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south america
ecuador walking adventure
IMAGE: Trekking beside the stunning Chimborazo Volcano in Ecuador |
napo lodge experience
13 DAYS 8 NIGHTS HOTEL 3 NIGHTS LODGE 1 NIGHT
GUESTHOUSE
12 BREAKFASTS, 7 LUNCHES AND 4 DINNERS
4 DAYS
3 NIGHTS ECO-LODGE
3 BREAKFASTS, 3 LUNCHES AND 3 DINNERS
3 DAYS WILDLIFE SAFARI
• Hike to Whymper Refuge & Whymper needles (5250m) at Chimborazo (6310m), Ecuador's highest volcano and the farthest point from the Earth's centre
• Hike stunning Cotopaxi National Park; see one of the world's highest active volcanoes
• Hike along Quilotoa Lake and discover its local community
• Explore Cuenca and its UNESCO world heritage listed historic centre
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Experience the tropical Amazon rainforest within the Yasunì National Park Learn about the culture and traditions of the Kichwa community of Anangu Marvel at the spectacular and awe-inspiring biodiversity of flora and fauna Undertake jungle walks and canoe trips to spot wildlife and birds
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Quito 2 | Quito city tour, to Otavalo via Peguche Community 3 | Visit Otavalo market and afternoon acclimatisation walk to Cuicocha Lagoon 4 | Ascend Fuya Fuya (4197m) 5 | Mindo Cloud Forest 6 | Walk along Quilotoa Lake 7/8 | Hike in Cotopaxi National Park 9 | In Banos 10 | Hike in Chimborazo Reserve 11 | Devil's Nose Train, Ingapirca Inca Ruins, drive to Cuenca 12 | In Cuenca and flight to Quito 13 | In Quito, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
ecuador experience
Exploring beautiful Quilotoa Lake & surrounds
5
GRADE | MODERATE
Chimborazo
Ecuador
Colombia
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Pickup from Quito hotel, fly to Coca, boat to Napo Wildlife Centre 2/3 | Visit parrot clay licks, enjoy a walk along forest trail to visit the Kichwa community of Anangu 4 | Morning excursion canoeing on the Napo river, back to Coca, fly to Quito where trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, comfortable transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
2
GRADE |
ADVENTURE TOURING
Quito
Ecuador
WHEN TO GO
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• Admire Quito's colonial architecture
• Enjoy spectacular Cotopaxi National Park
• Explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed city centre of Cuenca
• Marvel at the Inca ruins of Ingapirca
• Relish in the fascinating landscapes and wildlife
• Shop for handicrafts at the Indian markets of Otavalo
• Journey on the Devil's Nose train
• VisitaCacaoHaciendaandtastethefamousEcuadorianchocolate
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Quito 2 | To Otavalo, visit market 3 | Cotopaxi NP 4 | Cotopaxi NP, transfer to Riobamba 5 | 'Devils Nose' train & Inca ruins at Ingapirca 6 | Cuenca, transfer to Guayaquil 7 | In Guayaquil, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
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Otavalo
Quito Cotopaxi
Heike Krumm
6 DAY WALKS
IMAGE: Accommodation at Napo Wildlife Center
Fuya Fuya Baños
Cuenca
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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Colombia
Coco
Napo Lodge
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: ETK Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers
7 DAYS
6 NIGHTS HOTEL/HACIENDA
6 BREAKFASTS
7 DAYS ADVENTURE TOURING
GRADE |
ADVENTURE TOURING
Colombia
Otavalo
Quito
Antisana
Ecuador
Guayaquil
WHEN TO GO
Stay at the award winning Napo Wildlife Center and eco-lodge
Riobamba Cuenca
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: ECU
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