Discover a fabled “cloud forest” – different from the Amazon, but equally a rain forest – technically a “subtropical montane rain forest." Over 400 hectares (4 square km) directly owned, helping to protect a further 300 hectares more. This Day Tour to Bellavista allows you to spot huge variety of colorful birds, rare mammals (including the Olinguito, only discovered to science in 2013 ), and strange insects too! Birds include the Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan, Masked Trogon, Ocellated Tapaculo, Tanager-Finch, and myriad Hummingbirds such as the range-restricted Gorgeted Sunangel. Spend that spare day in Quito hiking in a forest reserve, or relaxing and admiring the hummingbirds and the landscapes of this wonderful region.
Highlights
Visit the first private reserve to become protected by the nation: Bellavista Private Protected Area (APPB)
Discover the delicate touch of a hummingbird as it lands on your fingers!
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Depart from your Quito hotel early this morning at 06:15AM for a scenic mountain drive deep into the rainforest.
Arrive at the forest reserve, enjoy a satisfying breakfast at Bellavista Lodge. Spot several different species of hummingbirds feeding close by before heading out for a guided hike into the dense rainforest. During your hike, be acquainted with the diverse plant and animal life of the Cloud Forest and how they have adapted to life in this special environment. Learn more about the area's complex ecology, what Bellavista is doing to protect it, and about the endangered mammals such as the spectacled bear, mountain lion, Andean coati, and others that take refuge here.
Break for lunch and explore the forest further on your own before transferring back to Quito in the afternoon.
Dates & Prices
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$1232-3 travelers
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This Add-on is available only for our travelers extending or customizing their itinerary. Rate based on Shared Guide and Transfers
Initial deposit is $400 + Internal Flight Cost, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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