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List of Tours at San Jorge Private Reserves
HIKING AT SAN JORGE BOTANICAL 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 360 degree 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. Tour takes place at San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito
HIKING & SWIMMING (Primary Subtropical Rain Forest)
San Jorge de Milpe Reserve (Subtropical Rain Forest)
Visit a wild virgin cloud forest around Pichincha Mountain and trek on great 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. Hiking, majestic waterfalls, swimming in the cloud forest; wild surroundings, tropical plants/flowers/orchids, and exotic birds within our tropical reserve. A unique soft adventure for active people of all ages. Bring along swim suit and water shoes. Located 1:50 from San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito
HIKING IN WORLD FAMOUS 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 and 40 species of orchids. Soft adventure San Jorge de Tandayapa Private Reserve. Tour departs from San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito.
A unique adventure for active people of all ages. Located 45 minutes from San Jorge Eco-Lodge.
HIKING – SAN JORGE BOTANICAL RESERVE – THE LAST INCAN’S EMPEROR’S TRAILS
Archeological tour
Hiking the same footsteps as the pre-Inca's. Day tour.
Tour takes place at San Jorge Eco-Lodge.
HORSEBACK RIDING EXPEDITION ON THE LAST INCAN EMPEROR’S TRAIL
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 Highland Rainforest. San Jorge invites its guests to discover this unique part of Ecuadorian life.
This tour takes place at San Jorge Eco-Lodge with our own horses.
THE MAGIC BIRDING CIRCUIT IN ECUADOR
Birdwatching Tour at San Jorge Botanical Reserve (birding list)
Early in the morning we will visit the San Jorge Botanical Reserve (High Barren Plains - Highland Rain Forest). The possibility to see the Black Tailed Trainbearer, Rufous Antpitta, Hooded Siskins, Black Flowerpiercers, Variable Hawks, Blue & Yellow and other Tanagers and Cinereous Conebills, Sword-billed Hummingbirds. Recently, the Very Rare Greater Scythebill (Campylorphamphus) and Andean Condor has been sighted. There are over 130 bird species in this paradise. While walking through the gardens of San Jorge, you will also find several exotic varieties of hummingbirds, eating at their feeders stationed throughout the grounds. (3000 – 3500 mts o.s.l.). Later in the afternoon, we will visit the surroundings of San Jorge Eco-Lodge: Seed eaters, Yellow Grossbecks, Cottingas, Mountain Tanagers and many more birds. Tour takes place at San Jorge Eco-Lodge.
THE MAGIC BIRDING CIRCUIT IN ECUADOR
Birdwatching Tours at San Jorge’s Reserve: include bi-lingual birding guide, transportation, reserve entrance fees
San Jorge de Tandayapa Reserve (Cloud Forest
San Jorge de Milpe Reserve (Subtropical Rainforest) near Mindo
San Jorge de Cosanga (Cloud Forest) San Isidro. 2 day trip
Optional 2 – 14 day Birdwatching Tours
These tours depart from San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito or Milpe
SHAMANIC CLEANSINGS
Shaman Practices This tour can be offered the same day as visiting Otavalo Indian Market
A real touch of Indian culture and Shaman Practices. Remove sickness and stress with a natural and ancient Andes treatment made by a real Indian doctor… Herbs, tobacco, cologne and eggs are the main ingredients used for your treatment. Open questions and an incredible, unique experience.
Tour departs from San Jorge Eco-Lodge/ Quito.
MOUNTAIN BIKING ADVENTURES
Mountain Biking Day Trips - Include mountain bike, helmet, gloves, transporation, bi-lingual, transportation
Nono-Tandayapa Route – Downhill Trip, 55 km. Rated: Easy
This is a famous Birdwatchers secondary route. While descending from the beautiful virgin cloud forest, visit the Sierra, an enormous canyon, Tandayapa and Pichinchas untouched foothills. This is a fairly easy ride that offers incredible sightseeing from an altitude of 3,200 mts. down to 1,500 mts. To the Cloud Forest. We will witness some amazing vegetation changes as we explore virgin rainforests on this magical tour for riders of any level!
Tour starts 20 minutes from San Jorge Eco-Lodge.
POPULAR ONE DAY EXCURSIONS FROM SAN JORGE
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.
Distance: 20 minutes from San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito.
Same day, add on a Visit to the Middle of the World, La Mital del Mundo, (equator line)
Otavalo Indian Market & Surroundings
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. Includes lunch at typical Ecuadorian restaurant. 1:45 drive from San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito.
Papallacta Natural Hot Springs
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 where we will stop at the thermal springs. This is a wonderfully relaxing day. During the trip, your guide will give you a botanical and ecological explanation of the Coca Cayambe Reserve, which is considered a Condors area. 1:10 drive from San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito.
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