Private Trekking Full-Day Tour at Cajas National Park
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.
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Private Trekking Full-Day Tour at Cajas National Park
Pickup included
What's included in Private Trekking Full-Day Tour at Cajas National Park
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cuenca
We pick you up at 8:00am at the meeting point given by the operator ( near the hotel of the passenger) , then we transfer from Cuenca to the Cajas National Park, until we get to the Caballo Shayana, where the bus leaves you.
El Cajas National Park
We start the walk at the Cucheros Lagoon. Our naturalist guide will accompany during the hole route, which starts with an ascendant walk for 40 minutes till Cuchilla where you can observe the Burines Valley in this place you can find several lagoons such as: Burin Grande, Burin Chico, Ingañam and others, here we are going to immerse in a scrubland andino while we admire the natural attractions, especially the panoramic view of the sector and the canon where is located the slope that feeds la Mamamag and Llaviucu lagoons. The route will take us to the Mamamag Lagoon (3500msnm) the same that combines a walk between streams and a small forest of polilepys, also at the Camino Real del Inca we you can appreciate vestige of the pre-columbine culture.
Cuenca
After a beautiful tour of the park, we head to the city of Cuenca for the completion of our services.
Inclusions
- National Park fees
- Lunch
- If the tourist requires boots of rubber or ponchos we can provide them with a previous requirement (48h before the tour)
- Transportation
- Driver/professional guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
In this map you will find a selected radius, but if you are staying in Cuenca urban area, just let us know your hotel to arrange the pick up.
Meeting / End Points
- Cuenca
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Ticket Redemption
• Dress code is smart casual • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions