San Jorge’s Magic 
Hiking & Nature Tours

(SEE TOUR ITINERARIES BELOW)

Enjoy nature and tradition while visiting 5 climate steps of the world at our
Four Private Nature Reserve’s - A land rich with ecological miracles!

Everything you could ever imagine, inside a paradise called Ecuador. Our day tours are all within close proximity to San Jorge Eco-Lodge.
No risky or exhausting bus tours with us!

Explore 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, High Barren Plains and Paramo all within a short distance of our Eco-Lodge. Our tours offer practical education on ecology, botanical, ornithology, archaeology, and the awareness of the surrounding environment, with private bilingual guides. Fascinate your senses with superb photo opportunities, stunning views, and a new adventure around every corner.

San Jorge Botanical Reserve Quito
Hiking & Nature Tours
(Highland Rain Forest, High Barren Plains & Paramo)

 

LOCATION:  QUITO - PINCHINCHA FOOTHILLS, AREA: 80 HECTAREAS, ALTITUDE: 10,824 – 13,200 FEET O.S.L., N.W. of the city, 17 minutes from Quito Airport. The only private reserve near Quito, close to the capital city, yet far enough away to be inside a pristine paradise.
An oasis of nature, peace and tradition.

Over 130 species of colorful birds including the very rare Andean Condor have been spotted here. Enjoy watching the numerous varieties of hummingbirds, stationed at their feeders throughout the gardens and wildlife including fox, wolf, deer, rabbit, guinea pig, weasel and opossum. Begin your Andes nature expedition as soon as you arrive to Quito!

 

3 nights/4 days - Hiking in the Cloud Forest & Subtropical Rainforest
Overnight 1 night at NEW San Jorge de Milpe Eco-Lodge
Overnight 2 nights at San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito

Day One – PM transfer from Quito Airport to San Jorge
Overnight lodging San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito

Day Two – 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. Lunch at our bungalow; relax in hammocks at our viewing deck.

Continue on to visit The Middle of the World Original Monument in Cala Cali with latitude of 00.00, on the way to San Jorge de Milpe Reserve.

Meals: Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner
Overnight San Jorge de Milpe 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. Bring along swim suit and water shoes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito

Day Four - Breakfast and AM transfer to Quito Airport or downtown Quito

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4 nights/5 days Hiking Itinerary Overnight 2 nights at San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito (High Barren Plains/Highland Rainforest) Overnight 1 night at San Jorge de Tandayapa Eco-Lodge (Cloud Forest) Overnight 1 night at San Jorge de Milpe Eco-Lodge (Subtropical Rainforest)

Day One – PM transfer from Quito Airport to San Jorge
Overnight lodging San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito

Day Two – 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. BRAND NEW ECO-LODGE IN THE CLOUD FOREST opening December 2008 !! Wonderful pristine trails for hiking and birding for all ages. Profesional naturalist bilingual guides. Lodging in rustic, elegant rooms with hot shower. Marvellous observatory deck. Delicious set menus and organic gardens. Bird observation bungalow. Hummingbirds and tanager feeders for outstanding photography. Relaxing area with hamacs and comfortable benches. A total peaceful setting inside the Cloud Forest. Overnight San Jorge de Tandayapa Eco-Lodge (B, L, D)

Day Three – AM hiking tour and exploring. After lunch transfer to San Jorge de Milpe Eco-Lodge – Orchid & Bird Reserve (SUBTROPICAL RAINFOREST) with a stop at The Middle of the World Original Monument in Cala Cali with latitude of 00.00

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight San Jorge de Milpe Eco-Lodge

Day Four - HIKING & SWIMMING (Primary Subtropical Rain Forest)
San Jorge de Milpe Private Reserve (Subtropical Rain Forest) Hiking and nature expedition with swimming. 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. A unique adventure for active people of all ages. Late afternoon transfer to San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito

Day Five - Breakfast and transfer to Quito Airport or downtown Quito

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9 night/10 days
Hiking in the High Barren Plains, Highland Rainforest, Cloud Forest & Subtropical Rainforest
Overnight 6 nights at San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito (High Barren Plains/Highland Rainforest)
Overnight 1 night at BRAND NEW San Jorge de Tandayapa Eco-Lodge (Cloud Forest)
Overnight 2 nights at San Jorge de Milpe Eco-Lodge (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 - 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 San Jorge de Tandayapa Eco-Lodge

Day Six - AM Transfer to San Jorge de Milpe Eco-Lodge – Orchid & Bird Reserve. Stop to visit The Middle of the World Original Monument in Cala Cali with latitude of 00.00, on the way to San Jorge de Milpe Reserve.

HIKING & SWIMMING (Primary Subtropical Rain Forest)
San Jorge de Milpe Private Reserve ( 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. 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 Seven –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 Eight – AM transfer to San Jorge/Quito. HORSEBACK RIDING EXPEDITION ON THE LAST INCAN EMPEROR’S TRAIL
½ day Horseback Riding Eco-Adventure to the high barren plains at San Jorge Botanical Reserve. Experience a slice of 17 th 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 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

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 3 nights/4 days - Hiking in the High Barren Plains, Highland Rainforest & Paramo
Overnight 3 nights San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito

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

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San Jorge de Tandayapa Reserve
Magic Hiking & Nature Tours (Cloud Forest)

LOCATION: TANDAYAPA VALLEY. AREA: 20 HECTARERS. ALTITUDE: 5,210 – 5,800 FEET O.S.L. A peaceful, beautiful area surrounded with unique pristine cloud forest vegetation. Great spot to see birds (450 species), and, if lucky, mammals like the spectacle bear (rare), squirrels, armadillos, anteaters, possums, skunks and many others. Hike these hills with gorgeous natural sightseeing, lovely rivers and panoramic 360 views of the lower valley.  Just a 45 minute drive from San Jorge, on a safe and comfortable paved road.

San Jorge de Milpe Reserve Magic Hiking & Nature Tours (Subtropical Rain Forest)

LOCATION: MILPE, NEAR MINDO. AREA: 30 HECTARES. ALTITUDE: 3,000 FEET O.S.L.
The only native forest inside the surroundings of this world famous area. You may see cabeza de mate, ocelots, sloths, aguti, guanta, squirrels, a variety of 450 bird species, and the (rare) monkey inhibit these areas.