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  QUITO  
 

DAILY PROGRAMS

  • Transfer in-out
    Transfer from / to hotel (day or night)
  • Visit to Quito
    Departure from the hotel, after passing the mean avenues of the city, you will enter the Historic Center with beautiful architectonic buildings. Last visit will be El Panecillo Hill with panoramic view of Quito.
    Duration 3 hours
    Departures daily

  • Quito and the middle of the world
    Departure from the hotel to the balcony of Guapulo, where you can find a spectacular colonial church. After passing two important avenues of the city you will enter the Quito Historic Center. You will then go to the north part of the city to the Equinoctial line. At the interior of the monument your will find an interesting ethnographic museum; there are also handicrafts shops. Return to the hotel.
    Duration 3 hours
    Departures daily

  • Quito and its museums
    Departure from the hotel to Guapulo. After passing two important avenues of the city you will enter the Quito Historic Center. Then, you will go to "Casa de la Cultura" with marvelous works made by the School of Quito (Escuela Quiteña) Visit to the gold museum of the Central Bank of Ecuador.
    Duration 6 hours
    Departures daily

   
 
 MARKETS   
DAILY PROGRAMS

  • Otavalo
    This is an interesting visit to the north part of our country. The first visit is to Calderon town where you can find the famous figures of marzipan. After passing Cayambe and San Pablo lake you will arrive to Otavalo with its Poncho Square with many different textiles. In the afternoon visit to San Antonio de Ibarra an Cotacahi.
    Duration 8 hours
    Departures Tuesday, Friday, Saturday an Sunday.

  • Pujili Market
    We will take the Avenue of the Volcanoes until the town of Pujilí famous because of its market of ceramic and wicker baskets. In the afternoon visit to the Cotopaxi National Park and see llamas and vicuñas.
    Duration 8 hours
    Departures Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday an Sunday.

  • Saquisili Market
    Driving though the Avenue of the volcanoes until the town of Saquisili, you will find the biggest Indian Fair which has seven markets.
    Duration 8 hours
    Departures Thursday

  • Cotopaxi National Park (trekking)
    You will depart from Quito. Through the Panamerican Av. Where the pine forest starts appearing. The first visit is the museum, and then Limpiopungo lagoon where you will be able to observe savages ducks and horses. You will ascend the park until refuge at 4800 mts. Here, you will have a cup of tea and after 15 minutes you will arrive to the glacier. Return to Quito.
    Duration 8 hours
    Departures Daily

  • Cotopaxi and Indian Market
    Departure early in the morning to visit the market of the zone depending on the day you will travel. After this visit, you will continue to the National Park of Cotopaxi and admire the marvelous of this zone.
    Duration 10 hours
    Departures Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday


  • Quilotoa Lagoon and Indian Market
    Tour starts early in the morning to visit the market of the zone depending on the day you will travel. You will be able to buy ceramic, handicrafts, naïf paintings. Visit to the beautiful and impressing lagoon of Quilotoa. Little walking and return to Quito.
    Duration 10 hours
    Departures Daily

 
 
   
 
 BANOS

DAILY PROGRAMS

  • Baños

    First day:
    drive through the South Pan American Avenue and along the Volcanoes Avenue then you will get to Ambato and take to the east, to the population of Salasacas, famous because of the handicraft of textiles and tapestries made in historic handlooms.

    Second day:
    After breakfast, you will go to Riobamba, capital of the province of Chimborazo, visit to "Las Conceptas" museum. Return to Quito.

    Departures Daily

   
 
  PROTECTED FORESTS

DAILY PROGRAMS

  • Pasochoa protected forest
    At 45 minutes away from Quito you can find the Protector Forest of Pasochoa with Andean flora and fauna. There are a lot of birds like, humming bird, black birds, tanagers, etc. and variety of Andean and wild plants like older trees, myrtle trees, etc.
    Duration 7 hours
    Departures Daily

  • Mindo protected forest
    At 84 km. Away from Quito you will find this forest where you will be able to experience a guest adventure with nature: humming birds, toucans, quetzals, tanagers and different kind of orchids.
    Duration 8 hours
    Departures Daily

    

  Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve 

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve was created en 1979. Located in the Sucumbíos province between the Aguarico and San Miguel rivers. The spectacular programs to the Reserve introduce the visitors to the complex system of tropical lagoons, swamps. Flooded areas an more.
The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve well known as a biodiversity hot spot is one of the most spectacular sites in the Amazon Basin. The Cuyabeno Reserve formed by a lagoon system, habitat of pink dolphins and manatees; the sky colored by macaws and toucans is the perfect place to get into this enchanted and remote world. Our naturalist guides will lead you through amazing trails and streams including different activities such as hikes, canoeing, bridwatching in a plain hospitable atmosphere.
Our operation is located in the upper part of the Cuyabeno river, near the Laguna Grande. Our campsite belongs to a local family who found Eco-Tourism as the best alternative to protect their land and culture.

Day sat Kapok are filled wit discovery. Upon your arrival to Lago Agrio your naturalist guide will pick you up and transfer you to the Cuyabeno River Bridge by private pick up truck for Ranchera for about 3 hours drive. Here we will have chances to enjoy the beauty of this ecosystem as well as enjoy the observation of some species of fauna.

Walking through a primary forest learning about the Tropical Rainforests natural history as well as the different uses of plants for medicine, building, among other uses. Visit the Siona community of Puerto Bolivar, learn about its culture and people, canoe ride through one of the small tributaries of the Cuyabeno river looking for piranhas.

Walk through a Terra Firme forest or firm land forest, learning about the function of the forest, the importance and difference of each habitat, canoe ride to the Laguna Grande where we will have chances to swim with the amazing pink fresh water dolphins. Nocturnal canoe ride looking for nocturnal wildlife. Here we will have chances to find amazing species of tropical animals and plants.

At Kapok Expeditions our aim is to provide high quality service and safety. Expert certified naturalist guides lead our programs, all of them fully equipped with the best first aid features.
During our programs we provide the best quality equipment to our guest in duding life jackets while in the rivers, and in general necessary equipment to guarantee safety and quality in all our trips.

 
 
ECUADOR
    
Information on the Country
  
 
 
Ecuador is the smallest of the Andean countries, the total land extension of 276840 km2. Big Map of EcuadorThe diversity of regions: coast, mountain, jungle and Galapagos- each with special attractions, makes this country most captivating to travel. It is crossed by the equator or equinoctial line, which gives it the name; has the highest active volcano in the world: the Cotopaxi, and also has various national parks and natural reserves providing the opportunity to see a great variety of mammals, birds, reptiles insects and more. It is a plurietnic and pluricultural country.

Ecuador has 12.000.000 inhabitants, the official languages are Spanish and quechua and the predominant religion is catholic. It has a democratic government, the president being elected by popular vote. The monetary unit is the american us dollar. All visitors need valid passports.

Ecuador is located on the center of the world, with its own regions and characteristics: Coast, Mountains, Jungle (or Oriente) and Galapagos.

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is located in the interandean corridor, with two distinct areas: the colonial quarter, with its narrow streets, antique architecture houses and wooden balconies, interior patios full of flowers; the nights are full of mystery stories of legends and traditions; churches and convents with sculptures and paintings full of art and history. the northern part of the city shows a modern metropoli with banks and first order services.
In the Mountain corridor there are other cities with their own characteristics such as: Tulcan in the north of Ecuador, bordering Colombia; Ibarra, the city of the Lakes, surrounded by beautiful lakes and an atmosphere of peace ; Latacunga at the feet of the imposing Cotopaxi; Ambato the city of flowers and fruits; Riobamba at the colossal Chimborazo snow mountain; Guaranda with beautiful landscapes and green mountains; Cuenca- city of arts and culture; Loja in the south peaceful and friendly.

The Coast with its principal cities: Guayaquil, first port of Ecuador; Esmeraldas, Manta, Babahoyo, Machala; with warm climate, beautiful beaches and friendly and extroverted people.

The Jungle or Oriente with its cities: Puyo, Tena, Macas, Zamora, Nueva Loja; green land full of mysterious jungle and exotic animals.

Galapagos and the inhabited islands: San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Isabela and Floreana with its unique flora and fauna make a visit to this paradise and experience hard to forget.
 

    
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