Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator

Ages: Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pick up/drop off
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges (If aplicable)
Included: Transportation
Included: Licensed Tour Guide/Driver

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (Optional)

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

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.
El Cajas National Park

2 hours Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator

End point

Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator

Pickup points

Casa Ruth Hotel Boutique
Hotel San Pablo
Valgus Hotel & Centro De Negocios
Hotel Emperador
Hostal Villa Del Rosario
Hotel Apartamentos Otorongo
SA Hotel
Hotel Patrimonio
San Jose Hospedaje
Rione Hotel Boutique
Hotel Los Balcones
Hotel Victoria

and 61 more pickup points

We pick you up at central located hotels starting at 8 am. However, you can meet us at the Cuenca Bestours Office at 8:30 am as well.

Using your ticket

Get in touch with us one day before the departure to reconfirm the pick-up time Email: [email protected], WhatsApp +593-987-796-896
Shared tours require a minimum of 2 people to operate. We reserve the right to cancel the tour if there are not 2 participants minimum.
Not wheelchair accessible
A bilingual guide might also be the driver for 1 to 6 passengers. For more than 6 passengers, a driver and a bilingual guide will be provided.
Hotel pickups commence before this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.

Cajas Tips

The weather is very unpredictable in Cajas, sunshine one minute and sudden mist or rain. We suggest to consider the following tips:

1. Dress Comfortably and layered clothing: t-shirt, sweater or jacket, and raincoat. (Rain season is March and April)

2. Bottle of water and snacks (Keep in mind that we will have lunch usually around 2 pm)

3. Hiking shoes or comfortable shoes for walking

4. Rainproof gear, in the afternoon it tends to drizzle specially March through May

5. Hat (for sun protection and warmth)

6. Sunscreen

7. Sunglasses

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

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