Luxury Ecuador Family Trips made for you

Sachatamia is a private ecological reserve, covering over 120 hectares of cloud forest. This area is incredibly rich in flora and fauna and a stay at Sachatamia Lodge is a wonderful way to experience and appreciate the diversity of the region. The lodge was built to exist in harmony with the natural surroundings and the wooden construction and traditinal decor make it a perfect fit. The main draw here is exploring the forest, spotting wild flowers and colourful birdlife. When you’re back at the lodge, you can relax in the garden, enjoy dinner in the restaurant or take a dip in the indoor pool.

Set into one of the planet’s most important bio-regions, the futuristic Mashpi Lodge powered with 100% hydroelectricity really is a ‘contemporary cocoon in the clouds’. Praised for its ecological and contemporary design by being nominated for the likes of Wallpaper’s Design Awards, Mashpi’s steel and glass creation sits amongst 3,200 acres of pristine rainforest on a bluff that commands stunning views over the lush valleys, cloud forests and hills of the Tumbez-Choco-Darien bio-region (otherwise known as the Chocó) in Ecuador. The 20 rooms and three suites are spacious and simply modern in decoration, with floor to ceiling windows that keep your attention on what’s outside rather than what’s in. The restaurant has been thoughtfully constructed with two-storey high ceilings and windows for walls so again you feel constantly in touch with the forest, whilst dining on local produce from exotic fruits blended with more savoury dishes and organic ingredients to home made chocolate. There is also a terrace with pergola roof for incredible views over the jungle canopy, perhaps spotting one or two of its creatures. Daily wildlife expeditions and nature excursions are led by the lodge’s team of Ecuadorian biologists and things like wellington boots and rain ponchos are provided. The aerial tram from the lodge allow for deeper daily explorations into the forest, and comes with an observation tower and Life Centre which has butterfly farms and terrariums for a really close up look to these species. Hikes, bathing in waterfalls and rivers are very much part of the Mashpi experience too.

Set against the backdrop of the spectacular Cotopaxi and Tungurahua volcanoes and the snowcapped Illinizas, Corazon and Chimborazo, sits this historic 300 year-old hacienda turned spa resort. The beauty of its surroundings combined with the antiquity of the property itself guarantees guests a fully immersive Banos experience. The hacienda is composed of 24 luxury rooms, four suites and one presidential suite, each of which feature large picture windows, a fire place and a bathtub. During your stay you can enjoy dinning at ‘The King of Woods’ restaurant which serves tastes from throughout the area and relaxation at the spa with its heated pool, Jacuzzi, Turkish and Polar baths, gym and therapy rooms. When you’re not revelling in the comforts of your immediate surroundings, the hacienda offers several fascinating horseback, bicycle and walking tours where you can explore Bano’s volcanoes, waterfalls and moors.