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Cajas National Park Tour: Half-Day Hike from Cuenca
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67 Ratings
Cuenca
Explore one of the most spectacular parks in Ecuador on our half-day tour from Cuenca. Hike through the park’s grasslands and its landscape surrounded by lakes, paramo vegetation, llamas, ancient Polylepis trees. A great option hikers, nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Explore one of the most spectacular parks in Ecuador on our half-day tour from Cuenca. Hike through the park’s grasslands and its landscape surrounded by lakes, paramo vegetation, llamas, ancient Polylepis trees. A great option hikers, nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Dos Chorreras Restaurant - We start our tour with Hotel or Airbnb pick-ups in Cuenca. Then we drive for about 45 minutes to Toreadora refuge. On the way we stop for a grab and go coffee and snack at Dos Chorreras.
- El Cajas National Park - Our tour takes you to Toreadora Refuge in the Cajas National Park. One of the most beautiful areas in…
- Dos Chorreras Restaurant - We start our tour with Hotel or Airbnb pick-ups in Cuenca. Then we drive for about 45 minutes to Toreadora refuge. On the way we stop for a grab and go coffee and snack at Dos Chorreras.
- El Cajas National Park - Our tour takes you to Toreadora Refuge in the Cajas National Park. One of the most beautiful areas in Ecuador. There we will have the chance to do a hike through the grasslands to explore the scenery, lakes and very magical Polylepis forest. Our tour guide will show you couple options that you can choose from based on your interest and fitness.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off convenience
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Comfortable transportation throughout the tour
- Expertise of a licensed tour guide or driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off convenience
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Comfortable transportation throughout the tour
- Expertise of a licensed tour guide or driver
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Gratuities (Optional)
Location
Alfonso Moreno Mora 1-84
Alfonso Moreno Mora
Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Aussie-family34
Nov 21, 2025
Stunning hiking with friendly guide - I booked this as a private tour because I wanted to be able to go at my pace and take lots of photos. My guide Moises was fantastic - so knowledgeable and friendly. The park is spectacular with so many different flowers. 100% recommend
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Gjm95
Nov 2, 2025
A Magical Day in Cajas - Our tour in Cajas, was absolutely magical! The landscapes were breathtaking, and every moment felt like stepping into a painting. Moises was an incredible guide — knowledgeable, kind, and passionate about the park. He shared so much about the local history, nature, and culture, making the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cuenca!
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O3887jlemmanuelf
Sep 12, 2025
An Enriching Tour in Cajas National Park - I had the opportunity to take a private tour to Cajas National Park with Don Eddy as a guide, and the experience was just amazing. Don Eddy shared many stories and knowledge about the park, flora, fauna and local history, which made the tour very enriching. In addition, the place itself is stunning, with landscapes that really leave you speechless. I definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wants to know Cajas in a deep and memorable way.
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Carlito_nyc
Aug 22, 2025
Unforgettable Experience at Cajas National Park - We had an amazing experience at Cajas National Park with our guide, Juan. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the park, its history, and the surrounding ecosystem. His energy made the tour engaging and enjoyable, and he was very attentive to everyone in our group. Juan also provided excellent English translations for part of our family, which made the experience even more accessible and meaningful. We highly recommend this tour and Juan as a guide!
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Robert_d
Aug 19, 2025
Was very interesting and... - Was very interesting and fun. Pedro was very informative and knowledgable and always willing to help.
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Dennyo76
Jul 24, 2025
A must see while in Cuenca! - The landscape is like nothing I’ve ever seen before. We were told to go in the morning, however we could only book an afternoon due to our schedule. We were glad we did! No one was there. Though it was cold and cloudy, we enjoyed the 1.5 hour hike around one of the lakes. Adrian our guide was very knowledgeable about the park. Be prepared. It’s 13,000 ft above sea level and the weather is very different than Cuenca.
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Rbell1017
Jun 29, 2025
Wonderful Day Trip - Jenny was a great guide - kind, knowledgeable, patient, attentive. My husband and college-aged daughter loved every minute.
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Roam07977491805
Jun 28, 2025
Perfect morning for the family! - The views were amazing and we had a really nice time. It was just the right amount of walking and looking for my 5 and 12-year-old kiddos. Our guide Adrián was really knowledgeable and fun. He was flexible and responsive to our desires, and the communication about the trip was on point. Don't forget that it is very cold, at higher altitude, and often rainy at El Cajas!
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760homer
Jun 1, 2025
An Unforgettable Experience with an Amazing Guide - Our half-day tour of El Cajas with Pedro was a highlight of our trip to Ecuador. Pedro is an excellent guide and driver, sharing lots of information about the ecosystem in El Cajas and its importance to Ecuador. He was very patient, kind, and considerate of our physical needs as we hiked through the national park. We felt fortunate to be able to experience this natural wonder with the expert guidance of Pedro.
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801yuanp
Apr 22, 2025
Best Tour Agency in Cuenca! - We’ve visited Cuenca and Guayaquil, Luis was a great guide, very knowledgeable and told us lots of local stories, we really enjoyed the trip!
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