Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Zurloma is located within a high andean montane forest- an ecosystem unlike any other in the world.
In the company of your specialized guide, you’ll experience a unique habitat with very particular biodiversity, climate and topographic conditions as you become immersed in this ideal location for an extraordinary ecological experience; an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers and photographers!
Your visit supports a sustainable alternative income for the local people who run this conservation initiative, a very valuable effort that resists the pressure for agricultural conversion and other ways of habitat degradation.
What's included
Entrance fees
Lunch with soft drink
Private transportation
Certified, bilingual naturalist & birding guide
All activities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
What to expect
Quito
5m
Pick up from your accommodation in Quito or the airport area at 6:00 am. Your private guide will give you a briefing of the wonderful day you have ahead and ask any question you have, before you start your way towards Zuroloma Reserve
5h · Admission ticket included
An hour's drive brings you to Zuroloma Reserve, located northwest of Quito, along the famous Hummingbird Route. Explore the reserve and its sorroundings: amazing views of the evergreen lush Andean cloud forest and snow-capped volcanoes as far as the eye can see; and rainbows of sparkling hummingbirds that will catch all your attention.
Enjoy the privilege of admiring and photographing otherwise elusive species that are frequently encountered in the reserve, such as Chestnut-napped Antpitta, Rufous Antpitta, the incomparable Sword-billed hummingbird, Sapphire vented Puffleg, Blue-capped Tanager and many others!
Enjoy lunch at the reserve.
Support local development and conservation with your visit by contributing to an initiative to resist the pressures of agriculture conversion and other forms of habitat degradation.
Quito
5m
After lunch and a last glance at the wonderful cloud forest, you'll start you way bak to Quito. The tour ends with a drop-off at you accommodation.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up and drop off from your accommodation in Quito and airport area. Please provide your accommodation address in case it is not listed in the hotels above.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A small amount of walking is involved along trails with irregular terrain although if participants require longer hiking trails are available.
Copy of passport of one of the group members is required for billing purposes (local tax exemption)
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Let us know if you are prone to altitude sickness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
