I am a single traveler looking to book starting sometime between January 8th-10th. Do I have to book by a certain time? Or would I be able to book a month or even a few weeks ahead of time? Do the tours fill up during the beginning of January?

you can book the tour any time but it is prefe to try booking in advance. we can operate all of our programs any day even with 1 participant

Is it safe to assume that this is not a backpacking tour and our luggage will be transported between each place leaving us hiking with only a day pack? Or will we be hiking with a full pack for 3 days?

Yes you are right the luggage is transported by car, however you have to carry a day pack for your personal goods.

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Ecuador Cloud Forest 5 Days Hiking Tour

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From Quito to Calacali

4.7

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Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 8
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Quito
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (International Arrivals )
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis)
Day 2
Pululahua - Yunguilla
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Yunguilla community), Dinner
Accommodation
Home-stay (Yunguilla Village)
Included Activities
- Visit Ventanas viewpoint at Pululahua Ecological Reserve
- Short altitude adjustment walk at Pululahua
- Visit original Equator monument at Calacali village
- Lunch at local restaurant in Yunguilla
- Tour of Yunguilla community projects
- Overnight stay in family homestay
Landmarks
Pululahua Ecological Reserve
Equator Monument
Day 3
Santa Lucia Reserve
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch during Los Culuncos trail hike), Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Santa Lucía)
Included Activities
- Visit El Chochal viewpoint
- Hike Los Culuncos trail through cloud forest
- Lunch during hike
- Overnight at Santa Lucia Eco Lodge
Landmarks
Pichincha Volcano
Cayambe Volcano
Cotacachi Volcano
Antisana Volcano
Pululahua Volcano
Day 4
Maquipucuna Reserve
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at bird lek), Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Maquipucuna)
Included Activities
- Andean Cock of the Rock bird watching tour
- Breakfast at bird lek
- Hike through cloud forest to Maquipucuna
- Overnight at Maquipucuna Lodge
- Night walk near lodge
Landmarks
Maquipucuna Reserve
Day 5
Maquipucuna to Quito
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (International departures )
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Morning birding tour around lodge
- 2-hour forest hike for wildlife viewing
- Return transfer to Quito
Optional Activities
- Additional night accommodation in Quito (optional)

Landmarks
Pululahua Ecological Reserve
Equator Monument

Landmarks
Pichincha Volcano
Cayambe Volcano
Cotacachi Volcano
Antisana Volcano
Pululahua Volcano

Landmarks
Maquipucuna Reserve

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Ibis
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day 1
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Yunguilla Village
Home-stay
day 2
Santa Lucía
Lodge
day 3
Maquipucuna
Lodge
day 4

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Rating: 4.7(118 reviews)
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4.7

Daniella
April 6th, 2026
The best experience I've ever had! Everyone made it so perfect!
Desurathan
March 28th, 2026
Very well organized itinerary and attention to details with our guides . Accommodation was unique and comfortable....
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Tom
March 24th, 2026
Travel today apparently is impossible without a smart phone. Even though I just happened to have mine with me, the...
Travel today apparently is impossible without a smart phone. Even though I just happened to have mine with me, the transfer fee was the best $70.00 I've spent in my life. Joshua Santa Maria knew how to to all that stuff--take a screenshot of my passport photo, forward it to the authorities to get a temporary visa and the declaration, etc. This was needed at several stops along the way. The people on San Crostobal apparently alerted the people on Santa Cruz that I had a hearing problem so my host made it a point to talk loud the whole time. Edison was a great guide for the diving. Beside the care from the people involved the experience itself was all I bargained for.Show more

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Asked on October 20th, 2025
I am a single traveler looking to book starting sometime between January 8th-10th. Do I have to book by a certain time? Or would I be able to book a month or even a few weeks ahead of time? Do the tours fill up during the beginning of January?
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- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written October 2025
  you can book the tour any time but it is prefe to try booking in advance. we can operate all of our programs any day even with 1 participant
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Annie
Asked on September 20th, 2022
Is it safe to assume that this is not a backpacking tour and our luggage will be transported between each place leaving us hiking with only a day pack? Or will we be hiking with a full pack for 3 days?
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- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written September 2022
  Yes you are right the luggage is transported by car, however you have to carry a day pack for your personal goods.

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- For any tour departing before August 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with GUIDEcuador Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Ecuador Cloud Forest 5 Days Hiking Tour

Itinerary

Quito

Pululahua - Yunguilla

Included Activities

Santa Lucia Reserve

Included Activities

Maquipucuna Reserve

Included Activities

Maquipucuna to Quito

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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