Cajas National Park Tour: Discover South America's Spectacular Andean Ecosystem

Embark on a full-day tour of Cajas National Park and immerse yourself in the breathtaking Andean ecosystem. Discover over 200 glacial lakes, diverse vegetation, and encounter beautiful birds, llamas, and alpacas. Experience the authentic beauty of South America!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • El Cajas National Park - The guide will collect you from your hotel or apartment for a one-hour journey to the 3 Cruces viewpoint. During the drive, the guide will share insightful information about the area.
  • El Cajas National Park - At the 3 Cruces viewpoint, the guide will discuss the continental watershed and the site’s religious…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch (Less in the option without lunch)
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Experience the enchantment of Cajas National Park, a stunning destination in South America, with a comprehensive 7-hour tour. Discover and gain insights into the unique Andean vegetation. This breathtaking location boasts a lake system with over 200 glacial lakes. Alongside the picturesque scenery, visitors can delight in sightings of charming birds,…

Location
El Cajas National Park
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jim
Jan 21, 2026
A great way to see some of Ecuador’s numerous microclimates and fantastic views. - Our guide Xavier had an impressive knowledge of the plant and bird life in the park. Wonderful scenic views of the mountains and the many lakes from over 4000 meters elevation. We opted for the one hour hike due to our lack of conditioning for the more strenuous two hour hike, but it was nevertheless rich with views and biodiversity.
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Lilyfu6671zz
Jan 10, 2026
Great tour of unique ecology - Moises was an excellent tour guide very knowledgeable about the plants and history of the park. We went on the perfect loop (about 3hrs) and were able to explore various areas of the park and appreciate its wildness by inhabiting the space. Would recommend for a group as is fun experience to share :) Be aware the elevation impacts and adjust accordingly
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Dream23662966294
Jan 7, 2026
Must visit Cajas National Park - We had a fantastic time at Cajas National Park with Sebastián as our guide. He was wonderful — extremely knowledgeable, answered all of our questions and did an amazing job pointing out the unique flora and sharing the parks history. He also spoke about Ecuadorian traditions and culture, which made the tour not only an excellent hike, but a cultural experience as well. Cajas National Park is absolutely beautiful, lunch was delicious (the trout was excellent!) and Sebastián even gave us great suggestions for other things to see and do in Cuenca and along the coast of Ecuador. Highly recommend this tour and especially Sebastián!
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W5100bkiand
Jan 4, 2026
Nice hike good guide - Eddie was great. Super knowledgeable about the park and ecuador in general. Very friendly as well. We booked last minute and he was still able to accommodate us. Very lovely hike and amazing national park.
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Marty
Jan 4, 2026
Another Polylepis Adventure in Cajas National Park! - I had another fantastic tour today with Polylepis Tours. I had the privilege of hiking around Cajas National Park. It was time and money well spent! Eddie is very knowledgeable and really brings an education to tour visitors with the vegetation along with birds and wildlife. I highly recommend booking a tour rather than going here alone or in the company of others. Prepare to do plenty of hiking. Bring hiking shoes or really good quality sneakers along with snacks and water. I live in Colorado. Hiking The Andes is quite different but similar in other ways. I’m honored to say that I hiked The Andes! Again, I highly recommend this company. Having lunch at the end alongside a highway with gorgeous and delicious food was quite the bookend!
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467rajd
Dec 11, 2025
Great tour with a nice guide - Wilson was a great guide, with good knowledge of the country, wildlife, the national park and the fauna that we passed (and football when it was brought up!). We were on a quiet trail away from the crowds and it was immensely peaceful. Would recommend
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U2339lhlaurent
Dec 1, 2025
Walking the Cajas - Edison was very knowledgable about the Cajas, abojt thr history of the park abd the ecosystem. He provided options at the end if you wanted an easier route back to the car. He also provided information of what else you can do in Ecuador!
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Stay708765
Nov 28, 2025
Otherworldly Andean Marshlands - The hike was amazing! Otherworldly. Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained many types of flora native to Ecuador. The hike was around 3 hours, it had rained the night before so many of the trails were muddy but doable. The Polylepis forest section of the hike was like being in a story book, it was nothing I had ever seen before. Really unique trees. Definitely worth a visit!
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E6752nyhermans
Nov 18, 2025
Perfect trip to Cajas - A perfect guide, who told us s lot about Cajas and Ecuador. Thanks that he did the trip for the normal price being the only two persons. It was a perfect day in Cajas. High recommend. Regards Trudy and Herman
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Connector111718
Jan 16, 2026
Cajas trekking - Moises was a great guide and good companion. He clearly has a love of his job which is infectious. He was also good to converse with about life in Ecuador having worked in New York.
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From $47
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).