• El Cajas National Park - The guide will collect you from your hotel or apartment for a one-hour journey to the 3 Cruces viewpoint. During the drive, the guide will share insightful information about the area.
• El Cajas National Park - At the 3 Cruces viewpoint, the guide will discuss the continental watershed and the site’s religious significance, particularly for travelers. Photography enthusiasts can capture stunning images of the Cajas Park landscape from various viewpoints, weather permitting.
• Laguna La Toreadora - Following the 3 Cruces visit, a 10-minute drive will take you to the central part of Cajas Park, situated at approximately 3,960 meters above sea level. Here, you will embark on a 3-hour or longer hike in the Toreadora area, depending on the group’s pace. The trek offers the chance to admire the breathtaking scenery, including the Polylepis Forest, numerous lakes, and the paramo ecosystem, also known as Andean moorland. Your guide will provide insights into the area’s flora and fauna. Cajas Park is a fantastic spot for nature photography, and with some luck, you might even spot llamas.
• El Cajas National Park - LUNCH TIME: Ecuadorian cuisine is diverse and delicious. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a delightful soup and a main course. For vegetarian guests, there is an excellent option available.
• Llaviuco - After lunch, a 20-minute drive will take you to the Llaviuco valley for a brief complementary visit. Located in the lower part of Cajas National Park at around 3,200 meters above sea level, this area offers a different landscape with numerous native trees that are part of the Andean mountain forest. Your guide will explain some medicinal and notable plants of this ecosystem, and you can also see the origin of the Tomebamba River, considered the most important river in the city of Cuenca.
• Cuenca - After exploring the Llaviuco valley, the guide will return you to the city of Cuenca and drop you off at your hotel. The return journey takes approximately one hour.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional guide
• Lunch (Less in the option without lunch)
• All fees and/or taxes
• Transport by private vehicle

• Drinks
• Tips
• Personal expenses

Experience the enchantment of Cajas National Park, a stunning destination in South America, with a comprehensive 7-hour tour. Discover and gain insights into the unique Andean vegetation. This breathtaking location boasts a lake system with over 200 glacial lakes. Alongside the picturesque scenery, visitors can delight in sightings of charming birds, llamas, and alpacas.

Situated 30km west of Cuenca, the park spans elevations from 3160 to 4450 meters above sea level, covering an area of 28,544 hectares, with the paramo ecosystem being predominant. Embrace the genuine experience!

• Wear warm and comfortable clothes, rain jacket, hiking shoes, cap or toque, sunscreem
• Minimum 1 adult to book this tour
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• After booking this tour we required : names, passport numbers, age and nationality of all participants

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