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Click HERE for Frequently Ask Questions Tropical forests, snow capped volcanoes, indigenous people living traditional lives, and pristine tropical beaches await you in Ecuador. Located, as its name suggests on the equator, in northwestern South America, just north of Peru. For its size, Ecuador is the most bio and culturally diverse country on earth. Spanning from the great Amazon Jungle to the west rising to 23,000 foot peaks of the Andes Mountains. It doesn't stop there, heading further west one reaches the tropical coastal pacific lowlands, over to the sea, finally reaching the world famous Galapagos Islands.
Day 1, 2: Arrive into the northern Inca and present day capitol of Ecuador, Quito. Roam the ancient Incan/Colonial city that’s like no other in Latin America. Visit world famous indigenous art galleries and museums, shop for hand crafted artifacts, sample great Ecuadorian Andean cuisine, rest for further adventures. Day 3: Depart for northern Andean town of Otavalo, home of the Quichua people (Incan northern brothers and sisters). Traditional Quichuan village host us as we observe their world famous craft of back loom textile weaving and have the opportunities to experience shaman (medicinal and spiritual leader) ritual and tour sacred archeological sites. Day 4: Cayambe Volcano and Otavalo Indian market. A wonderful collection of hand made artifacts at reasonable prices. Go horseback riding near the Cayambe snow capped volcano. End the day grooving to traditional Andean indigenous music, pan flutes!
Day 5: The lush and natural world of Mindo and Middle Of The World Monument. Stand directly on the northern and southern hemispheres! Finally arriving to our next destination. Mindo is one of the worlds most bio diverse places. High river or jungle canopy cable tour. Visit butterfly farm, hike up pristine rivers and then go tubing back down, lay in hammock…..take it all in. Day 6, 7, 8, 9: Pacific coast of Mompiche, Boasting an abundance of everything imaginable; tropical jungle mountains, rivers, mangrove forests, and a pristine beach/bay that measures 20 miles. What a great place to celebrate the New Year! Mompiche is also a world-class surfing destination. We have the opportunity to surf in one of the best places on earth. Warm water, shallow sand bay, soft perfect rolling waves. Enjoy a fun, relaxing, healthy stay with such activities as hiking up Jungle Rivers, canoeing mangrove forests, fishing traditionally with native folks, surfing, yoga, amazing food, and good tropical vibes. We take the opportunity to accept an invitation as guests to a traditional Ecuadorian Wedding.
Day 10, 11: Esmeralda/Quito Short flight to Quito one last tour of Ancient City and return home. Costs: $1450 Priority Registration by October 1st. Small group size of 10.
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Highlights Tour the Ancient Incan Capital or Quito
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