Embark on a full-day tour of Cajas National Park and immerse yourself in the breathtaking Andean ecosystem. Discover over 200 glacial lakes, diverse vegetation, and encounter beautiful birds, llamas, and alpacas. Experience the authentic beauty of South America!
Embark on a full-day tour of Cajas National Park and immerse yourself in the breathtaking Andean ecosystem. Discover over 200 glacial lakes, diverse vegetation, and encounter beautiful birds, llamas, and alpacas. Experience the authentic beauty of South America!
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El Cajas National Park - TOUR DETAILS :
• Lenght: 8 hours approx.
• Start / Finish: Cuenca
• Activity Level: Moderate to Challenging
DESCRIPTION:
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…
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El Cajas National Park - TOUR DETAILS :
• Lenght: 8 hours approx.
• Start / Finish: Cuenca
• Activity Level: Moderate to Challenging
DESCRIPTION:
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 hours in the Toreadora area, depending on the pace of the group. 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 montage primary forest. Here you’ll and have a walk around the lake for about 1 ½ hour.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch included (option available without lunch)
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch included (option available without lunch)
- Transport by private vehicle
- Drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses
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…
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!
- Wear warm and comfortable clothes, rain jacket, hiking shoes, cap or toque, sunscreen
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
