CLOUD FOREST | ECUADOR

Also known as the Choco region, the cloud forest area is located a couple of hours north west of Quito. The region comprises many different protected private reserves where scientific and conservation research is carried out. It is renown as a hotspot for birding enthusiasts as more than 500 species have been counted in the area including the striking Andean Cock of the Rock, multicoloured tanagers, toucans, trogons and hummingbirds to name just a few. Visitors on Ecuador adventure tours can discover the many streams, waterfalls, rivers, rapids and other endemic wildlife such as butterflies, frogs, bats, and even a rare spectacled bear if you are lucky!

The Cloud Forest can be visited at any time of year. June until November are the driest months of the year, but due to the geography of the region you should expect rain on most days at any time of year. Migratory birds also pass through in February, which makes this month a good month for bird watching, even if it is quite wet.

The Cloud Forest region is an area of staggering bio-diversity with many activities for nature lovers. Below are our top highlights and best experiences in the area.

★ Catch a glimpse of the emblematic Andean Cock of the Rock

★ The best birdwatching in the country

★ Discover hidden waterfalls within the cloud forest

★ Take a guided nature trail to learn about the impressive ecosystem

★ Stay in a luxury cloud forest lodge

Browse the incredible destinations we cover in Ecuador from the Cloud Forest, a bird watcher’s haven, to the Amazon jungle and the quaint colonial cities of Cuenca and Quito. In between you will find the legendary Avenue of Volcanoes, the unexplored coast and the cacao plantations of the south. Get in touch to start planning your tailor made tours in Ecuador!