The Most Unique Hotel We've Ever Stayed In - We Found Ecuador’s Secret Jungle After the Galápagos
Ecuador Beyond Galápagos: Discovering Mashpi Lodge in the Chocó Cloud Forest .This unique hotel experience is the perfect addone beyone your Galapagos Cruise. Located in the heart of the cloud forest, for a unique luxury eco-lodge experience deep in the cloud forest. See what this Ecuador destination is like. Located just three hours from Quito, this property offers an immersive look at one of the most biodiverse forests on Earth. We take you through the grounds to show what a stay at this remote retreat actually feels like, from the architecture to the surrounding environment. If you are planning an Ecuador travel itinerary and looking to balance comfort with nature, this guide highlights the activities available. You will see the jungle gondola, walk through waterfalls, and get up close with local hummingbirds. This walkthrough helps you decide if this luxury eco-lodge fits your adventure plans. Subscribe for weekly travel guides, and let us know in the comments if you prefer staying in remote lodges or getting off the grid. ► SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@TheplanetdTravel ► VISIT OUR TRAVEL BLOG: https://ThePlanetD.com ► FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theplanetd/ ► FOLLOW US ON THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@theplanetd 📍 QUICK LINKS & TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Ecuador Beyond Galápagos: Discovering Mashpi Lodge in the Chocó Cloud Forest 01:25 - The Sky Bike Experience: Pedaling Across the Canopy 03:12 - Observation Tower & 360° Cloud Forest Vistas 04:20 - Night Safari: Spotting Frogs, Bats, and Nocturnal Wildlife 05:03 - Conservation Mission & Sustainable Eco-Lodge Design 05:52 - Life Center: Butterfly Sanctuary & Bird-Watching Platform 07:18 - Guided Excursions: Daily Nature Hikes & Waterfall Walks 08:04 - Hand-Feeding Hummingbirds at the Sanctuary 10:41 - Wellness in the Wild: Open-Air Hot Tub & Spa Treatments 11:26 - Gourmet Dining & Room Overview 12:28 - Verdict: Is Mashpi Lodge Worth Adding to Your Ecuador Itinerary? 🌐 OFFICIAL SOURCES & REFERENCE • Mashpi Lodge - Official Luxury Eco-Lodge & Cloud Forest Reserve: https://www.mashpilodge.com/ • Ecuador Ministry of Tourism (Ministerio de Turismo) - Official Travel Portal: https://www.turismo.gob.ec/ • UNESCO World Heritage Centre - Chocó Andino de Pichincha Biosphere Reserve: https://whc.unesco.org/ • Chocó-Andes Network - Biodiversity & Conservation in Ecuador's Cloud Forest: https://chocoandesnetwork.org/en/ 🌍 ABOUT DAVE & DEB (THE PLANET D) Hi everyone! We’re Dave and Deb, a married adventure couple living by the motto "Adventure is for Everyone!" Named by Forbes as one of the Top 10 Travel Influencers in the World, we’ve spent over 18 years traveling to 130+ countries across all 7 continents. Our weekly travel series brings you detailed travel guides, practical travel tips, 4K video, and breathtaking drone footage—all packed with fun, humor, and inspiration to help you plan your next trip! ✈️ POPULAR TRAVEL PLAYLISTS: * Europe Travel Guides: [LINK] * Packing & Travel Tips: [LINK] * Top Bucket List Adventures: [LINK] ------------------------------------------------------------------ 💬 DISCLAIMER & AFFILIATE NOTICE Our videos are created for entertainment and informational purposes. Some of the links in our descriptions are affiliate links (including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program). If you make a purchase using these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support our channel so we can keep making free travel guides for you. Thank you for your support!