Ph: Yazuni Park Amazon Rainforest
Ecuador has the biggest biodiversity per area in the world! In a study by conservation international, Ecuador ranked among the 17th ¨mega divers ¨countries, alongside the China, Australia, United States, Brazil, and Mexico, Whit 9.2 species per km2, it occupies the first in the planet regarding species per area. The richness of Ecuador lies in its DIVERSITY, both Natural and Cultural, Ecuador has 4 fantastic and unique regions: The Amazon Rain Forest, The highlands Andes, The Coast, and the Galapagos Archipelago. These four regions are subdivided into provinces, besides its exuberant biodiversity, Ecuador is home to an impressive variety of ethnic groups, communities who still practice ancient cultural traditions. Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in America, it lies on both northern and southern hemisphere and is divided by the Equator, thus the name of the country. Let ECUADOR PURE LIFE introduce you to this magical destination in the world!
ph: Kenperi Leader of Huaorani Culture - Yazuni Park
Amazon
There is only one AMAZON in the world, and is consider to be the largest tropical rain forest in the planet. The AMAZON BASIN besides keeping the 50% of all life animals on earth, also lunches numerous type of local tribes that have adapted to live in complete harmony with nature. ECUADOR PURE LIFE takes you in a fantastic expedition deep in to the YASUNI National Park located in the heart of the Ecuadorian rain forest, well known for been one of the most divers place on earth and home of the untouched Huaorani mythical culture. A big number of animal diversity will be seen including monkeys, giant otters, slots, tapirs, wild peccaries, toucans, parrots, macaws, anacondas, piranhas and high possibilities of spotting the master cat JAGUAR is part of our adventure, as well as learning about the myths, legends, customs, and traditions that the Huaorani people will share with our travelers.
Ph: Campsite - Yazuni Park
With AMAZON KAYAK DISCOVER trip, you’ll have the Amazon Basin at your fingertips. It is the perfect adventure for nature lovers, jungle explorers and wildlife watchers who would like to experience the untouched Amazon. You will discover Ecuador’s Amazon from Yasuni National Park, world famous for its tremendous biodiversity and its authentic Huarani culture which is still very much alive. On this trip, while kayaking down the Shiripuno River, you will feel as if the animals are following you. You will see displays of parrots, toucans, macaws, king fishers, herons flying across the river, as well as curious giant otters who will approach the canoe to have a look. Many different types of monkeys will be jumping on the trees and there will be many chances to spot jaguars, the master cat predators of the jungle. INCLUDED: Activities: kayaking shiripuno river, visit the untouched zone in Yasuni national park, animals clay lick ( Saladero ), hiking with the Huaorani warriors, visit the Huaorani communities, piranha fishing, wildlife spotting, night hikes. Accommodations: 2 nights in tourist class comfortable hotel in Quito, 5 nights comfortable camping, 1 night in tourist class hotel in Coca city, Transportation: Flight Quito-Coca City – Quito, truck, motorized canoe, dugout canoe, kayaks. Meals Included: 7 (B) Breakfast 6 (L) Lunches 5 (D) Dinners Gear: kayaks, life jackets, plastic paddles, robber boots, waterproof tents, air mattress, sleeping bug. Trip Leader: certified expert leaders and local guides. Group Size: small groups’ 4 to 8 people
Ph: Tree frog - Yazuni Park
Ph: Kayaking Shiripuno River - Yazuni Park
NOT INCLUDED: Travel insurance mandatory Personal expenses Souvenirs Tips.
price from:
1399 USD Day
Night Stop
Altitude
1
Quito
2800 mts
2
Noneno
250ml
x
x
x
Drive from Coca to the Shiripuno bridge, kayaking in the afternoon
3
Forest
250m
x
x
x
Kayaking, bird watching, wildlife spotting
Cononaco Chico
250m
x
x
x
Canoe ride to Cononaco Chico, night exploration to see caimans
Bohanamo
250m
x
x
x
Kayaking down the Cononaco river, bird watching and wildlife spotting
6
Bohanamo
250ml
x
x
x
Hiking to the Animals Clay Lick, piranha fishing
7
Coca
250ml
x
x
8
Quito
2800 mts
x
Fligt back to Quito
9
Quito
2800 mts
x
Transfer out END OF SERVICE
4 5
B
L
D
Included Activity Airport to hotel transfer
Canoe ride back to the Shiripuno Exploring Coca city
Local living
Local living trips in Ecuador gives you this unique opportunity to discover what is still hidden and not report yet by books or travel guides, to explore with local people the magical landscapes located in remote places, and to be able to experience the strong connection of their believes, customs and traditions with the sacred mother nature.
Ph: Kaemperi Leader of Huaorani Culture - Yazuni Park
Amazon Active LOCAL LIVING 7 days Quito to Quito
HIGHLIGHTS Living in a home stay in Amazon provides a better way of seeing the largest tropical forest in the world, since you will be experiencing the true life with local tribes. You will get connected with all their beliefs that explain why every single part of the jungle is important for their life. You will learn about the meaning of their sacred places such as waterfalls, rivers, mountains, caves, trees, medicinal plants and animals. ECUADOR PURE LIFE will give you the opportunity to see these places in an active way while doing white water rafting, climbing waterfalls, hiking in the pristine forest, etc. We will help you to discover the bond that exists between the nature and the local people. INCLUDED Activities: Soaking in Papallacta hot springs, participating in daily activities, cultural night and shamanism, exploring local villages, rafting in Hatun Yacu River, hike to the waterfalls, chocolate making and tasting, weaving baskets with palm leaf. Gear: Helmets, life jackets, paddles, rubber boots, ropes, harnesses. Accommodations: 4 nights in homestay, 2 nights in comfortable hotels. Transportation: Public transportation, trucks, jeep, river raft boat. Meals Included: 6 (B) Breakfast 3 (L) Lunches 4 (D) Dinners EPL Specialist tour leaders and local guides NOT INCLUDED • Personal expenses, • Alcoholic drinks, • Souvenirs • Tips • Travel insurance mandatory Food budget for not included meals: 60 USD Ph: Local People in the Amazon Rain Forest - Yazuni Park
Ph: Handigrafts Make by Local Quichua People
Ph: Squirrel Monkey in Yazuni Park
price from:
799 USD
COLOMBIA Day
QUITO
Quito
2
Amazon home stay
PERU
Altitude
B
L D
2800 mts
Included Activity Airport to hotel transfer
x
Visit to Papallacta hot springs, visit humming birds sanctuary, arrival to the Amazon, home stay
x
x
Exploring of the amazing tropical Amazon forest with the help of locals. Joining their daily activities
x
x
x
Rafting in Hatun Yacu river - the best option for white water rafting in Ecuador. Cultural night with the locales, shamanic show.
x
x
x
Hike to the waterfalls in Pinpilala Canyon, panning for gold. Chocolate making
500 mts
x
Amazon home stay
500 mts
x
3
Amazon home stay
500 mts
4
Amazon home stay
500 mts
5
Quito
2800 mts
6
Quito
2800 mts
LLANGANETES NATIONAL PARK TENA
Night Stop
1
x
Transfer back to Quito
x
Transfer out. END OF OUR SERVICES
Ph: Otavalo Local People
Ph: Otavalo Market
Andes LOCAL LIVING 6 days Quito to Otavalo
OVERVIEW
INCLUDED
For the past 4000 years, the Andes Mountains have become a natural bridge where many cultures have based their existences and are still forming their history. The local Gads are alive, and felt through the fertile soil provided by the active volcanoes. Rich traditions and customs sprinkle the mountain range. The Andes are best experienced through local trips which allow you to experience daily life. This trip will give you that unique opportunity to discover what’s still hidden and not reported in books or guides. Explore with local people and take in the landscape, hiking to the tops of volcanoes, the bottom of volcanic crater lakes, and by learning the process to create their handicrafts and cuisines. Come visit Ecuador and let the beautiful families of the Imbabura volcano and northern Ecuadorian Andes make your time here unforgettable.
Activities: Hiking Imababura volcano, local living daily activities, cultural night and shamanism, exploring local villages, cooking lesson with organic products, boat ride in Cuicocha Crater Lake, exploring Otavalo market, walking sticks, Life jackets. Accommodations: 3 nights in homestay, 2 nights comfortable hotel. Transportation: Publica and Private comfortable transportation, jeep, boat, Meals: 5 (B) Breakfast 2 (L) Lunches 3 (D) Dinners Trip leader: Expert EPL tour leader and local guides Group size: Small group size from 4 to 12 clients. NOT INCLUDED • Personal expenses, • Alcoholic drinks, Travel insurance mandatory
• Souvenirs • Tips
Ph: Local Shepherd with chimborazo bakground
price from:
699 USD COLOMBIA IBARRA
B
L
D
Included Activity
Day
Night Stop
Altitude
1
Quito
2800 mts
2
San Clemente
2900m
x
3
San Clemente
2900m
x
4
San Clemente
2900m
x
5
Otavalo
2300m
x
Explore Otavalo market, visit Cuicocha Crater lake, motorized canoe trip inside of the Volcano, visit to cotacachi leather town.
6
Otavalo
2300m
x
Transfer out to the airport END OF SERVICE
Airport to hotel transfer x
Transfer to San San Clemente community, Visit the Equator line, Visit rose farm, stop in Zuleta valley and see the high quality of embroidering
x
x
Local activities during the day include: milking cows, making bread, harvesting, working of the fields, taking care of animals, plowing the land, planting, selecting products, or simply enjoy sharing time with the family and explore the way of living.
x
x
Hike up for 4 hours to the summit of Imbabura Volcano, 4640m one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the area considered sacred for the locals
IMBABURA VULCANO
PERU
Ph: Galapagos Tortoise
The Galapagos The enchanted islands as one day Charles Drawing called this alive museum of evolutionary changes, the place where he based the theory that change the world´s mentality. This is the archipelago witch host 13 mayor islands and 42 rocks that launch a big number of fearless animals such as: sea lions, penguins, marine Iguanas, giant tortoises, blue and red feet Bobbies, plus a large diversity of marine wildlife, gives you the unique opportunity to explore this magic paradise with a nice menu of different activities including, snorkeling, biking, hiking, kayaking, camping, fishing, scuba diving, or cruising along the different islands with comfort and upscale service level that ECUADOR PURE LIFE offer to you.
Ph: Kayaking Kikker Rock
Galapagos
active travel 9 days Quito to Quito
Galapagos Active is a trip offering you a land based version of exploring the Galapagos Islands that has the advantage of discovering remote places that not many people can reach. Being part of multiple activities like hiking, biking, snorkeling, kayaking and climbing, you will be able to see a big number of different wildlife species from an active perspective. INCLUDED Activities: 7 day land based tour, Isla Lobos, Kicker Rock, Floreana, Isabela, Sierra Negra Volcano hike, snorkeling in Tintoreras, Lava tunnels, visit to Wall of Tears and Breeding center, Charles Darwin Station, Kayaking in Tortuga Bay. Accommodations: 1 night in Tourist superior hotel in Puerto Ayora, 3 nights in Isabela, 2 nights in a first class Hotel in Quito. Transportation: Airport transfers, Flight Quito - Galapagos - Quito, private comfortable transportation, van, boat, bike, ferry. Meals: 08 (B) Breakfast, 06 (L) Lunches, 01 (D) Dinners EPL Specialist through local guides NOT INCLUDED • National Park entrance fee $100 • INGALA transit card $10 • Personal expenses • Alcoholic drinks • Souvenirs and tips Not described meal
Ph: Snorkeling Galapagos
Ph: Green pacific tortlue - Galapagos Islands
Day
Night Stop
Altitude
B
L
D Included Activity
1
Quito
2860 mts.
2
San Cristobal
Sea level
x
x
3
San Cristobal
Sea level
x
x
4
Floreana
Sea level
x
x
5
Isabela
Sea level
x
x
Tintoreras Hike
6
Isabela
Sea level
x
x
Sierra Negra Hike
7
Isabela
Sea level
x
x
Breeding Center/Bike to Wall of Tears
8
Santa Cruz
Sea level
x
Charles Darwin/Flight to Quito
9
Quito
2860m
x
Transfer out end of services
Airport to hotel transfer, Flight to Galapagos Down Hill and Loberia Snorkeling Isla Lobos/Kicker Rock Highlands/ x
Pink Flamingos
price from:
1695 USD
Ph: Blue Footed Bobby - Galapagos Islands
Galapagos Natural life and Cruise 9 days Quito to Quito
This amazing combination of traveling will allow you to see some of the farthest islands that are possible to reach only by boat. For 4 days enjoy the beautiful time on a cruise ship and complete your journey visiting Isabela, the most beautiful island on Galapagos. On this trip you will feel like the Galapagos Islands have been discovered by your own exploring spirit. INCLUDED Activities: Budget, tourist superior or first class boat for 4 or 5 days, itinerary according to the cruise choice, 4 day land based tour, Sierra Negra Volcano hike, snorkeling in Tintoreras, Lava tunnels, visit of Wall of Tears and Breeding center. Accommodations: On the boat double cabin with private bathroom, 1 night in tourist superior hotel in Puerto Ayora, 3 nights in Isabela, 2 nights in a first class hotel in Quito. Transportation: Flight Quito - Galapagos - Quito, Airport transfers, private comfortable transportation, van, boat, bike, ferry. Meals Included: 08 (B) Breakfast, 7 (L) Lunches, 5 (D) Dinners EPL Specialist tour leaders and local guides NOT INCLUDED • National Park entrance fee $100 • INGALA transit card $10 • Personal expenses • Alcoholic drinks • Souvenirs and tips Not described meal
Ph: Marine Turtle Gordner Bay
price from:
1999 USD Day
Night Stop
Altitude
B
L
D
1
Quito
2860 mts.
2
Galapagos Cruise
Sea level
x
x
x
Arrival in Baltra, North Seymour
3
Galapagos Cruise
Sea level
x
x
x
San Cristobal / Isla Lobost
4
Galapagos Cruise
Sea level
x
x
x
Espa単ola / Punta Suarez
5
Puerto Ayora
Sea level
x
x
x
Santa Fe / South Plazas / Puerto Ayora
6
Isabela
Sea level
x
x
Snorkeling in Tintoreras
7
Isabela
Sea level
x
x
Sierra Negra hike / Wall of Tears
8
Isabela
Sea level
x
x
Lava tunnels / Breeding center
9
Quito
Sea level
x
10
Quito
2860m
x
Included Activity Airport to hotel transfer, Flight to Galapagos
x
Charles Darwin Station / Flight to Quito Transfer out. HAPPY TRAVELS!
GALAPAGOS CRUISES Budget, Tourist Superior and Luxury boats Galapagos Cruises program offers uncountable options to visit this unique destination made of several islands on the archipelago, situated some 926 km to the west off the coast of Ecuador, in the Pacific Ocean. To visit Galapagos on board of a cruise is a perfect option that makes you save time while visiting the Enchanted Islands. Itineraries include southern, northern, eastern and western islands and the departures will depend on the regulation of the national park. The visitor can choose from a range of boats categorized as budget, tourist superior and First class boats.
BUDGET BOATS THE GUANTANAMERA The Guantanamera yacht is fully equipped for both naturalist and dive cruises in the Galapagos Islands. Built in 2000, it provides lovely accommodations for up to 16 passengers. Each of her eight double cabins is fully air-conditioned and includes a private bathroom with a hot and cold shower. Additionally, many rooms feature ocean views. Her modern design offers a spacious sundeck, a bar and lounge area, and a small library including TV and VHS. Those choosing to dive will appreciate the roomy dive platform and dive prices include full gear rental.
price from:
1155 USD
Ph: Treasure of Galapagos Yacht
Ph: Bartholomeo Lanscape
Ph: Marine Iguana Espa単ola Island
price from:
TOURIST SUPERIOR BOAT - FRAGATA Built in 1994, this motor yacht was exclusively made for stable cruises in the Galapagos. Each of her eight cabins is designed in an attractive teak wood style with single upper/lower berths and a full bath equipped with hot water. The interior is fully air-conditioned and carpeted, and features a comfortable lounge with large panoramic windows, a small library, stereo and TV/VCR, a bar/saloon, and an elegant dining hall where wonderful blends of international and Ecuadorian cuisine are served. Outside, the Fragata has sun and shade decks for your enjoyment as well as a diving platform.
1405 USD
Ph: Treasure of Galapagos Yacht
price from:
1950 USD
per pax
price from:
2460 USD
FIRST CLASS BOAT TREASURE OF THE GALAPAGOS An eclectically styled yacht, the Treasure of the Galapagos fuses subtle art deco elements with contemporary ones. This yacht has a host of facilities to be enjoyed in relaxed and luxurious surroundings. The yacht accommodates 16 passengers, offering a suite with two balconies and eight double outside cabins each with a balcony. All rooms have a private bathroom, hot water, air-conditioning, vanity dressers and security boxes.
INCLUDED Activities: According to the itinerary Accommodations: Double cabin with private bathroom Transportation: Airport transfers, private comfortable transportation, van, boat, bike, ferry. Meals: According to the itinerary Galapagos National Park Guide level II or III NOT INCLUDED • Air ticket from/to Galapagos • National Park entrance fee $100 • INGALA transit card $10 • Personal expenses • Alcoholic drinks • Souvenirs and tips Not described meal
EXPLORING ECUADOR
ECUADOR is perfect key combination of environments to plan all different outdoor and cultural activities you can imagine, this country holds together four different worlds such us: the Amazon rain forest, highlands Andes, Galapagos islands and pacific coast, this is the unique country where you can travel from snow to tropical rain forest in one day, over here we have dramatic formations that have been shaped by the natural forces of the tectonic plates, creating snow covered mountains, deep canyons, rapid rivers, large waterfalls, long valleys, etc. ECUADOR PURE LIFE invites you to be part of our fascinated trips and enjoy with us your visit from and active way of travelling. Our trips involves, biking down Volcanoes, climbing to high mountains, rafting wild Rivers, explore deep canyons, climbing up waterfalls, etc. With the best equipment, certified guides, and upscale service level.
Ph: Chimborazo Volcano and Natural Park
Ph: Chestnut Fronted Macaw - Yazuni Park
Ph: The tree house swing in Baños with Tungurahua Volcano erupting
Absolute ECUADOR
22 days Quito to Quito This fantastic adventure has been created to meet the needs of all types of travelers who want to explore and discover what Ecuador has to offer every day. This itinerary combines the best treasures of Ecuador from the Galapagos Islands to the majestic Andes Mountains. You will experience first-hand how life has been created on this planet by visiting the Galapagos Islands in the best way possible; both over land and by sea. In the Andes, you’ll get a taste for local living by learning about Indian cultures firsthand. You’ll go to the heart of the mysterious Amazon rainforest to explore wildlife and hike in the unspoiled jungles. In between adventures, you can relax in the beautiful colonial city of Cuenca, shop in the famous Otavalo Indian market or if you haven’t had enough adventure, opt for more in the lively little city of Baños. INCLUDED Highlights: Otavalo Indian Market, cultural encounter in San Clemente Community, Papallacta hot springs, Jungle hikes, hummingbird’s sanctuary, Amazonico animal rescue center, amazon parrots clay lick, motorized boat ride, Road of waterfalls,
Chimborazo highest volcano in Ecuador, devil´s nose train ride, Ingapirca Inca ruins, panama hat´s factory, cajas national park, Cuenca city tour, banana farm, chocolate making, snorkeling, hiking, swimming, wildlife watching, dinghy rides in the Galapagos islands. Islands Visited: Isabela, española, Santa fe, San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Plazas. Accommodations: 13 nights in comfortable tourist class hotels, 2 nights in Amazon first class Ecolodge 1 night in Papallacta spa resort, 1 night San Clemente homestay, and 4 nights on tourist class cruise in the Galapagos Islands Transportation: Flight Quito – Galapagos – Quito, private comfortable transportation, public transportation, truck, Cruise, ferry, fast boat, taxis, motorized canoe, cable car. Meals Included: 21 (B) Breakfast 11 (L) Lunches 8 (D) Dinners Gear: snorkeling gear, life jackets, robber boots Group size: from 4 to 12 clients EPL Specialist tour leader and local guides
Night Stop
Altitude
1
Quito
22800m
2
Otavalo
3
San Clemente
4
B
L
2600m
x
x
2900m
x
x
Papallacta
3000m
x
5
Arajuno River
450m
x
6
Arajuno River
450m
x
7
Baños
1800m
x
Route of the Waterfalls, Cable car ride
8
Baños
1800m
x
Free day for optional activities: rafting, paragliding, biking, canopy ziplining, etc.
9
Riobamba
2700m
x
10
Cuenca
2700m
x
Devils Nose scenic train ride and visit to Inca Ruins
11
Cuenca
2500m
x
Cuenca City Tour and panama hat factory
12
Cuenca
2500m
x
Optional exploring the surrounding villages, jewelry town, orchid farm, or enjoy Cuenca city on your own
13
Guayaqui
Sea level
x
See Cajas National Park and stop in banana farm for tasting the best bananas on earth.
14
Galapagos Cruise
15
Galapagos Cruise
Sea level
x
x
x
Arrival in Baltra, North Seymour
16
Galapagos Cruise
Sea level
x
x
x
San Cristobal / Isla Lobos
17
Galapagos Cruise
Sea level
x
x
x
Española / Punta Suarez
18
Isabela
Sea level
x
x
x
Santa Fe / South Plazas / Puerto Ayora
19
Isabela
Sea Level
x
x
Snorkeling in Tintoreras
20
Isabela
Sea Level
x
x
Sierra Negra hike / Wall of Tears
21
Quito
Sea Level
x
x
Lava tunnels / Breeding center
2860 mts.
x
Day
price from:
4499 USD NOT INCLUDED • • • • •
Personal expenses Any meals not listed Alcoholic beverages Souvenirs Tips
Travel Insurance (mandatory) ESTIMATED FOOD BUDGET: 280 USD
22
D
Included Activity Airport Transfer Visit to Otavalo Indigenous Market, Andean Music workshop
x
Beautiful homestay and authentic cultural experience. Imbabura Volcano Hot springs and hiking in Cayambe Coca Cloud Forest Reserve
x
x
Hummingbird Reserve and scenic drive into The Amazon Region
x
Amazon Animal Rescue Center and Chocolate making
Trekking in Chimborazo Volcano Reserve at 5000m, viewing of llamas, alpacas and vicuñas
x
Morning flight to the Galapgos islands
x
x
Charles Darwin Station / Flight to Quito Transfer out. HAPPY TRAVELS!
Ph: Biking Cotopaxi Volcano
Andes & Amazon MULTISPORT 10 days Quito to Quito
A great adventure expedition starting from the high Andes Mountains and leading you to the Amazon Tropical Rainforest. Enjoy biking with an amazing view of Cotopaxi Volcano and hike through the Cloud Forest into the jungle. Relax in first class hotels or learn about local life in home stay. Fantastic adventure that is a combination of different active sports that involve biking down the volcanos, climbing up the waterfalls, white water river rafting and trekking to the top of the Volcanoes. We give you the opportunity to reach remote places with breathtaking landscapes. Join this tour to understand the dramatic contrast of Ecuadorian geography. INCLUDED: Activities: Cotopaxi Biking, hike around Pululahua crater lake, biking llanganates national park, San Rafael waterfall, Papallacta hot springs, climbing the top of Imbabura Volcano. Visiting local indigenous people. Accommodations: 2 nights in tourist class hotel in Quito, 1 night in Basic Hostel in Quilotoa, 1 night in Leito Colonial Hacienda, 1 night in La Floresta hotel in Ba単os, 1 Night in home stay in the jungle, 1 night in Itamandi Jungle Eco-lodge, 1 night in Papallacta Spa Resort, 1 night at San Clemente Home Stay Transportation: Private comfortable transportation, truck, public transport, bikes, boat. Meals Included: 7 (B) Breakfast 6 (L) Lunches 5 (D) Dinners, snacks and water. Gear: Outdoor gear: trekking poles, cross country bikes 2013, helmets, gloves, 7 people rafts, paddles; Group size: from 4 to 12 clients Trip Leader: certified expert leaders and local guides. ESTIMATED FOOD BUDGET 180 - 260 USD for meals not includedV
Ph: Rafting Hatun Yacu river. Llanfanates National Park
Ph: Cuicocha Lake - Imbabura
price from:
1399 USD Night Stop
Altitude
1
Quito
2800m
2
Quilotoa
3
B
L
3900m
x
x
Patate
2800m
x
x
4
Ba単os
1800m
x
x
Biking in the Llanganates National Park near Ba単os
5
Llanganates N.P.
600m
x
x
Hiking and climbing the Pimpilala Waterfalls in the Jungle
6
Arajuno River
450m
x
x
x
White water rafting on the Jatunyacu river in the Amazon Jungle
7
Papallacta
3000m
x
x
x
Hiking to San Rafael Waterfall, the highest one in Ecuador, night at the hot springs
8
San Clemente
2900m
x
9
Quito
2800m
x
10
Quito
2800m
x
Day
IMBABURA VOLCANO
COTOPAXI
D
Included Activity Airport to hotel transfer Biking in Cotopaxi National Park to see the Inca ruins, 2 hours approx.
x
Hike around Quilotoa crater lake, visiting indigenous market
Hiking in the Cloud Forest of Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve x
Farming in the Andes and climbing the Father Gad Imbabura Volcano x
End of services
Ph: Cathedral in Unesco Cuenca City
Ph: Cotopaxi National Park
Ecuador HIGHLIGHTS 10 days Quito to Quito
Discover the MAGIC of ECUADOR traveling through the Avenue of Volcanoes in the high Andes Mountains towards the best tropical Amazon destinations and explore outdoor town of Baños, Unesco classified city of Cuenca and local indigenous market in Otavalo. On your journey learn about all the different local tribes and their cultures. The Ecuador Highlights trip is the perfect combination of cultural experiences, wildlife spotting, adventure activities and natural wonders that make Ecuador one of the most mega-divers countries on Earth. INCLUDED / HIGHLIGHTS Activities: Otavalo Indian Market, Papallacta hot springs, Jungle hikes, hummingbird’s sanctuary, Amazonico animal rescue center, amazon parrots clay lick, motorized boat ride, Road of waterfalls, Chimborazo highest volcano in Ecuador, devil´s nose train ride, Ingapirca Inca ruins, panama hat´s factory, Cuenca city tour,
chocolate making, Accommodations: 2 nights in luxury Hotel in Quito, 1 night in Papallacta Spa Resort, 2 nights in the luxury Eco-Lodge, 1 night in Colonial Hacienda, 3 nights in Tourist Hotels in the Andes region Transportation: Flight from Cuenca to Quito Private comfortable transportation, motorized canoe on the Napo River, , truck, cable car. Meals Included: 8 (B) Breakfast 2 (L) Lunches. Snacks and water. Gear: snorkeling gear, life jackets, robber boots, Group size: from 4 to 12 clients EPL Specialist tour leader and local guidest NOT INCLUDED • Personal expenses • Not described meals • Alcoholic drinks
• Souvenirs and Tips Travel Insurance (mandatory)
FOOD BUDGET: 180 USD for not included meals
Ph: Diablada de Pillaro Festival
price from:
1399 USD Day
Night Stop
Altitude
1
Quito
2800 mts
B
L
D
2
Otavalo
2600m
x
x
x
3
Papallacta
3000m
x
x
Hot spring and hiking in Cayambe Coca Cloud Forest Reservet
4
Arajuno River
450m
x
x
Hummingbird Reserve and scenic drive into The Amazon Region
5
Arajuno River
450m
x
x
Amazon Animal Rescue Center and Chocolate making
6
Ba単os
1800m
x
x
Road of the Waterfalls, Cable car ride
x
Trekking in Chimborazo Volcano Reserve at 5000m, viewing of llamas, alpacas and vicu単as Devils Nose Train ride and exploring of Inca Ruins
Included Activity Airport to hotel transfer
7
Riobamba
2700m
x
8
Cuenca
2700m
x
9
Quito
2800m
x
x
Visit to Otavalo Indigenous Market, Andean Music workshop
Cuenca City Tour and flight back to Quito x
x
End of services.
Ph: Machupichu
SOUTH AMERICA The magic of discovering the hidden treasures of the world, visiting one of the most divers continents full file and dramatic changes. This is South America, its richness bases on local people that makes of this regions very especial place for traveling. Nowadays South America has open the doors for a very new way of exploring, and it welcomes all the curios travelers who appreciate the difference in culture, and provide the real value of the natural and cultural diversity that we can experience here.
Ph: Española Island
GALAPAGOS & MACHU PICCHU 15 days Quito to Quito
This is the perfect combination where you can explore the enchanted islands of Galapagos and hike the famous trail up to Machu Picchu, the mysterious place of the Incas, who once created the biggest empire in South America. Experience local markets, see the sacred valley of the Incas and relax in the hot springs spa resort in the Andean mountains. On Galapagos Islands you will feel the time has stopped. This place inspired Charles Drawing in his work on human evolution theory that changed the vision of the world. You too can stop here for a moment to think and to explore, to swim with penguins, sea lions, and sharks and to hike up the active volcanoes surrounded by giant reptiles. Machu Picchu and Galapagos are the two biggest highlights of South America and we will give you the opportunity to visit them on our trip.
Incas, Pisac indigenous market, Ollantaytambo ruins, Inca trail for 4 days/3nights, guided visit to Machu Picchu UNESCO Site. Accommodations: 11 Nights in comfortable tourist class hotels, 1 night in luxury spa resort, 3 nights camping on the Inca trail. Transportation: Private comfortable transportation, flight tickets Quito – Galapagos – Quito / Quito – Lima – Cusco / Cusco – Lima, train ticket Aguas calientes – ollantaytambo, ferry baltra to Santa crus in Galapagos, speed boat from Santa crus- to Isabela. Gear: kayaks, paddles, bikes, helmets, snorkel gear, trekking poles, comfortable tents, sleeping bags Meals Included: 15 (B) Breakfast 6 (L) Lunches 4 (D) Dinners Trip leader: certified local guides.
INCLUDED Activities: kayaking in Tortuga Bay and Tintoreras, hiking to Sierra Negra volcano, snorkeling, biking to the Wall of Tears, visiting Charles Darwin research station, watching flamingos and giant tortoises, soaking in hot springs, guided trip in sacred valley of the
NOT INCLUDED Galapagos National Park fee (US$100 per person), transit control card for the Galapagos (US$ 10 per person), wetsuits (available for rent locally), Isabela Island fee (US$ 20 per person) meals not mentioned in the itinerary, drinks, personal expenses, guide tips, transfers to International flights.
Ph: Machupichu
price from:
3699 USD per pax
Day
Night Stop
Altitude
1
Quito
2800m
2
GALAPAGOS Santa Cruz
Sea level
3
GALAPAGOS Isabela
Sea level
B L L
x x x x
Included Activity
*
TRF in airport to hotel
*
Flight to Galapagos, Tortuga bay kayaking Hike to Las Grietas and snorkeling in las Grietas
Canyon, 2 hours boat ride to Isabella, check-in hotel
4
GALAPAGOS Isabela
Sea level
x x
Hiking excursion to Sierra Negra volcano, sailing to
5
GALAPAGOS Isabela
Sea level
x x
Snorkeling in lava tunnels and hike to see the Wall
6
Termas Papallacta
700 mts
x x
Tintoreras islet and snorkeling with sharks
Visit the famous Charles Drawing Station, flight back
* *
1200 mts
x x
Flight Lima – Cusco, transfer to the Hotel Cusco
Cusco
1800 mts
x
Cusco, free day to explore the city of Incas,
9
Ollantaytambo
Sea level
x x x
10
Inca Trail
2800 mts
x x x
11
Inca Trail
3400 mts
x x x x x x
Hiking the Inca Trail, 8 hours
x
Hike to the Sun Gate and visit MACHU PICCHU
surrounding areas and ruins. Optionally join the
activities such as the City tour, Rafting, Biking, etc.
13
Cusco
3400 mts
Cusco
3400 mts
14 15
*
massage
Cusco
3600 mts
*
to Quito, Transfer to Papallacta Spa resort, enjoy the
7 8
Inca Trail
*
of Tears
hot springs in the cloud forest. Possibility to have a
12
*
Visit the sacred valley of Incas including Pisac ruins and local market. Visit to Ollantaytambo.
Hiking the sacred Inca Trail, 7 hours Hiking the sacred Inca trail: Dead woman Pass, 10 hours
sacred temple, transfer by train to Cusco. Celebration Day
x
Free day to relax, shopping and exploring the city.
x
Transfer out. HAPPY TRAVELS!
Massage available upon request
Ph: Lost City of Tayrona Culture in Santa Martha range
Ph: Caribean Dance in Cartagena de Indias Unesco City
12 days Bogota to Quito This is the perfect trip that offers you the unique opportunity to wake up your exploring spirit and discover COLOMBIA with us. The simple idea of being part of this great adventure and discovering the mysterious CIUDAD PERDIDA (Lost City of Tayrona Culture) located in the Santa Martha range, national parks, coffee farms and the beautiful town of CARTAGENA - classified UNESCO World Heritage site, makes your visit a life changing experience. INCLUDED Activities: Lost City trek 4 days/3 nights, camping Tayrona National Park, snorkeling activity, hike to Pueblito ruins, visit to the coffee farm, biking in Santa Martha cloud forest, Cartagena city tour, party bus and salsa lesson. Accommodations: 1 night in hammocks in Tayrona National Park, 3 nights camping on the Lost City trek, 6 nights in comfortable hotels. Transportation: Airport transfers, private comfortable
transportation, jeep, boat, bike, chiva (party bus) Meals Included: 11 (B) Breakfast 6 (L) Lunches 4 (D) Dinners Gear: Mountain bikes, helmets, snorkeling mask, life jackets, Group size: from 4 to 12 clients EPL Specialist tour leader and local guides NOT INCLUDED: • Personal expenses • Not described meals • Alcoholic drinks • Souvenirs • Tips Travel Insurance (mandatory) FOOD BUDGET: 220 USD for not included meal
Ph: Local Fisherman in Tayrona Park
price from:
1799 USD Day 1
Date
Night Stop
Hotel
Altitude
B L D Included Activity
Bogota
Sea level
Airport to hotel transfer, Flight to Santa Martha
2
Taganga
Sea level x x
3
Tayrona Park
Sea level
x x
4
Taganga
Sea level
x x
5
Taganga
Sea level
x
Tour to coffee farm in Minca and biking downhill in the Santa Martha range Tour to coffee farm in Minca and biking downhill in the Santa Martha range 4 hours hike to Pueblito Tayrona Ruins, free time to enjoy the beach in Cabo San Juan. Afternoon boat ride to Taganga fishing village Free day for any optional activities such as scuba diving, fishing, etc. Packing for the Lost City trek next day.
6
Lost City Trek
700m
x x x Lost City trek hike in Santa Martha range
7
Lost City Trek
1200m
x x x Lost City trek hike in Santa Martha range
Lost City Trek
1800m
x x x Lost City trek hike in Santa Martha range
Taganga
Sea level
x x x Arrival to the Lost City (Ciudad Perdida), guided visit of the Ruins
Cartagena
Sea level
Transfer to Cartagena, party bus and salsa lesson, celebration day
11
Cartagena
Sea level
City tour of Cartagena - the UNESCO site, free time to explore the city
12
Cartagena
Sea level
Transfer out. OUT HAPPY TRAVELS
8 9 10
Ph: Flamingos Salt Flat - Uyuni
Ph: Machupichu
SOUTHERN TREASURES 24 days Quito to La Paz
This a unique adventure-of-a-lifetime experience that combines the greatest highlights of South America: Starting in The Galapagos Islands, you’ll explore this living museum of evolutionary changes. Machu Pichu is well known to be the INCA symbol of the largest culture who dominated the entire Andean region, including the deepest canyon in the world, Colca. Titicaca Lake is the largest concentration of water at 4000m of altitude and is home to local families who live on floating islands with a no frills culture that is filled with happiness. To finish our adventure Bolivia contains the largest concentration of salt in the mountains including the fantastically dazzling Uyuni,
(Bogota to Cartagena 12 days)
INCLUDED All Accommodations All Transportation: including Private van, public buses, all flights, trucks, boats, ferry. Gear: kayaks, bikes, helmets, snorkel gear, trekking poles, comfortable tents, sleeping bags Meals Included: 23 (B) Breakfast 11 (L) Lunches 3 (D) Dinners Certified tour leaders and local guides.
COLOMBIA QUITO ECUADOR PERU
NOT INCLUDED • Galapagos National Park fee • Personal expenses • Not described meals • Alcoholic drinks • Souvenirs • Tips Travel Insurance (mandatory) FOOD BUDGET: 280USD for not included meals
CUZCO MACHU PICCHU AREQUIPA
COLCA CANYON PUNO - TITICACA LAKE LA PAZ UYUNI - SALT FLATS BOLIVIA
price from:
4999 USD Night Stop
Altitude
1
Quito
2800m
2
Galapagos
Sea level
x
x
Flight to Galapagos, Tortuga bay kayaking
3
Galapagos Isabela
Sea level
x
x
Hike to Las Grietas and snorkeling in las Grietas Canyon, 2 hours boat ride to Isabella, check-in hotel
4
Galapagos Isabela
Sea level
x
x
Hiking excursion to Sierra Negra volcano, sailing to Tintoreras islet and snorkeling with sharks
5
Galapagos Isabela
Sea level
x
x
Snorkeling in lava tunnels and hike to see the Wall of Tears
6
Termas Papallacta
700m
x
x
Visit the famous Charles Drawing Station, flight back to Quito, Transfer to Papallacta Spa resort, enjoy the hot springs in the cloud forest. Possibility to have a massage
7
Cusco
1200m
x
x
Flight Lima – Cusco, transfer to the Hotel Cusco
8
Cusco
1800m
x
9
Ollantaytambo
Sea level
x
x
10
Inca Trail
2800m
x
X
X
Hiking the sacred Inca Trail, 7 hours
11
Inca Trail
3400m
x
X
X
Hiking the sacred Inca trail: Dead woman Pass, 10 hours
12
Inca Trail
3600m
x
X
X
Hiking the Inca Trail, 8 hours
13
Cusco
3400m
x
Hike to the Sun Gate and visit MACHU PICCHU sacred temple, transfer by train to Cusco. Celebration Day
14
Cusco
3400m
x
Free day to relax, shopping and exploring the city. Massage available upon request
15
Arequipa
1800m
x
Transfer to Arequipa and see the the beauty of the city, possible visit Juanita.
16
Chivai
3400m
X
Transfer to chivai and stop at high point, 4900m, plus a short stop to spot for vicuĂąas
17
Chivai
3400m
X
Very early morning colca canyon visit, spot for Andean condors, free afternoon to check the area and possible hot springs
18
Puno
4000m
X
Transfer to Puno and and possible visit the circular tumbs of the colla culture.to undertint the Inca successes
19
Puno
4000m
X
Titicaca full day visit the UROS island and the Aimar people plus, Taquile or Amantani
20
La Paz
4000m
X
Transfer to cross the border and go to la Paz in Bolivia country, free afternoon in la Paz to walk around
21
Uyuni
3750 m
X
Travel to Uyuni famous salt flats and explore the area.
22
Uyuni
3750 m
X
Spend the day in Uyuni and visit the larges endless salt flats with big concentration of minerals in the region.
23
La Paz
3900m
X
Transfer back Paz City
24
La Paz
3900m
x
END OF SERVICES Transfer out. HAPPY TRAVELS!
Day
B
L
D
Included Activity Airport to hotel transfer
Cusco, free day to explore the city of Incas, surrounding areas and ruins. Optionally join the activities such as the City tour, Rafting, Biking, etc. Visit the sacred valley of Incas including Pisac ruins and local market. Visit to Ollantaytambo.
Ph: Coffe Hands in Colombia Farm
Ph: Lost City in Santa Martha Mountain Runge
SANTA MARTA
Ecuador & Colombia
MULTISPORT 19 days Quito to Cartagena
IBARRA
PAPALLACTA QUILOTOA
MANGANALES
TENA
The best adventure combination tour, we hit the well-known highlights and take in the magical contrast of the the avenue of volcanoes and the Amazon basin in Ecuador with Santa Martha range and the Caribbean coast in Colombia. On this trip you will be able to explore active volcanoes, spot for wildlife in the rainforest, discover the unknown Lost City of the Tayronas and relax on the most beautiful beaches of the Caribbean, plus extra time in Cartagena Unesco City. INCLUDED Activities: hike down Quilotoa crater lake, biking down Cotopaxi Volcanoes, road of waterfalls in Ba単os, jungle activities, visit the parrots clay lick, local cultural encounter, hike in the amazon rainforest, visit Misahualli monkey town, soaking in Papallacta hot springs Lost City trek 4 days / 3 nights, camping Tayrona National
Ph: Quilotoa crater lake in Ecuador Andes Night Stop
Altitude
1
QUITO
2800m
2
QUILOTOA
2900m
x
x
Visit Quilotoa active crater lake, hike down for 1 hour inside the lake, visit local family up in the highlands, and stop in handicraft work store.
3
COTOPAXI
2900m
x
x
Hiking up 4800m and bike down the sloop of Cotopaxi Volcano, explore the Inca ruins of the national park, photograph wildlife in the park such as condors, Andean fox, lamas and alpacas, wild horses, etc.
4
BAﾃ前S
1900m
x
x
5
BAﾃ前S
1900m
x
6
TENA ITAMANDI
350m
x
x x
Explore the route of waterfalls along Pastaza canyon, hike down to Pailon del Diablo waterfall the second largest in Ecuador, stop in traditional sugar cane distillation work house, explore the Amazon rain forest
7
TENA ITAMANDI
350m
x
x x
Amazon Jungle activities include exploring the Amazon basin, visiting the clay lick, checking out the smallest monkey in the world, sharing time with local community members, learn about local traditions and customs, possible night hike in the jungle.
8
PAPALLACTA
3100m
x
Brief stop in the monkey village (Misahualli), explore the high mountain cloud forest, relax and soak in the Hot springs, optional massage.
9
SANTA MARTHA
Sea level
x
Early flight to Colombia Sana Martha, taganga village, free afternoon to explore the fishing village of taganga, experience nightlife
10
TAGANGA
Sea level
x
x
Free day to join the optional activities: such as scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, coffee farms, cloud forest, biking, etc.
11
TAYRONA
Sea level
x
x x
Tayrona National park excursion, hike for 3 hours, 1 hour snorkeling, hammock night camping in Cabo san Juan
12
TAGANGA
2800m
x
13
LOST CITY TREEK
700m
x
x x
Lost city trek hike in Santa Martha range
14
LOST CITY TREEK
1200m
x
x x
Lost city trek hike in Santa Martha range
15
LOST CITY TREEK
1750m
x
x x
Lost city trek hike in Santa Martha range
16
TAGANGA
Sea level
x
Hike to the lost City ( Ciudad Perdida) Guided visit of the Ruins
17
CARTAGENA
Sea level
x
Transfer to Cartagena, party bus and salsa lesson, celebration day
18
CARTAGENA
Sea level
x
City tour the UNESCO city of Cartagena, free time to explore the city
x
TRF OUT HAPPY TRAVELS
Day
Park, snorkeling activity, hike to pueblito ruins, coffee farm visit, biking down in Santa Martha cloud forest, Cartagena city tour, party bus and salsa lesson. Accommodations: 1 nights in hammocks in Tayrona National Park, 3 nights camping along in lost city trek, 14 nights comfortable 4 star hotels. Transportation: flights Quito to Santa Martha, Airport transfers, Public and private comfortable transportation, jeep, boat, bike, chiva (party bus) Meals: 11 (B) Breakfast 6 (L) Lunches 4 (D) Dinners EPL Specialist through local guides
19
B
L D
Included Activity Arrival Airport transfer
Stop in traditional market of Salazaca, bike down llanganates national park, explore Baﾃｱos City Free day packed with optional activities such as: Rock Climbing, paragliding, horse riding, canopy zip lining, Cannoning, Moto bike, etc.
price from:
2999 USD
4 hours hike to pueblito tayrona Ruins, free time to enjoy the beach in cabo San Juan, afternoon boat ride to Taganga fishing village
NOT INCLUDED
FOOD BUDGET
Meals not noted in the matrix below Personal expenses Tips Souvenirs
Approximate budget for meals not included: 330USD
Ph: Itamandi Eco lodge
Ph: White throated Tucan in the Amazon Itmandi Reserve
Our LODGE
Itamandi
INCLUDED
(Bogota to Cartagena 12 days)
Itamandi EcoLodge offers sustainable travel and ecotourism to one of the most interesting places in the world: the Rainforest. Just a 4-hour car and a short canoe ride away from Quito is our eco-friendly destination, which gives you the opportunity to plan an interesting jungle trip with luxury accommodation, always trying to foster to a sustainable development. Situated along the banks of the Arajuno River and 20min. from Tena, there are lots of possible activities and excursions during your stay. Itineraries include cultural visits to the Kichwa community, where you can attend the presentation of folkloric dances with the children of the community, educational treks through primary forests, night walks, a visit to the parrot clay lick, bird watching, floating down the Arajuno River on tubes, production of artisan chocolate and more. Or a laidback stay in our open-air hotel area with pool, full service bar and relaxing zone. Across the river sits the famed scientific research station Jatun Sacha.
• Highlights: Soaking in hot springs of Papallacta spa resort, Itamndi Amazon reserve, monkey´s town of Misahualli, river kayak or tubing along Arajuno river,. Amazonico rescue center. • All Accommodation in first class luxury lodge • Private Transfer Quito – Itamndi – Quito, motorized boat. • All meals while at the lodge • EPL Specialist tour leaders through local guides NOT INCLUDED • Personal expenses • Alcoholic drinks • Souvenirs • Tips • Travel insurance mandatory
Ph: Kayaking Arajuno River
Ph: Itamandi Eco lodge
price from:
699 USD Day
Night Stop
Altitude
B
L
D
1
ITAMANDI
420m
x
x
x
2
ITAMANDI
420m
x
x
x
3
ITAMANDI
420m
x
x
x
4
QUITO
2800m
x
Included Activity Pick up in from Quito and Visit to Papallacta hot springs, visit of hummingbirds sanctuary, arrival to the ITAMANDI Amazon Eco-Lodge Exploring of the amazing tropical Amazon forest with hiking in pristine jungles, with good wildlife experiences, optional rive kayak or tubing in Arajuno river Visiting the parrots Clay-lick, and cultural encounters with the local communities, optional night hikes or chocolate making. Bird watching morning out of the look out. and visit the monkey’s town, afternoon transfer back to Quito
Ph: Cotopaxi horse riding
Ph: Hatunyacu River Rafting - Llanganates National Park
Quito Quito is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Ecuador’s capital. It’s considered the cultural capital of South America and the second most important city of the old Inca Empire. Because of its strategic location in the middle of the Andes, you can organize fantastic day trips such as: Quito City tour, including trip to the equator line, Mindo Cloud forest, Cotopaxi national park, Quilotoa Crater Lake, Otavalo Indian market, Papallacta hot springs, Pululahua inhabitant crater, and more. ECUADOR PURE LIFE has many options for all types of travelers while in Quito and have incorporated outdoor activities into each experience, such as Cotopaxi biking, Pululahua crater horse riding, Mindo canopy zip lines and tubing, Papallacta trekking and hot springs, Hatun yacu river rafting, etc. Please see the menu of adventures we have to offer and contact us if you are interested in further exploration in and around Quito.
Ph: Hamminbird in Mindo Cloud Forest
Ecuador Pure Life and Ecuatraveling are two Adventure Travel Companies created by a group of experienced expert leaders in order to offer tailormade trips that can be adjusted to the needs and requests of our guests, our mission is to achieve customer satisfaction through our unique clientcentered philosophy. Our clients’ happiness, enjoyment, and education are the cornerstones of the company’s reputation and success. Ecuador Pure life’s advantage is its team of Ecuador experts who have the ability to design and create life-experience adventure trips that guarantee a personalized upscale service level according to individual budgets and needs. We focus on highlighting the beauty, environmental significance, and astounding cultural diversity of the Ecuadorian mainland and Galapagos Islands. In addition, our approach to tourism and the local community is to offer sustainable and responsible programs tailored to each individual client.
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