Find out Maquita, natural and cultural diversity of the coast, mountain and Amazon regions of Ecuador.
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Day 1: Arrival in Quito
Arrival to Quito and transfer to the hotel. Welcome and briefing
Day2:Communities Sierra Norte
In the morning we take the Panamericana Highway to the Imbabura Province, to visit the community of Otavalo and its "Market of Ponchos" (variety of fabrics in colorful wool). Then we visit Cotacachi, where Runa Tupari community will welcome us with a typical lunch of the region. In the afternoon we will visit micro craft industries, agro industry and Andean ethnobotanical garden. Return to Quito.
Meals: breakfast and lunch.
Day3:Communities Sierra Central Quilotoa
After breakfast we take the Panamericana Highway to the Indian community Quilotoa, who maintain their crops to more than 4000 meters high, admire the famous paintings of Tigua and one of the main attractions of the area whose spectacular lagoon located inside the crater is characterized by the contrast between the turquoise waters and volcanic rocks. Lunch at the restaurant Kirutwa (Community Tourism project supported Maquita). In the afternoon return to Quito.
Meals: breakfast and lunch.
Day4:Quito City tour & Middle of the World
City tour of Quito, the northern suburbs, main roads, visit Guápulo viewpoint, continue through Av. October 12 up to the la Casa de la Cultura, and the Legislative Palace where you can appreciate the rock murals that tell the history of Ecuador. then Gran Colombia Avenue to the Basilica del Voto Nacional.
We will continue to the Plaza de la Independencia, a walking tour of the Cathedral, the Government Palace and Archbishop, la Compañía church where adornments and gold altars can be appreciated, the Sagrario and San Francisco church built in the seventeenth century, after visiting the viewpoint el Panecillo, renowned for its beauty, to admire a beautiful landscape of colonial and modern Quito.
We continued north towards the monument of the middle of the world, that divides the northern and southern hemispheres of the planet. It was built in the eighteenth century when a French Expedition defined the precise location of the Ecuador line that divides the world. You can visit the Museum Intiñan. Return to Quito.
Meals: breakfast and lunch.
Day5:Quito-Lago Agrio-Cuyabeno
After breakfast, take a flight to Lago Agrio (Amazon region). We took a private bus to the entrance of Cuyabeno, for a lunch box. At this point, visitors are recorded in the office of the Reserve and pay the entrance. Here our naturalist guide provides information about the Reserve, recommendations and tips to start sailing for two hours in the Cuyabeno River from Jamu Lodge.
During the canoe ride we will enjoy the first eyesight of the jungle and you will see different types of birds like the caciques, oropéndolas and prehistoric Hoatzin bird. Just as a variety of monkeys and other jungle animals. Depending on the weather and conditions. Arrive at Jamu Lodge around 4:30 pm. A moment to relax. After the nap, we left the lodge for a swim in the lagoon and watch a beautiful sunset in the middle of the big lagoon. Then back to camp for dinner, and you end your first day in the jungle, relaxing in a hammock or a drink at the bar.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 7:Cuyabeno Amazon
After breakfast we set off in a canoe down the river, a journey of about an hour to visit a family Tarapuy community. We will learn how to prepare Casabe, a traditional yucca bread, we returned to the lodge . After lunch, relax time.
To end the day, we will take a walk through the primary forest focused observe nocturnal insects such as spiders, geckos and scorpions, and hear the noises and sounds of the night.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 6:Cuyabeno Amazon
In the morning we walk for about 3-4 hours in the primary forest, where the guide will explain about a rainforest, and medicinal plants, large Ceibo trees and small insects like ants.
Return to camp for lunch, an afternoon break and go fishing for piranhas and see the beautiful butterflies, and swim in the lagoon, If possible we will see the beautiful pink dolphins. And enjoy the stunning sunset. Then we return to camp for dinner. At night we made a nocturnal activity, searching alligators on the banks of the river.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 9:Quito - Riobamba - Andes
After breakfast we take the south Panamericana Highway, to Riobamba seated at the foot of Chimborazo volcano. in the afternoon we will take a tour to the Chimborazo National Park. Overnight in Riobamba.
Meals: breakfast and lunch.
Day 8:Cuyabeno - Quito
Early in the morning before breakfast, a bird watching excursion. Returning to the lodge have breakfast and then transfer to Lago Agrio to take the flight back.
Overnight in Quito. Meals: Breakfast.
Day 11:Cuenca City Tour - Guayaquil
After breakfast, start city tour of Cuenca visiting the Calderon Park, new and old Cathedral, T the Flowers park, the City Museum, Museum of Modern Art, Cañari-Inca Ruins, Tomebamba river and Turi. In the afternoon we headed to Guayaquil for a boating tour of the Guayas River with an onboard cocktail, dinner and overnight in Guayaquil.
Meals: breakfast and lunch.
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Day10:Riobamba- Alausi - Nariz del Diablo
Day 12:Guayaquil - PuertoLopez / Coast
Breakfast and city tour of Guayaquil, visiting the Malecon 2000 and the colonial neighborhood of Las Peñas, Lunch and departure from the Ruta del Sol in Puerto Lopez, visiting the beaches of Santa Elena, Ayampe, Montañita
Day 13:De la Plata Island / Coast
Breakfast and took a boat to sail for an hour to see the show that make the humpback whales swimming with their calves, after that we moved to Isla de la Plata, similar to the Galapagos Islands ecosystem where we can find species such as albatross, blue-footed boobies, finches, sea lions and other species, we can make also snorkeling , Box lunch on the island, back to Puerto Lopez at approximately 6 pm, In the evening we will enjoy music and cocktails in cabins located on the beach, accommodation in Puerto Lopez.
Meals: Breakfast and box lunch.
Day14:PuertoLopez-Guayaquil transfer out
After breakfast Transfer to Guayaquil and transfer to the airport for our return flight.
Meals: Breakfast.
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Ingapirca - Cuenca / Andes
After breakfast, we will go to the train station to catch the train in Alausí and make the path to the Nariz Del Diablo to Sibambe station, considered one of the best works of engineering. This will be an unforgettable experience an Andean landscape. At the Sibambe station, we will visit the viewpoint coffee place Condor Puñuna, (Tourism project supported by MCCH for the communities Tolte and Nizag), where you can watch the spectacular landscape.
Also enjoy a box lunch, return to the Alausí station, continue our journey to the ruins of Ingapirca, the most representative of the Inca culture in our country, then we continue to the city of Cuenca, considered a cultural heritage and one of the most beautiful cities in Ecuador.