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Description
It will be an unparalleled experience as it will be possible to observe a very diverse fauna, such as Andean condors, giant hummingbirds and coatis. Next to the park, the sanctuary of the Virgen del Cajas is a place of pilgrimage in the open air where they say the Virgin Mary appeared. The main activities practiced are photography, hiking and experiential fishing.
Itinerary
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We will pick up you up at the start point or your accommodation address in Guayaquil and we will take you to the Cajas National Park. If you are staying in Cuenca, you can also take this tour.
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We take you from Guayaquil to the Cajas National Park. You will visit the low part of the park (height: 3100 m.s.n.m) named Llaviucu. Later you will take a walk at the flat sector of the park, it will take you 1 hour approximately (4.160 m.s.n.m. aprox.) Then you will continue with the visit to the highest part of the park: Mirador Tres Cruces, at this places you will have the opportunity to take pictures and will receive an explanation from the guide. After the visit to "Tres Cruces" we will take you by car to the Toreadora Lagoon, where you will visit the Interpretation Center. Then we continue with the walk to the Forest Polylepis San Luis, the walk keep going until we get to Unidas Lagoon, Totoras Lagoon and Patoquinuas, after this walk we return to Toreadora (2h 30m at a high of 3.9000 m.s.n.m approx) Return to the city and arrive to the departure point at 4:00pm approximately.
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Return to the city and arrive at your hotel at 4:00 pm approximately
What's Included
National Park fees
Local guide
Lunch
Meeting point given by the operator ( near the hotel of the customer)
What's Excluded
Personal Expenses
Tips
Know before you go
- Passport required
- Minimum age of passengers is: 12
Please Note
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not stroller accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not suitable for pets
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Recommendations for Tourists: Wear comfortable walking shoes to walk on the moor (walking shoes) if tourists need rubber boots or raincoats, we will provide upon [sensitive content]addition, warm clothing, the temperature in the PN Cajas is not stable, there may be a variation of 10 ° C to 18 ° C during the day, sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat.Windbreaker, clothing raingear (in case of rain), drinks: bottled water, juices.Take cash with you.
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- • Dress code is smart casual
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Language
English, Spanish
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.