Shared Cajas National Park Full Day Tour

It will be an unparalleled experience as it will be possible to observe a very diverse fauna, such as Andean condors, giant hummingbirds and coatis. Next to the park, the sanctuary of the Virgen del Cajas is a place of pilgrimage in the open air where they say the Virgin Mary appeared. The main activities practiced are photography, hiking and experiential fishing.

Itinerary

1. Guayaquil · 3 h

   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.

2. El Cajas National Park · 2 h

   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.

3. Guayaquil · 3 h

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

What's included

• Local guide
• National Park fees
• Lunch
• Meeting point given by the operator ( near the hotel of the customer)

What's not included

• Personal Expenses
• Tips

Meeting point

Start time

09:00

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English, Spanish

Travellers

• Adult (12–99)

Options

• Shared Cajas National Park Full Day Tourfrom €181.08

  Pickup included

  Start time: 09:00

  In-person guide: Spanish, English

Additional information

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.