Cloudforest Ecuador

Running along most of the length of the country, Ecuador’s subtropical Cloud Forest is a wonderland of phenomenal nature, thrilling adventure sports, and fascinating traditional villages. Set at around 2000 metres above sea level, the forest lives up to its name with sky-scraping trees decorated with brightly coloured orchids and bromeliads. It boasts more than 20 percent of the world’s bird species, including 35 species of hummingbirds, among other showstoppers. Animal lovers may catch glimpses of the endangered spectacled bear, as well as puma, Andean coati, and tayra. Activities on offer include sky-biking – pedalling over the canopies – as well as zip lining, mountain biking, rappelling down waterfalls, horse riding, and cable car rides. Discover the area’s unique culture in the village of Mindo, or visit one of the local chocolate farms.