• El Cajas National Park - The tour begins with hotel pick-ups in Cuenca. The journey takes about an hour to reach Toreadora refuge, where a hike through the highlands awaits. This trek through the moorland ecosystem of wetlands and lakes leads to the distinctive Polylepis tree forest. These trees, native to South America, are the tallest growing in the world.

The park boasts approximately 768 lakes within its 70,533-acre expanse. It serves as a crucial water source for Cuenca and Ecuador. The park has received international recognition in several categories: designated as a Wetland of International Importance by RAMSAR in 2002, recognized as an Area of International Importance for the Conservation of Birds by IBA in 2003, and declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2013.

• Laguna Llaviucu - Next, the tour explores the Llaviuco Cloud Forest, offering a 1.5-hour hike to appreciate the park’s contrasting landscapes. With some luck, Tucans might be spotted. After a day full of adventure, the tour returns to Cuenca.

A stop at a local restaurant for lunch is included, where the specialty is trout!

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Private Transportation
• Licensed Naturalist Tour Guide
• Lunch with trout option (if selected during the booking process)
• All taxes, fees and handling charges

• Gratuities (Optional)
• Something not mentioned herein

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.