Eco-Tours for Nature Lovers
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Eco-Tours for Nature Lovers
San Jorge's Eco-Tours will take you through San Jorge Botanical Reserve/Quito in the Pichincha Foothills (Andes Highlands/High Barren Plains/Highland Rainforest), visit San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary (Cloud Forest) and 2017 NEW Canopy Islands Wild Photography Center, along with San Jorge de Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve (Upper Tropical Rainforest) knows for its majestic waterfalls and swimming holes. NEW! Deluxe Forest Lodge with bungalows, balconies and views including new 60 foot high spacious observation tower overlooking the canopy. San Jorge Eco-Lodges & Botanical Reserves has over 1,700 possible species of birds, 65 species of Hummingbirds, wildlife, wild orchids in their natural habitat, butterflies, frogs, 15 waterfalls, 2 ponds, streams and a broad diversity of flora and fauna all within a two hour radius of Quito! San Jorge Eco-Tours offer the ultimate experience for Birdwatchers, Wildlife Photographers, Hikers, Outdoor Adventurers, Writers, History Enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
ECO-TOUR itineraries
MAGIC ECO-TOURS FOR NATURE LOVERS – 7N/8D
– WEST SLOPE
~ VISIT THE ANDES HIGHLANDS, CLOUD FOREST & UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST ~
GORGEOUS SCENERY & PRISTINE HIKING TRAILS - HANDS ON ANDES COOKING CLASS - MIDDLE OF THE WORLD MONUMENT ON THE EQUADOR, NIGHT WALK - SWIMMING IN THE CASCADING WATERFALLS - DINE WITH THE HUMMINGBIRDS
San Jorge’s Magic Eco-Tour Nature packages are all-inclusive, including airport transfers or pick up from downtown Quito, comfortable lodging accommodations, meals, guided tours with native guides, private transportation and reserve entrance fees. Added features while at San Jorge’s Lodges include delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine and quality services.
Day One - Evening airport transfer from Quito Airport to San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito, overnight lodging San Jorge/Quito, no meals
Day Two - Eco-Tour for nature lovers - San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito - Walk the pristine highland humid forest, volcanic walls and sightseeing overlooking Quito from a distance on pre-Inca trails. Great explanation of archeology, medicinal plants and folklore. After lunch, hands on Cooking Class learning how to make dark Andes chocolate, Andes Coffee and empanadas. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 mealsÂ
Day Three - Visit the middle of the world museum and original equator monument at Cala Cali. Continue on to San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary in the Cloud Forest checking for Hummingbirds and Tanagers at the feeders. Excellent for wild photography. After lunch, a guided hike on our pristine well designed trails viewing birds and exotic flora and fauna. Overnight San Jorge/Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 mealsÂ
Day Four - Early morning sightseeing and animal observation at the reserve. After breakfast guided Orchid Tour at our orchidairy and gorgeous trails with orchids and bromeliads in their natural habitat. Afternoon at leisure on own. Overnight San Jorge/Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Five - After breakfast depart for San Jorge de Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve in the Upper Tropical Rainforest. Afternoon bird and canopy observation at our 45 foot high spacious covered tower overlooking the canopy. After dinner, partake in a Night Walk looking for owls, potoos, different frogs and insects. San Jorge Milpe Reserve has an upper tropical forest, which is even more diverse than our Cloud Forest at San Jorge de Tandayapa. Totally different eco-systems, only 1 hour drive part! Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Six - After breakfast get ready for a hike in the Tropical forest, visiting several waterfalls all pristine! Enjoy swimming in the cascading waterfalls at one of the last preserved and purest forests in the world! The stunning upper tropical rainforest surrounding the lodges feature well-kept pristine hiking trails, with 8 different trails to explore the different features of the reserve, with 11 spring fed waterfalls, crossed by the large Chaguaryacu River. Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Cliff Lodge, includes 3 mealsÂ
Day Seven - Day of leisure at San Jorge/Milpe paradise to explore on own. Later afternoon, transfer to San Jorge/Quito. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Eight - AM airport transfer
Optional Extra days/cultural tours:Â Old Colonial Quito City Tour, Medicinal Plants, Otavalo Indian Market & Surrounding Villages, Pappallacta Hot Springs, Cotopaxi Volcano.
MAGIC ECO-TOURS FOR NATURE LOVERS – 11N/12D
~ VISIT Â both the East & West Andes Slopes - 6 SAN JORGE Lodges & PRIVATE NATURE RESERVES IN THE ANDES HIGHLANDS, CLOUD FORESTS, PARAMO & AMAZONIAN TROPICAL RAINFOREST~
GORGEOUS SCENERY & PRISTINE HIKING TRAILS - HANDS ON ANDES COOKING CLASS – DINE WITH THE HUMMINGBIRDS - NIGHT WALKS - SWIM IN THE CASCADING WATERFALLS & AMAZONIAN RIVERS – EXOTIC BIRDS & HUMMINGBIRDS – FABULOUS PHOTOGRAPHY OPTIONS - WILD ORCHIDS & BUTTERFLIES
San Jorge’s Magic Eco-Tour Nature packages are all-inclusive, including airport transfers, comfortable lodging accommodations, meals, guided tours with specialized native guides, private transportation and reserve entrance fees. Added features while at San Jorge’s Lodges include delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine and quality services
Day One - Evening airport transfer from Quito Airport to San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito, overnight lodging San Jorge/Quito, no meals
Day Two - Eco-Tour for nature lovers - San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito - Walk the pristine highland humid forest, volcanic walls and sightseeing overlooking Quito from a distance on pre-Inca trails. Great explanation of archeology, medicinal plants and folklore. After lunch, hands on Cooking Class learning how to make dark Andes chocolate, Andes Coffee and empanadas. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 mealsÂ
Day Three - Visit the middle of the world museum and original equator monument at Cala Cali. Continue on to San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary in the Cloud Forest checking for Hummingbirds and Tanagers at the feeders. Excellent for wild photography. After lunch, a guided hike on our pristine well designed trails viewing birds and exotic flora and fauna. Overnight San Jorge/Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 mealsÂ
Day Four - Early morning sightseeing and animal observation at the reserve. After breakfast guided Orchid Tour at our orchidairy and gorgeous trails with orchids and bromeliads in their natural habitat. Afternoon at leisure on own. Overnight San Jorge/Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Five - After breakfast depart for San Jorge de Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve in the Upper Tropical Rainforest. Afternoon bird and canopy observation at our 45-foot high spacious covered tower overlooking the canopy. After dinner, partake in a Night Walk looking for owls, potoos, different frogs and insects. San Jorge Milpe Reserve has an upper tropical forest, which is even more diverse than our Cloud Forest at San Jorge de Tandayapa. Totally different eco-systems, only 1 hour drive part! Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Six - After breakfast get ready for a hike in the Tropical forest, visiting several waterfalls all pristine! Enjoy swimming in the cascading waterfalls at one of the last preserved and purest forests in the world! The stunning upper tropical rainforest surrounding the lodges feature well-kept pristine hiking trails, with 8 different trails to explore the different features of the reserve, with 11 spring fed waterfalls, crossed by the large Chaguaryacu River. Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Cliff Lodge, includes 3 mealsÂ
Day Seven - Day of leisure at San Jorge/Milpe paradise to explore on own. Later afternoon, transfer to San Jorge/Quito. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
Days Eight & Nine- San Jorge de Guacamayos Reserve in the Eastern Andes Cloud Forest. View beautiful vistas of Antisana and Sumaco Volcanos a and gorgeous scenery when hiking the trails in the clouds. Observe beautiful Hummingbirds, birds, butterflies and fauna along the way. Day Eight overnight new San Jorge Guacamayos Lodge. Day Nine overnight new San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Lodge; includes 3 meals per day
Days Ten & Eleven- San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Reserve in the Amazonian Tropical Rainforest. Gorgeous new trails. Hiking, viewing Macaws, Parrots and elaborate birds, monkeys, butterflies, dragonflies and wildlife. Swimming/snorkeling in our crystalline river and streams. Wildlife observation and photography from our 65-foot high observation tower overlooking the Amazonian canopy. Partake in a guided Night Walk looking for lizards, different frogs and insects, caimans, night monkeys and ocelots. Day Ten overnight new San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Lodge. Day Eleven overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals per day.
Day Twelve - AM airport transfer
Optional Extra days/cultural tours:Â Old Colonial Quito City Tour, Medicinal Plants, Otavalo Indian Market & Surrounding Villages, Pappallacta Hot Springs, Cotopaxi Volcano
Quick facts of Ecuador
- Quito ~ The First City to be declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
- World Famous Galapagos Islands
- The Andes Mountains – the world’s longest mountain range
17 Distinctive Ethnic Indian Groups - Cotopaxi Volcano ~ the highest volcano in the world; 5,870 mts. O.S.L.
- 3,000 species of Orchids
- 1,700 species of Birds (world record per square meter)
- 132 species of Hummingbirds (world record)
- 65 Volcanoes
- 12 different climate steps of the world
- Diversified variety of foods
The Magic Circuit
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SAN JORGE eco-lodge & botanical reserve/quito |
SAN JORGE DE ESTERO HONDO botanical reserve |
SAN JORGE DE MILPE BIRD & orchid reserve San Jorge cliff lodge & san jorge forest lodge upper tropical rainforest KM 3,7 CAMINO A MILPE altitude: 900 m. (3,000 ft. o.s.l.) |
SAN JORGE DE TANDAYAPA hummingbird sanctuary & lodge cloud forest KM 3,5 PARTIDERO ANTIGUO A TANDAYAPA altitude: 1,700 m. (5,600 ft. o.s.l.) |
SAN JORGE DE COSANGA -YANAYACU WILDLIFE & BIRD RESERVEs andes highland cloud forest KM3,6 CAMINO A LAS CAUCHERAS altitude: 2,500 m. (8,000 ft. o.s.l.) |
san jorge de sumaco bird sanctuary lower amazon basin altitude: 500 m. (1,600 ft. o.s.l.) |
Cheryl Korowotny
International Director
The Magic Birding & Photography Circuit
SAN JORGE ECO-LODGES & BOTANICAL RESERVES
Quito – Tandayapa – Milpe - Cosanga - Estero Hondo-Sumaco Bajo-Guacamayos
Ecuador – South America
Email: birdwatching@eco-lodgesanjorge.com
(877) 565-2596 Toll Free USA & Canada.
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San Jorge has been awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for the past 11 consecutive year