Private Trekking Full-Day Tour at Cajas National Park

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

It will be an unparalleled experience as it will be possible to observe a very diverse fauna, such as Andean condors, giant hummingbirds and coatis. Next to the park, the sanctuary of the Virgen del Cajas is a place of pilgrimage in the open air where they say the Virgin Mary appeared. The main activities practiced are photography, hiking and experiential fishing.

What's Included

National Park fees
Lunch
If the tourist requires boots of rubber or ponchos we can provide them with a previous requirement (48h before the tour)
Transportation
Driver/professional guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
Personal Expenses
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

In this map you will find a selected radius, but if you are staying in Cuenca urban area, just let us know your hotel to arrange the pick up.

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Meeting point
Cuenca
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cuenca

    We pick you up at 8:00am at the meeting point given by the operator ( near the hotel of the passenger) , then we transfer from Cuenca to the Cajas National Park, until we get to the Caballo Shayana, where the bus leaves you. 

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    El Cajas National Park

    We start the walk at the Cucheros Lagoon. Our naturalist guide will accompany during the hole route, which starts with an ascendant walk for 40 minutes till Cuchilla where you can observe the Burines Valley in this place you can find several lagoons such as: Burin Grande, Burin Chico, Ingañam and others, here we are going to immerse in a scrubland andino while we admire the natural attractions, especially the panoramic view of the sector and the canon where is located the slope that feeds la Mamamag and Llaviucu lagoons. The route will take us to the Mamamag Lagoon (3500msnm) the same that combines a walk between streams and a small forest of polilepys, also at the Camino Real del Inca we you can appreciate vestige of the pre-columbine culture.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Cuenca

    After a beautiful tour of the park, we head to the city of Cuenca for the completion of our services.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Tags

Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Car Tours
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

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

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