Hiking and Trekking with San Jorge Eco-Tours

Throughout San Jorge Eco-Tours hiking circuit, take in incredible views of the mountains and volcanoes of Cayambe, Antizana, Pasochoa, Lulo Loma, Cerro Puntas, Casitagua , Mojanda  Cajas, Sincholagua, Filo Corrales , Pichincha and Illalo; Learn Inca and Pre-Inca history on the Last Incan Emperor's Trails that cross San Jorge Botanical Reserve; Observe medicinal flora and fauna endemic to each of our four botanical reserves. 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-Lodge. Our 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.

San Jorge Eco-Tours MAGIC HIKING CIRCUIT

Trekking and Hiking San Jorge  Ecolodges.

Wonderful biodiversity! Hikes for all ages, no long and dangerous transportation services; private and exclusive world class natural reserves.

4 nights/5 days – Hiking in the Cloud Forest & Subtropical Rainforest

Andean Valley and Highland Rain Forest

Overnight 1 nights at NEW San Jorge de Tandayapa Eco-Lodge
Overnight 1 nights at NEW San Jorge de Milpe Eco-Lodge
Overnight 2 nights at San Jorge de Quito Eco-Lodge

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.

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

San Jorge  Naturalist Hiking Trips.

Day Three – HIKING & SWIMMING (Primary Subtropical Rain Forest)
Early morning transport to San Jorge de Milpe Private Reserve (Subtropical Rain Forest). Hiking and nature expedition. Trek on great primary forest jungle trails inside a natural paradise, observing a wide variety of birds along the way. This is considered a bird watchers paradise of about 450 species. View beautiful waterfalls, wild surroundings, tropical plants/flowers, exotic birds, wildlife, butterflies, insects and up to 300 species of orchids. With luck and some patience, 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 in natural water holes and relaxing in a tropical climate. Transfer back to our botanical reserve in Quito to spend the evening.

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

Day Five – Breakfast and a free morning to hike by your self in the highland rain forests of the Pichincha foothills. On our trails you will have spectacular views of surrounding volcanoes, with a PM transfer to Quito Airport or Quito downtown.

Naturalist expeditions. San Jorge  Eco adventures.

9 night/10 days – Hiking in the High Barren Plains, Highland Rainforest, Andean Valley, Cloud Forest & Subtropical Rainforest

Overnight 2 nights at NEW San Jorge de Milpe Eco-Lodge Overnight 2 nights at NEW San Jorge de Tandayapa Eco-Lodge Overnight 5 nights at San Jorge de Quito Eco-Lodge.

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

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 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 be educated on the history of colonial art in the churches, and Ecuadorian archaeology and folklore in the museums. Your private guide will provide complete information of the baroque colonial art. We will also be sure to visit the most important areas: Plaza de la Independencia, Plaza San Francisco, Plaza Santo Domingo, La Merced, La Compania, Penecillo. Prepare for a delicious lunch at a typical restaurant in Quito.

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

Day Three – Hiking through San Jorge private botanical reserve (Highland Tropical Rainforest & Paramo) This is considered our 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, with an inventory of 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. Enjoy a tranquil lunch at one of our tranquil waterfalls.

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

Day Four – Horseback Riding on the Last Emperors Pre-Incan Trails
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 at peaks as high as 4000 metres a.s.l.

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

Choco Toucan  Milpe Hiking Tours.

Day Five - Otavalo Indian Market & Surroundings Tour.

Visit the world famous Otavalo Indian Market. You 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 before being transported to our NEW San Jorge Eco-Lodge in Tandayapa.

 

 

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

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. You will witness a wide variety of hummingbirds at their feeders, and over 40 species of orchids. Relax in hammocks at our bungalow with a marvelous viewing deck.

Meals: Breakfast, boxed Lunch, Dinner
Overnight lodging San Jorge de Tandayapa Eco-Lodge

Cloud Forest  Hiking Expeditions

Day Seven – Hiking and Swimming in a Primary Subtropical Rain Forest
Experience a one of a kind hiking and nature expedition in San Jorge de Milpe's Private Reserve. Trek on untouched primary jungle trails inside a natural paradise, observing a variety of about 450 birds along the way, a bird watchers paradise. You will come across 11 beautiful waterfalls in their natural state, wild surroundings, tropical plants/flowers, exotic birds, insects, butterflies, and up to 300 species of orchids. With luck and some patience, 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 a new variety of hummingbirds feed.

Wild Voices - Night walk in the Subtropical Rainforest: Crickets, saturnines, owls, parakeets, frogs, and other nocturnal creatures.

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, beginning with our famous hilltop observatory. Witness birds from a 360 degree panoramic view of the rainforest canopy. Have lunch at San Claudio Waterfalls while swimming and relaxing by the waterfalls. Bring along swim suit and water shoes, and expect to have a very relaxing day.

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

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 historical hike, stopping at the world famous Papallacta Hot Springs for a relaxing bath in these warm natural waters. This Hike includes 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

San Jorge Andean Hiking Trips

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 Tour
• Otavalo Indian Market including village surroundings
• Latacunga , Saquisilì, Sangolquì Indian Markets,
• crossing by the Avenue of Volcanoes & Cotopaxi National Park.
• Papallacta Hot Springs