• El Cajas National Park - We start our tour with hotel pick ups in Cuenca. We drive for about an hour to Toreadora refuge from where we will take a hike in the highlands through the moorland ecosystem of wetlands and lakes to get to the unique forest of Polylepis trees. These are the highest growing trees in the world and are native to South America.

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. It has gained international prominence in several categories: Wetland of International Importance in 2002 by RAMSAR, Area of International Importance for the Conservation of Birds by IBA in 2003, and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2013.

• Laguna Llaviucu - Afterward, we will explore the Llaviuco Cloud Forest where you will be able to appreciate the contrast of the park on our 1.5 hour hike. If we are lucky we might see Tucans. After a full-day adventure, we drive back to Cuenca.

We will stop at a local restaurant for lunch. The specialty is trout!

• Lunch with trout option (selectable during booking)
• All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
• Expert Naturalist Tour Guide
• Exclusive Private Transportation
• Convenient Hotel Pickup and Drop-off

• Gratuities (Optional)
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Join an exclusive small-group hiking tour in Cajas National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Start your adventure at the continental divide, where waters flow to both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, providing a unique geographical insight. Continue to the Toreadora Refuge, nestled in the park’s highlands, and follow trails that meander through a captivating array of glacial lakes and the rare Polylepis Forest, which hosts some of the world’s highest-altitude tree species. Finish your journey in the peaceful Llaviuco montane forest, enjoying its serene beauty during a second refreshing hike. This carefully designed tour offers a unique chance to explore the varied ecosystems of Cajas National Park, promising an unforgettable experience for nature lovers and hikers alike.

• A minimum of 2 people per booking 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 the tour are subject to guide availability.
• Please contact us at info@cuencabestours.com or WhatsApp +593-987-796-896 within 24 hours notice to reconfirm the tour and pick-up time.
• Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-Free/Lactose-Free options are available, please advise at 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 passengers.
• Shared Tours hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
• Comfortable walking shoes and sun protection are recommended.

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