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HS50 EXPLORING ECUADOR (20 DAYS)
*Highlands and the Amazon Basin.
Experience the diversity of the magnificent Andean Mountains,
where we find some of the world's most spectacular scenery
and remarkable Indian cultures, and then the jungle of
the Amazon Basin whit its stunning wildlife, where sound,
color and light become an exotic experience.
This unforgettable exploration is specially designed for
Nature Lovers who want a more active challenger in nature's
finest.
Itinerary in brief Day
1 Quito.- Arrive in Ecuador's capital city (9300ft72800m),
transfer to hotel.
Welcome dinner and orientation.
Day 2-3.- Otavalo-Cotacachi-Mojanda
Lakes.- Shopping opportunities at these Indian Markets.
Day 4.- Cotopaxi National
Park.- Visit the volcano refuge lodge (15840ft/4800m).
Day 5.- Baños.-
City tour.
Day 6.- Baños.-
Bike tour.
Day 7.- Chimborazo reserve-Riobamba-Achupallas.-Visit
the volcano refuge lodge And a Indian village. Camp overnight.
Day 8-10.- Trekking Inca
Trail.-From Achupillas to fortress of Ingapirca -major
Pre-colonial Inca Site.
Day 11.- Cuenca.-City
tour in this charming colonial center.
Dad 12.- "El Cajas"
Lake complex.-Visit the biggest Ecuadorian lake complex
(over 250 lakes).
Day 13.- Quito.-Flight
back to Quito. Free afternoon.
Day 14-18.- Amazon Basin-Cuyabeno
National Reserve.-On foot and by canoe we will Explorer
this wonderful jungle. On day 18 flight back to Quito.
Free afternoon.
Day 19.- Quito.-Papallacta,
a relaxing morning in Papallacta's natural hot springs.
Farewell dinner.
Day 20.- Departure.-Transfer
to airport or program extension.
HS50.1 EXPLORING ECUADOR-GALAPAGOS
(26DAYS)
*Highlands-Amazon Basin and Galapagos Islands
Striking geographical and cultural contrast. A trip combing
the best of Ecuador. We will explore the impressive Andes,
ancient Indian markets, the world's highest active volcano,
the ruins of Ingapirca-Ecuador's major Inca Site, the
magnificent jungles of the Amazon Basin-home to our planet's
greatest diversity of plant and animal species, and as
the perfect complement to this unforgettable expedition
we will visit the ultimate natural zoo: the fascinating
Galapagos Islands.Itinerary in brief
Day 1 to Same as of HS49 Exploring Ecuador.
Day 20-21.- Galapagos
Islands-. Morning flight to Galapagos and transfer to
yacht for a five day cruise through the islands, such
as Baltra, Plaza/Santa Fe, Española, Floreana,
Bartolome, the Charles Darwin Station in Santa Cruz, etc.
Flight back to Quito On day 24
Day 25.- Quito.-Optional
visit to the Gold museum. Farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 26.- Departure.-After
breakfast, transfer to the airport.
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