…A Natural Sanctuary in the Valley of Tandayapa 

The three-day trip is a wonderful way to become acquainted with the special environment of a cloud forest so close to Quito – only one hour 45 minutes away!

We offer our guests a unique stay in paradise, above the forest canopy, surrounded by myriads of hummingbirds! Stay in our four-story, geodesic dome; in the half-timbered Trailhead House, or in our unique bamboo house; in the Mirador suite, or in the House in the Woods truly away from it all.

You will enjoy our generous servings of gourmet food, the fabulous views of forest and mountains, and our extensive network of safe, well-marked trails.

Our itinerary gives you the choice of a variety of guided activities, or the chance to explore on your own, or indeed just to relax! Note that you can choose according to your interests and level of physical challenge you want…. easy hikes to full-scale adventure!

Trip Itinerary

3 days/2 nights; every day

Leaving Quito, we descend a scenic mountain road reaching the turn to Bellavista; you climb to the top of the mountain, again with fabulous views, where Bellavista’s lodge is perched.

Settle into your room, and enjoy the flurry of the hummingbirds or take a hike into the forest on our varied trails. After lunch, you can take a hike on your own into the forest, or go on one of our (included) guided hikes. Your guided hike will acquaint you with the exuberant vegetation of the cloud forest, its bird life, and the fascinating adaptations to life in this special environment.

The evening is relaxed; we will help you discover the incredible variety of moths, many of which are unknown to science!

After a refreshing night’s sleep, an ample breakfast is served. Afterwards, take a guided hike or explore further on your own.

After lunch, an afternoon hike deep into the valleys of the reserve is recommended, and in the evening it is possible to see night birds and more.

On day three, an early morning bird hike is recommended to discover more about the colourful denizens of the forest. After breakfast, we offer the chance for an adventurous hike to a waterfall hidden deep in the forest.

Others may prefer a more leisurely hike along trails closer to the lodge, or to simply soak in the fascination of the ever-present hummingbirds.

After lunch at one, you choose your time of departure. Some people take a final hike in the forest, and some take a peaceful siesta, others observe the wildlife or just admire the ever-changing patterns of mist, cloud, and sunny mountain vistas……….

Finally, you leave, to be back in Quito by dusk.

Additional programs at Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge available upon request.

Prices 

 Services:

-       7 meals, starting with lunch Day One, and finishing with lunch Day Three

-       2 night accommodation

-       Shared Naturalist Guide Service

-       Access to 700 hectare Reserve

-       Private, round trip transport from/to Quito

Non-included Services:

-       Extras not specified above (extra drinks, extra snacks, exclusive guide service, exclusive transport, personal laundry, items of a personal nature, extra day trips outside reserve, Hummingbird House).

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This tour can be combined with additional programs we offer throughout Ecuador, to the Galapagos Islands and/or the Jungle.