• 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 religious significance of this location, 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 3,960 meters above sea level. Here, you will embark on a three-hour walk in the Toreadora area, depending on the group’s pace. The trek offers a chance to admire the breathtaking scenery, including the Polylepis Forest, several glacial lakes, and the Andean páramo, also known as 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 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 local soup, a main course, and a great vegetarian option for our vegetarian guests.

• 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 approximately 3,200 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a different landscape with many native trees that are part of the Andean mountain forest. Your guide will explain some medicinal and representative 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 this visit, the guide will return you to the city of Cuenca and drop you off at your hotel, with the journey taking approximately one hour.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Expert-led tour with a professional guide
• Gourmet lunch included (alternative without lunch available)
• Travel in comfort with a private vehicle

• 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 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!

• 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

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