Ecuador’s cloud forest covers its rolling hillsides as they descend from the high Andean plateaus into the rain forest or down to the Pacific coast.
Most of this tropical forest lies between 1,200-2,700m (3,937-8,858ft) above sea level. It provides an evergreen, lush, and moist forest, teeming with birds, insects, and mammals.
There are many lodges with virgin forest, home to a dazzling variety of hummingbirds, refreshing waterfalls for swimming, zip lining, and wildlife walks.
The humming birds, Cock-of-the-Rock leks, and the chance of spotting larger mammals such as the spectacled bears are some of the reasons to immerse yourself in this amazing ecosystem.
Much of the cloud forest is readily accessible from Quito making it perfect a two- or three-day stay.
