay you considered enough. Along the trek you will see the andean mountain scenary and Polylepis forests. and the guide will explain about moorland vegetation. Then, you will have lunch in a restaurant in the zone. Finally, you will visit the lower part of the park, near Llaviuco at 3150 meters, in a different ecosystem known as primary mountain forest and have a walk around the lake for about 1.5-hour or less if you prefer.
Mirador de Turi
The turi viewpoint allows you to enjoy an extraordinary panoramic view of the city of Cuenca, located in the Cañari de Guapondeleg valley, which was later called Tumipampa during the Inca empire.
Perfect option for people who prefer to bring or buy directly their own food.
Pickup included
Private Tour: Special tour designed according to your requirements, you can decide the pick up time and other details.
Pickup included
Group tour with lunch: Special option for people who like to try a delicious lunch in a local restaurant.
Pickup included
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mohammed A,
Jul 9, 2024
- Viator
Tour was professional and nice. Good talk and information about plants, animals and mountains. It was really interesting and great hike. I recommend the long hike 4 hours
Operated by Polylepis Tours