Legendary Luspa Private Trek
Description
Prepare yourself to be amazed! This is a hiking tour of a remote section of the backcountry of Cajas National Park, and we are the only operator that offers it. You will be in awe as you are surrounded by mountains, cliffs, lakes, rivers, grasslands, and unique flora. We will observe different ecological zones as we move through different elevations and landscapes. This tour has been carefully designed to start from the highest elevation in the park, and hike downhill for an easier, more enjoyable experience.
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Itinerary
This tour begins with a scenic drive through Cajas National Park as we make our way to the hiking trailhead.
Embark on a 4 hour trek through the backcountry of the park with an expert guide. Observe three different ecological zones as we move through the changing elevation and landscape. Take in views of mountains, lakes, rivers, grasslands, and valleys with unique, indigenous flora.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We like to use WhatsApp in order to get your map pin and to provide you with our live location while driving to your pick-up point.
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Important Information
- 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
- Guests should have good physical health; intermediate hiking level.
- Guests should take at least 2 days in Cuenca to acclimate to the Hugh elevation before taking this tour.
Reviews(14)
This guy canceled at the last minute with multiple reasons. Why! I guess that’s what I get for booking a tour with a guy from the USA. Yeah I got refunded, but he should’ve paid me for the excuses.
What a great adventure! While not super strenuous, this is not a stroll to an overlook. This is a real guided hike through some of the most breath taking wilderness I have ever seen. Our guide Marc was great. Knowledgeable, patient and prepared, he made this hike the highlight of our trip. Definitely go and definitely bring water,a healthy snack/lunch, something to keep you warm (At altitude it is much cooler than Cuenca) and a rain jacket.
Great day, highly recomend. Experienced and knowledgeable guide. Beautiful hike through the back country. Only true hiking trip available Quenca. Just do it.
This was a great outing. Marc and Marian are so knowledgeable and experienced that I could relax and enjoy myself. I learned a great deal about the ecosystem of the part I was in. Lots of small details that only experts can share. This was my first trip to the Cajas and will book them again when I want to go. Good stories, kind people and a fantastic day. Thank you for the wonderful memory.
We 1000% recommend this tour! Marc and Marian are incredible guides! They were extremely knowledgeable about the park and its history. They were quick to show us the best spots for pictures and went at our group’s pace. Be sure to bring warm clothes, the hike can get cold. But the views are stunning! Please choose this tour (and be sure to stop at the Hosteria Guagrahuma restaurant after the hike).
Wow! How do we put into words one of the most amazing days of our lives? Let’s just say we give Marian and this Cajas tour 5 gigantic stars. Marian was amazing and her pace was perfect for us. What we appreciated is that she didn’t reveal the secrets of what was to come before we saw it for ourselves. The unexpected beauty and surprises around each corner literally made our jaws drop several times on this trip! We began as she took us through an unassuming little trail in the Cajas park. Quickly it opened up to a lush paradisiac valley filled with fluffy white alpaca and llamas! It was absolutely straight from a National Geographic film! We took pictures for evidence of what we saw, surely no one would believe it’s real! We almost felt like we were visiting a photoshopped version of reality. Seriously it was just that gorgeous. We continued on another trail which opened up to a field of wild horses grazing near a small brook! What!? The day just continued to get better and better! As we ate our lunches by the stream, our entertainment was watching these wild horses run by and admire a beautiful mare nursing her small foal. This day was one of our most memorable ever! Marian is incredible and this day trip is definitely one NOT to miss.
This was an excellent tour. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a unique experience. We were picked up and taken on the hike which was completely remote from any other tours. We didn’t see a single person other than our small group the entire time. 100% recommend for folks looking for a private experience.
Mariann was very knowledgeable. She was kind enough to go at our pace and we saw fantastic views and animals. It was the highlight of our trip in Cuenca!
Marian is a gem! Meaning, hard to find but precious. Her attention to detail was refreshing. Appreciated how we took our time & made sure everyone could benefit from the tour. Very relaxing! You can tell she loves the outdoors but doesn’t get lost in what she appreciates. She made sure everyone was involved & benefited. Looking Forward to coming back to see more! Thank you!
We toured Cajas with Marc for our anniversary and had a great time. The scenery is simply amazing. Marc is an experienced guide who really knows the area and the trails well.
