Starting at 6:30 am, leaving behind the hustle and bustle of the capital, we`ll begin our journey northwest of Quito, ascending the slopes of the Andes Mountains. As we travel, you`ll witness the landscape gradually transform until we enter the mystical Bellavista Cloud Forest , a private ecological reserve renowned worldwide for its biodiversity and its conservation of endemic birds.
Our adventure begins at the charming Bellavista Lodge, where we`ll be welcomed with a comforting traditional breakfast while gazing at the mist-shrouded mountains from its panoramic viewpoints. Immediately afterward, you`ll witness one of the most moving spectacles of the tour: the hummingbird feeding area. Dozens of these jewels with dazzlingly colorful wings flutter ceaselessly just inches from you, giving you the unique opportunity to observe them up close and even feel the gentle flutter of one landing on your hand.
Accompanied by our expert naturalist guide , we enter the heart of the reserve to begin our hike. Along the way, you`ll discover the fascinating flora of the cloud forest: wild orchids, bromeliads, mosses, and tree ferns. With a keen ear, the guide will teach you to identify the calls of exotic birds such as Andean toucans, quetzals, and tanagers that inhabit the forest canopy.
At 1:00 PM, we`ll return to the lodge for a delicious gourmet lunch prepared with local ingredients. With refreshed spirits and cameras full of unforgettable photos, we`ll begin our return journey at 3:00 PM, arriving comfortably at your hotel in Quito around 5:00 PM, thus concluding a perfect day of reconnecting with Ecuadorian nature.