Outdoor Activities in Cuenca

Get to know Cajas National Park with this amazing full day tour.

Explore one of the most spectacular parks in Ecuador on a full-day tour from Cuenca. Hike through the park's unique high altitude landscape which includes lakes, paramo vegetation, llamas, ancient Polylepis trees, and more to delight nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts who want an easy escape from the nearby city.

Inca Trail Cajas National Park.  in this full day tour of 9hours approx. the private transport and private bilingual guide take you to this amazing experience desinged especially For those who love hiking in the mountains,  the Inca Trail of  Cajas National Park is a great experience to enjoy beautiful Andean landscapes and learn about the Cañari and Inca cultures, a 5 to 6 hour walk on a part of this Legendary path will allow you to challenge your physical conditions.Your Cajas Inca Trail day trip includes round-trip hotel transport from Cuenca and box lunch. Experience the Authentic!.

Cajas National Park with its cloudy moors and hundreds of high altitude lakes sits just a short drive outside the usually sunny Cuenca. With this half-day tour, even travelers with limited time in Cuenca can see the park's natural wonders while saving money on shared transportation to and from the park. This area is known for its biodiversity, and you'll see two distinct ecosystems in the higher and lower portions of the park.

The park is located only 45 minutes from Cuenca. This lagoon system, with over 230 lakes, invites you to enjoy one of the nicest landscapes in South America. There are different ecosystems such as: Andean Mountain forest, Polylepis forest, paramo or grassland. You will have the chance to spot many interesting birds, even the endemic hummingbird of Cajas - the "Violet Throated Metaltail"- one of the most important birds in Ecuador. Also, on this tour you will see the beautiful Tit Like Dacnis, Blue Mantled Thornbill, Stout Billed Cinclodes, Tawny Antpitta, Spectacled Whitestar, Tyrian Metaltail, Gray Breasted Mountain Toucan, Andean Guan, and so much more.

After pickup from your Cuenca hotel, you'll set off on an 8-hour avian adventure at El Cajas National Park.  From an elevation of 3,800 meters (12,800 ft), you'll see a long list of endemic birds, including the Tufted Tit Tyrant and Variable Hawk.  Go at a leisurely pace with your private guide to maximize your sightings and enjoy the scenery. Unwind as private transport takes you back to your hotel.

Enjoy a  fishing tour at the Cajas National Park departing from Cuenca!