Private Tour

Shared Cajas National Park Full Day Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

Mobile ticket

It will be an unparalleled experience as it will be possible to observe a very diverse fauna, such as Andean condors, giant hummingbirds and coatis. Next to the park, the sanctuary of the Virgen del Cajas is a place of pilgrimage in the open air where they say the Virgin Mary appeared. The main activities practiced are photography, hiking and experiential fishing.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Recommendations for Tourists: Wear comfortable walking shoes to walk on the moor (walking shoes) if tourists need rubber boots or raincoats, we will provide upon request. In addition, warm clothing, the temperature in the PN Cajas is not stable, there may be a variation of 10 ° C to 18 ° C during the day, sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat. Windbreaker, clothing raingear (in case of rain), drinks: bottled water, juices. Take cash with you.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Local guide

National Park fees

Lunch

Meeting point given by the operator ( near the hotel of the customer)

Personal Expenses

Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Guayaquil

We will pick up you up at the start point or your accommodation address in Guayaquil and we will take you to the Cajas National Park. If you are staying in Cuenca, you can also take this tour.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

El Cajas National Park

We take you from Guayaquil to the Cajas National Park. You will visit the low part of the park (height: 3100 m.s.n.m) named Llaviucu. Later you will take a walk at the flat sector of the park, it will take you 1 hour approximately (4.160 m.s.n.m. aprox.) Then you will continue with the visit to the highest part of the park: Mirador Tres Cruces, at this places you will have the opportunity to take pictures and will receive an explanation from the guide. After the visit to "Tres Cruces" we will take you by car to the Toreadora Lagoon, where you will visit the Interpretation Center. Then we continue with the walk to the Forest Polylepis San Luis, the walk keep going until we get to Unidas Lagoon, Totoras Lagoon and Patoquinuas, after this walk we return to Toreadora (2h 30m at a high of 3.9000 m.s.n.m approx) Return to the city and arrive to the departure point at 4:00pm approximately.

2 hours • Admission Included