This tour is perfect if you want to enjoy the country side and also the city. You will have the opportunity to learn a lot about culture and appreciate magnificent views.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Certified bilingual tour guide
Lunch
Tourist operation patent
Drinks
Entrance fees
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Cuenca
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Recommendations: Wear comfortable shoes to walk in the mountains, dress in warm layers with a romper winds, clothing to protect yourself from the rain. Sunscreen, water. Cash for payment of tickets.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This tour is perfect if you want to enjoy the country side and also the city. You will have the opportunity to learn a lot about culture and appreciate magnificent views.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Certified bilingual tour guide
Lunch
Tourist operation patent
Drinks
Entrance fees
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Cuenca
Return
Itinerary
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El Cajas National Park
The day begins with the journey to the Cajas National Park, where you can observe the natural beauty of its mountains, lakes, and forest quinoa. You could also visit the Garden of the Virgin of Cajas, famous for the apparitions of the Virgin Mary. It's a short walk along the Laguna La Toreadora. The visit to the bottom of the park called Llaviucu is ideal if you want to go to a place to observe birds and their performances.
2 hours
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Laguna La Toreadora
Starting point of a 2.5-3 hour hike.
During the trek, which descends from 3,900 to 3,600 meters above sea level, you'll traverse grassland landscapes, the magical Polylepis Forest of San Luis, and a series of enchanting lagoons: Unidas, Totoras, and Patoquinuas. The route combines beautiful scenery with explanations from the guide about the area's natural and cultural richness.
3 hours
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Mirador Tres Cruces
The Mirador Tres Cruces is located at the highest point where the Cuenca - Molleturo road passes (4150m), from this place you can have impressive views of the Cajas moors with their countless peaks and lagoons, and also of the slope of the mountain range that faces the coast and sometimes appears as a sea of white clouds.
