Ecuador - BELLAVISTA

Whether you want to bushwack with machetes through the Valley of Mist, hike upstream to the Hidden Falls or equally have a leisurely stroll on a couple of our easy trails, Bellavista has lots of trail exploration opportunities to choose from! If you want to look for the stunning Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan, admire the orchids and epiphytes, or simply relax in a hammock, in the whirring company of fearless hummingbirds, Bellavista is a great place to commune with nature -- and yourself.

The guides are knowledgeable in tropical ecology and are familiar with the forest's elusive inhabitants and trails.

Accommodations

There are many accommodation options at Bellavista. Some clients prefer the 4-storey, thatch-roofed geodesic dome, while others prefer the unusual Bamboo House, the half-timbered Trailhead House , or the House in the Woods.

The lodge offers all the comforts of home: hot showers, comfortable beds, friendly staff, plenty of relaxation, and delicious food. Full board and individual meals are provided.

The Dome offers 5 double rooms with private baths and balconies. The 360 degree view from the dome allows you to gaze upon the rugged peaks of Pichincha and Cotacachi in the distance. You can also sit out on your private balcony and observe the activity at your own hummingbird feeder. In this lofty paradise you can lie in bed and watch the sun rise over Bellavista or watch the mist lift from the deep valleys below.

If you want to be alone in your forest cabin, there is a 2 storey house with a bathroom on each floor, offering complete seclusion, truly your own mountain forest hideaway!

The Trailhead House Is the newest construction and is made of brick and wood designed to fit into the forest and the surrounding landscape. The spacious balconies have chairs and hammocks, where you can rest while watching the hummingbirds come and go. The house has two floors. It can accommodate a family of 6 on the second floor and has a couple of very cosy double rooms on the first floor."

The Bamboo House close to the Dome offers 3 rooms - one with 4 beds upstairs and access to a 2 storey balcony with an extra bed and a true bird´s eye view of the Tandayapa Valley! Downstairs there are two rooms, each with private bath and also a nice big balcony. Designed for small groups or families, people are finding this to be a wonderful alternative!!.