ECUADOR 9 DAYS: Highlands

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Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in America. It lies on both the Northen and the Sourthen Hemispheres and is divided by the Equator line, thus the name of the country. Ecuador has 4 diverse and unique regions: the Amazon Rain forest, the highlands Andes, the Coast, and the Galapagos Archipelago.

These four regions are subdivided into provinces. Besides its exuberant biodiversity, Ecuador is home to an impressive variety of ethnic groups, includind communities who still practice ancient cultural traditions.

Quito: Capital city of Ecuador. The 2nd highest capital of South America rests along the foothills of the Pichincha volcano to 2800 m. height above sea level. It was originally inhabited by the pre-inca tribe. Quitus, whose name signifies “ Middle of the Earth” since the city is located 15 miles south of the Equator. Its history and fusion of cultures makes Quito a complex and fascinating city to discover, It is no wonder the city has been a recipient to international awards such as UNESCO´s First World Heritage Site in 1978 honoring the largest and best-preserved historical centers of America. In 2013, it was awarded the title of “The Leading Destination of South America” by the World Travel Awards.

Andes: Many of the provinces in Ecuador`s highlands are named after the most important mountain or volcano on its territory: Imbabura, Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, and Chimborazo. Most of the names of the mountains have their origin in an indigenous tongue, mostly Quichua. The word “Andes” itself comes from ANTI, which means “where the sun rises”.

Amazonia: The Amazon Region of Ecuador known as “The East” is formed by the following provinces, from north to south: Sucumbios, Napo, Orellana, Pastaza, Morona Santiago and Zamora Chinchipe. It is characterized by its warm, humid and rainy climate. The temperature varies between 23 º C and 26 º C. Ecuador has two parks that cover the Amazon Basin: Cuyabeno National Park, Yasuní National Park.

This tropical region is home to thousands of indigenous people belonging to some 200 different nationalities. Among the best known are the Siona, Secoya, Cofan, Shuar, Zaparo, Huaorani and Quichua. The indigenous tribes that inhabit the Ecuadorian jungle are the ancestral guardians of the biological inheritance of this region of the world. Having lived there for over 10,000 years, they know plants, their animals and their secrets better than anyone else.

$100,00

Itinerary

DAY 01 (08 JUN): Transfer Airport- Real Audiciencia

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DAY 02 (09 JUN): Otavalo

Pick up 08:30 am

San Pablo Lagoon

Otavalo Market

Peguche Waterfall

Return to Quito

Pick up at 21:50 (Hotel check out at 12:00pm)

You must take the bus last night before to start the Cuyabeno Trip. Tourist Transport to Lago Agrio. Meeting: La Mariscal neighborhood, Q Restaurant at 10:15pm. You will arrive at Lago Agrio the next day at 06:30 am.

Day 3 (10 JUN): Cuyabeno Reserve: Caiman Lodge:  Pick up 09:00am (Lago Agrio- Casa de mi abuelo)

We will meet in Lago Agrio between 9:00 am and 9:30 am, where we will take private transportation to the entrance of the Cuyabeno Reserve.
At this point, visitors must register at the office of the Reserve and then board the canoe. Here our naturalist guide will give information on the Reserve, important recommendations and other tips to begin the journey in two hours by canoe down the Cuyabeno river to Caiman Lodge. During the canoe trip will enjoy the wonderful flora and fauna found in the jungle. You can also see some of the 10 species of monkeys, birds and other jungle animals, depending on weather and weather conditions, arrive at Caiman Lodge around 1:30 pm. We take lunch.
At that time they will be assigned their rooms and can relax for a few minutes. After a siesta we will leave the camp to swim in the lagoon and watch a beautiful sunset while having the chance to see freshwater dolphins and take pictures of sunset. Then back to camp for dinner and then we will make the night walk for an hour to catch sight of arachnids, amphibians and reptiles luck.
They finish their first day in the jungle relax in a hammock or have a beer at the bar.

Day 4 (11 JUN): Breakfast 08:00 am

9:30 am Walk day in primary forest, where the guide will explain about the ecology of the Amazon rainforest, plants, flora and fauna and interactions of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. Lunch. Will take a break in amahacas or rooms. In the afternoon we will go to look for animals in trees, such as monkeys and birds and dolphins in the lagoons and river, a tour was held in the large lagoon, and wait for the amazing sunset.
7:00 pm Dinner. Will depart in search of alligators from motorized canoe.

Day 5 (12 JUN): 5:30 am we will go to watch the sunrise and a variety of birds

8:00 a.m. We will breakfast at the hotel and prepare for the return at 9:30 to Cuyabeno bridge where we will have lunch and then be picked up by our private bus that will take you to Lago Agrio.

Private Transport Lago Agrio to Baños  (7 hours)

Night in Baños

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Day 6 (13 JUN): Baños

Pick up at 08:30 am

Route of the waterfalls: Pailon del Diablo waterfall *usd 4

Casa del Árbol. *usd 3 (entrance)

City Tour Baños

Night in Baños

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Day 7 (14 JUN): Quilotoa

Pick up at 08:00 am

Hike down to the lake

Ascent to Quilotoa Town *usd 2 (entrance), (3800 meters above sea level)

Tigua Town

Visit Saquisili town (Thursday) or Pujilí (Wednesday and Sunday)

Night in Quito

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Day 8 (15 JUN): Transfer out: Hotel- Quito Airport

Cost Includes

  • Private transport
  • Bilingual Guide (Spanish-English)
  • Accommodation in standard double or matrimonial rooms
  • Breakfasts
  • All transfers mentioned in the itinerary
  • Visit to the places mentioned in the itinerary
  • Nariz del Diablo Train Ticket

Cost excludes

  • Tickets to the places marked with red color (rates per person)
  • Lunches
  • Dinners
  • Additional costs
  • Items not mentioned in the itinerary

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