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Itinerary
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Stop At: El Cajas National Park, Cuenca 010219 Ecuador

TOUR DETAILS :
• Lenght: 8 hours approx.
• Start / Finish: Cuenca
• Activity Level: Moderate to Challenging

DESCRIPTION:

Be picked up from your accommodation in the morning and drive for approximately 1 hour to Cajas National Park, located 30km west of Cuenca. During this tour you’ll visit two altitude levels within the park. In the middle part (3,960 meters), you will walk about 3 hours in the Toreadora area, depending on the pace of the group. The trek will give you the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery, including the Polylepis Forest and moor-like Paramo, whilst the guide provides information about the flora and fauna of the area. After lunch at a nearby restaurant, you’ll visit Llaviuco (3150 meters). Located in the lower part of the park, this area is part of a different ecosystem known as montage primary forest. Here you’ll and have a walk around the lake for about 1 ½ hour.

Duration: 7 hours

Included

Lunch
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Drinks
Tips
Personal expenses

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Wear warm and comfortable clothes, rain jacket, hiking shoes, cap or toque, sunscreen
Minimum age is 11 years
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, no refund will be given
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level