4-Hour Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca with Tres Cruces Views

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Take in breathtaking panoramic views from the Tres Cruces viewpoint at 4,160 masl
• 02 Walk around Toreadora and experience the beauty of Cajas National Park
• 03 Observe how vegetation changes with altitude in the Ecuadorian Andes
• 04 Explore the park's unique Andean flora and fauna on a guided walk
• 05 Discover medicinal plants and encounter llamas and alpacas

Gaze out at the ever-changing scenery on a drive through Cajas National Park, where vegetation shifts with the increasing altitude as you climb into the Ecuadorian Andes. Reach the Tres Cruces viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic views before descending to Toreadora at a slightly lower elevation. El Cajas offers beauty year-round, rain or shine, and your guided walk reveals the park's unique Andean flora and fauna within this special ecosystem.

Gaze out at the ever-changing scenery on a drive through Cajas National Park, where vegetation shifts with the increasing altitude as you climb into the Ecuadorian Andes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cuenca, Cajas National Park

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cuenca to Cajas National Park and Tres Cruces Viewpoint

• 08:20 am: Get picked up from your hotel or Airbnb.
• Proceed to the National Park, observing how the vegetation changes with altitude during the journey.
• Visit the Tres Cruces viewpoint (4,160 masl / 13,649 ft).
• Enjoy an impressive panoramic view of part of the park and its mountains from the viewpoint.

2

Day 02

Toreadora Lake Walk and Return to Cuenca

• 10:00 am: Return from the Tres Cruces viewpoint.
  • Proceed to the middle part of the park called Toreadora (3,900 masl / 12,795 ft).
  • Walk for around 2 hours, observing the flora and fauna.
  • Enjoy the beauty of Cajas National Park.
• 12:00 pm: Return to Cuenca.
  • Your guide will drop you off at the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional tour guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Bottle of water
• Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

• Lunch
• Food and drinks
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Rain jacket
• Hat or cap
• Sunblock
• Extra layers

Know before you go

• El Cajas National Park is located in the Ecuadorian Andes. It is a high area where the climate can vary very quickly, so it is essential to wear warm clothing. If this is your first time in high-elevation zones, do not worry; the guide will adapt to your physical conditions. The important thing is that you enjoy the tour.
• El Cajas National Park is a natural area with impressive scenery. It is located 40 minutes from the city of Cuenca and is the perfect place to come into contact with the Andean flora and fauna.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cuenca, Ecuador

Tour start

5P2W+GF5, Ecuador

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.