Embark on a private full-day trekking tour in Cajas National Park and discover its diverse fauna, including Andean condors and giant hummingbirds. Explore hiking routes and visit the sanctuary of Virgen del Cajas for a unique pilgrimage experience.
Embark on a private full-day trekking tour in Cajas National Park and discover its diverse fauna, including Andean condors and giant hummingbirds. Explore hiking routes and visit the sanctuary of Virgen del Cajas for a unique pilgrimage experience.
- Cuenca - Guests are picked up at 8:00 am from the designated meeting point provided by the operator (near the passenger’s hotel). They are then transferred from Cuenca to Cajas National Park, arriving at Caballo Shayana, where the bus drops them off.
- El Cajas National Park - The journey begins at Cucheros Lagoon. A naturalist guide…
- Cuenca - Guests are picked up at 8:00 am from the designated meeting point provided by the operator (near the passenger’s hotel). They are then transferred from Cuenca to Cajas National Park, arriving at Caballo Shayana, where the bus drops them off.
- El Cajas National Park - The journey begins at Cucheros Lagoon. A naturalist guide accompanies the entire route, starting with a 40-minute uphill walk to Cuchilla, offering views of the Burines Valley. This area features several lagoons, including Burin Grande, Burin Chico, Ingañam, and others. Visitors will explore the Andean scrubland while admiring the natural attractions, particularly the panoramic view of the sector and the canyon where the slope feeds the Mamamag and Llaviucu lagoons. The route leads to Mamamag Lagoon (3500 meters above sea level), combining a walk through streams and a small polylepis forest. At the Camino Real del Inca, remnants of pre-Columbian culture can be appreciated.
- Cuenca - After a delightful tour of the park, guests return to the city of Cuenca, concluding the services.

- National Park fees
- Lunch included
- Gear provided on request (with 48h notice)
- Round-trip transportation
- Professional guide service
- National Park fees
- Lunch included
- Gear provided on request (with 48h notice)
- Round-trip transportation
- Professional guide service
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
The experience will be unrivaled as it’s an opportunity to sight a wide range of wildlife, including Andean condors, colossal hummingbirds, and coatis. Adjacent to the park, the sanctuary of the Virgen del Cajas is considered an open-air pilgrimage site, reputed for the Virgin Mary’s apparition. The prominent activities indulged in are photography,…
The experience will be unrivaled as it’s an opportunity to sight a wide range of wildlife, including Andean condors, colossal hummingbirds, and coatis. Adjacent to the park, the sanctuary of the Virgen del Cajas is considered an open-air pilgrimage site, reputed for the Virgin Mary’s apparition. The prominent activities indulged in are photography, trekking, and immersive fishing.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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.