Birdwatching Tour in Cajas National Park from Cuenca

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Gray Breasted Mountain Toucan — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Tit-like dacnis — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The park is located only 45 minutes from Cuenca. This lagoon system, with over 230 lakes, invites you to enjoy one of the nicest landscapes in South America. There are different ecosystems such as: Andean Mountain forest, Polylepis forest, paramo or grassland. You will have the chance to spot many interesting birds, even the endemic hummingbird of Cajas - the “Violet Throated Metaltail”- one of the most important birds in Ecuador. Also, on this tour you will see the beautiful Tit Like Dacnis, Blue Mantled Thornbill, Stout Billed Cinclodes, Tawny Antpitta, Spectacled Whitestar, Tyrian Metaltail, Gray Breasted Mountain Toucan, Andean Guan, and so much more.

Nature and Wildlife Tours Bird Watching Small Group Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

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

Ages: Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Pick up (hotels or apartments)
Included: Binoculars (please ask for these in advance)
Included: Private transportation
Included: Bird list of the area
Included: Box lunch
Included: Bilingual birdwatcher tour guide

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

In this bird watching tour, participants will be able to record an average of 40 species of birds and will also enjoy the beauty of different ecosystems and landscapes.

Stop 1
El Cajas National Park
Polylepis Tours

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

Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

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

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 1 adult to book this tour

Options

Group tour

Group Tour: Perfect option for people who want to share with new friends.

Pickup included
Private tour

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

Pickup included