Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake

4.9 (36 reviews) Cuenca, Ecuador
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Duration7h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy a drive among beautiful ranches to reach El Chorro de Giron waterfall where we will hike through the cloud forest. Later we will visit Busa lake where we will do a hike around it.

Options

Group tour without lunch

Duration: 8 hours
Private car or van
Pickup included

Half-day Private Tour

Duration: 4 hours
Lunch not included
Only Chorro Waterfall Visit: Enjoy breathtaking cascades, fresh mountain air, and lush nature at Chorro Waterfall—a perfect getaway just outside Cuenca!

Pickup included

Group Tour with Lunch

You will share the tour with other guests (Max 15)
Pickup included

Private Tour

This option is exclusively for your party, we are very flexible.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pick-up
  • Full-day tour only
  • Licensed tour guide English/Spanish
  • Transportation
  • Tips (Based on satisfaction)
  • Laguna de Busa
  • Giron

What to expect

  1. Giron
    1h
    This is a day full of contrasts. We start our day driving through the ever green and rich ranchland of the Tarqui Valley. The first stop will be at one of the most important historical places of the independence battles. From here you will be able to appreciate the beautiful Andes landscape. 

    Next, we will reach the waterfalls of El Chorro de Giron, an amazing area of cloud forest covered in bromeliads, orchids and soft green moss. Here, you will hike through the lush vegetation to reach the cascades, a 250 foot high waterfall.
  2. Laguna de Busa
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Then we will driver to Busa lake where we will do a short hike around the rim where you will be able to enjoy the beautiful views.

    We will stop for lunch at a local restaurant and return to Cuenca.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

On the corner of Sucre St and Coronel Talbot St.

End point

On the corner of Sucre St and Coronel Talbot St.

Pickup details

If the hotel or Airbnb is not listed, please provide the address after booking.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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