Detailed Itinerary
QUITO
Upon your arrival, a representative of Senderos Naturales will meet you and take you directly to the Polo Club Hotel located near Puembo village (25 min from the airport).
If time permits, an afternoon yoga session will be held before dinner.
QUITO CITY TOUR
Start your day with meditation and yoga in your hotel surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Then, in company of your guide you will head to the beauty and history of colonial Quito, the main emphasis is given to the old city. The tour will include the Independence Square, from where it is possible to see and photograph the House of the President, the Cathedral and the City Hall. Later you will visit the Companía de Jesus and the San Francisco Square.
After lunch you will have a transfer to Imbabura province where you will have time to relax in your hotel and do some yoga with a fantastic view of San Pablo Lake.
CUICOCHA LAKE TREK
Start well your day with meditation and yoga to have later an exquisite breakfast.
Continue to Cuicocha Crater Lake, an old crater formed by explosive activity of Cotacachi volcano. It may be one of highest biodiversity Parks in the country.
You will enjoy a hike around the Crater Rim while you enjoy the different views and wildlife of the area.
After the trek, you will stop in Cotacachi village to visit the shops known for their excellent leather work. Later you will return to the hotel for a yoga session, followed by dinner.
OTAVALO MARKET AND BACK ROADS
Start your day with meditation and yoga to have later an exquisite breakfast.
One of the best things to do around Otavalo area besides visiting the typical Indian market is to go around the little villages where they are manufacturing the things that will be sold in the market.
For this tour you visit the towns of Calderon, Agato, Peguche, Iluman, and Cotacachi. This journey will really make you experience the indigenous culture as it takes you into their houses, their cultures and their daily routines with the production of handcrafts.
Later you will return to the hotel for a yoga session, followed by dinner.
MITAD DEL MUNDO & ROSE FARM
Start your day with meditation and yoga. After breakfast you will have a transfer to Cayambe to the bueatiful Hacienda la Compañia,
The Hacienda belonged to the Jesuit order 300 years ago. It is still a family house, in the past 15 years it opened its doors as a showroom for the architecture, rose plantation exhibit and lunch.
On your way back to Quito there will be a stopover in the Mitad del Mundo “Latitude 0º”.
Afterwards you will return to the Hotel Polo Club located close the airport. You will have a yoga session before dinner.
AMAZON JUNGLE 4DAYS/3NIGHTS
Start your day with meditation and yoga (if there is enough time), have breakfast and hop on to the van for a transfer to Hakuna Matata Amazon Lodge in Tena, (2.5 hour drive). Upon arrival, you will check in to your rooms and have some free time to relax or enjoy some optional activities of the Lodge.
In the afternoon, there will be a yoga session by the pool before a delicious gourmet dinner.
WALK IN THE JUNGLE, WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER, AND MORE
Wake up surrounded by wildlife and fresh air for some meditation and yoga.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Napo River visit the Wildlife Rescue Center AmaZOOnico. After that, there will be an interesting trek through the jungle to learn about local flora, fauna, medicinal plants, and the importance of the jungle for the local communities.
After a picnic lunch by the river, you will visit a native kichwa family to learn about their lifestyle.
In the afternoon, there will be a yoga session by the pool before dinner.
RAFTING IN THE JUNGLE
Early meditation and yoga to have plenty of time to enjoy the jungle.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Jatunyacu River for a full day of rafting. This is a 25 km route, level 3/3+, with a combination of rapids, natural pools, and amazing views. During the way, you will have a picnic lunch by the river.
In the afternoon, there will be a yoga session by the pool before dinner.
RETURN TO QUITO & FLIGHT BACK HOME
After breakfast, you will drive back from el Tena to Quito.
In the afternoon, you will either take you flight back home or stay one extra night at the Polo Club Hotel to continue for your Galapagos Yoga Vacation, or extend your visit in Ecuador mainland as an add on.
OVERVIEW
DAY BY DAY
ROUTE
Detailed Itinerary
ARRIVAL TO COLONIAL QUITO
Upon your arrival to the airport your guide will assist the transfer to Casa Gangotena in Colonial Quito. The hotel is a colonial house that has been restored and remodeled to offer comfort and elegance. The area of the city in which it is located is known as a World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO. The colonial churches and monasteries date back to 1535, when the Spaniards first landed in South America.
Overnight: Casa Gangotena
QUITO CITY TOUR AND PAPALLACTA
Due to the beauty and history of colonial Quito, the main emphasis is given to the old city. The tour includes the Independence Square from where it is possible to see and photograph the House of the President, the Cathedral and the City Hall.
At evening you will drive down to the inter-Andean valley and then across the Eastern Andes to the Thermal Spring of Papallacta. This beautiful place is located in a high Andean Valley gateway to the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest. It specializes in spas, health, recreation, adventure and relaxation.
Overnight: Termas de Papallacta
JATUNYACU RIVER ADVENTURE
The Upper Rio Napo is also known locally as the Rio Jatunyacu, which means Big Water in Quichua. A great trip for both beginners and experts alike, it has the perfect combination of exciting rapids, calm pools, and fabulous jungle scenery that will delight you.
At the end of the day you will drive back to Tena to Hamadryade Lodge, a small boutique hotel located in the rain tropical forest.
Overnight: Hamadryade Lodge
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Canyoning in baños
You will drive through a scenic road along the Amazon basin until you reach Baños. Once there, you will get prepared for your canyoning experience.
Our highly qualified canyoning guides are experienced and well-grounded in the technical know-how. First you will descend a 15 m water fall, then one of 20 m and finally one of 45 m.
At lunch you will arrive to Luna Runtun, a beautiful hotel and SPA surrounded by mountains, waterfalls and thermal waters.
Overnight: Luna Runtun
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PUENTING AND ZIP LINING IN BAÑOS
This day you can choose between jumping off the edge of a bridge over the Patate River or rush at full speed from multiple ravines. With both activities, puenting and zip lining, you will follow strict safety regulations in order to guarantee the highest operational standards.
After the activities you will drive towards Hacienda San Agustin de Callo, a historic hacienda that served as an Inca fortress, an Augustinian convent and a temporary home for the French Geodesic Mission.
Overnight: Hacienda San Agustin de Callo
QUILOTOA CRATER LAKE (ROAD TO GUAYAQUIL)
You will drive across the Andes enjoying the majestic views of the Cotopaxi volcano until you reach the Quilotoa Lake, a huge collapsed crater. It is possible to walk down to the shore and practice some kayaking. The trail back to the top is a very steep climb, but it is possible to hire a mule as transportation. A very fun and authentic experience!
In the afternoon you will continue your road trip to arrive to Guayaquil. You will stay at the Wynham Hotel, located in Las Peñas neighborhood.
Overnight: Wynham Hotel (near the airport)
ARRIVAL TO LAS TANUSAS
Early in the morning you will travel from Guayaquil port to the Pacific Coast, crossing the tropical dry forest, enjoying the views of the huge Ceiba trees.
You will arrive at Las Tanusas Retreat & SPA before noon. The hotel has one of the best gastronomic offers in the country and one of the few places that provides seclusion and comfort in perfect balance. The beach in which it is located is famous for its waves that can reach 3 m high, perfect for surfing.
Overnight: Las Tanusas
Photo by Jonathan Green.
WHALE WATCHING AND SNORKELING AT LA PLATA ISLAND
Isla de la Plata is a small island off the coast of Manabi, inside the Machalilla National Park.
From June to September humpback whales arrive to Machalilla Park to reproduce. You will board a small boat to watch them breaching out of water. You will also practice snorkeling. Along the coast it is possible to observe sea lions and the waters that surround the island are known for the abundant manta rays, different species of sharks and tropical fish.
Overnight: Las Tanusas
Photo by Jonathan Green.
MACHALILLA NATIONAL PARK FOR FISHING AND DIVING
After breakfast you will have a transfer to the boat that will take you fishing in Puerto Cayo. At noon you will do two inmersions. The waters of Machalilla National Park are subtropical and therefore it is possible to observe corals, gorgonians, mantas and many colorful fish.
You will have the option to practice kayaking in the afternoon.
Overnight: Las Tanusas
KITESURFING IN SANTA MARIANITA BEACH
Santa Marianita beach is the most popular location for kitesurfing in Ecuador. The combination of a long beach with excellent waves and wind makes it ideal spot for rigging and launching a kite.
Since the beach is long and empty, there is plenty of space for all levels of surfers, from beginners to expert, without getting in the way of others. It is also a good place for a little beach break.
Overnight: Las Tanusas
RETURN TO QUITO FOR YOUR FLIGHT BACK HOME
You will have a transfer to Manta’s airport (1 hour ride from the hotel) to take your flight back to Quito (40 min flight) and then your flight back home or to your next adventure.
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