5 days tour

Ecuador Cloud Forest 5 Days Hiking Tour

$ 1,190 .00 USD

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Ecuador Cloud Forest 5 Days Hiking Tour

This tour includes:

Accommodation

All hotels are 2 * & 3 * air conditioned and offer a private bathroom. Hotel breakfast is included. TWIN or DBL Accomodations , PLEASE ASK FOR SINGLE SUPPLEMENT ROOMS. We will send you the full information after the booking is completed.

Others

All sightseeings & activities specified in program.

Guide

Certified English Speaking Tour Guide Local Guide

Meals

Half board program Meals included specified in Itinerary day by day.

Hygieneprotocol

What you can expect during this experience Face masks required for travelers in public areas Face masks required for guides in public areas Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff Regular temperature checks for staff Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Transport

Private Transportation

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Insurance

Not Included ( mandatory )

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Itinerary of your trip Ecuador Cloud Forest 5 Days Hiking Tour

  • Day 1 Arrival To Quito
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival To Quito

      Transfer in International Flight to Quito, Ecuador. 

      Once you clear customs youโ€™ll meet one of our Guides, then youยดll be taken to the hotel in Quito.

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      The hotel is located in the heart of Quitoยดs business district and it has many facilities to make your stay very pleasant.

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      Duration: 1 hour

      No meals included on this day.

      Accommodation included: Overnight at Ibis Hotel or Similar **** 

  • Day 2 Hike To Pululahua - Yunguilla
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hike To Pululahua - Yunguilla

      HIKE TO  PULULAHUA - YUNGUILLA

      Early in the morning we will drive towards Pululahua Ecological Reserve to start our hike (8 miles) trough one of the active volcano calderas of Ecuador, you will enjoy the views and the Andean flora as we hike, then we will continue our tour by car until a community known as Yunguilla, where we will have lunch in a local restaurant and later we will visit all their projects at the village. 


      Finally we will stay overnight at a family house (homestay), this is a unique experience for you and also a nice opportunity to learn more about the Ecuadorian culture. You could practice your Spanish with the families or also teach them some English!!!

      This First hike goes from 11550 ft. until 8500 ft.

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      HIKING TIME: 3 HOURS 

      Duration: 8 hours

      Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

      Accommodation included: Homestay at Yunguilla Village ** 

  • Day 3 Hike To Santa Lucia Reserve
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hike To Santa Lucia Reserve

      HIKE TO SANTA LUCIA  RESERVE

      After breakfast on this day we will visit a nice viewpoint known as El Chochal, where you will see some of the highest volcanoes of Ecuador such as Pichincha, Cayambe, Cotacachi, Antisana, and Pululahua, as well a beautiful view of the cloud forest.

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      Then it is time to start our 2 hike through the cliffs, trails and magical paths surrounded by forest. Los Culuncos trail was originally used as route to exchange o products between the mountain people and the coastal natives, it was also used illegally to transport brandy from Nanegal village to Calacalรญ nearby Quito, but now is only used for tourism. A long the way we will enjoy lunch and rest a bet before we continue to Santa Lucia Eco lodge.

      Second hike goes from 8500 ft. down to 6500 ft.

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      HIKING TIME: 6 to 7 HOURS 

      Duration: 7 hours

      ยญMeals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

      Accommodation included: Santa Lucia Eco Lodge *** 

  • Day 4 Cock Of The Rock Tour - Hike To Maquipucuna Reserve
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cock Of The Rock Tour - Hike To Maquipucuna Reserve

      COCK OF THE ROCK TOUR - HIKE TO MAQUIPUCUNA RESERVE

      Early hike to visit the fantastic Andean Cock of the Rock (this is the most representative bird from the cloud forest). This is a 1 hour to get to the lekโ€™s location, but this 5:00 am effort is really worth it. A sight you will never forget as the spectacular bird men perform their dance to attract women, it will be one the highlight of this trip.


      Breakfast is going to be at the Bird lek. Then we return to Santa Lucia to have lunch, and then prepare to go down to Maquipucuna. This hike is mainly in the cloud forest, so if we are lucky, we might see some other colorful birds and for sure a lot of orchids along the way. 


      In Maquipucuna Eco lodge we will have dinner and then we will do a night walk near the lodge. Second hike goes from 6500 ft. down to 4500 ft.


      HIKING TIME: 5 to 7 HOURS 

      Duration: 8 hours

      ยญยญMeals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

      Accommodation included: Overnight at Maquipucuna Lodge *** 

  • Day 5 Quito City Tour & Cable Car
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Quito City Tour & Cable Car

      QUITO CITY TOUR & CABLE CAR 

      Early in the morning we will enjoy a birding tour around the lodge, then we will have breakfast. Finally we will return back to Quito to start our city tour at Panecillo viewpoint to admire the Quitoยดs wonders from above, then we will walk around two hours visiting the highlights of the old city such as; San Francisco Church, Compaรฑia de Jesรบs Church and Sagrario Church located on โ€œCalle de la Siete Crucesโ€ or Garcia Moreno Street. 

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      Then we will visit the Presidential Palace lobby at Quitoยดs main Square. Finally we will visit the first Gothic Church of Ecuador, considered the highest one in the city. This is another beautiful viewpoint to observe โ€œThe Avenue of the Volcanoesโ€.

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      Then we will drive towards to the Teleferico or cable Car for another viewpoint of the Andes.

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      NOTICE:

      AFTER THE CITY TOUR YOU COULD TAKE YOUR FLIGHT HOME BY THE END OF THE AFTERNOON OR AT NIGHT. ALSO IF YOU PREFER WE CAN ADD 1 MORE NIGHT IN QUITO BEFORE YOU FLIGHT BACK HOME.


      Transfer Out โ€“ International Flight back home. Our guide will drive you back to Quitoยดs international Airport, for your flight homeโ€ฆ


      END OF THE SERVICES!!!

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      From this day we can add more other excursions such as; Jungle Adventure 3 Days / 2 Nights, Galapagos Luxury Package 5 Days / 4 Nights.

      (We hope to see you soon in one of our other Destinations)

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      Duration: 8 hours

      ยญMeals included: Breakfast

      Accommodation included: No Included

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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