Ecuador Trip Extensions
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These add-on services can be
used to extend most of our scheduled Ecuador trips and may be added
before or after your main program. They also can be used as ideas
for developing segments of a private
adventure. All extensions require a minimum of 2 participants.
We suggest placing deposits for extensions at least 2 to 3 months
prior to your trip as reservations for hotels, guides and services
are not made until deposits are received.
CLOUD FOREST &
WESTERN RAINFOREST
3 days/2 nights from Quito, offered year-round This extension uses Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge or Arashá Rainforest Resort as a base. Both lodges are located within the pre-montane cloud forest of the western Andean slopes and the lowland rainforest and each is about a 2-hour drive from Quito. Guests have opportunities for wildlife viewing, butterfly observation and birdwatching, exploring nature trails to secluded cascades, pools and waterfalls, biking the rolling hills, or simply relaxing in the serenity of nature at its finest. Arashá features a full service spa. PAPALLACTA HOT SPRINGS
3 days/2 nights from Quito, offered year-round At the Termas de Papallacta Lodge & Spa relax among the clear natural hot springs pools and gardens. Nearby you can enjoy an optional 4-5 hour scenic day hike towards Laguna Volcan approaching 12,350' with views of the 18,715' snowcapped summit of Antisana Volcano. LAKE DISTRICT HACIENDAS
3 days/2 nights from Quito, offered year-round A 2-hour drive north from Quito through the Guayabamba River canyons lies the fertile valleys of the Lake district and Lake San Pablo. Here we find the charming and historic Haciendas Cusin or Pinsaqui. Choose from a variety of activities offered at these guest ranches including hiking, horseback riding, cycling, birding, meeting local residents of nearby market villages or relaxing among the gardens in the pleasant spring-like climate.
INGAPIRCA/CUENCA
4 days/3 nights from Quito, offered year-round Focusing on the lovely countryside of Ecuador's southern highlands, this extension includes a guided tour of Ecuador's finest remaining Inca site, Ingapirca, and a half day excursion to Cajas National Park. Guests also visit the bustling artisans' centers in Gualaceo and Chordeleg. All excursions are based from a charming hotel in Cuenca, Ecuador's handicrafts and cultural center. AMAZON JUNGLE/SACHA
LODGE
4 or 5 days from Quito, offered year-round A haven for nature lovers, Sacha is located within a private reserve on Pilchicocha Lake. Providing very comfortable accommodations, the lodge is native-style in construction (thatched roofs and raised buildings). All rooms are screened with private baths, hot showers, and a small porch with a hammock. Highlights include guided nature hikes, the largest butterfly farm in Ecuador, a 135-foot observation tower with views over the tree canopy, canoe trips to a nearby clay lick to watch macaws and parrots, swimming and fishing for piranhas. Extension operates on Mondays and Fridays. AMAZON JUNGLE/KAPAWI
ECO-LODGE
4 or 5 days from Quito Kapawi is the amazon's premier eco-lodge, powered by solar energy. Working closely with the local Achuar indigenous community to minimize the impact of tourism on the local ecology, they utilize environmentally friendly methods, such as biodegradable soaps and rubbish recycling. The lodge is built on stilts, above the surrounding vegetation, at the edge of the Kapawi Lagoon. It has 20 double rooms with private bathrooms, sun-heated showers, and electricity provided by a photovoltaic system. Accessible only by small aircraft, it was completed in 1996, without the use of a single metal nail. Activities include hiking, visits to the local community, bird watching, and canoeing. Contact
us with questions or to check on availability or call 800.377.9463
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