Experience the stunning landscapes of Cajas National Park, just an hour from Cuenca. Begin your adventure with a scenic drive to Tres Cruces, the Continental Divide, where sweeping panoramic views greet you. Hike around the serene Laguna Toreadora, nestled amid rugged mountains and surrounded by over 200 pristine glacial lakes. Explore the park’s unique ecosystem, home to diverse wildlife and rare Polylepis forests. Enjoy a peaceful picnic in this tranquil setting. This moderate hike, at nearly 13,000 feet elevation, offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, adventure, and serenity. Join us for an unforgettable day immersed in one of Ecuador’s most pristine national parks.
Activities that provide a reasonable level of physical challenge and elevate the heart rate. Focused on more active pursuits including multisport tours. Travelers may be active 5-7 hours total each day. Recommended for travelers with active lifestyles.
This day tour from Cuenca takes you west to Cajas National Park. Over 200 gorgeous lakes are scattered amongst the jagged rocks and craggy valleys that make up the breathtaking landscape of this often wet and foggy park. Set early this morning heading west. An hour drive brings you to Tres Cruces, located on the Continental Divide, for stunning views. Next, transfer to Laguna Toreadora. This beautiful lagoon is the starting point for your morning hike. You will head to the San Luis Polylepis forest and continue to Lagunas Unidas and Patoquinuas before returning to La Toreadora. This hike takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete at an elevation around 12,795 feet. Enjoy lunch at Hosteria Dos Chorrera (beverages not included) and then visit Llaviucu, another beautiful area of the park for a nice hike that lasts about an hour. Return to the hotel around 4:00 PM.
This tour is approximately 5 hours and runs daily.
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This Add-on is available only for our travelers extending or customizing their itinerary.
Initial deposit is $400 + Internal Flight Cost, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
