Private Cajas National Park Tour through Cloud Forest and Moorlands

Hike through the ecosystem of primary cloud forest, later the intercontinental water division and finally take an amazing walk across the highlands to the unique Polylepis Forest.

Itinerary

1. El Cajas National Park · 3 h

   We start the tour with a hike through the ecosystem of primary Montane forest or cloud forest. Afterwards, we will visit the dividing inland waterway and, finally we will take an amazing walk 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. Before returning to Cuenca, we will have lunch at a traditional restaurant of the area.

What's included

• Naturalist tour guide/driver
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Lunch
• Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

What's not included

• Gratuities

Meeting point

Start time

08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00 · 09:30 · 10:00

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English, Spanish

Travellers

• Infant (0–2)
• Child (3–11)
• Adult (12–85)

Options

• Private tour with lunchfrom €58.85

  Tour with lunch: This option includes a 2-course lunch and 1-soft drink in a local restaurant with trout option

  Pickup included

  Start time: 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00 · 10:00

  In-person guide: Spanish, English

• Private tour without lunchfrom €49.80

  Tour without lunch: This option is for guests who want to bring their own food or buy it at the restaurants in the area.

  Pickup included

  Start time: 08:30 · 09:00 · 09:30 · 10:00

  In-person guide: Spanish, English

Additional information

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Infant meals not included
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Comfortable hiking shoes are recommended
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Cancellation policy

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