(5 days 4 nights)
First day.- Departure from Quito early in the morning direction south travel along the “Volcano Avenue”, to admired the snowcapped volcanos at both side of the road. Visit the Cotopaxi National Park, a walk around the glacial lagoo “Limpiopungo” located at 3800m /11400feet above the see level. Lunch. Dinner, overnight at the Hacienda, or Colonial Inn

Second day.- After breakfast visit the "CHIMBORAZO" Mountain area considered the highest point in the world 6310m / 18930feet. In the way visit an indigenous market. Lunch in the area. Dinner and overnight in Riobamba a confortable Inn.

Third Day.- Marvellous landscape. In Alausi we take the train to the "Evil Nose", back to Aluasi Lunch at a side road restaurant. In the afternoon visit the Ingapirca Ruins the only Inca ruins in Ecuador, continue to Cuenca Dinner and overnight.

Fourth day.- Cuenca, city tours, visit the Modern Museum, The Flower and the Handicraft Market, The new Catedral. Cuenca a UNESCO city since december 1999. Lunch. In the afternoon visit the Panama Hat Factory and the Ceramic Galery. Dinner and overnight.

Fifth day.- Early in the morning leave Cuenca direction Guayaquil, visit the Cajas National Park a walk along the glacier valley and lakes. Lunch in the area. Continue to Guayaquil observing the drastical vegetation chances, from 4100m. / 12000 feet , down to the see level, and weather chances from ice cold wind to tropical waether.

Sixth day.- After breakfast transfer to the airport. Flight to the Galapagos Islands or back home.

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VO-EC 102 Eco Tourism

Highlands & Coast

Length of program: 13 nights/14 days
Same program as VO-AG 101 Quito to Cuenca ( 9 nights/ 10 days) plus 4 nights extension to Sun Route at the Pacific Coast (Guayaquil-Machalilla National Park and Manta).

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VO-EC-103 Eco Tourism

Highlands & Rain Forest

Same program as VO-AG-101 Quito to Cuenca (9 nights/10 days) plus 3 nights extension to visit the rain forest with VO-RF-101.

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VO-EC-104 Eco tourism (special community Eco-tourism tour)

Special Community Eco-Tourism Tour

Same program as VO-AG-101 Quito to Cuenca (9 nights/10 days) plus 4 nights extension to visit the following the Pastaza Province:

Tours to interpret the ancestral cosmic vision and the magic of ancient wisdom of Indian cultures, by promoting cultural exchange, strengthening adequate controls and protecting the habitat and environment.

Human Resources:
People that belong to the Kichwa nationality of the Amazon and who are members of the ORGANIZATION OF INDIAN PEOPLE OF THE PASTAZA. Guides are familiar with secrets handed down over generations on flora, fauna, natural medicine and jungle survival.

Lodging:
Cabins are built using local materials with plans that respect the habitat, environment and architecture. An average comfort is provided on platforms and thatched roofs, without windows.

Transport:
Entrance via river routes (5 hours) . Return by Cessna 206 aircraft, maximum 5 passenger capacity.

Food and Health:
Food consists of fruits, vegetables, grains, yucca, bananas, fish. Water is not potable, therefore bottled and filtered water are used.

Community Fund:
In order to strengthen Indian communities, a part of our income is directed to development through educational and health that benefit this sector.

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