Cajas National Park Small-Group tour from Cuenca Discount Tickets

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Cajas National Park Small-Group tour from Cuenca image
Cajas National Park Small-Group tour from Cuenca image
Cajas National Park Small-Group tour from Cuenca image

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Overview

Hike through the ecosystem of primary cloud forest, afterwards the intercontinental water division and finally take an amazing walk across the highlands to exprore the unique Polylepis Forest. The park includes approximately 768 lakes in an area of 70,533 acres. It is one of the most important water sources in Cuenca and Ecuador

Redemption Instructions

• A minimum of 2 people is required to operate shared tours. We reserve the right to cancel the tour if there are not at least 2 participants. • Bookings made 48 hours before the tour are subject to guide availability. • Please get in touch with us at info@cuencabestours.com with a 24-hour notice to reconfirm the tour. • For Shared Tours, hotel pickups commence before this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. • Pick up is included incentrally located hotels • Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-Free/Lactose-Free options are available; please advise at the time of booking if required. • A current, valid passport or Id is required (A copy or picture is ok). • Not wheelchair accessible. • Infant meals not included. • Please be advised that lunch is included in the tour package, subject to the category selected during the booking process. • For 1 to 6 passengers, a bilingual guide will also be the driver. For more than 6 passengers, a driver and a bilingual guide will be provided. • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions. Cajas Tips The weather is very unpredictable in Cajas, sunshine one minute and sudden mist or rain. We suggest considering the following tips: 1. Dress Comfortably and layered clothing: t-shirt, sweater or jacket, and raincoat. (Rain season is March and April) 2. Bottle of water and snack (Keep in mind that we will have lunch usually around 2 pm) 3. Hiking shoes or comfortable shoes for walking 4. Rainproof gear 5. Hat (for sun protection and warmth) 6. Sunscreen 7. Sunglasses

Pickup Information

If your hotel or airbnb is not listed, please send that information after booking.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Cajas National Park is located a short 40-minute drive from Cuenca. It has gained international prominence in several categories such: Wetland of International Importance by RAMSAR and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2013. We will visit the dividing inland waterway first and then we will start a moderate 2 ½ hour hike (Depending on the pace of the group) in the highlands through the moorland ecosystem of wetlands and lakes. Our naturalist guide will spot some of the endemic flora, and explain some of the main facts of the geology, history, and culture of the area. Then we will get to the unique forest of polylepis trees, which are considered some of the highest growing trees in the world. Before returning to Cuenca, we will have lunch at a traditional restaurant in the area. The specialty is trout!
Duration: 180 mins
2. Then we will continue our tour with a 1 ½ hour soft hike in the Llaviuco area, located in the lower part of the part of the park through the ecosystem of the primary montane forest, also known as "Cloud Forest". This is a great opportunity to acclimatize while our naturalist guide shows you some of the main aspects of the local flora and fauna.
Duration: 90 mins

Inclusion

Lunch with trout option (IF SELECTED during the booking process)

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

Naturalist Tour Guide

Transport by private vehicle

Exclusion

Gratuities (Optional)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A minimum of 2 people is required to operate shared tours. We reserve the right to cancel the tour if there are not at least 2 participants.

Bookings made 48 hours prior to the tour are subject to guide availability.

For Shared Tours hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-Free/Lactose-Free options are available, please advise at the time of booking if required.

For 1 to 6 passengers, a bilingual guide will also be the driver. For more than 6 passengers, a driver and a bilingual guide will be provided. Max group size 15 travelers.

Supplied by Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator

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