Cajas National Park Full Day Tour: Experience Diverse Fauna and Outdoor Photography
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Immerse yourself in the beauty of Cajas National Park on a full-day tour. Discover diverse fauna, capture stunning outdoor photography, and explore the sacred sanctuary of Virgen del Cajas.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Guayaquil - We will pick up 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.
  • El Cajas National Park - We take you from Guayaquil 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)

Return to the city and arrive to the departure point at 4:00pm approximately.

  • Guayaquil - Return to the city and arrive at your hotel at 4:00 pm approximately
What's Included
  • Local guide expertise
  • All National Park fees included
  • Complimentary lunch
  • Convenient meeting point near customer’s hotel
What's Not Included
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips
Additional Information

It’s an unmatched experience with opportunities to view a wide range of wildlife, including Andean condors, giant hummingbirds and coatis. Adjacent to the park is the sanctuary of the Virgen del Cajas, an open-air pilgrimage site where it is believed the Virgin Mary appeared. The top activities undertaken include photography, nature walks and immersive fishing.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • 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.
Location
Cuenca
Cancellation Policy

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

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