Girón Waterfalls and Busa Lake Tour from Cuenca: Explore Ecuador's Majestic Beauty

Embark on a breathtaking tour from Cuenca to Girón Waterfalls and Busa Lake. Explore Ecuador’s majestic beauty, hike to the highest waterfall in South America, and immerse yourself in the history and culture of the region.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Giron Azuay, Ecuador - On this tour, the guide will take you to the south of the province of Azuay, to enjoy the magic of the Chorro waterfall and the Busa lake, sites considered sacred by the Cañari and Inca cultures. Also you will visit the historical district of Giron town.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch option available
  • Access to all activities
  • Transport in a private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fee
  • Tips
Additional Information

One of the most outstanding waterfalls in Ecuador is the Girón Waterfalls, within this journey you will admire beautiful valleys with cattle, and you will have the opportunity to taste a delicious yogurt typical to the area, site recognized for contributing much of dairy products to the South of the Ecuador,you will also have an encounter with the…

Cancellation Policy

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

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Mattjones72
Aug 27, 2025
Great day trip from Cuenca - Diego was an awesome guide! Just a wealth of information on the flora, geology, and history of the region. He spoke very good English. Overall a great day and would highly recommend this tour.
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Christinas3blue
Aug 19, 2025
Great Tour - Great day tour and way to see the Ecuadorean countryside. El Chorro is a beautiful waterfall and Lake Busa was very nice. Edi was a great guide who could answer any question and had really interesting stories about the country and area. I leaned a lot! When we went, it was only our group so ended up being a private tour. If between Cajas or this one, I would recommend doing the Cajas day trip first since the scenery is amazing but if you have a another day, this one is also very good and gives a different look at the area around Cuenca, which has a lot of beautiful landscapes.
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N8807jtjamiec
Jul 28, 2025
Fun and Informative - Sebastian was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. His passion for Ecuador truly shone through as he shared so much fascinating history and insight about the country. The sites we visited were stunning, and the waterfall in particular was absolutely breathtaking. If you’re open to a bit of light hiking, not too strenuous, this tour is a fantastic choice.
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Susanlh3704vh
Jun 29, 2025
Beautiful landscape and regional history - My driver was Diego Parra of Polylepsis Tours, which I booked through Viator. When Diego learned of my difficulty in walking, he adjusted my private tour accordingly. I was grateful to only walk up to the first of three Chorro waterfalls at Girón and to see Busa Lake without walking around the whole lake. He even provided a walking stick, which I failed to bring along, and which is so helpful to people who are not yet adjusted to the high altitude In addition to those sights and the delicious meal at Don Mario's restaurant at Busa Lake, Diego also took me to the museum "Casa de los Tratados" (where a peace treaty was signed on a table with a leather top) and the scenic view of the memorial of the war between Peru and Ecuador. As an English teacher in the USA of Spanish-speaking students who come from many countries, I am always happy to learn as much as possible about the culture and history of the places I visit. Diego was very knowledgeable and provided much information about the history and culture of Girón, Busa, and the surrounding areas.
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J2893onkathleenw
May 31, 2025
Guide made the experience - Diego was the best guide, full of knowledge and professionalism as well as great sense of humor. The Giron Falls are beautiful!
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Kathleen_w
May 31, 2025
Guide made the experience - Diego was a great guide! He had so much information, was kind and professional, a great day! Falls were beautiful!
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Curious67086274649
Mar 23, 2025
Extraordinary!!! - Extraordinary places!! Cute experience in Girón and Laguna Busa recommended 100% for anyone who visits him lol
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Capn_kenc
Mar 12, 2025
An interesting and worthwhile trip. - Another very enjoyable tour with Polylepis. We stopped at Giron on the way to the falls, a laid back old school town with many 'Chola' in traditional dress. They were not dressed up for tourists cos apart from us there wasn't any, its the way they live there. Then on to the falls. I'm 75 and my partner 70 (neither of us that fit!) and we managed the 100m or so up the steps to the lower falls viewing area, so dont let the terrain put you off. Wear good strong shoes and carry a waterproof jacket, cos if it has been raining and the falls are heavy, you will need it. A great experience. Sebastian the guide was very good. We also stopped at a monument to a significant victory Ecuador had over Peru in the 1820s. Sebastian had great knowledge of the events and history of the formation of Ecuador as a country, which really made the trip a very interesting as well as enjoyable experience.
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Stacey
Feb 23, 2025
Waterfall, Lake, & History - This tour was very enjoyable! The Girón waterfall was gorgeous & Basa lake was pretty & peaceful. While in Girón, we even got to see a beautiful valley view at a former battleground & walk through a museum about the war between Ecuador & Peru. The tour ended with a delicious lunch of traditional Ecuadorian food. We were fortunate to have Diego as our guide, as he was able to share a lot of interesting information with us.
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Mj01234
Sep 11, 2025
Awesome guide - Great guide; Nice day trip to a waterfall and a lake; Delicious food as part of the tour next to the lake; In regards to scenery there are more interesting things to do, e.g., Cajas national park
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).