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Overview
Neighbouring Colombia and Peru, Ecuador is a relatively small country that nevertheless offers an enticing array of scenic landscapes, diverse wildlife species and interesting cities. Dense Amazon rainforest, towering Andean mountain peaks, palm-fringed Pacific Coast beaches and fascinating historical sites are all part and parcel of Ecuador’s prolific charms. The former Inca town of Cuenca is the nation’s third-largest city and a Unesco World Heritage Site. This alluring city, with its cobbled streets, beautiful architecture and photogenic plazas, boasts a huge variety of museums and art galleries. The vibrant capital city of Quito is also worth a visit. Arguably the most dazzling jewel in Ecuador’s crown is the Galapagos Archipelago in the Pacific, about 1000 kilometres west of the mainland. Their magnificent, pristine landscapes and prolific wildlife, which inspired Charles Darwin, have made this cluster of islands a world-famous travel destination.
Group Price
- The price per person for group expeditions are fixed based on a group size. However, we have optional arrangements for individual private and tailor-made preferences best suited for you, your family and friends.
- All prices are based on shared accommodation. Please inquire for a 1 guest private room accommodation quote
- Prices listed are not final. Please inquire for your final price quote.
| GROUP SIZE | FIRST CLASS (4 star) |
|---|---|
| 2 pax | US $7,000 |
| 3-5 pax | US $6,500 |
| 6-9 pax | US $6,400 |
| 10-16 pax | US $6,300 |
Included/Excluded
- Private transportation
- Private guide
- Accommodation selected hotels
- International & local flights
- Migratory control card
- Galapagos National Park
- Medical/travel insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
Day 1: Quito
Once you land in the lively city of Quito, our designated driver will be there to greet you. He will be holding a sign with your name for easy recognition. He will then escort you to your hotel, where you can relax and get settled.
Day 2: Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve
AM: At 6:15 / 6:30 AM, your driver will collect you at your hotel. We’ll start driving along the Calacali – Nanegalito road with colorful landscapes and ever-changing vistas. At km 52, we will turn left and onto the secondary road, which for about 30 more minutes will take us to Bellavista Lodge, perched at the top of the Tandayapa Valley. Arrival at Bellavista. Your guides will greet you here and indicate rooms and facilities before going for breakfast. 09:30 a.m.: Discovery hike into Bellavista Reserve´s forest! Your guide will choose the best trails and hike options according to the group size (no more than eight hikers), weather, and trail conditions. After two or more hours of straightforward and educative hike, you are back in the lodge for lunch. PM: your package includes another forest hike into another different trail among the many trails in Bellavista – discover the ecology of this mysterious forest. Or take a birding-specific hike! Dinner. You may well get a good sighting of the delightful Olinguito, and maybe the Kinkajoo, right at the Lodge!
Day 3: Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve
AM 5.00 AM Departure with a private transfer to a local reserve to experience the Cock-of-theRock lek and possibly other avian wonders. Back to the lodge at about 8:30 AM for breakfast and a guided hike in Bellavista.
PM: An option to go and discover the trails on your own, along the self-guided trail, or with the aid of our trail map. This will be an inspiring moment. Or, join your included guided hike with your guide at 3 PM or sit and chat with other guests while watching the feeders at close quarters full of hummingbirds of 10-12 different species! Dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve
Yanacocha Ecological Reserve Full Day with Night Walk in Sachatamia – Jocotoco Foundation
Dive into the heart of Ecuador’s natural beauty with a full-day exploration of the Yanacocha Ecological Reserve, followed by an enchanting night walk in Sachatamia. Located just an hour northwest of Quito on the lush slopes of Pichincha Volcano, Yanacocha is a haven for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers, famed for its vibrant hummingbird population and diverse flora and fauna.
This tour offers a serene escape into the cloud forest’s tranquility, where every step reveals the reserve’s rich biodiversity. Guided walks provide insight into the Jocotoco Foundation’s conservation efforts, ensuring an educational and inspiring experience. As dusk falls, the adventure continues with a night walk in Sachatamia, offering a unique opportunity to observe nocturnal wildlife and experience the forest’s mystical ambiance after dark.
This tour supports the Jocotoco Foundation’s work in ecosystem preservation and blends adventure, conservation education, and the thrill of discovery. Ideal for anyone wishing to connect with nature and witness Ecuador’s ecological wonders up close, it promises unforgettable moments and a deeper appreciation for the planet’s beauty.
Day 5: Quito
Immerse yourself in Ecuador’s natural and cultural wonders with our Full Day Tour, carefully curated for nature enthusiasts and chocolate lovers. With a private English-speaking guide leading the way, you’ll enjoy an intimate journey through some of Ecuador’s most scenic and sensory locations.
Morning Birdwatching in Sachatamia (6-8 am): Kickstart your adventure in the serene Sachatamia reserve, a hotspot for birdwatching. During these prime morning hours, experience the thrill of spotting exotic birds in their natural habitat.
San Tadeo Birding: Continue your avian exploration at San Tadeo, where diverse bird species thrive. Entrance fees are covered, ensuring seamless access to this birdwatcher’s paradise.
Butterfly Garden – Mindo: Transition from feathers to fluttering wings at Mindo’s Butterfly Garden. Marvel at the beauty and variety of local butterfly species in a vibrant, natural setting.
Tour de Chocolate: Indulge your senses with a visit to El Quetzal for an enlightening “Tour de Chocolate.” Learn about the journey from cocoa bean to chocolate bar and enjoy Ecuador’s renowned chocolate tastings.
Wrap up your day by relaxing at your hotel in Quito.
Day 6: Quito
Pick Up: 9:00 am from your hotel’s lobby.
Your journey begins with a hotel pick-up by your guide, setting off to explore one of Latin America’s most enchanting cities. Quito, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, captivates with its stunning colonial district and friendly inhabitants. You’ll be taken to some of the city’s most extraordinary locations.
Our first stop is Independence Square, also known as Plaza de La Independencia. This vibrant square is flanked by key governmental buildings—the Archbishop’s Palace, the Presidential Palace, and the Cathedral—making it Ecuador’s cultural epicenter.
Next, we’ll visit the Church of La Compania de Jesus, a remarkable Jesuit temple widely considered one of Latin America’s most impressive. This baroque-style masterpiece showcases some of the continent’s finest artistry, adorned with intricate ornamentation from floor to ceiling. Its main altar and extensive use of gold leaf throughout will leave you spellbound.
Our exploration of the colonial district continues with a visit to San Francisco Square, once the city’s commercial hub. Today, it’s a serene spot for soaking up the colonial grandeur of Quito, nestled amidst a stunning backdrop of mountains and volcanoes. Here, you’ll find the Church and Monastery of San Francisco—one of Latin America’s oldest Catholic establishments.
Our tour then takes us to a site known by many names. First called “Yavirac” by Quito’s original inhabitants, it was later christened “Panecillo” by the Spaniards, who likened its perfect shape to a small bread roll. Atop this hill, a replica of famous sculptor Bernardo Legarda’s Virgin keeps a watchful eye over the city from her lofty perch.
We’ll pause for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing our journey to the “Mitad del Mundo,” or the Middle of the World. This monument commemorates the 18th-century French geodesic mission that pinpointed the exact spot where the equatorial line divides the northern and southern hemispheres. It’s a unique opportunity to straddle both hemispheres at once—perfect for a memorable selfie.
Our visit to Mitad del Mundo city includes a stop at the Intiñan Museum, where you’ll delve into Ecuador’s indigenous culture and partake in special experiments only possible at latitude 0°. The day concludes with a leisurely drive back to your hotel, rich with memories of a captivating day in Quito.
Day 7: Papallacta
Pick up: 08:00 am
This is a spectacular day trip out of Quito to the volcano Antisana. The majestic volcano is one of the highest volcanoes in Ecuador, with an approximate height of 5,704 meters (18,714 ft). This proud volcano is one of the natural treasures that Ecuador has to offer. In the surrounding area, you’ll witness a near-pristine Andean forest, where deer, rabbits, condors, and even the elusive spectacled bear dwell. Join us on an exciting adventure to this awe-inspiring part of Ecuador and enjoy the unique beauty of this colossal volcano. Our day starts in the morning when your guide picks you up from your hotel. You’ll head east to the Antisana Natural Reserve, and we will visit Mica Lake, where many bird species and other forms of life flock to this type of ecosystem. You may encounter some rabbits and even a condor gliding in the clear sky if you’re lucky. The natural reserve of Antisana is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful and pristine reserves of the Ecuadorian Andes.
After visiting the lagoon, we’ll continue driving to Termas Papallacta
Accompany us on a relaxing and wonderful tour of one of Ecuador’s best spas, and let your worries melt into the medicinal waters of Papallacta. Enjoy the magnificent cuisine at the spa, and if you’d like, you can take a short hike into the Andean paramo, enjoying the incredible sights of this natural landscape.
Note: Special spa treatments are not included in this tour.
Day 8: Napo Province
After breakfast at Termas de Papallacta, we drive around one hour to San Isidro Lodge.
On the way, you will learn more about the Andean paramo, its ecological importance, and the incredible wildlife that has made this area its home. We will continue driving until arriving at Guango Lodge.
Guango Lodge will initially lead us through the drier central valley, where we will pass through agricultural zones and native chaparral forests before rising steeply to the high and (often) windswept paramo. Among the many bird possibilities, we will be mainly on the lookout for the Andean Condor (sometimes hard), Carunculated Caracara, Andean Gull, Black-tailed Trainbearer, Scrub & Blue-and-yellow Tanagers, and Southern Yellow-Grosbeak. If there were a day to have your camera ready, this would be it. On clear days, the scenery is spectacular, with superb views of the snow-capped Volcán Antisana and seemingly endless high Andean mountainscapes harboring a backdrop of textures that make for an unforgettable birding setting. This area, known as the Papallacta Pass by birders, is rich in paramo birdlife. With the proper weather, you can expect to see some of the following: Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe, Ecuadorian Hillstar, Tawny Antpitta, Many-striped Canastero, White-chinned Thistletail, Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant, Black-billed Shrike-Tyrant, Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant, some interesting seedeaters, and even Giant Conebill (with a bit of luck, up in the Polylepis woodlands). The Papallacta Pass is right on the continental divide. Once we finish our paramo birding, we will work down the east slope – Amazonian drainage now – towards Guango Lodge. On the way, we will pass through some beautiful high-elevation temperate forests where we will have a chance to stop and soak in this birdy zone; some of the possibilities include Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, Viridian Metaltail, Red-crested Cotinga, Black-backed Bush-Tanager, to name a very few. We aim to arrive at Guango Lodge for a hot, sit-down lunch, where the hummingbird feeders will be dripping with species such as Tourmaline Sunangel, Sword-billed Hummingbird, and White-bellied Woodstar.
After lunch, we’ll devote our afternoon birding to the trails and spectacular hummingbird feeders at Guango Lodge. On the grounds at Guango, we frequently run into some of the best temperate forest flocks on any of our tours in Ecuador; in a matter of minutes, it isn’t uncommon to see Bar-bellied Woodpecker, White-banded Tyrannulet, Blue-backed Conebill, Black-capped, and Black-eared Hemispingus, Slaty and Pale-naped Brush-Finch, Gray-hooded Bush-Tanager, several species of mountain-tanager and even Plushcap. We will always watch for other mainly local or aesthetic highlights, and Gray-breasted mountain toucan and Mountain Avocetbill are among them.
Before it gets too late, we will turn our sights down for a 1 ½ hour drive to Cabañas San Isidro. We will shoot to arrive in time to get settled into our rooms and even try to spotlight a Rufous-bellied Nighthawk at dusk before what will certainly be a delicious dinner.
Assuming the weather cooperates, we will want to try a short night walk after dinner—right between the cabins and the dining room—in search of the “mystery owl.” This gorgeous owl may one day prove to be a new species to science.
Day 9: Napo Province
We plan to start the morning with birding right around the lodge, where we often find it hard to pull ourselves away, and the birds sometimes keep coming. Some of the regulars include Montane and Olive-backed Woodcreepers, Golden-crowned Flycatcher, Rufous-crowned Tody-Flycatcher, Black-billed Peppershrike, Inca Jay, Bluish Flowerpiercer and Subtropical Cacique! Afte about an hour, we will want to visit the Antpitta feeders, where you will likely see White-bellied Antpitta only feet away, and maybe even the very rare Peruvian (!). The est of the morning will be spent birding the ample trail system and forested roadside at Cabañas San Isidro, where Long-tailed Antbirds, Plain-tailed Wrens, and Chestnut-breasted Chlorophonias await.
After lunch at the lodge (and possibly an afternoon break), we can choose any trails that sprawl out from the lodge (or even the roadside) for a second crack at flocks and other activity… quetzals or maybe a fruiteater, anybody? The rue beauty of the day is that we do not need vehicle commutes – any longer than a few minutes – so we will take full advantage of birding along slowly on foot (surrounded by rich habitat). We y en want to try a spot near the lodge for Andean Potoo and Rufous-banded Owl. Night at Cabañas San Isidro.
Day 10: The Amazon Ecuador
Morning birding on the beautiful Guacamayos ridge trail—only about 20 minutes from the lodge by vehicle—where some of the birds we hope to see include Green-and-black Fruiteater, Handsome Flycatcher, Rufous Wren, Turquoise Jay, Grass-green Tanager, a few species of skulking tapaculos (and maybe even an Ocellated), and Northern Mountain-Cacique. While not as common but still regularly seen here, other more challenging possibilities include Greater Scythebill, Dusky Piha, and Black-billed Mountain-Toucan.
The forest here is enchanting and an event no birder wants to miss when visiting the San Isidro area. Depending on the guide’s plan, we may enjoy one last meal at Cabañas San Isidro.
Then we continued our trip, enjoying the landscape until we arrived at Hotel de Lago at Coca.
The following two and a half hours will be spent in a motorized canoe heading down river, beginning an unforgettable experience in the Amazon rainforest. We will provide you with a box lunch and extra drinks for this part of the trip.
At the end of the motorized canoe ride, you will be dropped off at La Selva’s main dock, where the final leg of the trip to the lodge will be completed in a paddle canoe. The only things you must take care of during this part of the trip are your carry-on and camera equipment; all other luggage will be transported by La Selva staff.
The manager will wait to greet you with a refreshing beverage, snacks, and a brief briefing about your La Selva stay.
Intro to the Rainforest
After some rest and time to unpack, one of the Naturalist Guides will give you some basic information about the tropical rainforest, the Amazon, and how La Selva operates.
The idea is to begin your activities with general knowledge of the unique place you have just arrived at.
Matapalo Charapa Trail: This trail was given the Spanish name of the famous Strangler fig (Ficus sp), one of many remarkable trees on this short walk. Mahogany trees over 400 years old can be seen, and your guides will share their knowledge of the flora and fauna seen along the trail with you. Due to the time of day, soft natural light shines through the canopy, and diurnal and nocturnal animals begin their daily transitional activities.
Night Canoe Ride: Garza Cocha Lagoon is a great place to search for caimans, bats, owls, and night mammals with the help of a spotlight the guides will use. If the night sky is clear, there are also great opportunities for stargazing!
Snacks: You can find snacks at the bar and order cocktails from the bartender. There is also a non-alcoholic beverage station where you can help yourself to limitless tea and coffee!
Dinner: Find your seat and get comfortable while our servers serve you each course.
Day 11: The Amazon Ecuador
FULL DAY OF ACTIVITIES
Wake Up Call
Breakfast
Observation Tower & Mandi Cocha.
After a 15-minute walk, the observation tower, soaring an impressive 120 ft above the forest floor, comes into sight. Your Naturalist and Native guides, with the help of a sighting scope, will show you colorful birds enjoying the canopy and maybe even certain primates. After another 30-minute walk from the tower, we reach Mandi Cocha.
This small lake features different vegetation and landscapes that display the beauty of the flooded forest. Luckily, our guests might spot the famous giant otters that make their home nearby. This endangered species is difficult to find, but during this visit, there’s a chance we might see them!
Lunch
Garza Cocha Lake
This lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Ecuadorian Amazon. This is one of several opportunities to spot several species of monkeys and birds. Sometimes, huge groups of squirrel monkeys join families of capuchin monkeys to look for food.
Howler monkeys also like to spend the late afternoon around the lake.
The hoatzin, a sizeable, unique bird found only in pristine Amazon environments, is easy to spot.
Night Walk
It would be best if you only had only a flashlight and camera to see the jungle come alive at night. Your guides may take you to places where you may see amphibians, insects, reptiles, birds, and nocturnal mammals.
Dinner
During your free time between activities, you can use our kayaks, get a massage, participate in a yoga class, or relax in your room and take a nap!
Day 12: The Amazon Ecuador
FULL DAY OF ACTIVITIES
Wake Up Call
Breakfast
Parrot Clay Lick and Pilchi Community.
After an early breakfast, you will return to the Napo River and take a motorized canoe ride to the clay lick, one of the most fascinating displays of the wild world. Hundreds of parrots and parakeets gather here to eat the mineral-rich soil, an important part of their diet. Binoculars are essential to capture the moment.
At the indigenous community of Pilchi, you will learn about how the first nations of the Amazon lived, dating back thousands of years. This includes how they dress, what they eat, how they cook, and how they use what the forest provides in their daily lives. It is a truly unique, fascinating, and fun experience!
Please don’t be shy about asking them questions; be brave enough to try some traditional drinks and food! They love to share their ancestral knowledge and spread awareness about their culture and where they live.
Lunch
Coto Trail
This is a fantastic walk from the lodge to the edge of the Garza Cocha Lake. In the afternoon, the soft rays of sunlight make this walk a unique experience and the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beauty of this fantastic forest.
Your guide will point out and explain all the fascinating creatures you encounter, and our native guide will show you some of the medicinal plants they have had for thousands of years. A canoe ride back to the lodge will allow you to see Caymans, bats, and other nocturnal wildlife in and around the lake, giving this activity a fantastic ending!
Departure Briefing
Our manager will provide you with all the necessary information about your departure procedure for the following day, and our bartender will offer you a delicious farewell cocktail.
Dinner
During your free time between activities, you can use our kayaks, get a massage, participate in a yoga class, or relax in your room and take a nap!
Day 13: End of Itinerary
DEPARTURE DAY
Wake Up Call
Breakfast
Departure to Coca: According to your briefing the night before, you will have an early wake-up call, breakfast, and departure from the lodge.
The lodge staff will assist you with your checked luggage, and the motorized canoe ride will head upstream back to Coca. Our representatives will then take you to the La Selva office to use the restrooms.
After a short break, they will take you to the airport and help you with your boarding passes and checked luggage.
Once you land in Quito, our designated driver will greet you. He will be holding a sign with your name for easy recognition. He will then escort you to your hotel, where you can relax and get settled.
Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge
- Destination: Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve
- Duration: 2 Nights
- Basis: Bed & Breakfast
Sachatamia Lodge
- Destination: Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve
- Duration: 1 Night
- Basis: Bed & Breakfast
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