Bellavista Cloud Forest Extension

Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge is located in a private reserve in the Tandayapa Valley. The Reserve is formed by sharp and deeply forested mountains, descending to gorges with rushing waterfalls and streams. The goal of the Reserve is to educate its visitors on the significance of biodiversity in tropical cloud forests and the ever-increasing importance of the forest’s protection.

Explore the reserve with a bilingual guide and look for some of the 320 recorded species of birds, as well as a large number of botanical treasures, such as bromeliads and orchids. You may even be lucky enough to spot some of the mammals present here, including the endangered Spectacled Bear (rarely seen, but protected by the Reserve), and Andean Coati amongst others.

After a day of exploration relax in the comfortable surroundings of Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge.

Trip information

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Included

Shared transfers, ground transport and guide.

Is it for you?

This is an easy trip, though some of the cloud forest trails are steep and slippery.

Best time

This trip can be arranged at any time to suit you and adapted to your requirements as necessary.

Getting there

2 hours by road from Quito.

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Spectacular cloud forest scenery
Numerous hummingbirds coming to feeders around the lodge
Excellent birding
Variety of forest trails including a self-guided trail

Itinerary

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Duration: 3 days

Day 1:
Transfer to Bellavista. Overnight lodge. (L, D)
Day 2:
Guided exploration of the cloud forest. (FB)
Day 3:
Return to Quito in the morning. (B)

Pricing guidelines for Ecuador

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £750 to £1000 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Ecuador combines very well with Peru, but can also be linked with Brazil.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
2 weeks highlights of Ecuador’s mainland using good standard accommodationBetween £1800 and £2750
2 week trip staying in top end haciendas and lodgesFrom around £3500+
10 days Andes & rainforest holidayBetween £1200 and £1600
16 days Andes & Galapagos (this can be very variable due to Galapagos yacht prices)From about £3200+

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