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Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca
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Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca

By Polylepis Tours
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is £39 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the magic of Cajas National Park, one of the most beautiful places in South America, on a full day tour of approximately 8 hours. Explore and learn about the Andean vegetation.  In this spectacular place you can enjoy a lake system that has more than 200 lakes of glacial origin.  In addition to the beautiful landscape, you can enjoy the presence of beautiful birds, llamas and alpacas.

The park is located 30km west of the city of Cuenca, between 3150 and 4450masl, the surface area of the park is 28544 hectares and the ecosystem known as paramo predominates. Experience the authentic!

Activity location

  • El Cajas National Park
    • 010219, Cuenca, Ecuador, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • El Cajas National Park
    • 010219, Cuenca, Ecuador, Ecuador

Check availability

Group tour without lunch
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Tour without lunch: Ideal tour for people who prefer to bring their own food.
Pickup included

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£39.17 x 2 Adults£78.34
Total
Price is £78.34
Until Thu, 23 May
Group tour with local lunch
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Tour with typical lunch: Ideal for people who like to try local food ,we have vegetarian options just in case.
Pickup included

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£46.69 x 2 Adults£93.38
Total
Price is £93.38
Until Thu, 23 May
Private tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Private tour: Designed according to you requirements.
Pickup included

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£79.14 x 1 Adult£79.14
Total
Price is £79.14
Until Thu, 23 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch ( less in the option without lunch)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll activities
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by private vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludeddrinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
  • Minimum age is 11 years
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, no refund will be given
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

El Cajas National Park
  • 5h
Be picked up from your accommodation in the morning and drive for approximately 1 hour to Cajas National Park, located 30 km west of Cuenca. During this tour you'll visit two altitude levels within the park. In the middle part (3960 masl), you will walk about 3 hours more or less in the Toreadora area. The trek will give you the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery, including the Polylepis Forest and moor-like Paramo, whilst the guide provides information about the flora and fauna of the area. After lunch at a nearby restaurant, you'll visit Llaviuco (3150masl). Located in the lower part of the park, this area is part of a different ecosystem know as montano primary forest. Here you'll and have a walk around the lake for about 1 1/2 hour.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESEl Cajas National Park
    • 010219, Cuenca, Ecuador, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEEl Cajas National Park
    • 010219, Cuenca, Ecuador, Ecuador

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