Tandayapa/Mindo Birdwatching
Several bird lodges are located in the valley of the same name, less than two hours away from Quito. The Tandayapa valley extends for 6 km along the old Nono-Mindo road, from 1650m to 2350m above sea level, in the
Baños Cloud Forest Tour
Day 1: Head South from Quito via the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Stop at the Indian village of Salasaca, well known for weavings and wall hangings. Before arriving in Baños, visit cloud forest area, with an enormous variety of plant and bird life. Proceed
Zumbahua Market and Quiolota Lake
Start very early in the morning going along the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Reaching the city of Latacunga, we turn towards Pujili and then up the old road to the coast. Here we see the really desolate Andean terrain with
NEW: Cajas National Park
The highlight this day is hiking, walking or driving through the Cajas National park of Ecuador (3050m-4450m. high or 10000 ft-14600 ft) to admire the amazing variety of ecosystems. A stunning area of 28300 hectares (70000 acres) with about 270
Sacha Lodge Tour
The Sacha jungle lodge is located in the province of Sucumbios, in the Northeastern part of Ecuador. A 40-minute flight will take you from Quito to Coca. Then you travel by motorized dugout canoe for 2 hours (approximately) down the Napo River,
Cuyabeno Jungle Tour
The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, located in the North-Eastern province of Sucumbios, is the second largest natural reserve within a total of 56 national parks and protected areas in Ecuador. Due to its high degree of biodiversity, the Cuyabeno reserve was
Napo Wildlife Centre
Another option for a stunning jungle experience is the Napo Wildlife Centre. Upon your arrival in Coca, a comfortable 2 hour motorized canoe ride down the Napo River takes you to the “bocana”. The access from there to the lodge is
La Selva Jungle Lodge
This lodge overlooks the Garzacocha Lake where you can spot monkeys, hundreds of birds, sloths caymans and butterflies. The newly built central lodge and restaurant, is one-of-a-kind. Spot birds and rainforest species as you lounge sipping an exotic cocktail. Dine by candlelight
Quito to Cuenca along the Avenue of the Volcanoes
Day 1: Leaving Quito, drive south along the Avenue of the Volcanoes visiting the Cotopaxi National Park, home to the world’s highest active volcano at 5897 m (19347 ft). Here we can spot the Andean Teal, the Andean Coot, the
Walking from North to South
This tour provides the opportunity for a close-up view of the authentic rural Ecuador: as you walk on back roads, between the tilled fields, you can observe the indigenous women washing their clothes in the rivers, the ancient agricultural methods