What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

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

How long does this tour take?

Please check the tour page for the exact duration.

Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: If you are staying in Cuenca, this will be your starting point..

Ecuador

Private Cajas National Park Full Day Tour

★★★★★ 5.0

Home ›Ecuador›Cuenca › Private Cajas National Park Full Day Tour Book Now →

Overview

The Cajas National Park is a well known national park located in the highlands of Ecuador. The main highlight of a trip to El Cajas is to simply enjoy the breathtaking scenery for miles around. It is home to a large variety of animals some of which are endemic or highly endangered. The National Cajas Park takes you to a beautiful lake and Andes forest at the lower elevations of the national park. Tourists can stop by the visitor center at the mountain pass at 3,979 m. From there, you can go on a hike through several hiking trails or you go camping along the way. Get to know Cajas National Park with this full day private tour.

Gallery

Private Cajas National Park Full Day Tour — photo 1

Private Cajas National Park Full Day Tour — photo 2

Private Cajas National Park Full Day Tour — photo 3

Private Cajas National Park Full Day Tour — photo 4

Private Cajas National Park Full Day Tour — photo 5

Private Cajas National Park Full Day Tour — photo 6

What's Included

✓ Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
National Park fees
Lunch
Private Tour

✗ Not Included

Personal Expenses
Tips

Itinerary

Stop 1

We will pick you up at the start point or your accommodation address in Guayaquil and we will take you to the Cajas National Park. If you are staying in Cuenca, you can also take this tour.

Stop 2

Once we arrive to the Cajas National Park. You will visit the low part of the park (height: 3100 m.s.n.m) named Llaviucu. Later you will take a walk at the flat sector of the park, it will take you 1 hour approximately (4.160 m.s.n.m. aprox.) Then you will continue with the visit to the highest part of the park: Mirador Tres Cruces, at this places you will have the opportunity to take pictures and will receive an explanation from the guide. After the visit to "Tres Cruces" we will take you by car to the Toreadora Lagoon, where you will visit the Interpretation Center. Then we continue with the walk to the Forest Polylepis San Luis, the walk keep going until we get to Unidas Lagoon, Totoras Lagoon and Patoquinuas, after this walk we return to Toreadora (2h 30m at a high of 3.9000 m.s.n.m approx)

Stop 3

Return to the city and arrive at your hotel at 4:00pm approximately.

Meeting & End Point

📍

Meeting Point

If you are staying in Cuenca, this will be your starting point.

🏁

End Point

If you are staying in Cuenca, this will be your starting point.

Find Hotels in Cuenca

Good to Know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is confortable shoes and warm clothes
Recommendations for Tourists: Wear comfortable walking shoes to walk on the moor (walking shoes) if tourists need rubber boots or raincoats, we will provide upon request. In addition, warm clothing, the temperature in the PN Cajas is not stable, there may be a variation of 10 ° C to 18 ° C during the day, sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat. Windbreaker, clothing raingear (in case of rain), drinks: bottled water, juices. Take cash with you.

Known For:

Zombie in Cuenca, Private Sightseeing Tours in Cuenca, Nature and Wildlife Tours in Cuenca, Day Trips in Cuenca, Bus Tours in Cuenca, Car Tours in Cuenca, Full-day Tours in Cuenca, Private and Luxury in Cuenca

Special Instructions

• Dress code is smart casual
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
• At the moment you buy this tour you have to give us information about your state of health. Because the tour is private, if the tourist doesn’t feel good (because of the high) we complete the tour with another visit inside the zone. That way the tourist will have a private guide to realize the walk according to his rhythm and state of health.
• Of equal way if the tourist ask for longer walks you can choose the Trekking Parque Nacional Cajas Tour (6-8 hours)

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.