RATES PER ROOM | PER NIGHT

Yaku Suite: 

Single: US$ 1160

Double: US$ 1331

Supplement per Child: US$ 322

Wayra Room: 

Single: US$ 960

Double: US$ 1098

Supplement per Child: US$ 274,00

Quito

Mashpi lodge is located three hours away, 110 Km (70Milles) from Quito in the western slope of the occidental flank of the Andes. The rapid change in altitude (from 2800 msnm to 1000 msnm) allows you to discover the wanders of the Andean landscape. The road crosses the valley of Pomasqui dominated by Andean dry forest, and then to the western flank of the Andes through the Cloud Forest and the road ends in Mashpi at the beginning of the tropical rainforest.

The monument of “La Mitad del Mundo” (“Middle of the World”), mark the place where you cross the equatorial line and the obelisk commemorates the visit of the geodesic mission in the XVIII century as part of their studies measuring one arc of the meridian and their efforts to proof the elliptical shape of the earth. Half way to Mashpi you stop to visit Tulipe archeological museum, a set of ruins that belonged to the Yumbo culture, one of the last cultures that settled in Quito before the arrival of the Incas and the Spanish. You will enjoy coffee and an Empanada (Turnover) prepared by local citizens of Tulipe and then continue the road for 60 minutes and arrive to Mashpi.

DEPARTURE TIME

The adventure starts at 08:00 am from one of the main hotels in Quito.

RETURN TIME

Check out: 13:30

• Transfer in (shared basis) to 4 hotels in Quito: Casa Gangotena, Hilton, JW Marriott and Swissotel.
• Transfer out (shared basis) to 4 hotels in Quito: Casa Gangotena, Hilton, JW Marriott and Swissotel.
• Includes a visit to Tulipe Archaeological Site.
• Hotel Accommodation
• All meals at the lodge
• Unlimited soft drinks
• Wi-Fi
• Use or rain ponchos and rubber boots
• Guided activities and excursions within the reserve: walks, birdwatching and nature encounters, sky bike, life center, waterfalls and humming birds.

• Available upon request (extra fees)
• Alcoholic drinks
• Gratuities, tips and personal expenses
• Taxes and services charge, currently - 12% sales tax and 10% service
• Municipal tax US$ 2,75

Mashpi is designed to completely immerse you in the forest life, while keeping its creatures safely at bay – a luxury retreat amidst the dense forest and stunning mountain views. The rooms are arranged over three floors, all designed with floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall panoramic glass windows, some on two sides, with the forest just a few feet away.

You wake up to captivating views awash with greens and browns, with trunks, branches, vines, leafs, birds and crawling clouds all around. It’s a bit like being on a crystal capsule, observing the forest life from the comfort of your bed. Open the window, and the sounds of bird and frog calls wash over you. The rooms’ lighting is subdued with hidden LED lights that run along the handsome wooden bedheads providing a magical touch.

Yaku Suites

The lodge’s three Yaku Suites (Yaku is a Kichwa word meaning “Water”) extend over an expansive 37 square meters (400 square feet). They are located on the first floor, at the lodge’s northwestern end. Each one features a large bathroom with twin washbasins and Philippe Starck-designed bathtubs-with-a-view. All of them have king-size beds.

All our suites have:

• Safe deposit boxes
• Bathrooms with luxury amenities
• Hairdryers
• Wi-Fi Connection
• Telephone

Wayra Rooms

The 19 Wayra rooms (Wayra is a Kichwa word which means “Wind”) all cover a generous 34 square meters (366 square feet). 12 Wayra Twin Rooms have two full-size beds, three rooms located at the end of the northwestern wing (next to the outside terraces) and the rest along the southeastern wing. 7 Wayra King Rooms out of the 19 rooms feature king-size beds. For families or groups of friends, three pairs of Wayra Rooms inter-connect, two pairs on the second floor and one pair on the ground floor, each one with a king-size bed connected to a room with two full-size beds.

All our rooms have:

• Safe deposit boxes
• Bathrooms with luxury amenities
• Hairdryers
• Wi-Fi Connection
• Telephone

The Lodge’s towering, two-story Dining Room offers a fully panoramic and dramatic setting for a lively gourmet experience. Here, Mashpi’s chefs draw from the diversity of Ecuadorian cuisine and ingredients, making the most of its location between the Coast and the Andes to offer the best of both worlds.

Mashpi creates its gastronomic identity around native ingredients of generous flavors such as wild garlic, chillangua and other products of the forest. They provide aromas and flavors that will linger on your savoring memory. Our cuisine utilizes modern techniques and tools together with permanent investigation. The idea is that our menus offer sustainability, accomplishing a perfect match between the forest where we are and fine dining. Our mission is to explore, expose and share with our guests the formidable new potential of the Ecuadorian cuisine.

Breakfasts are very informal and include fresh fruits from the region, breads, eggs any style, cheeses, hams, cereals, home-made jams, organic honey and muesli, and energizing tropical fruit juices for the day’s activities. Lunch is deliberately light, with a changing menu every day, mixing a wide variety of fresh vegetables, soups, sandwiches and a mix of classic and contemporary Ecuadorian dishes. Ceviche – served in different styles – might well feature. Again, delicious and refreshing fruit juices are on offer, and, to end the meal, a buffet of delicious, home-made ice-cream – including unique flavors like hearts of palm, coffee, passion fruit, sweet mini-banana and an array of other fascinating flavors.

Dinner is a more formal affair. The dramatic setup of the dining room accentuated by the subdued floor lamps creates an intimate and romantic ambience. The dinner menu changes according to season, and could include chicken, beef, fish, seafood and vegetarian dishes, all accompanied by mouth-watering side-dishes made with local ingredients and prepared with imagination and flair.

Vegetarian dishes and other dietary restrictions can be catered for, it is recommended to inform in advance.

The bar adjoining the Dining room offers specialty house cocktails and natural energetic drinks. A carefully-selected wine list features especially Chilean and Argentinean vintages.

Restaurant

The Lodge’s towering, two-story Dining Room offers a dramatic setting for a lively gourmet experience. Here, Mashpi’s chefs draw from the diversity of Ecuadorian cuisine and ingredients, making the most of its location between the coast and the Andes: the best of both worlds.

Open air panoramic terrace

On the northwest corner of the Lodge, on the Upper level, a lovely open-air terrace with pergola style roof, seats and tables is located for the guests to enjoy splendid views and relaxation with the forest and its inhabitants almost at touching distance. This is a favorite venue for early-morning bird-watching. Next door, a smaller more intimate terrace with chairs provides the ideal venue for quiet reading or a morning yoga session. Everywhere, corners with glass windows and relaxation chairs invite guests to enjoy nature and relax at any moment.

Reading room

In the first floor, the Reading and Learning Saloon provides an extensive collection of books and is used by the Naturalist Guides and the Resident Biologist to offer talks and presentations to the guests, to provide more in-depth information about the forest and its inhabitants. After all, Mashpi is a learning experience and part of its concept includes ongoing research about the still greatly undiscovered natural world of the Chocó. Nearby, a small boutique sells a variety of books, guides, clothes and souvenirs as well as toiletries and other essentials for guests. Near the Reception area there is also a computer with Internet access. WiFi connection is available throughout the Lodge.

Wellness area

The Wellness area has a Jacuzzi framed by classy panels of carved wood, open to the breeze and sounds of the forest, ideal to relax after the walks, while in the adjoining room you can enjoy specialized massages and treatments with natural products such as clay, stones herbs and leafs from the forest which will leave you refreshed and revitalized.

Guests will be supplied with rubber boots. Please ensure you send us your size. We also have binoculars for guests to use. The lodge also supplies walking poles, but you may want to bring your own.

Packing list:

• Sunhat

• Sun block

• Sunglasses

• Swimwear

• Walking shoes/sneakers

• Socks: we recommend joggers’ socks that don’t slip easily inside rubber boots. Asics Tegan Knee-High or Kayano Classic Quarter are both good options. 2 pairs per day are ideal.

• Light-weight, earth- or dark-coloured, long-sleeved T-shirts and shirts

• Earth- or dark-coloured, light-weight trousers

• Light fleece/sweater

• Sandals/Tevas

• Goretex jacket – guests will also be supplied with waterproof ponchos

• Insect repellent (natural, not chemical like DEET)

• Good binoculars (Guides will have pairs to share)

• Small backpack for trails

• 6 Ziploc bags of different sizes for keeping things dry

• Sealable bag for packing dirty laundry in luggage

• Headlamp (or Flashlight)

• Extra batteries

• Appliance chargers. Plugs in Ecuador are US-style, 2 flat pins 110 volts. 220 volt adaptors can be supplied upon request.

The small boutique at the lodge sells a range of books, guides, clothing (T-shirts, shirts, hats, buffs), crafts, as well as essentials (batteries, health care products, etc.).

We kindly ask that luggage not exceed 45 lbs (20 kilos) in weight.

Due to the Lodge’s waste water management system, we request guests only use biodegradable soaps and shampoos (the Lodge supplies these as part of its amenities), and only flush toilet paper in lavatories.

If you cancel at least 30 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

For Christmas and New Years Eve cancellations must be 60 before of the scheduled departure.

Last minute bookings, we accept cancellations 15 days before your arrival.

All cancellations must be send in writing via e-mail.

• Cash (PACHAJOURNEYS' Offices)

• Wire Transfer

• Bank Deposit

• Credit Cards (8% – 12%)