Overview
Enjoy our hiking adventure with small group in Cajas National Park! We visit the intercontinental water division and then Toreadora refuge to take a hike through the highlands to explore the Cajas lake system and the unique Polylepis Forest. Afterward, we will visit the Llaviuco montane forest for a second hike.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Lunch with trout option (if selected during the booking process)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Licensed Naturalist Tour Guide
Private Transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities (Optional)
Something not mentioned herein
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Please contact the us one day before the departure to reconfirm the pick up time Email: info@cuencabestours.com, WhatsApp +593-987-796-896
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required to operate shared tours. We reserve the right to cancel the tour if there are not 2 participants minimum.
• Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free/Lactose Free options are available, please advise at time of booking
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Please be advised that lunch is included in the tour, subject to the category selected during the booking process.
• Infant meals not included.
• For 1 to 6 passengers, a bilingual guide will also be the driver. For more than 5 passengers, a driver and a bilingual guide will be provided.
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
• Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Cajas Tips
The weather is very unpredictable in Cajas, sunshine one minute and sudden mist or rain. We suggest to consider the following tips:
1. Dress Comfortably and layered clothing: t-shirt, sweater or jacket, and raincoat. (Rain season is March and April)
2. Bottle of water and snacks (Keep in mind that we will have lunch usually around 2 pm)
3. Hiking shoes or comfortable shoes for walking
4. Rainproof gear, in the afternoon it tends to drizzle specially March through May
5. Hat (for sun protection and warmth)
6. Sunscreen
7. Sunglasses
What to expect
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El Cajas National Park
2 hours
We start our tour with hotel pick ups in Cuenca. We drive for about an hour to Toreadora refuge from where we will take a hike in the highlands through the moorland ecosystem of wetlands and lakes to get to the unique forest of Polylepis trees. These are the highest growing trees in the world and are native to South America.
The park includes approximately 768 lakes in an area of 70,533 acres. It is one of the most important water sources in Cuenca and Ecuador. It has gained international prominence in several categories: Wetland of International Importance in 2002 by RAMSAR, Area of International Importance for the Conservation of Birds by IBA in 2003, and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2013. -
1 hour 30 min
Afterward, we will explore the Llaviuco Cloud Forest where you will be able to appreciate the contrast of the park on our 1.5 hour hike. If we are lucky we might see Tucans. After a full-day adventure, we drive back to Cuenca.
We will stop at a local restaurant for lunch. The specialty is trout!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Guayaquil).
Additional Information
- Comfortable walking shoes and sun protection are recommended.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Full-Day Cajas National Park Tour with Small-Group
Can I cancel Full-Day Cajas National Park Tour with Small-Group for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7–8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Lunch with trout option (if selected during the booking process)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Licensed Naturalist Tour Guide
- Private Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's not included?
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Something not mentioned herein
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator
