Excursion to the National Park "El Cajas"
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
The Cajas National Park, has a lake system of more than 160 lagoons, with a unique landscape. In our visit we characterize the high Andean forest where we have a large number of birds and a unique flora; We also characterize the moorland ecosystem where we will visit the polylepis forest and perform an environmental interpretation of these sites while our tourists enjoy the landscapes offered by the national park
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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
El Cajas National Park
On this tour we visit three important sites of the El Cajas National Park, our first visit is to the Llaviuco lagoon, here we have a tour of approximately two hours where we will make bird watching and interpretation of the high Andean forest, combined with a wonderful landscape of the Llaviuco Valley; our second stop at 3 Crossings where we will have a 360 * view in the continental watershed, finally we visit the popular Toreadora lagoon, where we characterize the polylepis forest, just as we will interpret the historical roads within the park we will also visit the Toreadora interpretation center that offers an overview of the national park. To finish our visit we have our lunch in a restaurant in the area where the typical cuisine of the Cajas is offered.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
This is borne by the passengers
Pickup points
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Options
Experience in the Boxes
Excussion in the Boxes
Duration: 6 hours: Our tour offers an overview of the general to the specific as we tour this national park
Typical food of the area: The main gastronomic offer of the national park the boxes is the Trout.
Cuenca - Boxes - Cuenca: This tour starts at 2,560.msnsm and we reach up to 4,170 masl
4x4 / Mini Van: Depending on the number of passengers, we use 4x4 cars and also minivans of up to 15 people
Pickup included
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour once logistical issues figured out.
William F,,Apr 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Had a rough start with this tour. It seems that the tour company changed. The day before, I was trying to figure out where I would be picked up. Eventually, I got a response to be at the main square at 8:15. When no one was there by 8:30. Texted, and they said it would be 5 minutes. Then two different guys called me, so it wS confusing. Eventually, an hour later, Moises arrived, and from there on, it was great. Moises was personable and explained many things I saw. Lunch was good and a gorgeous national park.
Do not recommend
oliverlorey,,Jun 27, 2023
- Review from Viator
2.00Tour was very Short and not well thought out. Cajas can be beautiful but I think the operator did not put much thought into it. For what I got, it was extremely expensive (60€+). There was also no communication by the operator on when the tour and pick up would exactly take place. I received a call the morning of the tour. The included lunch was only for me in a specific restaurant since other tour members had booked without lunch. In order to not eat alone, I went with them and had to pay again for lunch.
Beautiful national park
181tatjanar,,May 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice national park. Beautiful nature with lots of lakes. Increasing with height but when you are fit you shaft it.
A Perfect Day Hike
ggohring,,Dec 4, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour of Las Cajas. There is so much to see in the park with breathtaking lakes, streams, and rivers. Camila and Bernicio were young, knowledgeable, full of energy, professional and tailored the tour to our needs. Our wish was for a healthy pace with only a few small patches of slightly technical trail. It was a perfect day and our guides did not disappoint. From the start of the adventure I felt as a friend rather than a customer. I recommend this tour.
Amazing Experience
cmike6578,,Nov 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Breathtaking experience and I would definitely recommend others to book this tour. The weather was unpredictable so it's best to dress in layers. Moses was a great tour guide and I enjoyed the hike.
Beautiful experience
Passenger38881561969,,Oct 8, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Although weather was not on our side, we had the best possible experience I’d say. Our guide Alejandro as well as the woman driving were extremely friendly. Due to issues with our pick up Alejandro even jumped in as a guide and did the tour just with my friend and me despite his only day off. He was very knowledgeable, kind and we never felt like in a hurry. Would definitely recommend the tour — along with Alejandro !!!
Amazing trip with an exellent guide
M257JBj rgenh,,Oct 2, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I visited the Cajas National Park together with Alejandro Espinoza , he is a very experienced tour guide and a smart and friendly person in one. I really enjoyed this day
Caja National Park adventure
Randy A,,Apr 7, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00The park was incredible! Absolutely beautiful! And our guide Wilson was wonderful and very knowledgeable of the plants and birds. I happened to leave my car in the car and he made an extra trip to drop it off. Special!
A perfect day in nature
Brandon S,,Oct 27, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00My guide Wilson was a pleasure to be with for the day. He was on time, spoke perfect English and knows so much about the flowers, birds, and history of this wonderful park. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Gringo to 13,800 ft
Susan D,,Mar 2, 2020
- Review from Viator
4.00Alejandro is an exceptional guide. He never missed pointing out the little details, both plant life and animal life. He took his time wth our group, he never made us feel we had to hurry. We would highly recommend Alejandro as a guide for any tour. Now for the park, it is truly a must see destination when in Cuenca, don’t miss it!
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