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Cuenca, Ecuador: Cajas National Park Day Trip

4.8 / 5

16 reviews

Activity provider: Polylepis Tours Cuenca
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    Cuenca, Ecuador: Cajas National Park Day Trip

    Activity provider: Polylepis Tours Cuenca

    4.8

    16 reviews

    From US$ 63 per person

    Cajas National Park is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful natural places in Ecuador, with more than 200 glacial lakes and a range of alternatives for hiking. Enjoy the scenery of the Andean highlands during this 8-hour guided trip.

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    Duration 8 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, Spanish
    Pickup included
    Cuenca hotels or apartments.

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Admire the Andes Mountains
    • Take in the beautiful landscapes
    • Explore amazing lakes
    • Go for a moderate hike
    • Choose between a shared or private day trip
    Full description
    Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and then you will head to Cajas National Park. During the tour, you will visit two altitude levels within the park. In the middle part, you will walk around for two and a half hours in the Toreadora area. The trek will give you the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Then, move on to enjoy a local lunch in a nearby restaurant. Afterwards, visit Llaviuco, located in the lower part of the park. This area is part of a different ecosystem, known as montage primary forest. Here you will walk around the lake for about half an hour before you return to your hotel.
    Includes
    • Private transportation
    • Bilingual guide
    • Local lunch
    • Beverages
    • Personal expenses
    • Gratuities
    Not suitable for
    • Pregnant women
    • People with back problems
    • People with heart problems
    • People with respiratory issues

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    What to bring

    • Warm clothing
    • Hiking shoes
    • Sunscreen
    • Water

    Know before you go

    • Vegetarian options available, please advise when booking
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.8 /5

    based on 16 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.5/5
    • Transportation
      5/5
    • Value for money
      3.8/5
    • Service
      5/5

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    We hiked around a lake at the lower level of the Park and then for over an hour at the higher level. What a stunning environment. I wish I could have stayed in it longer. Flavio was an excellent hide, very knowledgeable about wildlife, medicinal plants and lots of other topics, and very personable. His excellent grasp of English enabled far reaching conversation. Great day!

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    Our guide Diego was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and caring! My wife and I felt very lucky to have him as our guide! He took the time to share regional history, background of 100’s of plants including medicinal purposes, local birds and wildlife, and allowing us to rest when we needed! We highly recommend this tour with Diego!

    April 1, 2023

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    Eddi hat die Tour nicht abgesagt , obwohl wir nur zwei Leute waren. Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Tag, haben viel gelernt. Die Aussicht ist spektakulär. Der Park und die Seen , Berge sind wunderschön. Am Ende kamen ein paar Lamas. Ein sehr schöner Ausflug.

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