Day One

•  In the morning arrive at the start of the main trail leading up to Santa Lucia. Enjoy the rich plant and bird life as your local guide leads you up through primary forest. After climbing 500 metres in altitude, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views from the summit and lunch at the lodge. Your luggage will be taken up on mules and there is also the option for visitors to go up by mule for an additional cost.

•  In the afternoon, we will introduce you to Santa Lucia and its reforestation, agroforestry and conservation projects and give you a tour of our tree nursery and organic garden.

•  Dinner by candlelight.

Day Two

•  Leave before dawn to hike to see the fascinating lek of the Andean Cock of the Rock. This is the place where the male birds of the species meet daily to perform their mating dance.

•  After lunch, walk through primary and secondary forest following the self-guided trail with a stop off for a go on our giant forest swing.

•  With luck, during your stay you will catch one of Santa Lucia's spectacular sunsets before dinner.

Day Three

•  Following breakfast, hike through primary forest to a series of beautiful waterfalls. Along the way you will see many species of birds and maybe the tracks of animals such as the spectacled bear, puma and wild pigs.

•  After lunch, take a walk through the reforested and silvopasture areas, to see the variety of birds and plant-life that can be found in different habitats.

•  Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing in the hammocks, watching the humming birds and admiring the views.

•  After dinner, go on an evening walk to experience the night time sights and sounds of the forest.

Day Four

•  After breakfast, hike to a beautiful waterfall to spend the morning swimming and relaxing.

•  Following a picnic lunch, continue along a trail, through tunnel-like paths carved into the mountain which were first used by the pre-Inca Yumbo people as a trade route.

•  Arrive at the picturesque village of Marianita where there is an optional visit to a local women's artisan cooperative.

•  Transport back to Quito at approximately 3pm .