Birdwatching Tour in Cajas National Park from Cuenca
Cuenca, Ecuadorby Polylepis Tours
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 8 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Spanish
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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.
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
Itinerary
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.
Meeting and pickup
Pick up at Hotels or apartment
Good to know
- 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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