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adventure between moors  and jungles

With our adventure between moors and jungles, you will have the opportunity to learn how communities live in the highlands and jungles of Ecuador, without neglecting the glamor of 3 places to visit throughout the tour.

Information about  the tour

  • Days that the tour operates:  They are coordinated at the time of generating the reservation.

  • Duration: 9 days - 8 nights

  • Price:  The price may vary according to the number of tourists, having as a reference the price per person in a minimum group of 4 people.

 

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  • Languages that you will find the tour:

    • Spanish

    • English

  • Meeting point:  It is coordinated with the tourists once the reservation is confirmed. ​

  • Limited quotas (tours are operated from 4 to 16 people)*

  • Reservations are made up to 2 weeks before the tour. 

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Adults (12 years and older)​

  • 2 or 3 tourists -->$2,815.00

  • 4 or more tourists -->$1,910.00

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Children (5 to 11 years old)

  • 1 or more tourists -->$1690.00

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Tour itinerary

-Day 1-

Your guide will pick you up at 5:00 p.m. from the airport or the terminal at which you arrive in the city of Quito (the meeting point is coordinated once the reservation is confirmed), to take you to the Dann Carlton Hotel, where we will meet, we will stay our first night. ​Once at the hotel we will check in, we will receive instructions for our trip and the next day's activities, and we will have free time to rest.

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-Day 2-

Once we have checked out of the hotel, we will leave for the Land of Flowers and Fruits, Ambato, where we will have a city tour and we will be able to discover the magic that is hidden in the land of the three Juanes. Once our tour of the streets of Ambato is over, we will have a refreshing lunch to continue our trip to Salinas de Guaranda. ​In Salinas de Guaranda we will arrive at our hotel where we will check in and continue with a tour of the community factories, where we can find production of sausages, dairy products, and even chocolates.

-Day 3-

After a restful night in one of the páramos of the Ecuadorian mountains, we will head towards the cold lands of the Quero canton, in the Tungurahua province. ​There we will visit and stay in one of the oldest farms in the province, where we will have experiential activities, as well as walks through incredible moorland ecosystems, and if we are lucky, we will be able to spot mammals such as wolves and moorland rabbits. In the afternoon we will have a short tour of the cantonal capital of Quero. Then we will visit the La Quereñta Brewery, where we will have the opportunity to try an exquisite potato-based craft beer.

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-Day 4-

On the morning of our fourth day and after having a good breakfast, we will start our journey towards Baños de Agua Santa. ​Once in Baños, we will visit the Basilica of the Virgen de Agua Santa, where we will learn more about its history, then we will go to the famous Casa del Árbol to have an adventure shot on the sky swing. In the afternoon we will have our lunch and visit the impressive Pailón del Diablo waterfall. After this visit, we will go to our Luna Volcán hotel where we will have time to enjoy its facilities, savor a delicious dinner and have a pleasant night's sleep.

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-Day 5-

On our fifth day, we will begin our journey to the Ecuadorian Amazon, having Mera as the first stop, where we will visit a unique photographic spot, which will allow us to appreciate the Pastaza River in the best way. ​Then we will advance to the province of Napo, to Puerto Barantilla, where a canoe will be waiting for us with which we will enter the jungle where we will have days of adventure and contact with nature.

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-Day 6-

On this day we will dedicate it to contact with nature, for which we will allocate it to activities such as walks through the jungle, animal observation and why water activities in the Arajuno river.

-Day 7-

Once we have checked out of our lodge, we will start the trip to El Chaco, where another activity full of adrenaline will be waiting for us. ​We will go rafting on the Quijos River, where we will be able to observe the Ecuadorian jungle in a unique and adventurous way. ​​ After our morning activity, we will go to Papallacta, to enjoy its hot springs, which will relax us after a long trip.

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-Day 8-

Our penultimate day will be devoted to learning about La Carita de Dios, our beautiful city of Quito. After checking out, we will travel back to the Ecuadorian capital. Once there we will have a city tour full of history and culture, where we will visit a building that is more than four centuries old and we will have the opportunity to taste one of the best chocolates in the country. We will close our tour with an incredible dinner at Café Mosaico, where we will be able to appreciate the magical sunsets of Quito.​​

-Day 9-

We will have our breakfast and we will check out of the hotel. This day will be free for us to explore Quito on our own. The schedules are coordinated to meet us for the last time, to be able to take you to the airport or terminal so that you can continue with your trip through Ecuador or back home.​

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Additional data on  the tour

  • What is included in the tour?

    • Bilingual national tour guide

    • Land transport for tourism (respecting the corresponding biosafety measures)

    • Transfer In and Transfer Out to and from Mariscal Sucre Airport

    • Taxes

    • Complete feeding (from the 2nd day to the 8th day)

    • Accommodation

      • in double accommodation

      • Shared accommodation at the Hacienda Hipolongo Cruz de Mayo

    • Guided visit to factories in Salinas de Guaranda

    • Activities inside the Hacienda Hipolongo Cruz de Mayo*

    • Tasting and Beer Tour

    • Visit to:

      • Tree house

      • Devil's Pailon

      • Mirameral viewpoint

    • Activities in Ahuano

    • Entrance to the Amazon Rescue Center

    • Rafting in the Chaco

    • Tickets:

      • Papallacta Hot Springs

      • Museum of the City

      • Church of the Society of Jesus

    • City Tours in:

      • Quito

      • Ambato

      • Bathrooms

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*Horseback riding at Hacienda Hipolongo is not included, ask for costs at the time of booking

  • What is not included in the tour?

    • Tips.

    • Alcoholic, non-alcoholic or bottled drinks that are not detailed in the menu.

    • Feeding of the first and ninth day.

    • Services and activities not specified in the itinerary.

  • How to pay the tour?

You can pay it in advance through transfer to our bank account.

  • How to find your guide on the day of the tour?

On the day of the tour you will find one of our guides at the meeting point with a crimson t-shirt and a sign with the Kunakkuna Experiences logo.

  • What to bring for the tour?

  • a couple of masks

  • Antiseptic gel or alcohol

  • Small and light backpack

  • Hydration (personal pack)

  • Binoculars (optional)

  • Camera (optional)

  • Identification document (identity card for nationals and passport for foreigners)

  • Comfortable, sports and light clothing for the Amazon

  • Comfortable and warm clothes for the mountains

  • Comfortable and well-made shoes.

  • Sun hat or cap, sunscreen

  • Buff (optional)

  • Insect repellent

  • Rubber boots (optional)

  • Raincoat or water poncho

  • Woolen cap, woolen gloves for the moor

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  • Other tour information

  • Tour packages are operated with a maximum of 16 people per group.

  • We are aware of the threat of contagion from Covid-19, so as a requirement for the tour you must present your vaccination card with at least the first dose (or, failing that, a negative PCR test).

  • The itinerary may be subject to change due to the number of tourists, weather conditions, etc.

  • In the reservation indicate food restrictions and allergies.

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