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Quito & Mashpi Lodge Andean Adventure

Quito

3 days

Starting at USD 2599 pp

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Explore the lush and vibrant natural ecosystems of

Mashpi and the luxury of Casa Gangotena

Rooftop Gangotena
Culinary Experience at Casa Gangotena Hotel
Waterfall at Mashpi Reserve
  • Your naturalist guide decodes the reserve. 400+ bird species, spectacled bears, endemic orchids — certified guides make it legible, not just visible.
  • Glide above the canopy. Sky bike and dragonfly gondola deliver views no trail can match — both included in your stay.
  • Stay in Quito’s colonial heart. Casa Gangotena sits on Plaza San Francisco — UNESCO Old Town, with a culinary tasting included on arrival.
  • Dine where the forest meets the table. Mashpi Lodge’s kitchen sources from within the reserve—all-inclusive meals — local, seasonal, extraordinary.
  • Two owned hotels. Zero logistics. Every transfer, meal, and guide handled end-to-end — no middlemen, no dropped handoffs.
  • Wildlife inside a protected reserve — Conserved within Mashpi’s 3,000-acre private reserve.
  • The forest after dark. An expert-led night walk reveals what daylight keeps hidden — insects, reptiles, and nocturnal mammals.

2026

USD 2599

per person

2027

USD 3000

per person

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Day by Day

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

  • Quito

Where Two Worlds Begin

Private transfer delivers you to Casa Gangotena on Quito’s Plaza San Francisco. Tonight, a culinary tasting sets the tone.

Day 2

  • Mashpi Reserve

Into the Living Canopy

Your naturalist guide leads you into Mashpi Reserve — sky bike, dragonfly gondola, waterfall trails. Night walk after dark.

Day 3

Carry Two Worlds With You

Final morning hike in the reserve with your guide. Shared transfer returns you to Quito.

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Map of your visit

Andean Culinary Experience Gangotena Tasting And Mashpi Tour

What's included

Seamless travel
Airport transfers in Quito and Mashpi – Shared transportation to the cloud forest reserve.

Handpicked stays
Carefully selected luxury accommodations throughout your journey

Curated gastronomy
Daily breakfast, lunches, and dinners at Mashpi Lodge, and selected dining experiences in Casa Gangotena as specified in the itinerary

Expert-led experiences
Guided activities within the cloud forest reserve – Dragonfly experience.

Expedition & nature immersion
Rain boots and poncho for cloud forest exploration – Immersive nature and island experiences throughout the journey

Not include

International airfare
Flights to and from your destination
Personal expenses
Alcoholic beverages, gratuities, and personal purchases
Meals not specified
Dining experiences not included in the itinerary
Additional charges
Fuel surcharges or other applicable fees

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