Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore one of the most spectacular parks in Ecuador on our half-day tour from Cuenca. Hike through the park's grasslands and its landscape surrounded by lakes, paramo vegetation, llamas, ancient Polylepis trees. A great option hikers, nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

We start our tour with Hotel or Airbnb pick-ups in Cuenca. Then we drive for about 45 minutes to Toreadora refuge. On the way we stop for a grab and go coffee and snack at Dos Chorreras.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

El Cajas National Park

Our tour takes you to Toreadora Refuge in the Cajas National Park. One of the most beautiful areas in Ecuador. There we will have the chance to do a hike through the grasslands to explore the scenery, lakes and very magical Polylepis forest. Our tour guide will show you couple options that you can choose from based on your interest and fitness.

2 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Hotel pick up/drop off

All taxes, fees and handling charges (If aplicable)

Transportation

Licensed Tour Guide/Driver

Gratuities (Optional)

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Private Tour

This option is exclusive for you and your party, we are flexible to adapt the tour to your needs.
Duration: 4 hours
No Lunch
Pickup included

Group Tour

Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

68 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Stunning landscape — just go!
PKCARM,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a gorgeous place, and only 45 minutes from Cuenca. Well worth the time to visit. We were blessed with a beautiful day. Our hike took us to six lagoons, up through the forest, and to breathtaking vistas.
Stunning hiking with friendly guide
aussie-family34,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I booked this as a private tour because I wanted to be able to go at my pace and take lots of photos. My guide Moises was fantastic - so knowledgeable and friendly. The park is spectacular with so many different flowers. 100% recommend
A Magical Day in Cajas
GJM95,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour in Cajas, was absolutely magical! The landscapes were breathtaking, and every moment felt like stepping into a painting. Moises was an incredible guide — knowledgeable, kind, and passionate about the park. He shared so much about the local history, nature, and culture, making the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cuenca!
An Enriching Tour in Cajas National Park
O3887JLemmanuelf,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had the opportunity to take a private tour to Cajas National Park with Don Eddy as a guide, and the experience was just amazing. Don Eddy shared many stories and knowledge about the park, flora, fauna and local history, which made the tour very enriching. In addition, the place itself is stunning, with landscapes that really leave you speechless. I definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wants to know Cajas in a deep and memorable way.
Unforgettable Experience at Cajas National Park
Carlito nyc,,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing experience at Cajas National Park with our guide, Juan. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the park, its history, and the surrounding ecosystem. His energy made the tour engaging and enjoyable, and he was very attentive to everyone in our group. Juan also provided excellent English translations for part of our family, which made the experience even more accessible and meaningful. We highly recommend this tour and Juan as a guide!
Was very interesting and...
Robert D,,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Was very interesting and fun. Pedro was very informative and knowledgable and always willing to help.
A must see while in Cuenca!
Dennyo76,,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The landscape is like nothing I’ve ever seen before. We were told to go in the morning, however we could only book an afternoon due to our schedule. We were glad we did! No one was there. Though it was cold and cloudy, we enjoyed the 1.5 hour hike around one of the lakes. Adrian our guide was very knowledgeable about the park. Be prepared. It’s 13,000 ft above sea level and the weather is very different than Cuenca.
Wonderful Day Trip
RBell1017,,Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jenny was a great guide - kind, knowledgeable, patient, attentive. My husband and college-aged daughter loved every minute.
Perfect morning for the family!
Roam07977491805,,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The views were amazing and we had a really nice time. It was just the right amount of walking and looking for my 5 and 12-year-old kiddos. Our guide Adrián was really knowledgeable and fun. He was flexible and responsive to our desires, and the communication about the trip was on point. Don't forget that it is very cold, at higher altitude, and often rainy at El Cajas!
An Unforgettable Experience with an Amazing Guide
760homer,,Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our half-day tour of El Cajas with Pedro was a highlight of our trip to Ecuador. Pedro is an excellent guide and driver, sharing lots of information about the ecosystem in El Cajas and its importance to Ecuador. He was very patient, kind, and considerate of our physical needs as we hiked through the national park. We felt fortunate to be able to experience this natural wonder with the expert guidance of Pedro.