Ecuador Cloud Forest Add-on Tour

Explore Ecuador’s cloud forest with guided walks, rich birdlife and a stay at Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge

Ecuador Cloud Forest Add-on Tour

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Escape Quito for a short stay in Ecuador’s cloud forest, where changing altitude brings a striking shift in landscapes and wildlife. Based at Bellavista Lodge above the Tandayapa Valley, we explore a network of forest trails with expert guides, searching for birdlife and learning how this ecosystem functions. Optional early walks reveal peak wildlife activity, while varied routes lead to waterfalls and quieter corners of the reserve. With time to absorb the rhythms of the forest and guidance throughout, this is a focused introduction to one of Ecuador’s most biodiverse habitats.

Activity Areas

Birdwatching
Wildlife Holidays

Region & Country & City

South America: Ecuador

Included in the Price

Accommodation: 2 Comfort nights (1 Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge, 1 Quito hotel)
- All breakfasts, two lunches and one dinner
- Travel by minibus
- All activities at Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge

Not Included In The Price

Request a single room if required, purchase travel insurance and arrange any visas and vaccinations. Speak to your sales representative for Dates & Prices and please be aware that a compulsory sole traveller supplement applies to this itinerary.

Itinerary

Day 1 Travel to the cloud forest • Walk Bellavista trails

We leave Quito early (6.30am), heading northwest along the Calacalí–La Independencia road (approx. 1hr 30min), where the scenery shifts with altitude from Andean highlands to misty cloud forest. A final stretch along a smaller road brings us to Bellavista Lodge, perched above the Tandayapa Valley. After settling in and breakfast, we head out on foot with our guide, who selects trails based on conditions and wildlife activity. The cloud forest here is known for its remarkable biodiversity, and our guide helps interpret everything from bird calls to plant life. Following lunch, we explore a different trail, offering a fresh perspective on this layered ecosystem. Back at the lodge, keep an eye out for the elusive olinguito, occasionally spotted near the buildings.

Day 2 Search for birdlife • Hike deeper into the forest

For those keen to start early, there’s an optional birdwatching walk (6.30am), when activity is at its peak. Bellavista sits within a key birding corridor, and our guide focuses on identifying species that thrive in this altitude range. After breakfast, we continue exploring the reserve, choosing from a network of trails that may lead to waterfalls or quieter forest sections. Each route reveals different aspects of the cloud forest, from dense vegetation to open viewpoints shaped by the terrain. After lunch, we begin our return to Quito (approx. 2hr 30min), arriving mid-afternoon.

Day 3 Adventure ends in Quito

You’ve walked through Ecuador’s cloud forest and searched for its diverse birdlife, but now it’s time to begin your return journey home or join the start of your main adventure.

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