MAQUIPUCUNA LODGE
Cloud Forest Lodges
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Number of Days
2-3 Days -
Type of tour
Forest Highlights -
Prices From
$196 Per Person
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MAQUIPUCUNA CLOUD FOREST LODGE
- Maquipucuna Ecolodge offers the unique opportunity to explore a combination of pristine rainforest and cloud forest.
- The Maquipucuna cloud forest reserve is the best place in the world to see Andean bears (Spectacled bear) in the wild (seasonally), all within easy walking distance from the lodge.
- In the reserve you can also find over 400 species of birds, including an easily accessible Andean Cock-of-the-rock lek, & flocks of hummingbirds at the feeders, sure to fascinate bird lovers.
- There are over 32km of forest trails to explore, rivers and waterfalls for a refreshing swim, or the orchid path and butterfly garden for peaceful contemplation.
- Delicious home cooked meals are served daily in the open air restaurant, together with freshly brewed specialty Arabica coffee produced at Maquipucuna.
- Maquipucuna cloud forest is located just 2 hours drive from Quito, making it the perfect short break for days of peace, tranquility & immersion in nature.
MAQUIPUCUNA CLOUD FOREST LODGE
ITINERARIES AND PRICING 2026
For 2 days
- $3021 Passenger
- $2662 Passengers
- $2293 Passengers
Itinerary
- Birdwatching
- Guided hikes to learn about local medicinal and other useful plants
- Walking through pre-Inca trails
- Visiting salt springs used by the Yumbo pre-Inca peoples
- Andean bear sightings (during bear season)
- Insect, mammal and frog sightings during night hikes
- Self-guided trails to explore by yourself
- Swimming in pristine rivers and waterfalls
- Visiting nearby community projects (please make advanced reservations)
- Chocolate massages (please make advanced reservations, extra payment required)
Special birding itineraries are also available – Please check with us for information & pricing
Accommodation- Based on 2 people sharing
Specialist birding guides or private guides are available for an extra fee.
For 2 days
- $2541 Passenger
- $2302 Passengers
- $2033-4 Passengers
Itinerary
- Birdwatching
- Guided hikes to learn about local medicinal and other useful plants
- Walking through pre-Inca trails
- Visiting salt springs used by the Yumbo pre-Inca peoples
- Andean bear sightings (during bear season)
- Insect, mammal and frog sightings during night hikes
- Self-guided trails to explore by yourself
- Swimming in pristine rivers and waterfalls
- Visiting nearby community projects (please make advanced reservations)
- Chocolate massages (please make advanced reservations, extra payment required)
Special birding itineraries are also available – Please check with us for information & pricing
Accommodation- Based on 2 people sharing
Specialist birding guides or private guides are available for an extra fee.
For 2 days
- $3021 Passenger
- $2662 passengers
- $2483-4 passengers
Itinerary
- Birdwatching
- Guided hikes to learn about local medicinal and other useful plants
- Walking through pre-Inca trails
- Visiting salt springs used by the Yumbo pre-Inca peoples
- Andean bear sightings (during bear season)
- Insect, mammal and frog sightings during night hikes
- Self-guided trails to explore by yourself
- Swimming in pristine rivers and waterfalls
- Visiting nearby community projects (please make advanced reservations)
- Chocolate massages (please make advanced reservations, extra payment required)
Special birding itineraries are also available – Please check with us for information & pricing
Accommodation- Based on 2 people sharing
Specialist birding guides or private guides are available for an extra fee.
For 2 days
- $2411 Passenger
- $2202 Passengers
- $1963-4 Passengers
Itinerary
- Birdwatching
- Guided hikes to learn about local medicinal and other useful plants
- Walking through pre-Inca trails
- Visiting salt springs used by the Yumbo pre-Inca peoples
- Andean bear sightings (during bear season)
- Insect, mammal and frog sightings during night hikes
- Self-guided trails to explore by yourself
- Swimming in pristine rivers and waterfalls
- Visiting nearby community projects (please make advanced reservations)
- Chocolate massages (please make advanced reservations, extra payment required)
Special birding itineraries are also available – Please check with us for information & pricing
Accommodation- Based on 2 people sharing
Specialist birding guides or private guides are available for an extra fee.
Tour Specifications
Inclusions
- Lodge accommodation on double / twin basis
- 3 meals per day (from lunch on day1 to lunch on final day)
- Entrance fee to the protected reserve
- Guided hikes with shared local Spanish speaking guide
- Unlimited hydration: filtered spring water available all day. Lemonade, coffee and herbal teas during meals, and before bird watching
- Rubber boots to use during your stay
Exclusions
- Tips
- Private guides (can be booked in advance at additional cost)
- Shared or Private transportation to/from lodge (pls ask our team for a transport quote if required)
- Extras at the lodge: such as drinks, snacks, souvenirs and other personal expenses
- Activities not included in the itinerary
- Single supplement charge for solo travelers
Tour Dates
- This tour is available throughout the year. Flexible to start on any day of the week that you prefer to travel.
About itineraries
Maquipucuna lodge offers access to 32 kilometers (20 mi) of trails. The trails vary in their range of difficulty and a guide is recommended for some. Ask your guide or the Maquipucuna staff for a trail map so you can explore by yourselves. Your guide will also help you to select the most appropriate trails based on your fitness level and specific wildlife interests. The trails:- Waterfall Trail: 200 meters. 10 minutes one way.
- The Spectacled Bear: Variable Distance from 1 1/2 hours to 2-3 days camping and hiking up hill. One way.
- Humedal Trail: 3 1/2 km, 3 1/2-hour loop trail.
- Self-Guided Trail: 1km. 45-minute loop.
- Tranquil Trail: 6 km. 4-5-hour hike.
- River Trail: 3 km. 2 1/2-hour loop.
- Palmitos Trail: 4.5 km. 4-hour loop.
- Muleteer’s Trail to a larger waterfall: 5.5 km. 4-5 hours.
Maquipucuna prices
- Discounts may be available for larger groups sharing a room.
- Single supplement applies for solo travelers.
- Cachillacta House: is disconnected from the main lodge (1-minute walk from main lodge) and overlooks the crystalline Alambi river. These spacious suites, features private bathroom and furniture for relaxing.
- Ayllu House: Ideal for families or small groups of friends to stay all together under the same roof. Located just 5 minutes from the main lodge this cabin can comfortably sleep up to 6 guests and offers private bathrooms and a living room.
- Tulipe House: Classic accommodation offering suites with double beds, private bathrooms and amazing views of the forest.
- Umachacha House: Budget accommodation with shared bathroom and shower facilities in the main lodge.
- Room capacities - Cachillacta: 2 cabins available, 1 king, 1 twin - Tulipe: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchenette. Max occupancy: 4 adults, 2 kids - Ayllu: 4 cabins available, 2 queen, 2 twin - Umachaca: 4 cabins available, queen, twin, or bunks
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We recently used Happy Gringo to organise a trip to the cloud forest just outside of Quito, at Maquipucuna Ecolodge. The service was excellent, and when things were delayed slightly at the beginning of our trip the owner…
We booked an extended stay at Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Lodge in October 2018 via Happy Gringo tours. Although this was certainly not a big deal for the company, we were treated in an extremely helpful, diligent and relia…
We enjoyed the Eco lodge immensely. The accommodations were good. The staff was very kind and welcoming and specifically mentioned their gratitude to Happy Gringo for sending us to Maquipucuna
My wife and me enjoyed seven days at Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Lodge in October 2018 during a three-months travel in Ecuador. We booked via Happy Gringo travel, and everything went perfectly smooth. The room was beautiful…
If you are interested in bird-watching, butterflies, nature photography, hiking, cloud forest ecology, improving your Spanish with friendly people, or just getting away from it all, this is a great place to visit. The lo…
