After breakfast visit to Cotacachi, a town mainly dedicated to manufacture of fine leather goods
and walk around the Cuicocha Lake. In the afternoon head South on the Panamerican Avenue to machachi. Overnight

After lunch we put on our “wet gear” (rubber boots & rain poncho) to start an exciting walk in the jungle’s primary forest ready to find the secret wonders of the mysterious hidden jungle, finding amazing plant species with medicinal properties, which will be explained in detail by our expert native guide: their characteristics and how the jungle inhabitants used them in ancient times.
We’ll also observe a great variety of insects, small groups of monkeys weaving around the giant trees; though we will need some luck to observe them, we must stay very quiet to admire these beautiful creatures. Dozens of curious colorful birds tag along with us during our walk whistling enchanted notes delighting our senses.
After about three hours of walking we come back and arrive to the Lodge. At night, enjoy a delicious dinner and relax by the fireplace while trying one of the many exotic cocktails or drinks from our bar.

Day 9.  Friday. TRAIN TRIP INGAPIRCA  CUENCA

On Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, the train leaves
from the station at the city of Riobamba, passes through Cajabamba and the Colta lagoons, and the small Guamote village. It climbs to a little picturesque town in the highlands called Alausí. Then comes the most exhilarating part of the journey, said to be one of the most spectacular in the world. The train zigzags up and down 45-degree gradient called "Nariz del Diablo" (Devil’s Nose) in a breathtaking experience. The train goes backwards on the way down, and then returns to
Alausí. After train trip continue to visit the Ingapirca ruins, located in the province of Cañar. Ingapirca means “Incas stone wall”. It is believed today that Ingapirca was both a religious and administrative center, as well as a fortress. The Incas built the complex on top of an old Cañari settlement. The vast archeological complex of the ruins includes a roofless fortification,
courtyards, terraces, temples, houses and a “castle”, possibly the “Temple of the Sun”.
Continue to Cuenca. Overnight

Day 14 - Wednesday - RETURN TO GUAYAQUIL - TRANSFER OUT

 After breakfast, take a walk around the National Park of Machalilla, unique for its different
habitats, pre-Colombian archeology, beautiful landscapes combined with colorful fisherman
towns. This is the archeological zone of Agua Blanca.
Return to Guayaquil for late transfer to the airport for international flight, or for overnight (this last night is not included in the program, check for additional nights).

PROGRAM INCLUDES

 Transportation
 English speaking guide
 13 nights of accommodation in 3*** hotels (possible to book 4**** star hotels in Quito, Cuenca
and Guayaquil with a supplement)
 Daily breakfast
 Jungle lodge includes 2 dinners & 1 lunch
 Visits mentioned in program
 Entrance fees for City tour, Middle of the World, Cuicocha, Cotopaxi, train ticket, Ingapirca,
 El Cajas, and Machalilla.
 Isla de la Plata includes box lunch


PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:
 Tips
 Drinks
 Meals not mentioned
 Personal expenses
 International departure tax USD 25 per person (subject to change)


IMPORTANT:
 Hotels may be changed in case it is necessary.
 Single accommodation is available upon request.
 Galapagos tour is optional and will be confirmed upon request.
 The train is a public service, in case it is not operating on the day established, the same route
 will be done by car.