Cajas National Park tour from Cuenca

4.7 (12 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation

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amazing landscape — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Tourists and lamas — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Cajas National Park is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful natural places of Ecuador with more than 200 glacial lakes and a range of alternatives for hiking for everyone. Enjoy the scenery of the Andean Highlands during this private tour designed according to your requirements.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Polylepis Tours

Ages: Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide
Included: Lunch (Less in the option without lunch)
Included: All activities
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Drinks
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

El Cajas National Park

7 hours

Be picked up from you accommodations in the morning and drive for approximately 1-hour to Cajas National Park, located 32km west of Cuenca. Visit two heights, the middle part, 3,960 meters, located in the area of Toreadora where you will walk the time thay you considered enough. Along the trek you will see the andean mountain scenary and Polylepis forests. and the guide will explain about moorland vegetation. Then, you will have lunch in a restaurant in the zone.

Finally, you will visit the lower part of the park, near Llaviuco at 3150 meters, in a different ecosystem known as primary mountain forest and have a walk around the lake for about 1.5-hour or less if you prefer.
Mirador de Turi

20 min

The turi viewpoint allows you to enjoy an extraordinary panoramic view of the city of Cuenca, located in the Cañari de Guapondeleg valley, which was later called Tumipampa during the Inca empire.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel San Pablo
Valgus Hotel & Centro De Negocios
Hostal Villa Del Rosario
Hotel Apartamentos Otorongo
SA Hotel
Hotel Patrimonio
Rione Hotel Boutique
Hotel Los Balcones
Hotel Victoria
Hostal Kolibri
Hosteria Caballo Campana
Oro Verde Cuenca

and 51 more pickup points

Pick up at hotels or apartment

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

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%

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
Minimum age is 11 years
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum 1 adult to buy the tour four a chlid

Options

Group tour with local lunch

Group tour with lunch: Special option for people who like to try a delicious lunch in a local restaurant.

Pickup included
Group tour without lunch

Perfect option for people who prefer to bring or buy directly their own food.

Pickup included
Private tour

Private Tour: Special tour designed according to your requirements, you can decide the pick up time and other details.

Pickup included