Excursion tour "Continental Ecuador"

Breakfast. Airport transfer. AMAZONIA on a cruise on M/V Anaconda, Standard Suite Flight to the Amazon of Ecuador, the city of Coca. 5 Day/4 Night Itinerary (Wednesday-Sunday) This adventure will take you into the evergreen mass of diversity that stretches for kilometers in the Amazon Basin - home to the mesmerizing rainforest. As we can see from above, nature itself tells us that the best way to experience the Amazon is by cruising through its mud-clad veins, which are home to biodiversity. This inspiring journey includes many unexpected opportunities and encounters with magical flooded forests such as those in the Cuyabeno Nature Reserve, visiting the wild wilds of Yasuni National Park (the largest national park in Ecuador), and walking along the calm waters of Lake Pañacocha (Piranha Lake). We will climb the observation tower, go down the river with dark waters and explore the jungle along winding paths and meet the sacred peoples inhabiting the Amazon forests. Day 1 Wednesday: Quito-Coca-Yasuni National Park Day flight from Quito, flight to Francisco de Orellana (Coca), flight duration - 30 minutes, arrival and transfer to the pier on the Napo River. Then we will sail down the river in motor canoes for about 1.5 hours. Throughout the journey, you'll observe the ever-changing forested riverbanks of the silt-brown upper Amazon basin. Once on board, the yacht will sail down the Napo River throughout the afternoon - a great opportunity to observe the region's amazing flora and fauna from the sun deck. After dinner, you can enjoy a night walk through the forest to discover the secrets of this unique environment and see living organisms appear in the darkness right before your eyes. (breakfast, lunch box, dinner) Day 2 Thursday: Border with Peru After a delicious breakfast, we disembark for our first up-close experience in a tropical rainforest, where we learn about the interactions of plants and animals while observing a sample of the Amazon's amazing biodiversity at every turn. After lunch, Anaconda will continue its journey to one of the most ancient dark water systems in the Amazon River basin. The dark water ecosystem is home to the legendary Amazonian dolphins, river turtles, caimans and the mysterious Amazonian manatee. Moreover, if we look at the vegetation along the banks, we will see red howler monkeys and other species of animals such as tamarin, squirrel monkey, three-toed sloth, leaf-eating bird popularly known as the “stinking turkey” (hoatzin), etc. Walk on a canoe upstream will reveal the overwhelming beauty of the surrounding nature. For our guests with an adventurous spirit, we offer a “Glamping” night (please ask for conditions). (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Day 3 Friday. Community Meeting – Onboard Activities – Island Exploration Breakfast onboard. We will visit a school built on the banks of the Napo River, where we will have the opportunity to interact with children and learn about the education system of a community deep in the Ecuadorian jungle. Return aboard the M/V Anakonda for lunch. You can relax on board while the yacht sails upstream. We will give a lecture with documentary support and, if time permits, we will talk about the production of typical handicraft products. In the afternoon we will explore one of the largest islands of the Napo River. (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Day 4 Saturday: Observation Tower and Limoncocha Biological Reserve In the morning we will visit the 100-foot tall observation tower built around a giant kapok tree. From the top of the tower we will see the forest cover - once above the treetops we will be able to appreciate the majesty of the Amazon basin. Lunch will be served upon arrival on board. In the afternoon we will visit the Limoncocha Biological Reserve, an amazing place with many birds and monkeys. At night we will go in search of the black caiman. Return to ANAKONDA at night. (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Day 5 Sunday: Return to Quito Return to Coca for your return flight to Quito. The canoe trip upstream will take about 2 hours. Arrival in Quito. Transfer to the hotel at the thermal springs. These amazing springs are located along the Cinnamon Tree Road, the same route taken by Francisco de Orellana on his 1542 expedition that crossed the Andes mountain range in search of gold and other treasures, and which unexpectedly led him to the discovery of the Amazon River. Papayakta is located in the highlands of Ecuador, at an altitude of 3220 meters above sea level and is the gateway to the Amazon region of Ecuador. The climate is cool and humid with an average ambient temperature of 10 to 14 C depending on the season. Upon arrival in Papayaktu, you will immediately breathe in the clean air - the result of the collision of Amazonian winds with the rocks, forests and rivers of the Andean region. Termas de Papallacta Resort guarantees its visitors HEALTH, RENEWAL and REST - three important reasons to visit and enjoy an environment that radiates harmony. Thermal pools are located on the banks of the Papayakty River: 9 pools with hot thermal water and 3 pools with cold water. The temperature of the thermal springs varies between 30 °C and 70 °C, and in the pools - between 36 °C and 40 °C. The springs are rich in sulfate, sodium, calcium and magnesium chloride. The water does not have any specific odor, is colorless and has a slightly salty taste. Staying in this water improves intestinal motility. The sources produce actions: antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, sedative, etc. Height – 3200m. The average temperature is +14C during the day, +7C at night. Free time. Accommodation at the Termas de Papallacta 4*, Suite (breakfast)

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning we will head to the Cotopaxi region, where we can enjoy views of the magical volcano, the tallest in the world, surrounded by the mesmerizing environment of La Cienega Hacienda. Free time for relaxation and independent walks around the hacienda. Accommodation at the La Cienega, Suite hotel. (breakfast)

Breakfast in the hotel. Excursion to Cotopaxi National Park. After breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Cotopaxi National Park. Upon arrival at the National Park, tourists will take a short hike and visit Cotopaxi National Park. Despite the strong winds and silence, Cotopaxi National Park breathes life and abundance. The park was created in 1975 and is located in the provinces of Pichincha, Cotopaxi and Napo, 60 km from Quito and 30 km from Latacunga, the capital of the province of Cotopaxi. Its area is 33,393 hectares. The park contains the Rumiñahui and Sincholagua volcanoes and Lake Limpiopungo. During daylight hours the temperature can reach 18-20°C, and in the evening the temperature drops to 3-4°C. Among the many attractions in the park is the legendary Cotopaxi volcano (5,897 meters) and numerous trails along which you can get closer to the giant. Records of its activity date back to 1534, when the conquistadors arrived in what is now known as Ecuador. At Lake Limpiopungo you can see a large number of birds, of which 24 species are wading birds, including 15 species of migratory birds and a very rare bird species - the white-necked ibis - of which there are only 100 individuals. The most common mammal found here is the wild rabbit. Four bioregions can be distinguished within Cotopaxi National Park. We will have the opportunity to visit Lake Limpiopungo and climb to the parking lot at an altitude of 4500m. In the afternoon we will return to Quito, where we will take a sightseeing tour of the city, which was declared a cultural heritage of humanity in 1978 by UNESCO. Tourists can enjoy the city's historic center, the largest and best preserved in Latin America. We will leave our car to walk around the historical center. During the tour we will appreciate the Great Square with the Independence Monument, the Carondelet Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, the City Hall and the Cathedral of Primada de Quito. A walk through the historical center of the city will end with a visit to the Church of San Francisco and the square adjacent to the church. Accommodation at the Plaza Grande 5* hotel, Royal Suite. (breakfast)

Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to the airport. International flight. (breakfast) Check out – 12:00