Private Cajas National Park Full Day Tour

Cuenca, Ecuador

7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the lakes, mountains, and forests of the Cajas National Park with a private full-day tour tailor-made for you. Trek through the lowlands, marvel at the views from the Tres Cruces lookout point, and admire natural wonders such as the Toreadora Lagoon, Totoras Lagoon, and Patoquinuas Lake. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Full-day Cajas National Park tour from Cuenca
Take in the views from the Tres Cruces lookout point
Visit Toreadora Lagoon, Totoras Lagoon, and Patoquinuas Lake
Easy to moderate level treks, depending on your preferences
Tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off
This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide

What's Included

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

Personal Expenses
Tips

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

In this map you will find a selected radius, but if you are staying in Cuenca and Guayaquil urban area, just let us know your hotel to arrange the pick up.

Meeting point

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

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Your tour begins with pickup from your central Cuenca hotel in time for an 8am departure. Traveling in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, set out on the around 30-minute journey to the Cajas National Park.

First, jump out to explore the park’s lowlands at Llaviucu, around 10,170 feet (3,100 meters) above sea level, and soak up the scenery on an around 1-hour hike.

Continue by road to the Mirador Tres Cruces, a lookout point at 13,671 feet (4,167 meters) above sea level, which offers spectacular views over the park’s mountains and lakes. In the afternoon, drive to the Toreadora Lagoon and set out on an around 2.5-hour trek through the Forest Polylepis San Luis, passing the Unidas Lagoon, Totoras Lagoon, and Patoquinuas Lake.

After a full day exploring the park’s natural wonders, return to Cuenca, where your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel around 4pm.

Guayaquil

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

El Cajas National Park

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Guayaquil

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
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.
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate