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City and Cloud Forest Tour: Casa Gangotena and Mashpi Lodge

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Adventurers on Mashpi Lodge's 'Dragonfly
Adventurers on Mashpi Lodge's 'Dragonfly
Couple at Quito's Old Town
Couple at Quito's Old Town

Experience the two sides of Quito

Our 5-day luxurious journey combines the historical elegance of Quito with the untamed beauty of the Andean Choco rainforest. This tour will take you from experiencing the architectural marvels of Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel in Quito all the way to the eco-luxury of Mashpi Lodge. Highlights include fine dining in Quito’s historic center, guided rainforest explorations, and unique experiences like the Dragonfly canopy gondola. Enjoy award-winning accommodations and Relais & Châteaux experiences, all designed for ultimate comfort and unforgettable immersion in each place!

Tour Highlights

  •  Luxury accommodations in every destination
  • Relais & Châteaux experience (Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel)
  • Two award-winning hotels (Mashpi Lodge and Casa Gangotena  Hotel)
  • Fine cuisine in the heart of Quito’s Historic Center
  • Guided rainforest exploration and Dragonfly cable ride experience
Lush green leaf from Mashpi Lodge's surrounding cloud forest, symbolizing rich biodiversity.

Itinerary in detail

5-Day / 4-Night

5-Day / 4-Night Program

Starting at

$2,250*

per person

Accommodations include a Luxury Room at Casa Gangotena, a Wayra Room at Mashpi Lodge.

  • Rates based on double occupancy.
  • Price validity for 2024: January 01 through December 31, 2024.
  • For upgrade options or a solo traveler quote, please contact our Destination Experts.
  • Taxes not included.

5-Day / 4-Night Program

Starting at

$2,285*

per person

Accommodations include a Luxury Room at Casa Gangotena, a Wayra Room at Mashpi Lodge.

  • Rates based on double occupancy.
  • Price validity for 2025: January 01 through December 31, 2025.
  • For upgrade options or a solo traveler quote, please contact our Destination Experts.
  • Taxes not included.
Day 1
  • Arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito
  • Shared transfer* to Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel
  • Early evening activity in Casa Gangotena
  • 4-course Mestizo Menu dinner for two at Casa Gangotena’s Restaurant

*If you wish to hire a private transfer service from the airport, please contact our Destination Experts.

  • Breakfast at Casa Gangotena’s Restaurant
  • Shared transfer* to Mashpi Lodge.
  • Set menu lunch at Mashpi’s Restaurant.
  • Guided exploration activity in the Chocó Rainforest
  • Guided nighttime walk in the Mashpi Reserve
  • Set menu dinner at Mashpi’s Restaurant

*If you wish to hire a private transfer service from the airport, please contact our Destination Experts.

  • Early morning bird-watching activity on Mashpi’s outdoor terrace
  • Breakfast at Mashpi’s Restaurant
  • Guided activity in the Chocó Rainforest
  • Set menu lunch at Mashpi’s Restaurant
  • Afternoon activity in the Mashpi Reserve
  • Guided nighttime walk in the Mashpi Reserve
  • Set menu dinner at Mashpi’s Restaurant

Wondering what to do with your time at leisure? Why don’t you take a look at Mashpi’s Spa!

  • Early morning bird-watching activity on Mashpi’s outdoor terrace
  • Breakfast at Mashpi’s Restaurant
  • Guided activity in the Chocó Rainforest
  • Shared transfer* from Mashpi Lodge to Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel
  • Early evening activity at Casa Gangotena
  • 8-course meal for two at Casa Gangotena’s Restaurant

*If you wish to hire a private transfer service from the airport, please contact our Destination Experts.

  • Breakfast at Casa Gangotena’s Restaurant
  • Check out
  • Shared transfer* to the airport

*If you wish to hire a private transfer service from the airport, please contact our Destination Experts.

A serene green bird perches gracefully amidst Mashpi Lodge's rich forest habitat, a symbol of biodiversity.
Lush green leaf from Mashpi Lodge's surrounding cloud forest, symbolizing rich biodiversity.
Fresh green leaf, exemplifying the lush flora at Mashpi Lodge in the Ecuadorian cloud forest.
Vibrant green leaves on a branch, highlighting the lush foliage at Mashpi Lodge in the cloud forest sanctuary.

Not Include

  • International airfare to/from Ecuador
  • Personal expenses, alcoholic beverages, tips, spa treatments, boutique purchases, meals not described in the program, and any items not previously mentioned.
  • 10% tax for services.

 

Special Package Rate Note

The City and Cloud Forest offers a special rate for all activities included within the package. These rates are based on a specific itinerary and accommodation, the set activities may not be eligible for any changes, and the package cannot be separated. In the event that the guests do not want to participate in any of the activities included in the package, no discount or difference in rate will be applied.

*ETICA Empresa Turistica Internacional C.A. reserves the right to charge a fuel supplement without prior notice should the closing price of West Texas Intermediate Fuel increase above $70 per barrel on the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange Index). If a fuel supplement is charged, ETICA Empresa Turistica Internacional C.A. will have sole discretion to apply the supplementary charge to existing and new bookings, regardless of whether such bookings have been paid in full. Such extra charges are not included in the yacht fare. The Fuel Surcharge is included.

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A coiled snake with intricate brown scales perched among green leaves, exemplifying the diverse reptile life at Mashpi Lodge.
Vibrant orange butterfly, indicative of the biodiversity at Mashpi Lodge's butterfly farm.
Lush green leaf from Mashpi Lodge's surrounding cloud forest, symbolizing rich biodiversity.

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Conditions

  • Published rates are valid for 2024 (except Christmas & New Year’s departures).
  • Listed prices are based on double occupancy. For child rates and single supplements, please get in touch with your destination expert.
  • This package and its accommodation options are subject to availability.
  • A minimal deposit of 15% per person is required to confirm your reservation.
  • Credit card payments are exempt from additional fees.
  • Breakfasts and taxes are included for your hotel in Quito.
  • Single occupancy accommodation in Mashpi Lodge is based on our Wawa Room.
  • Galapagos excursions are subject to change due to weather conditions, logistical reasons, guests’ safety, and/or Galapagos National Park Regulations.
  • All entrance fees are subject to change without prior notice.
  • At Mashpi Lodge and Finch Bay Hotel, children’s rates apply to kids under 12 years old sharing a room with 2 adults.
  • Restrictions may apply.
  • Upgrades to Yaku Suite (Mashpi Lodge) are $298 per person.
  • Upgrades to Finch Bay Suite are $416 per person.
  • This program (and its accommodation options) are subject to availability.
  • Credit card payments are exempt from additional fees.
  • A deposit may be required to confirm your reservation.
  • All entrance fees are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Price validity for 2024 and 2025.

GENERAL NOTES AND INFORMATION

Baggage:

Check out the Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel’s handy packing list and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!

  • Baggage is handled in accordance with the airlines’ regulations and tariffs. The current limits are 50.6 lbs (23 kg) for checked items, 17 lbs (8 kg) for hand luggage and 1 personal item (handbag, camera bag, laptop, etc.) Please keep in mind that airlines are strict with their baggage limitations.
  • All baggage must be securely packed, and be properly, clearly labeled. Liquid, fragile, perishable and/or other items that are not packed as such will be transported at the guests’ own risk.
  • We are not liable for loss or damage to baggage and/or any other personal item during air travel. We are not liable for baggage stored in shore-side facilities.
  • We recommend that you keep important travel documents (passport, visa, Galapagos transit control card), important medication and/or valuables on you at all times. These items are the full responsibility of the guest at all times.
  • We are not liable for the loss of, or damage of, of any aforementioned personal items. We reserve the right to charge for the return of personal items left at the hotel.

Important:

Local authorities manage the quarantine system of the Galapagos National Park in order to reduce the possibility of foreign species invading the archipelago. All cargo and luggage that arrives to Galapagos National Park or that is transferred from one island to another must be inspected. All aircrafts are disinfected with Permethrin before landing. To preserve human health and the native species of the Galapagos Islands, the following products may not be transferred to Galapagos: fresh vegetables and fruits, animal products and or their derivatives, dairy products, other live animals, pathological samples, dry coffee beans, genetically modified organisms, forest species or their disseminative parts, grass and its disseminative parts, fresh flowers, medicinal plants and their disseminative parts, banana tree leaves, micro-organisms (fungi, bacteria, etc.) soil and sand, and animal vaccines.