SAN JORGE BOTANICAL RESERVE

5 DAY ECOLOGICAL FARM TOUR

Pichincha Foothills

• Day One - Upon your arrival at Quito Airport, you will be met by your escort and transferred to the beautiful San Jorge Eco-Lodge. Our 18th Century Ecuadorian hosteria, with its own 200 acre Botanical Reserve, will be your primary base for our expeditions. Enjoy a welcome cocktail.


• Day Two - Horseback Riding Eco-Adventure to the high barren plains. 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 follow a pre-inca road (1500 BC) and ride up to (4700m osl) the cloud forest. San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve invites its guests to discover this unique part of Ecuadorian life.


• Day Three - Shamanism Medicinal Plants and Sacred Waterfalls Tour at San Jorge Botanical Reserve we will trek to the highland tropical rainforest, visiting up to 15 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, it's lush valleys and majestic mountains and the volcano peaks of Cayambe, Antizana, Pasochoa, Pululahua, Pichincha, and Illalo. Return to relax at the Lodge for the remainder of the day. Enjoy the tempered indoor swimming pool, sauna, Turkish Bath and Jacuzzi .


• Day Four - Bird Watching early in the morning we will visit the San Jorge Botanical Reserve (highland rainforest). Here you will have a chance to spot the Blacktailed Trainbearer, Rufous Antpitta, Hooded Siskin, Blue & Yellow Tanagers and many other endemic species. While walking through the gardens of San Jorge, you will also find several varieties of hummingbirds, eating at their feeders stationed throughout the grounds.(3000-3500m osl) Afternoon free.


• Day Five - AM Transfer to Quito Airport

Includes: Lodging based on double occupancy, 3 meals per day; days 2-4, transfers, transportation, and bilingual guide

Excludes: Travel or medical insurance, personal expenses, extra meals, National park entrance fees

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