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Cajas National Park Hiking Tour through Cloud Forest and Moorlands
5 h
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About this activity
Located just 40 minutes from Cuenca we find Cajas National Park. This park encompasses a lakes system of approximately 786 bodies of water in an area of 70,533ac. 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.
We start the tour with a hike through the ecosystem of primary Montane forest or cloud forest. Afterwards, we will visit the dividing inland waterway and, finally we will take an amazing walk 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.
Before returning to Cuenca, we will have lunch at a traditional restaurant of the area.
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We start the tour with a hike through the ecosystem of primary Montane forest or cloud forest. Afterwards, we will visit the dividing inland waterway and, finally we will take an amazing walk 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.
Before returning to Cuenca, we will have lunch at a traditional restaurant of the area.
Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Naturalist tour guide/driver
- Lunch
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Infant meals not included
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Comfortable hiking shoes are recommended
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Sport
70%
Tourism
35%
Adrenaline
25%
Cultural
20%
Reviews
Our tour guide, Javier was very knowledgable and he made our trip through the park the highlight of our vacation. He pointed out things that we would missed. Lunch at the end was at a terrific restaurant, Cabanas Del Pescador, where we had a delicious trout meal with all the fixings. Thanks Javier!