Private Cajas National Park Full Day Tour

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.

Itinerary

1. Guayaquil · 3 h

   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.

2. El Cajas National Park · 2 h

   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)

3. Guayaquil · 3 h

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

What's included

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

What's not included

• Personal Expenses
• Tips

Meeting point

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English, Spanish

Travellers

• Child (3–11)
• Adult (12–90)

Options

• Private Cajas National Park Full Day Tour

  Pickup included

  In-person guide: Spanish, English

Additional information

• 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.

Cancellation policy

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