Cuenca to Guayaquil: Scenic Ride via Cajas National Park
One-way trip departing either from Cuenca or Guayaquil
Meeting point:
Accommodation Pick-Up Service included
Departures:
8:00 am (Private tours flexible)
Free cancellation:
up to 24 in advance
About this trip
Experience a seamless journey between Guayaquil and Cuenca with our Cajas National Park tour. Travel through breathtaking Andean landscapes and explore the stunning beauty of Cajas National Park. Enjoy a guided hike amidst serene lakes and unique ecosystems. This tour combines convenience and adventure, making your transfer an unforgettable part of your trip. Book your Guayaquil to Cuenca (or vice-versa) Tour today!
Highlights:
Experience a hassle-free one-way ride starting in either Guayaquil or Cuenca.
Enjoy the stunning contrasting scenery of tropical lowlands and magical highlands.
Visit a cacao farm to taste fresh cocoa fruit and learn the art of crafting chocolate.
Enjoy a personalized hike through the breathtaking scenery of Cajas Park with our knowledgeable guide.
Trip Itinerary
This one-way tour begins either in Guayaquil or Cuenca. From Guayaquil, we will drive through the beautiful farming area of the lowlands. Ever tasted the pulp of fresh cacao beans? We will visit a local family farm, the main product growing here is cacao (the base to make chocolate), you will be able to experience the process of craft chocolate making and try it if you like to while our tour guide explains the history of cacao and the local customs as well.
We will also visit a local market booming with colors and fruits, with our experienced tour guide will learn and sample (If you like to) some of the local sweet and exotic fruits grown here. If you think you know the taste of bananas, mandarines, coconut, dragon fruit, and passionfruit to name a few, get ready for the real flavor of these delicious fruits!
On the way, we will stop for lunch at this very local restaurant where the specialty is trout, however, there are several options including vegetarian and vegan. Our tour guide will advise.
We will drive upwards to the highlands through the southern Andes. Here we will visit the Cajas National Park, considered to be one of the most scenic and important protected areas in Ecuador. It's a lake system that constitutes the main source of water for Cuenca. We will take a hike (based on your fitness) to explore the moorlands ecosystem, native Polylepis forest, and unique vegetation found here.
After a full-day trip, we will drop you in Cuenca at your hotel or the location of your choice.
What’s included
✓ Hotel pick-up
✓ Licensed tour guide in English/Spanish
✓ Private transport
✓ Lunch in a local restaurant
✓ Toll fees
Not included
✘ Entry Cocoa Farm $5 - $18 p.p
✘ Personal Expenses
Please Note:
Bookings within 24 hours of departure are subject to availability.
This tour require a minimum of two participants. If not met, we may suggest an alternative, reschedule, or provide a full refund.
Cajas activity is contingent on favorable weather; we may cancel if conditions are unsuitable.
For groups of 1 to 6 passengers, a bilingual guide will also serve as the driver.
Cancellation Policy:
You can cancel up to 24 hours before your experience for a full refund. Cancellation within 24 hours of the experience, will not be eligible for refund.
Changes made less than 24 hours before the experience will be subject to availability.
This experience requires a minimum of 2 participants. If conditions are not met, we reserve the right to cancel. We will offer you an alternative date/experience or a full refund.
