Birdwatching Tour in Cajas National Park from Cuenca
Birdwatching Tour in Cajas National Park from Cuenca
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.
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El Cajas National Park
• Shining Sunbeam... and more!This tour will end with your hotel drop-off in Cuenca.
8 hoursIncluded
- Private transportation
- Bilingual birdwatcher tour guide
- Box lunch or Lunch
- Bird list of the area
- Binoculars (please ask for these in advance)
- Pick up (hotels or apartments)
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.