
Podocarpus National Park and Vilcamba Tour
Explore the surroundings of Loja with this tour such as the incredible tour of the Podocarpus National Park and the municipality of Vilcabamba. Podocarpus National Park and Vilcabamba Tour. At 8:30 am, you will be picked up at your hotel in Loja...
- 6 hours
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Explore the surroundings of Loja with this tour such as the incredible tour of the Podocarpus National Park and the municipality of Vilcabamba.
Podocarpus National Park and Vilcabamba Tour
At 8:30 am, you will be picked up at your hotel in Loja to board a minibus for an excursion. The first stop will be Podocarpus National Park, a significant natural area in Ecuador.
At Podocarpus, you will appreciate its biodiversity and native species while following the Bear Route. During the hike, you will see waterfalls, valleys, viewpoints, and various exotic plants.
Following that, the tour proceeds to Vilcabamba, located in the Valley of Longevity, known for its long-living inhabitants. A stroll through this area will highlight its main tourist attractions, concentrated in the Plaza de la Iglesia.
A brief stop will be made in Malacatos, a town known for coffee and sugar cane production, recognized by its blue and white church. After this stop, you will return to the minibus and head back to Loja, arriving at 2:30 pm.
Tour with lunch
At the time of booking, you can select the option that includes lunch in a local restaurant, featuring a main course and dessert. In this case, the return to the hotels in Loja will be around 3:30 to 4:00 pm.
Prices
Included
- Pick up to and from hotel
- English speaking guide
- Journey by minibus
- Entrance to the national park of Podocarpus
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility