Galápagos, Jungle, Day-trips and more!

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1 Galápagos, Jungle, Day-trips and more!

2 Discover the Galápagos Island Discover the enchanted Galapagos Islands on a cruise or in a hopping island tour. Let us organize the trip of your life according to your tastes and budget. Discover the enchanted Galapagos Islands on a cruise or in a hopping island tours; Unforgettable Amazon jungle tours, trekking, mountain biking trips in the Andes. Share with the local Communities, doing an eco-tour in Ecuador. Sit back and relax, we will take care of everything even your flights! Despite its small size, Ecuador is one of only 17 countries in the world which are classified as mega diverse for its many micro-climates, its fauna and flora richness. Galapagos is one of the 10 World Natural Heritage sites due to its amazing wildlife. Visit this paradise on board a comfortable cruise and explore the islands... Ecuador is the ideal destination for extreme adventures: Andes trekking and Climbing, River Rafting, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Surfing, and more. Adventures for the senses

3 Jungle For those who want discover the exceptional wildlife of this unique ecosystem, come to the Amazon jungle in Cuyabeno. Our lodge selections will give you a wonderful opportunity to explore this amazing environment. The team of the lovely Samona lodge or the Siona lodge will allow you to get close to the incredible biodiversity of species of plants and animals. The bilingual naturalist guide will accompany you through many programmed activities, such as a night walk, canoe trip, educative hike, or a swim in the Laguna... An experience that will certainly stay in your mind for a long time! Program TOUR - A (4D / 3N) Day 1) Flight or bus to Lago agrio, canoe on Cuyabeno river. night walk. Day 2) Traditional canoe, fauna & flora observation, educative walk, swim in Laguna Grande & sunset watching. Day 3) Visit of Kichwa community, night canoe promenade and caimans observation. Day 4) Bird watching, drive back to Lago Agrio. Program TOUR - B (5D / 4N) Day 1) Flight or bus to Lago agrio, canoe on Cuyabeno river. night walk. Day 2) Trek in forest, piranha fishing, night promenade in canoe and caimans observation. Day 3) Traditional canoe, nature observation, educative walk, swim in Laguna Grande & sunset watching. Day 4) Meeting with Shaman, visit of community, swim in Laguna. Day 5) Bird watching, drive back to Lago Agrio. The tour includes: Bilingual naturalist guide, transportation from Lago Agrio (bus & canoe), camping equipment, electricity for charging batteries, meals, activities, purified water, coffee

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5 MINDO This day trip is the opportunity to take a deep breath of fresh air at just a couple of hours from Quito! Discover the cloud forest, the flora, and fauna (humming birds, butterflies, orchids...). Leave Quito for Mindo early in the morning with private transport picking you up from the hostel. This lovely little village offers a pleasant city break! You can visit powerful waterfalls, enjoy the thrills of the Zip Lining tour and Tubing or even observe beautiful butterflies and plants in a Mariposario. At the end of the day, we will give you a lift back to your hostel in Quito! Program Departure from Quito at 7.30 am for Breakfast Arrival in Mindo Zip lining tour Return to town Lunch in the town Visit to the butterfly Farm or chocolate farm) Free time Walk around town Return to Quito about 6.00 am 7.00 pm The tour includes: Private Transportation from/to Quito, breakfast, Zip lining fees, butterfly farm fees & chocolate farm fees and Lunch.

6 OTAVALO Join us on this day trip to the most visited artisan market in South At the beginning of the day we will pick you up from your hostel and go straight to Animals market on the way to Otavalo, and then we will visit to Otavalo town, including its main market, Plaza de los Ponchos, will give you a chance to shop. Local handcrafts, weaving, souvenirs and more can be found there! This is a superb opportunity to experience the culture of an indigenous Ecuadorian market. After Otavalo, we will stop off for lunch in Cotacachi, famous for its leather market. Finally, on the way back to Quito, we will visit Peguche s waterfall. At the end of the day, we will return to the hostel in Quito. Program Departure from Quito at 6:30 Visit to Animals market Arrival in Otavalo Visite Plaza de los Ponchos, Otavalo Artisan Market Arrival in Cotacachi Lunch at one of Cotacachi s restaurants Shopping in Cotacachi Leather market Arrive at Cuicocha lake Arrival to Quito at about or The tour includes: private transportation for the whole day Minimum 4 people

7 COTOPAXI Join us on this day trip to one of the most famous volcanoes of the world! This adventure begins with an early pick up from your hostel. During the drive, you will enjoy great views of snow-capped mountains, such as Ilinizas, Cotopaxi and -if it is a clear day- the Tungurahua volcano. You will cross the wonderful Cotopaxi National Park and visit the park s museum with a private guide. After a 1-hour hike, you will arrive at the refuge, which sits at 4,900 meters above sea level. At the refuge, we will rest a bit in order to enjoy the view before heading back. Finally, down hill biking to visit the Limpiapungo lake, an excellent point to observe many local birds as well as different kinds of vegetation and the Cotopaxi and Ruminahui volcano. At the end of the tour, we will drive you back to your hostel in Quito. Program Departure from Quito at 6:30 for Breakfast Visit of Cotopaxi National Park Guided tour of park s museum Hike from 4500m to Jose Rivas base camp at 4800m. Down Hill biking to Visit the Laguna Limpiopungo and Lunch Drive back to Quito and arrival at about 17:00 The tour includes: the private transportation for the whole day, a guide, bike and box lunch & Breakfast.

8 QUILOTOA This full day cultural tour begins with a visit to a local indigenous market at Saquisili (Thursdays only) or in Pujili (Sundays only). The drive to Laguna Quilotoa, an amazing emerald lagoon inside a volcano crater at 3800m height, displays a beautiful view of the Andean mountains. The trip through the indigenous villages of the area provides a chance to see the real Ecuador. Enjoy your lunch at the top of the Laguna Quilotoa; then, hike down to the bottom of the Crater Lake. At the shore of the lake, we will take the time to relax and enjoy the landscape before hiking back up. For the return journey, there is the option to use a mule at an additional cost of $8 or kayak $3. The weather in the area of the Laguna is unpredictable so we recommend that you bring warm and waterproof cloth- Program Meet at meeting point in Quito at 6:30 for Breakfast Explore Saquisili/Pujili (Thursday/Sunday) Depart for Laguna Quilotoa Lunch, begin descent into Laguna Explore Laguna- optional kayaking Return ascent to crater Begin drive back to Quito Arrival in Quito at about 19:30 The tour includes: transportation from/to Quito, Breakfast, Guide & Lunch Minimum 4 people

9 Climb the highest active volcano in the world! Climb one of the highest active volcanoes in the world at 5879 m! Due to its perfectly symmetrical cone, covered in a thick blanket of snow and ice, the Cotopaxi is one of the tourist highlights in Ecuador and it's most visited and climbed volcano. The climb to the summit occurs during the night; this allows watching the sunrise from the summit and displays unsurpassed views of Quito to the North and Chimborazo and Tungurahua to the south. At the top you have a magnificent view into the snow capped crater where it is possible to see steam emissions. The ascent departs from the refuge at 4800m and climbs through a mixture of volcanic sand, snow, and glacier to the summit. The ascent takes between 6-8 hours while the descent takes 2-3 hours. Although the climb is not classified as technically difficult, it is absolutely necessary to go with professional guides and specialized glacier hiking equipment like ropes, ice-axes and crampons. The climber must be in good physical condition and must already have had a good acclimatization. Visit Carpedm Adventures downstairs for more information Minimum 2 people

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11 ECUADOR

12 Carpedm Adventures We aim to promote tourism, local development and cultural preservation. We strive to make your experience will in Ecuador an enjoyable and fun experience. We want to give you the opportunity to discover Ecuador from different perspectives. You can visit authentic Indigenous communities and discover knew cultures and landscapes. You can also participate in this adventure by working as a volunteer in several communities, sharing experiences and knowledge! Our ambition is to let you discover and experience the real Ecuador and also to give you access to unique territories. The Galapagos Islands can be considered an exclusive destination But we aim to try to show all of you these wonderful spaces while still preserving this precious habitat! Come and discover our Island Hopping Tours and Cruises which have given many Backpackers the opportunity to enjoy these ecological jewels.

13 For more information, please come to meet us in our office located on the first floor. Our team will help you with great pleasure! Contact : [email protected] [email protected] Tel :