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Ecuador & Amazon Adventure 8 Days / 7 Nights from $1189 Email this Page to a Friend!   Duration: 8 days, 7 nights Tour Code: 8 Day Ecuador & Amazon Adventure   Description This 8 day, 7 night magical tour visits some of the most inspirational spots in Ecuador, from the colonial cobblestone streets of Quito, to Otavalo, one of the largest markets in South America!  Also prepare to be amazed by the incredible wildlife and natural beauty surrounding the Amazon!   Package Includes Roundtrip Airfare from Miami (other departure cities available) 7 Nights First Class Accommodations All transfers 14 meals; 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary, in a modern air-conditioned coach English Speaking tour guide throughout Entrance fees per itinerary   Itinerary   Day 1 - Depart the USA, Arrive in Quito Depart the USA for Ecuador. Arrive in Quito and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight: Quito   Day 2 - Quito City Tour & Visit the Middle of the World In the morning meet with the tour manager for an orientation. The morning's tour of Quito begins with a view of the Congress Building, whose outside stone mural records Ecuador's history. Continue to Quito's colonial section to walk along the narrow cobblestone streets and feel the charm of 16th-century Quito. See the Independence Plaza, the Cathedral, Presidential Palace, and the Archbishop's Palace before visiting La Compañia Church or the Church of San Francisco**. Afterward, see the Middle of the World Monument, located at a latitude of 0º, and stand with one foot in the Northern and one in the Southern Hemisphere. This afternoon, transfer by bus to Otavalo Overnight: Otavalo   Day 3 - Otavalo Market, Transfer to Papallacta This morning, enjoy a tour of the market in Otavalo, one of the largest in South America and run by the local Otavaleño Indians. Here, enjoy the lively market atmosphere and browse the various stalls for traditional goods such as hand-woven clothes and rugs, jewelry, fruits, vegetables and more. Then, visit the surrounding artisan towns, each famous for a particular handicraft; Cotacachi for leather and Peguche for weavings. This afternoon, transfer to Papallacta located in the Andes Mountains. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore Papallacta's spas and hot springs, for which it is famous. Optional: Dinner at Termas de Papallacta Overnight: Papallacta   Day 4 - Transfer to Amazon Resort After breakfast, transfer by bus to La Punta Ahuano on the Napo River where you will board a canoe that will take you to your Amazon lodge. Enjoy the serene tranquility that the lodge has to offer and prepare to be amazed by both the wildlife and the culture that the Amazon has to offer. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. Overnight: Amazon Day 5 - Full Day Amazon Enjoy the morning at leisure. Consider a visit to the Amazonico Rescue Center, where you can view many different kinds of local wildlife. In the afternoon experience a rafting trip on the Napo river and learn how to make a traditional balsa log raft. Visit the village of Ahuano, full of local artisans and their handicrafts. Finally, meet a local Quechua family and learn about their way of life first hand. Overnight: Amazon Day 6 - Banos & Patate This morning, board a canoe for the short trip back to La Punta Ahuano and transfer to Patate via motorcoach. En route, stop in the towns of Puyo, nicknamed "City of the Clouds, and Baños, noted for its thermal springs and beautiful highland scenery for a short tour of each. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to view El Pailon del Diablo or "The Devil's Cauldron", one of Ecuador's most beautiful waterfalls. In the late afternoon, check into your hotel in Patate. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. Overnight: Patate Day 7 - Cotopaxi National Park Today enjoy an visit to Cotopaxi National Park, home to some of the highest altitude volcanoes in the world. Cotopaxi Volcano, is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world and dominates the scene. The park is also home to a wide variety of local wildlife including wild horses and the elusive Andean Condor. Following the excursion, continue to Quito, nestled high in the Andes Mountain. Overnight: Quito    Day 8 - Depart for the USA Transfer to the airport for your departure flight after breakfast.     Pricing and departures:  2013 Departures Jun 23 $1489 Jul 7, 10 $1449 Jul 14 $1489 Jul 10, 28  $1489 Aug 4 $1409 Aug 7 $1389 Aug 11 $1459 Aug 18 $1559 Aug 21 $1409 Aug 28 $1219 Sep 4 $1359 Sep 11 $1189 Sep 18, 22, 25 $1339 Oct 2, 6, 16, 20, 23 $1339 Oct 27; Nov 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27; Dec 1 $1379 Dec 8 $1359 Dec 11, 15 $1399 Dec 18, 22 $1499   *Prices are per person, based on double occupancy & subject to availability *Optional tours cost additional *All taxes are included

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