For Nature lovers: Special Cajas National Park tour (small groups)

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Summary

Small group visit to a park of glacial valleys and dazzling lakes. A traverse that will introduce us to a seemingly infinite landscape. Be amazed by the Cajas Park landscape. Hike in the Cloud forest, watch endemic birds and plants. at 10100 feet. Trekk alongside lakes, over mountain passes in the "Paramo" at 12800 feet, and experience the beauty of nature and also understand the importance of protecting natural resources. At the end of the journey, we invite you a cup of hot Ecuadorian chocolate in a very cozy "Chocolatière" next to the river.

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Duration
8 hours
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Why take this tour?

Visit the park of glacial valleys and dazzling lakes. Immerse in a traverse that will introduce us to a seemingly infinite landscape. Allow Cajas national park amazes you with its incredible landscape. Visit the Cloud Forest at 10170 feet, admire endemic species of flora and fauna. Let´s trek amongst the “Páramo” ecosystem, alongside lakes, over mountain passes at 12,790 feet where we’ll observe numerous hardy plant species, such as chuquirahuas (the national flower of Ecuador), ferns, gentianas, and sarashimas. Visitors are welcome to experience the beauty of nature and also to understand the importance of protecting natural resources. At the end of the journey, we invite you a cup of hot Ecuadorian chocolate in a cozy place next to the river.

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What’s included?

  • Lunch

  • Rubber boots and Poncho de Agua (requested in advance)

  • Private transportation

  • At the end of the journey we invite you a cup of hot Ecuadorian chocolate, in a cozy "Chocolatière" next to the river

  • Drinks, tips, personal expenses

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Expediciones Apullacta

About operator:

We feature the best hotel arrangements in all of Ecuador, as well as tourism services in the Amazon Rainforest, Ecuadorian coast, and Galapagos Islands. We offer a variety of both single and multi-day trips and visits. We provide assistance at both national and international airports (in various languages): check-in, boarding passes and luggage checks. In cases in which luggage does not arrive on time, we take charge of the logistics (with the consent of the passenger) so that their luggage gets to their hotel or to the next stop on their journey. We book and purchase national and international flights. We offer tourist transport services (buses, vans and cars). We offer 2 types of tours: Group tours, for those who travel alone and/or prefer to be part of a group while visiting their destination(s) of interest, with an established itinerary and specified days for travel. Private tours, ideal for those who desire an exclusive experience. We design the tours according to the needs and interests of each client, after a meticulous analysis of their requirements that ensures their ultimate satisfaction.

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