Cajas National Park: Scenic Half Day Tour from Cuenca, Ecuador
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Cuenca

Cajas National Park is unmistakably among the most picturesque natural locales in Ecuador, boasting over 200 glacial bodies of water and a variety of hiking options suitable for all. Relish the vistas of the Andean Highlands on this guided journey of roughly 4 hours.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • El Cajas National Park - Be picked up from you accommodations in the morning and drive for approximately 1 hour to Cajas National Park, located 32km west of Cuenca. Visit the middle part, 3,960 meters, located in the area of Toreadora where you will walk about 1 hour 30 minutes. Along the trek will cross gaps and Polylepis forests and the guide will explain about moorland vegetation.\n\n Finally, visit the Garden of the Virgin of Cajas or Tres Cruces Viewpoint at 4160masl.\n\nThis is a good option for travelers who do not have much time to visit in the city
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks
Location
El Cajas National Park
Cancellation Policy

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

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Carolinebb6199ds
Apr 18, 2024
Las Cajas tour - We did a tour in « las Cajas » with Edi! It was amazing, he picked us up at our hotel in Cuenca, was right on time. It was very interesting to walk through las Cajas with Edi because he knows a lot of things about the place and kindly shared his knowledge with us. He took us to a place for the lunch that was really good. It was an excellent tour and we thank him a lot for that.
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Chiara_rm_20
Apr 13, 2024
Wonderful visit to Cajas - Edy was an excellent guide and very knowledgable, not just about Cajas but about Cuenca’s history too. The route we did was beautiful without any other visitors and it has gorgeous views of different parts of the park. Would highly recommend!
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Suedar613
Feb 19, 2024
Cajas a must see. - Cajas National Park’s ecosystem is a must see. Our guide Diego made our trip amazing. His knowledge of the flora was exceptional. His knowledge of the area and the people as well as his general knowledge of world history added to our thorough enjoyment as it all blended together to explain the current state of the park and its development. The tour included a walk around a small section of the park but it gave us a good insight to the amazing beauty and diversity of this ecosystem. Make sure to pack light rain gear and wear good walking shoes. The weather changes constantly and the path is a rough path but not difficult to traverse.
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Jimbobstub
Feb 10, 2024
Nature at its best—Caja National Park - For anyone who enjoys nature, this trip is a must! Our guide Edison was very knowledgeable and passionate about everything. He even went out of his way to drop us off at a restaurant at the end of the tour. Don’t forget your camera!
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Pedro
Feb 3, 2024
Dream tour in Cajas!! - It was a memorable day, without a doubt, an otherworldly experience. The guide, Mr. Edison, is very friendly all the time, always ready to answer any questions. It is clear that he has extensive experience and knowledge, he makes you feel safe and very animated all the time, his explanations are very pleasant and clear not only about the vegetation, animals, lagoons in Cajas but also the history behind each site of this beautiful park. It was a fantastic tour, incredible landscapes and with Edison's guide even more incredible. 100% recommendable.
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Bbentrott
Jan 15, 2024
Don’t miss Cajas National Park - Eddy was a wonderful guide and we loved Cajas National Park. It was so beautiful and Eddy had tons of great information. We highly recommend it!
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J1478nbkated
Jan 14, 2024
Wonderful half day trip to Cajas - We had a wonderful trip around the park with Diego! It was a great short hike and Diego pointed out amazing plants and birds along the way!
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Alexav331
Jan 8, 2024
Amazing hike ! - We did this tour in September 2022 and our tour guide DIEGO was amazing! He speaks great English and is kind & knowledgeable. My husband & I learned so much from him about the plants and animals in Cajas! this day was the highlight of our trip. Highly recommend
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Paola
Apr 14, 2024
A beautiful walk in the living wilderness - We toured the Cajas National Park around its lagoons and through a polilepys forest. We were accompanied by Diego, an excellent guide, funny and generous with all the information about the endemic plants, geology and small details of the beautiful moor. Recommended if you don't have much time and want to admire incredible landscapes.
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Joe
Apr 8, 2024
The magic of cafas in half a day - I took the half day tour with Wilson a great guide to the cafas national Park in Cuenca. We took some beautiful fotos from up high and then did a walk at the lake lower down. I say lower down but we are still at altitude. It was a challenging and enjoyable walk with Wilson making sure everyone was ok. The peace and quiet on the walk was beautiful and the chance to see the endemic species was fantastic along with Wilson's understanding of them all. A great trip, long enough for me with the altitude.
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