Ecuador & Galapagos Islands Tours

LAST MINUTE GALAPAGOS CRUISE ABOARD THE SS FRAGATA

June 20 - 24
August 04 - 08
Cost: $1280

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LAST MINUTE GALAPAGOS CRUISE ABOARD THE M/Y DAPHNE

July 02 - 09
July 09 - 16
August 27 - September 03
Rate: $1.980

Itinerary:
1. Baltra - Bachas
2. Plazas - Santa Fe
3. Española
4. Floreana
5. Santa Cruz
6. Genovesa
7. Puerto Egas - Bartolome
8. Seymour norte

Includes:
Transfers airport-yatch-airport
Accomodation in double cabins
All Meals
Naturalist guide
Guided visits on the islands

Does not include:
Air ticket to Galápagos
Entrance fee to the GNP $100
Migration card
Drinks and tips

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Categoría: Birding in Ecuador

Exploring Ecuador's Western & Eastern Cordillera: 11 Days /12 Nights Program

Price: $1635
Tours start from Quito
Professional Naturalist Guides

WESTERN CORDILLERA: 7 days/ 6 nights. Yunguilla; Santa Lucia Lodge

Day 1 After a night at the Hostel Jardin del Sol Quito, pick up at the Hostel at 8:00 a.m. Drive to Yunguilla, a picturesque village in the Andes at 8000 ft. where we will stay in a comfortable hostel overnight. We will spend the day birding the local trails to find the higher elevation birds such as … Plushcap, Brush Finches, Rufous-chested Tanager Turquoise Jay, Black-tailed Trainbearer, Speckled Hummingbird, Black- capped Hemisphingus, many more.

Day 2 After breakfast we will drive up to Ali Mountain to locate birds such as Chestnut-crowned Antpitta, Scarlet-bellied, Hooded, Buff-breasted and Grass Green Tanagers and the Gorgeted Sunangel. After lunch we will drive to the trailhead of the Santa Lucia Lodge, about a 3 hour drive. We will take a leisurely hike of under 2 miles, birding along the way up to the lodge which sits on top of the Andes in the cloud forest, to arrive before dinner in time to take a hot shower and dinner by candlelight.

Day 3 An early start before breakfast birding around the lodge to see Empress, Green-crowned and Fawn-breasted Brilliant, Booted Racket-tail, Violet tailed Sylph, Sparkling Violet-Ear, Ecuador has 130 species of hummingbirds.
We will hike the main trail today to see such species as … Rufous-breasted Antthrush, Giant, Scale an, Moustached Antpitta, Toucan Barbet, Golden-headed Quetzal, Golden and Club-winged Manakin, Barred and Roadside Hawks, Black-and-Chestnut and Ornate Hawk Eagles, for just a few.

Day 4 Cascade Trail. A beautiful trail leading past many waterfalls into primary forest with many epiphytes, orchids and bromeliads clinging to the trees. We will hope to see Dark-backed Woodquail, Giant Antpitta and with luck Cloud Forest Pygmy Owl.

Day 5 A visit to the fantastic Cock-of-the-Rock Lek. This is a 1-1/2 hour walk to reach the lek location, but is well worth it. A sight you will never forget as the 30+ species perform their dance to attract females, it will be the highlight of your trip.

Day 6 Today, if you feel energetic you can hike to the birding tower a 3 hour hike uphill to see some of the higher elevation birds …Black-chested, Buzzard, and Crested Eagle. Plate-billed Mountain Toucan, Beautiful Jay Spillman’s Tapaculo and Tawney-breasted Tinamou. The view from the tower is spectactular with a 360 degree view of many volcanoes.

Day 7 An early start to walk down to the Maquipucuna Reserve to see lower elevation birds. This reserve is along the Omachaca River where we will see …Torrent Ducks, White-capped Dipper, Torrent Tyrannulet, Choco Toucan,Rufous-breasted and Crowned Motmots. Yellow Tufted Dacnus, White-winged and Barred Puffbird, Scaly Foliage Gleaner and many many others Lunch here and then return to Quito for another night at Jardin del sol.

EASTERN CORDILLERA: ITINERARY FOR GUANGO and SAN ISIDRO LODGES

Day 8 Depart at 8:00 a.m. for the east slope of the Andes, birding on the way up to the Papallacta Pass at 13500 ft. The scenery is spectacular up here and we should see birds such as Rufous-bellied Seed Snipe, Giant Conebill, Red-rumped Bush Tanager, White-tailed Thistletail, Mountain Tufted Cheek, Andean Teal, Andean Gull, Silvery Grebe, and many more high elevation birds.
We will have a boxed lunch in the field.

In the afternoon we will drop down to the east side birding along the way and arrive at the beautiful Guango Lodge in time to check out the hummingbird feeders to see such species as Collared Inca, Great Sapphirewing, Long-tailed Sylph, the rare Mountain Avocetbill and the amazing Sword-billed Hummingbird. Around the lodge the birding is top-notch, with species like Torrent Duck, Gray-breasted Mountain Toucan, and mixed flocks teeming with tyrranulets, jays, mountain tanagers, hemispingus and brush finches.

Day 9 After spending the night at the lodge we head downslope for about an hour to Cabañas San Isidro at 6800 ft. where we will spend 2 nights. The birding here is unsurpassed with Black-billed Mountain Toucan, White-bellied Antpitta, Black-chested Fruiteater, Red-hooded and White-capped Tanagers and White-rimmed Brush Finch are among the highlights.

The food at San Isidro has been hailed as a national treasure, and after dinner you will stand the chance of seeing one of San Isidro’s main attractions the as of yet undetermined species of large owl which graces the grounds on most evenings.

Day 10 We will spend another day birding the trails of San Isidro.

Day 11 Morning birding, lunch, and then afternoon trip back to Quito birding along the way for anything we may have missed on the way over. Arrive back at your hotel late afternoon.

Services Include
Hotel and breakfast in Quito (Hostel Jardin del Sol ) 3 nights.
All other accommodations, meals and transportation to and from Quito.
Birding guides, driver/car, van or minibus.

Not Included
All other meals in Quito besides breakfast, tips and personal expenses.

Payment due 6 weeks prior to departure.
Remit to:
Sally Johnsen
520-399-4050
770 W. Vista Hermosa Drive,
Green Valley, AZ 85614
empidonax@netzero.net

Categoría: Amazon Jungle Tours

DISCOVER THE JUNGLE with La Selva Jungle Lodge

Departures: Wednesdays & Fridays
Price: US$ 697.00 per person (based on double accommodation)
Duration: 4 days
Persons: 2 (min)

DAY 1: Morning flight from Quito to Coca. Motorized canoe trip of two hours to the lodge. Lunch. Storage of valuables in hotel safe. Change into field clothes (we suggest that clothing used for arrival and departure be left at the lodge). Introduction lecture to the Amazon Jungle, overnight at La Selva Lodge

Day 2: Early wake up call at 6:00 am, breakfast at 6:30 am. Departure for the excursion 7:10 am: Lunch will be served at 1:00 o'clock. Afternoon: Leisure time until 4:00 pm that is your departure to the next adventure. At 7:00 o'clock, Dinner. Night excursion, available, for the groups.

Day 3: Early wake up call at 6:00 am, breakfast at 6:30 am. Departure for excursion at 7:10 am. Lunch will be served 1:00 o'clock. Afternoon: Leisure time until 4:00 pm that is your departure to the next adventure. Dinner, night excursion, available, for the groups

Day 4: Last day. Early wake up to catch the flight back to Quito. Arrival to Quito around noon.

There are Night Excursions (caiman hunt, search for owls, frogs, insect excursion, etc), in case guests are interested, available every night.All the excursions will be organized day by day with your guide and the group.

Excursion samples:
CHAWAMANGO'S TRAIL: Head east at Mandicocha trail head and walk along the lake. Arrive at Napo River. Return by elevated walkway and cross Garzacocha by canoe: three hours.-
LITTLE CHAWAMANGO: Short trip by foot around the edge of Lake Garzacocha. Return by canoe to the lodge.-
BUTTERFLY FARM: LA SELVA has been breeding butterflies for export more than 12 years. See how we do it and get the most beautiful butterflyphotographs you could possibly imagine.

Extra info:
* Flexible departure under request (except Sundays), at not extra cost for groups. We take care of flight reservations and we buy the tickets for you. Also, it is important to notice, that there are no flights to/from the jungle on Sundays.
* also available: 5 days tour US $832 (Saturdays & Mondays)
* Tour starts and ends with personal assistance at the airport.

INCLUDED
Assistance at the airports of Quito and Coca
Transportation in the Amazon
All meals (Juices during meals and bottled water in your cabin)
All excursions
Accommodation at the lodge
English-speaking Naturalist guides, Native guides
Taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Entrance fee US$ 25.00 per person to visit the Yasuní National Park
Airfare Quito-Coca-Quito at US$ 120.00 net per person (airfare & entrance fee subject to change withoutprevious notice)
Bar bill, tips

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Her capacity is for 16 passengers. Features 7 double cabins, 1 suite and 1 single cabin; all cabins have ocean views and are equipped with full air conditioner system. The saloon has 80 square meters plus 5 different solariums on her 3 decks.

The specifications are the following:
Length: 30 mts
Beam: 9,50 mts
Speed: 11 knots

The Queen of Galapagos has the following rates
8 day cruise $ 2.750,oo
5 day cruise $ 1.800,oo
4 day cruise $ 1.500,oo

Price does not include airline tickets to the Galapagos or park entrance fee.

Our departure days are Mondays and Fridays
For more information and available departure dates write us at:
info@goecuador.com

Con base en la HOSTERÍA PANGORA, ubicada en la BAHÍA DE AYANGUE, considerada como la “Piscina de la Ruta del Sol”, por la tranquilidad de sus aguas , ofrecemos los mejores programas de visitas a las Costas del Océano Pacífico, en los cuales se incluyen: hermosas y soleadas playas, sabrosa comida en base de mariscos, confortables habitaciones con baños privados, hamacas y entretenimientos, visitas a museos, acuarios, santuarios, pueblos de artesanos y pescadores, sitios espectaculares de buceo y observación de la fauna marina (de mayo a septiembre observación de ballenas jorobadas), observación de la vida silvestre y aves tropicales en la cordillera de Colonche y una esmerada y profesional hospitalidad.?
 
PROGRAMAS

3 DIAS / 2 NOCHES: $ 148 para individuales y $ 110 para grupos de 10 pasajeros o más
Día 1.-  Lagunas de Pacoa (*), Balneario de  Ayangue, Olón, Montañita.
Día 2.-  Agua Blanca (Parque Nacional Machalilla), Puerto López, Mirador de Salango, Acuario Valdivia
Día 3    Ancón, Mar Bravo, Balneario de Salinas, Museo Los Amantes de Sumpa, Museo Náutico Farallón Dillon  

 
4 DIAS / 3 NOCHES: $ 198 para individuales y $ 145 para grupos de 10 pasajeros o más
Día 1.-  Lagunas de Pacoa (*), Balneario de  Ayangue,  Olón, Montañita.
Día 2.-  Agua Blanca (Parque Nacional Machalilla), Puerto López, Mirador de Salango, Acuario Valdivia
Día 3    Ancón, Mar Bravo, Balneario de Salinas, Museo Los Amantes de Sumpa, Museo Náutico Farallón Dillon  
Día 4.-  Observación de delfines en Posorja, Balneario de Playas
 
5 DIAS / 4 NOCHES: $ 248 para individuales y $ 175 para grupos de 10 pasajeros o más
Día 1.-  Lagunas de Pacoa (*), Balneario de Ayangue,  Olón, Montañita.
Día 2.-  Agua Blanca (Parque Nacional Machalilla), Puerto López, Mirador de Salango, Acuario Valdivia
Día 3    Ancón, Mar Bravo, Balneario de Salinas, Museo Los Amantes de Sumpa, Museo Náutico Farallón Dillon 
Día 4.-  Fauna Marina (ballenas de mayo a sep.) Islote el Pelado, Balneario de Ayangue, Colonche,  Playa Rosada
Día 5.-  Observación de delfines en Posorja, Balneario de Playas.
 
(*) Las visitas a las lagunas de Pacoa para observación de flamingos son restringidas para grupos de máximo 16 pax
 
Se puede cambiar uno o más días por:
Isla de la Plata (Fauna marina similar a Galápagos) con un costo adicional de $ 25
Reserva Ecológica 2 mangas (Piscinas naturales, bosque húmedo, cascadas) con un costo adicional de $ 10
Reserva Ecológica Loma Alta (Aves silvestres, bosque húmedo, piscinas naturales, 2 días) Con costo adicional de $ 20
Guayaquil (Parque de las Iguanas, Malecón, Cerro Santa Ana, Parque Histórico, Parque Ecológico) sin costo adicional
 
Para grupos usamos transporte privado desde su origen y para todos los recorridos.
Para individuales usamos transporte público hasta Guayaquil y luego transporte privado en los recorridos
 
El tour incluye: Transporte terrestre desde cualquier lugar de la Costa o Sierra, guía, hospedaje, alimentación completa, visitas de acuerdo al programa, entradas a museos y reservas ecológicas, lanchas y visitas nocturnas  a Montañita.
El tour no incluye: Equipos de snorkel o  buceo y deportes acuáticos,  entradas a  discotecas,  bar y consumos extras
 
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5 Day SPA Package

Package includes:
Spacious rooms
All meals (every other day vegetarian),
Choose five treatments: massage, facial, aromatherapy, reflexology, mudbath, honeybath, herb-bath.
Jacuzzi, pool, steambath
Wooded area with hammocks
Use of meditation, relaxation room
Use of Activity room with walled mirrors
Library
Roundtrip transportation from Quito.

Cost per Person USD $330.00
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Hotel & Spa Package / Included per couple:

Accommodation in double room with whirlpool
Two massages with aromatherapy at the Thermal Club of the SPA, per night.
Meals a la carté
Free and unlimited access to the Thermal Pools
1/2 bottle of champagne or wine
Non alcoholic drinks without limit
Welcome drink

Tours and Activities included in the package:
Visit to the Interpretation Center "Exploratorio"
"La Isla" selfguided trail

PRICE:
One Night: Sunday - Thursday $99;
Friday, Saturday and holidays $109
Two Nights: Sunday -Thursday $148
Friday, Saturday and holidays $165

For more information & reservations please contact us at:
goecuador@gmail.com RE: Papallacta or CALL US AT (593 2) 2451 392