Birdwatching Tour in Cajas National Park from Cuenca

5.0 (9 reviews) Cuenca, Ecuador
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Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

Options

Group tour

Group Tour: Perfect option for people who want to share with new friends.
Pickup included

Private tour

Private Tour: Special option designed according to your requirements, you can decided the pick up time and other details.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Pick up (hotels or apartments)
  • Binoculars (please ask for these in advance)
  • Private transportation
  • Bird list of the area
  • Box lunch
  • Bilingual birdwatcher tour guide
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

What to expect

In this bird watching tour, participants will be able to record an average of 40 species of birds and will also enjoy the beauty of different ecosystems and landscapes.

  1. El Cajas National Park
  2. Polylepis Tours

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up at Hotels or apartment

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 1 adult to book this tour

Cancellation policy

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

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