The Cloud Forest | Mashpi Lodge

Experience one of the top luxury lodges in the region, situated in the remote cloud forest on the western slopes of the Andes Mountains.

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JOURNEY OVERVIEW

The Cloud Forest

5 days / 4 nights

The adventure starts venturing into the outer slopes of the Andes where a whole new world awaits you - a misty, forested realm filled with the vibrant colors and melodies of unbridled nature. These mystical "cloud forests" stretch across rolling hills, cascading into the Amazon Basin to the east and the Pacific Coast to the west. Every inch is draped in lush greenery, adorned with waterfalls and rivers that originate from the mountain glaciers, creating an oasis of exotic wildlife.

These cloud forests are also world-renowned for bird-watching, attracting bird enthusiasts with their diverse species - from green and multicolored toucans to dozens of types of hummingbirds. In fact, Ecuador boasts a greater diversity of bird species than North America and Europe combined, with the cloud forests alone accounting for a third of the country's total count.

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Starting Price per person

Gold | $ 2113pp
Silver | $ 1729pp
Upgrade to a Suite for $ 419 per person/Gold pson/Silver programs

Destination

Quito & Mashpi Cloud Forest Private Reserve

Highlights & Activities

Explore the unique attractions of the Mashpi Lodge, including the Skybike and Cable Car that takes you through the forest canopy and connects different hiking trails, the hummingbird gardens, the Life Center, and the Observation Tower.

Physical Level

Easy to strenuous Walking

JOURNEY DETAILS

Escape to the breathtaking beauty of the Andean cloud forest with a stay at Mashpi Lodge. Perched atop a picturesque plateau, the lodge offers stunning panoramic views that showcase the essence of the region. Designed to fully immerse you in nature, the lodge's floor-to-ceiling glass windows create a luxurious yet seamless blend with the surroundings. Immerse yourself in this unique journey with a four-day all-inclusive itinerary that includes accommodations, the finest Ecuadorian cuisine, a wide variety of activities, and accommodation in the charming old town or modern district of Quito.

5 days itinerary showcasing the best highlights in the Andes

Explore the forest with over a dozen hikes that lead to rivers and waterfalls, the 7-station cable car, the SkyBike, the butterfly farm, an observation tower, and a hummingbird garden.

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The Cloud Forest

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ITINERARIES

Our unforgettable journeys

5 days / 4 nights: Daily

Day 1

Arrive in Quito and transfer to the colonial or modern district for overnight.

Day 2

Depart for a 3-hour transfer to the northwestern slopes of the Andes to reach Mashpi Private Reserve. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and later time to explore the canopy tower with the Skybike. Before dinner take a night walk in the forest to find elusive crystal frogs and other creatures.

Day 3

Choose among a dozen different trails that connect with the Cable Car - The Dragonfly. Take a refreshing bath in the waterfalls, walk in the river bend, and hike in the forest. After lunchtime for a visit to the Observation Tower or the Life Center and butterfly farm.

Day 4

We suggest today paying a visit by van or a short hike to the hummingbird gardens in the Life Center. Later, before noon, depart to Quito and overnight.

Day 5

Transfer to the airport on time for your departing flight.

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