Ecuador Eco Expedition 2023 (6 day)

Ocean Safari divers may be very familiar with Ecuador’s famous Galapagos islands, but the rest of Ecuador also offers many more adventures to visit and experience. One of 17 recognized megadiverse countries, Ecuador is rich in both the natural landscape and cultural heritage. Join us on a 6-day eco trip that takes our past experience and Ecuador trip operators’ expertise to present you with the heart of Ecuador. On this special trip, we will be exploring places such as the High Andes, Cloud Forest, the Amazon Rainforest, historical Inca cultural heritage sites, participating in high energy activities like whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and horseback riding, and relaxing in and around truly unique spots like live volcanoes and hot springs. We’ll be staying in haciendas and boutique hotels accompanied by a local bilingual professional tour guide as well as the trip leader to provide an unforgettable Ecuador experience.

Expedition Itinerary: 

November 7 (Thurs): Breakfast at the hotel. Start the Eco trip! Transfer to Colonial Quito to have a 3 hours walking city tour followed by lunch. After the city, drive 2 hours to Cotopaxi National Park. Stay overnight at Hacienda Tambopaxi.

November 8 (Fri): Breakfast, then explore Cotopaxi National Park. Optional horseback riding under the volcano. Lunch on the road, then 3 hours drive to Baños and stay overnight at Hotel Samari.

November 9 (Sat): Breakfast, then enjoy Baños and explore different activities of your choice like rafting, waterfall rappelling, visiting the town, or the beautiful Pailon del Diablo and enjoy the walk in the cloud forest while bird watching.  Those that enjoy biking could bike downhill all the way to the Pailon. overnight boutique hotel

November 10 (Sun): Breakfast, then leave Baños and drive to the tropical rainforest. Enjoy the 3 hours drive from the Andes to the Amazon Puerto Misahuall.  Upon arrival, enjoy a nice lunch then explore around the forest by the Hotel or relax by the pool.  Stay overnight at Hosteria Hamadryade in suite Bungalow 

November 11 (Mon): Breakfast, then full day whitewater rafting in the Jatunyacu river class III. Includes snacks and lunch. After 4 hours of rafting (27 kilometers), drive about 3 hours to Papallacta Thermal Springs. Stay overnight at Hostel Papallacta and enjoy the thermal pools.

November 12 (Tue): Breakfast and enjoy the area in the morning, then depart to Quito. Say farewell to Ecuador and travel back home.



 

Expedition Includes:

Custom private excursions and multiple sports activities

All transfers/transportation in Mexico

Accommodation in classic boutique hotels and haciendas based on double occupancy

Meals and drinks scheduled in the itinerary 

Professional local guide throughout the trip

Accompaniment by Ocean Safari professional photographer/leader

 

Exclusions:

International airfare

Meals and drinks not scheduled in the itinerary

Optional/Extra activities

Travel Insurance

Crew Gratuities

 

Costs: (based on Double Occupancy)

6-7 participants: $2298

8-10 participants: $1998

11-14 participants $1798

Single supplement: Add $448

Payment:

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

AMOUNT

PAYMENT DUE DATE

1st Deposit

$500

Upon Reservation

2nd Deposit

$600

July 7, 2023

Final payment

Balance remaining

Before August 7, 2023

For credit card payment please add 3%         

(trip insurance is available thru Ocean safari, please ask)

 

Cancellation Policy:

Before July 7, 2023, 1st deposit forfeited, no refund on first deposit.
After July 7, 2023, 1st and 2nd deposit forfeited (unless replacement can be found then 1st deposit forfeited).
After September 7, 2023, no refund (unless replacement can be found then 1st deposit forfeited).

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