Private Tour
Hike El Cajas - Beyond the Common Trail
Overview
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5 hours
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Join us on a private tour of the beautiful Llaviucu Lake and Valley! Our guided hike will be along an ancient Inca trail where we will see Lake LLaviucu, the ruins of an abandoned German brewery, and meadows where wild horses and alpacas graze.
Many of the sights are beyond the park trail most visited. Normally, we are the only ones in this area, which adds to the charm and enrichment of the experience.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please allow enough time to acclimate to the high-elevation before taking this hike
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Enjoy a guided hike of a remote valley with a beautiful lake, towering cliffs, varieties of flowers and trees, wild horses and alpacas, a meandering river and distant waterfalls. Your trip will include light hiking, plenty of stops for rest, views, photography, even meditation (if you wish), and breaks for snacks. We are happy to take personal or group photos for our guests, too!
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Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Guide was terrible
Rose s,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The guide sexually harassed me and continuously touched me and I felt very uncomfortable. It ruined my whole experience. He told me to get in the front seat and started running my leg. The guide’s name is Moisés.
Explore Cajas!
Mario P,,Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a great day in beautiful nature! I can highly recommend this tour with Marc and Marian from Explore Cajas, they are super nice and they know some nice spots normally no one else is going to. The hike (for me) was easy, not too long and almost flat most of the time.
Highly recommend!
chriswF8312EL,,Dec 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great personalized experience. Marian and Mark we’re excellent with lots of knowledge about the park.
Well worth the price.
scottchamberlin,,Oct 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was fortunate in that I was the only guest on the day we trekked and Marc was my host. The hike delivered on all that was promised and more. Marc is very personable and knowledgeable. He is also willing to admit it when he doesn't know the answer to one's questions, which is refreshing. We hiked on a misty day, saw alpacas, mustangs, and other critters as well as spectacular vistas.
Well worth it.
scottchamberlin,,Feb 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marc is an amiable and experienced guide who made the hike interesting and informative. I was not disappointed in any way.
This was a great trip and...
Cody B,,Jan 19, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great trip and way to spend the day, with good views and history of the valley. Very convenient and interesting
We drove to the first entrance from Cuenca, then hiked up the valley from there. We saw wild horses, llamas andalpaca.
Jean G,,Nov 5, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marc and Marian were great. This was am amazing hike in the Cajas. I feel like o really experienced it, not just a drive by to take pictures. Highly recommended.
Yes book with them worth it,,,,
jeffilano,,Oct 11, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazong personal service. speaks both English and Spanish. The whole group had a blast and would do it all over again.
An Enjoyable Way to Spend the Day!
globeamaranth,,Oct 9, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Marc! We had been wanting to hike Cajas National Park and we were not disappointed. Marc is knowledgeable, kind and a pleasure to spend the day with. We saw beautiful flora and fauna; llamas, alpacas and wild horses. The sceneries are absolutely gorgeous with serene lake, flowing streams and rivers, towering mountains and lush cloud forest. If you are thinking to hike Cajas National Park, please give Marc a call. You will not be disappointed!
1st time Hiking in the Cajas
julesacct,,Oct 7, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband & I booked a tour with 2 other couples for our first time hiking in the Cajas with Marc & Marian and had a fantastic time! They were knowledgeable & fun sharing experiences with us as well as going out of their way to show us a rare tree indigenous to Ecuador that we would have missed otherwise. Also appreciated their attention throughout the hike to our individual hiking abilities making sure we were always comfortable with the distance & feeling good along the way. We enjoyed seeing so many amazing views of the lake, waterfalls, alpacas & horses & will definitely be booking with them again in the future!!
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