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Ecuador
Traditional Tours & Hotels / Cuenca and the South
San Jorge Sample Hiking Itineraries
Observe the mountains and volcanoes of Cayambe, Anitizana,
Pasochoa, Pululahua, Pichincha and Illalo; Learn Inca and Pre-Inca history
on the Last Incan Emperor’s Ancient Trails that cross San Jorge
Botanical Reserve; Observe medicinal flora and fauna that call this
region home. Ecuador is a land with over 1600 species of exotic birds
(that’s more than 20% the world’s population!). Visit the
Cloud Forest, Subtropical Rainforest, Highland Rainforest and Paramo
all within a short distance of our Eco-LodgeOur tours offer practical
education on ecology, botanical, ornithology, archaeology, and the awareness
of the surrounding environment, with private bilingual guides. Fascinate
your sences with superb photo opportunities, stunning views, and a new
adventure around every corner.
4 nights/5 days – Hiking in the Cloud Forest &
Subtropical Rainforest Andean Valley and Highland Rain Forest
Day
One – PM transfer from Quito Airport to San Jorge . Overnight
lodging San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito
Day 2 - HIKING IN WORLD FAMOUS CLOUD
FOREST San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Reserve (Cloud Forest)
Hiking Tour: Beautiful birds, 360 degree panoramic views, hiking, wild
surroundings, tropical plants/flowers, and exotic wildlife within our
tropical Cloud Forest. Wide variety of hummingbirds at their feeders,
and 40 species of orchids. Lunch at our bungalow; relax in hammocks
at our viewing deck.Meals: Breakfast, Boxed Lunch,
Dinner
Overnight San Jorge de Tandayapa Eco-Lodge
Day
Three – HIKING & SWIMMING (Primary Subtropical Rain Forest)
San Jorge de Milpe Private Reserve (Subtropical Rain Forest) Hiking
and nature expedition. Trek on great primary jungle trails inside a
natural paradise, observing a variety of birds along the way. This is
considered a bird watching paradise, of about 450 species. Beautiful
waterfalls, wild surroundings, tropical plants/flowers, up to 300 species
of orchids, insects, butterflies, including wildlife and exotic birds.
With luck, you may see cabeza de mate, ocelots, sloths, aquti, armadillos,
monkey (rare), and a variety of other animals that inhibit these areas.
A unique adventure for active people of all ages. Wild
Voices - Night walk in the Subtropical Rainforest: Crickets, saturnines,
owls, nightjars , frogs, etc.Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner
Overnight San Jorge de Milpe Eco-Lodge
Day Four – AM Hiking at San Jorge
de Milpe Reserve, lunch at San Claudio Waterfalls, swimming and
relaxing.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito
Day Five –Breakfast and free morning to hike by your self in the highland rain forest with wonderful volcanoes sigthseeings or transfer to Quito
Airport or downtown.
Can start on any dates.
2009 Price per person in US$: $788
for 2 people, $759 for 3-4
9 night/10 days – Hiking in the High Barren Plains,
Highland Rainforest, Andean Valley, Cloud Forest & Subtropical Rainforest
Day One – PM transfer from Quito
Airport to San Jorge
Overnight lodging San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito
Day Two - Old Colonial Quito City Tour
We will explore the Capital of Ecuador, considered part of the Cultural
Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO. During your visit you will learn about
the colonial art in the churches, history, archaeology and folklore
in the museums. Your private guide will provide complete information
of the baroque colonial art. Visit the most important areas: Plaza de
la Independencia, Plaza San Francisco, Plaza Santo Domingo, La Merced,
La Compania, Penecillo. Lunch at typical restaurant in Quito.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight lodging San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito
Day Three - HIKING AT SAN JORGE BOTANICAL
PRIVATE RESERVE (Highland Tropical Rainforest & Paramo) Medicinal
Plant & Sacred Waterfalls Adventure Expedition. In the San Jorge
Botanical Reserve, we will trek to the highland tropical rain forest,
visiting up to 5 sacred waterfalls. Here, we will learn about the medicinal
attributes of the native plants, containing up to 250 varieties in the
region. At the same time you will take in the fabulous panoramic views
of Quito, its valleys and mountains along with views of the volcano
peaks of Cayambe, Antizana, Pasochoa, Pululahua, Pichincha and Illalo.
We can observe 11 mountains from various points of San Jorge Botanical
Reserve. Lunch at the waterfalls.
Meals: Breakfast, boxed Lunch, Dinner
Overnight lodging San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito
Day Four - Otavalo Indian Market &
Surroundings Tour. Visit the world famous Otavalo Indian Market.
We will have the opportunity to shop for world famous handmade wool
and alpaca products. Also, visit San Pablo Lake, Cotacashi (leather
village), and Cuicocha (sacred Indian lagoon), OR San Antonia de Ibarra
wood carving village. Lunch at typical restaurant in Otavalo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito
Day Five - HORSEBACK RIDING EXPEDITION
ON THE LAST INCAN EMPEROR’S TRAIL
Horseback Riding Eco-Adventure to the high barren plains at San Jorge
Botanical Reserve. Experience a slice of 17th Century life! Ride Mustang
Horses with traditional saddles up to Guagua Pichincha. Visit the Andes
potato and cattle farms. Great sightseeing! We will go around a pre-Inca
road (1500 BC) and ride up to (4700 ms osl) to the Paramo. San Jorge
invites its guests to discover this unique part of Ecuadorian life.
Picnic lunch with the horses.
Meals: Breakfast, boxed Lunch, Dinner
Overnight lodging San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito
Day Six - HIKING IN WORLD FAMOUS CLOUD
FOREST
San Jorge de Tandayapa Private Reserve (Cloud Forest)
Hiking Tour: Beautiful birds, 360 degree panoramic views, hiking, wild
surroundings, tropical plants/flowers, and exotic wildlife within our
tropical Cloud Forest. Wide variety of hummingbirds at their feeders,
and 40 species of orchids. Relax in hammocks at our bungalow with viewing
deck.
Meals: Breakfast, boxed Lunch, Dinner
Overnight lodging at San Jorge de Tandayapa Eco-Lodge
Day Seven - HIKING & SWIMMING
(Primary Subtropical Rain Forest)
San Jorge de Milpe Private Reserve (Subtropical Rain Forest) Hiking
and nature expedition. Trek on great primary jungle trails inside a
natural paradise, observing a variety of birds along the way. This is
considered a bird watching paradise, of about 450 species. Beautiful
waterfalls, wild surroundings, tropical plants/flowers, up to 300 species
of orchids, insects, butterflies, including wildlife and exotic birds.
With luck, you may see cabeza de mate, ocelots, sloths, aquti, armadillos,
monkey (rare), and a variety of other animals that inhibit these areas.
Relax in hammocks during lunch at our bungalow, watching the Hummingbirds
feed. Wild Voices - Night walk in the Subtropical
Rainforest: Crickets, saturnines, owls, parakeets, frogs, etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight lodging San Jorge de Milpe Eco-Lodge
Day Eight – San Jorge de Milpe
Reserve (Subtropical Rain Forest). AM hiking and nature expedition
along a series of new trails, lunch at San Claudio Waterfalls, swimming
and relaxing by the waterfalls.. Bring along swim suit and water shoes.
Meals: Breakfast, boxed Lunch, Dinner
Overnight San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito
Day Nine – Hiking Papallacta
(High Barren Plains)
Journey through the High Andes Barren Plains (4000 mts. o.s.l). Drive
the same route as Francisco De Orellana walked when he discovered the
Amazon River. Visit Tumbaco, Cumbaya and Pifo Valley. We will climb
up the Central Andes chain until we reach Papallacta Lake for a hike,
and then we will stop at Papallacta Hot Springs. Hiking and a botanical
and ecological explanation of the Coca Cayambe Reserve, which is considered
a Condors area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito
Day Ten – Breakfast and AM transfer to Quito Airport.
Can start on any dates.
Price per person in US$: $1834 for
2 people, $1777 for 3-4
3 nights/4 days - Hiking in the High Barren Plains,
Highland Rainforest & Andean valley
Day One – PM transfer from Quito
Airport to San Jorge
Overnight lodging San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito
Day Two - HIKING AT SAN JORGE BOTANICAL
PRIVATE RESERVE (Highland Tropical Rainforest & Paramo) Medicinal
Plant & Sacred Waterfalls Adventure Expedition. In the San Jorge
Botanical Reserve, we will trek to the highland tropical rain forest,
visiting up to 5 sacred waterfalls. Here, we will learn about the medicinal
attributes of the native plants, containing up to 250 varieties in the
region. At the same time you will take in the fabulous panoramic views
of Quito, its valleys and mountains along with views of the volcano
peaks of Cayambe, Antizana, Pasochoa, Pululahua, Pichincha and Illalo.
We can observe 11 mountains from various points of San Jorge Botanical
Reserve. Lunch at waterfalls.
Meals: Breakfast, boxed Lunch, Dinner
Overnight lodging San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito
Day Three - HIKING ON THE LAST INCAN’S
EMPEROR’S TRAILS AT SAN JORGE
Archeological tour… Experience the ancient wonder of the Andes
Mountains, hiking along The Last Incan Emperor's Trails. Travel back
through the ages as you enjoy the ecological miracle of the Ecuadorian
countryside. Experience the ancient wonder of the Andes Mountains following
in the footsteps of the ancient Incas along a pre-Inca road (1500BC).
A fascinating and educational hiking tour.
Meals: Breakfast, boxed Lunch, Dinner
Overnight lodging San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito
Day Four – Breakfast and AM transfer to Quito Airport or downtown Quito.
Can start on any dates.
Price per person in US$: $483 for 2 people, $466 for 3-4
Prices valid until Dec 30, 2009
Terms: 20% deposit; balance 40 days prior to arrival.
Note: The Magic Hiking Circuit Tours are moderately paced for active people, and may be mixed with other hikers at San Jorge reserves.
Optional activities in San Jorge Eco-Lodge
Cooking classes
Free days to relax, enjoy the gardens & farm surroundings
Shamanic Cleansings
Trekking the Last Incan Emperor’s Trails***
Quito City Tour & Middle of the World
Otavalo Indian Market & the best village surroundings
Latacunga , Saquisilì, Sangolquì Indian Markets,
crossing by the Avenue of Volcanoes & Cotopaxi National Park.
Papallacta Hot Springs