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Day 1: Arrival at Hakuna Matata at 1 p.m. or earlier by taxi (included) from Archidona.
Lunch in our famous Restaurant Pangaea.
After lunch you can choose between two options for your jungle excursion:

Option 1:
HORSEBACK RIDING WITH GUIDE(S)

This unforgettable excursion is suited for both beginner and experienced riders. Accompanied by our professional guide and on well trained horses you'll take a very varied ride of about three hours.
The trip goes through rivers and streams, along sloping hills and amongst rich flora. During the ride you can enjoy wonderful views. This entire excursion takes place on the private property of Hacienda Hakuna Matata.

Option 2:
HIKE WITH GUIDE(S)

An experience in itself is the guided (bilingual naturalist guide) walk from some three hours. The medicinal properties of plants and trees, insects and age-old customs are explained by our professional guide. Walking through private jungle, secondary forest and fields, step by step you’ll get closer to that unique wisdom that distinguishes the indigenous people of the area from the non-natives.
Dinner in Restaurant Pangaea.
Overnight stay in cabaña for 2 persons with private bathroom and hot shower.

Day 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON JUNGLE. DAY TRIP

Early in the morning -after breakfast- you’ll leave Hakuna Matata for a two hour drive. In a small native village on the banks of the Río Arajuno, you’ll board a ‘canoa a motor’ and navigate the Arajuno, Napo and other rivers.

Unlike the traditional tours that are organized in this area we designed an extra value alternative! During this Amazon excursion a whole range of activities are offered. Depending on weather conditions, number of participants and specific interests of the group, your guide will put together the route.

Rich flora, in primary and secondary forest, and fauna, in the form of birds, insects, amphibians and reptiles, will be introduced by our professional guide(s) during walks and canoe trips. Explanations of the use of medicinal plants, trees and herbs by the native people will be given. Tubing on one of the quiet rivers through primary forest is a spectacular experience. Lunch will be served on the trip.
Return to the hacienda at about 6 p.m.
Dinner in Restaurant Pangaea.
Overnight stay in cabaña for 2 persons with private bathroom and hot shower.

Day 3: RAFTING CLASS III - III+

Early morning breakfast in Restaurant Pangaea. Afterwards, a 25 minute drive to Tena and then into the jungle takes us to the start of our rafting adventure on the Upper Napo river also known as the Jatuyacu river, which means “Big Water” in Quichua. BIG is probably the best word to describe this river: big waves and tons of fun! This jungle river shows no signs of contamination as it flows from the Llanganates National Park – an extremely rugged and uninhabited mountain range believed by some to be the hiding place of Inca gold.

On arrival at the river we’ll receive a brief explanation about the trip and important safety measures that must be considered. Then we’ll be ready to start our adventure. An amazing journey for beginner and expert rafters awaits; a perfect combination of exciting rapids and calm natural pools, not to mention the wonderful surrounding jungle scenery. The Napo river, being one of the principal tributaries of the great Amazon River, is an adventure that´s a must when visiting our lodge! No rafting experience is necessary to enjoy this ride.

At noon, we’ll have a freshly prepared picnic lunch on the river bank, and then continue our tour. Before dusk, we’ll drive back in Tena after a day of great adventure filled with adrenaline and excitement.
Return to Hakuna Matata Lodge. Dinner in Restaurant Pangaea.
Overnight stay in cabaña for 2 persons with private bathroom and hot shower.

Day 4: BEACH AND RIVER

After breakfast you can visit the Pre-Columbian rock carvings (petroglyphs) and natural pools that are located only a few steps away from your cabaña! There are also marked trails with different levels of difficulty where you can do a short hike or just relax on the white sandy beach which invites sun worshippers and enjoy the crystal clear water of the Rio Inchillaqui.
Lunch in Restaurant Pangaea. After lunch, transfer to Archidona to take return transport to Quito.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

* Lodging in cabin with private bathroom and hot water
* All visits and excursions as detailed
* English Speaking guide
* All meals during program as specified
* Full day rafting excursion with professional rafting guide(s), specialised rafting equipment, safety kayak, transport from/to the Lodge, picnic lunch by the river and all safety measures.
* All local taxes

NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM:

* Transportation Quito / Archidona / Quito (by public transportation $ 6 p/way)
* Drinks
* Tips
* Personal expenses
* Any other service not specified in the program
* Minimum 4 people

NOTE: This package is subject to availability.

more info: rafting@ecuadortraveling.com

Drive through páramo landscape to highest point. Enjoy stunning view of 8 different volcanoes.
The bike adventure on the world’s highest active volcano begins. Bike on dirt roads through volcanic ash and páramo landscape to Inca ruin at 3.700 m Packed lunch while keeping an eye towards the sky - you might see a condor! In the afternoon bike on dirt roads and single track down from Lake Limpiopungo through pine forest.
Altitudes: 4500-3200 m. (15000-10600 ft.)

Price Per Person.
Moderate
Minimum 2
Price Per Person USD 49

more info: biking@ecuadortraveling.com

4 Day Trekking Tour
Some places are still in good condition. The trail takes us through the Andes, around lakes and gradually rises to 4200 m. On the journey we pass the Paredones ruins and finally arrive at the fort of Ingapirca.

Day 01: From Quito we travel south on the Pan-American Highway to Riobamba and further to the small Indian village of Achupallas. We set up camp and stroll around the village.

Day 02: After breakfast we set off up hill through Páramo vegetation, Indian huts and cultivated land. Donkeys carry all our gear. In the afternoon we reach the Tres Cruces Lake where we set up our tents.

Day 03: Early in the morning we set off to Quiloloma, the highest point of the journey (4300 m). We enjoy beautiful views of other lakes and mountains. We hike down to the Culebrillas valley and pitch camp at the Paredones ruins.

Day 04: The Ingapirca ruins are another 4-5 hours walk from the lake. In the afternoon we visit the spectacular Inca-site. Drive back to Quito (7 hours).

Price
USD720 Minimum 3 People
USD980
USD 1.765,- with one person

INCLUDING
Private transportation (vehicles 4x4), All meals during the Tour (breakfast - packed lunch - dinner), Collective camping (1 or 2 pers. tents, mess tent, toilet tent, camping chairs, tables, dishes, mattresses etc.), certified local guide (English, German, French or Spanish fluent), horses or donkeys during the trek and all features according to the program.
DOES NOT INCLUDE
Personal equipment and tips, travel insurance, drinks, personal expenses, accommodation and meals in Quito

What to bring with you:
sleeping bag, Trekking shoes, raincoat, rucksack, torch, sunhat, sun block, and camera

more info: trekking@ecuadortraveling.com

Itinerary:

Day 01: we drive to the Cotopaxi national park. Here you will make a short stop at the museum of nature to learn about the flora and fauna of the park and then continue to the Lagoon Limpiopungo at ca. 3800 m altitude. On a short hike you learn about the typical high altitude flora and if the weather permits have great views on the Cotopaxi volcano on the other side of the high plain. Afterwards you drive up the slopes of Cotopaxi to the parking area on 4600m. From here you walk in about 1 hour to the "Jose-Rivas-Refuge" at 4800m. After a short acclimatization hike in the afternoon you will have an early dinner before you try to rest and sleep early. B/L/D

Day 02: After a small breakfast at about midnight you start climbing up. Depending on the conditions you will need about 6-7 hours to reach the peak. If the weather is good you will have a breathtaking view from the top and the possibility to take lots of photos of the snow topped summits of the famous “Avenue of the Volcanoes”. Later you start climbing down and will reach the hut after ca. 3 hours again. In the afternoon you return to Quito. B/L/-

Price Per Person .350 Usd Minimum 2 People

Included:
Private 4WD transportation, qualified Mountain guide (One guide for every 2 climbers – usually English/Spanish speaking), meals according to the program and overnight stay at Mountain refuge. For climbing: mountain boots, ice axe, crampons, harness, rope, Entrance National Park.

Not included:
Personal equipment, Sleeping bag, tips, Mountain equipment: gaiters, warm and waterproof clothes, sunglasses, headlamp with batteries, gloves etc.

What to bring with you: Sleeping bag, sun glasses, sun block, rain wear, warm clothes, torch, hat, trekking shoes, warm clothing, canteen, camera and film (100 ASA).

More info: climbing@ecuadortraveling.com