Gay Ecuador

Trip Style:Short Break Adventures (what does this mean?)

Trip Valid:01/01/2010 to 31/12/2010

Price: Prices from CAD$1130 Twin and CAD$1835 Single Prices from USD$1050 Twin and USD$1700 Single

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  $250 deposit required, remaining balance collected 60 days prior to departure.

Duration:6 days

Highlights:Wander the backstreets of Quito's Old Town, Meet friendly Quichua locals, Visit an exotic butterfly farm, Canoe down the Napo River, Hike to luscious Las Latas waterfall, Discover exotic plant species, Fall in love with the lush Amazon
 

 

Trip Code:GAV

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Discover the secrets of the Ecuadorian Amazon on this breathtaking adventure into the heart of the jungle. Meet indigenous families to learn the jungle’s cultural traditions and take guided walks to discover the abundant plant and animal life that call this region home. Awake to the exotic sound of birdcalls and discover the thrill of sleeping in this secluded spot deep in the Ecuadorian jungle.

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Duration 6 days
 

Tour Code GAV
 

Physical Rating You are required to carry your pack on and off trains and buses, up hotel steps, etc. Your itinerary may include easy paced walks or bike rides, but these are on mainly flat ground.
 

Culture Shock Rating The trip includes a range of accommodation, such as basic hotels with western facilities or overnight trains. Days of being on the move are well interspersed, communication with the outside world is ever-present and a wide variety of food is commonly available.
 

Meals Included 5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners
 

Accommodation Hotel (2 nts), jungle lodge (3 nts)
 

Transportation Canoe, minivan, walking
 

Trip Style Short Break Adventures
 

Group Size Minimum 1 passenger
 

Departure Departure is guaranteed
 

Budget Allow USD $60 for meals not included.
 

Validity 01/01/2010 to 31/12/2010
 

Departs Daily, subject to availability
 

Day 1 QuitoGet a feel for Ecuadorian life on a stroll around Quito's quaint Old Town, exploring some of its many churches, brightly painted colonial buildings and fascinating museums. One of the most attractive cities in South America, Quito sits at an altitude of 2,850 m and winds its way through a valley that eventually drops down to the Amazon Basin.
 

Days 2-4 Amazon JungleJourney into the dense Amazon Jungle for an unforgettable stay at an eco lodge in the upper Amazon Basin, a location that, due to its proximity to the Andes, is rich in tropical, humid forests - one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world. Travel by canoe to a butterfly farm and learn about the life cycle of some of the hundreds of colourful species living in the surrounding rainforest. Visit an indigenous Quichua family to find out about their culture and traditions - be shown how to use a serbatana, a hunting blowpipe, or how to prepare chicha, a traditional drink made from the cassava plant. Take guided walks through the jungle's primary and secondary forests and learn how local plants are used for medicinal purposes. Discover Las Latas, a breathtaking waterfall and a great spot for a swim. Enjoy a relaxing wallow in the crystal clear water to the tune of exotic birds and creatures echoing through the surrounding forest. Fall in love with the terrain while learning about the people, plants and animals that call it home.
 

Days 5-6 QuitoHead back to Quito for a final night in Ecuador. Why not try some local food to celebrate the end of this fascinating jungle journey?
 

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