Wonderful Cajas National Park tour from Cuenca
Discover the magic of Cajas National Park, one of the most beautiful places in South America, on a full day tour of approximately 8 hours. Explore and learn about the Andean vegetation. In this spectacular place you can enjoy a lake system that has more than 200 lakes of glacial origin. In addition to the beautiful landscape, you can enjoy the presence of beautiful birds, llamas and alpacas.
The park is located 30km west of the city of Cuenca, between 3160 and 4450masl, the surface area of the park is 28544 hectares and the ecosystem known as paramo predominates. Experience the authentic!
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Private tour
Private tour: Designed according to your requirements
Pickup included
What's included in Wonderful Cajas National Park tour from Cuenca
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
El Cajas National Park
Be picked up from your accommodation in the morning and drive for approximately 1 hour to Cajas National Park, located 30km west of Cuenca. During this tour you’ll visit two altitude levels within the park. In the middle part (3,960 meters), you will walk about 3 hour more or less in the Toreadora area. The trek will give you the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery, including the Polylepis Forest and moor-like Paramo, whilst the guide provides information about the flora and fauna of the area. After lunch at a nearby restaurant, you’ll visit Llaviuco (3150 meters). Located in the lower part of the park, this area is part of a different ecosystem known as montano primary forest. Here you’ll have a walk around the lake for about 1 ½ hour.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch ( less in the option without lunch)
- Transport by private vehicle
- Drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Children rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
If you will stay in an Airbnb, please provide us the exact address in advance.
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Ticket Redemption
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
