Ecuador branch, English district
convention & tour with Galapagos Islands cruise option(s)
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Tour Overview:
One of the most attractive, and also one of the
most well-known qualities of the Ecuadorian Andes is their native markets.
Besides the warm atmosphere, the bustling sounds and smells and the wonderful
colors of these markets, they are selling everything from fresh fruit to
rain-sticks. There are markets which specialize in produce, like Saquisili and
there are others focusing on clothing and gifts, like Otavalo. You are
guaranteed to be awed by the life that fills the air here, and by the things
you'll see. This market is so well known because the focus of it is on the
traveler and so they sell things like ponchos and a variety of bags and clothes
that are beautifully colored and traditionally made by the same hands that sell
them.
Termas de Papallacta SPA, Resort is located 70 kilometers east of Quito, the
capital city of Ecuador. Perched on a high Andean valley at the entrance route
to the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle, the spa - resort offers its visitors health,
recreation, adventure and rest. Whether relaxing in the thermal baths or
indulging in pampering spa treatments you are sure to thoroughly enjoy the
Papallacta experience on Sunday Morning.
Just 30 kilometers from central Quito you find 'the middle of the world',
0°0'0'' latitude - the place where the Equator divides the Northern and Southern
Hemispheres. The City called ¨Mitad del Mundo¨ (Middle of the World) is home to
this monument and offers the tourist a wide range of attractions such as the
ethnographic museum, an art gallery, a bullfighting ring and handicraft stores
amongst other things. Visitors can also enjoy the whole range of local cuisine.
In every country, there exists a city that draws expatriates and tourists alike,
offering a little bit of home in a foreign land. In Ecuador, that city is called
Baños - a small, sleepy, but exciting town of 12,000 people situated on a high
alpine plateau (5,971 feet) between several mountains including the 16,479 ft.
volcano peak of Tungurahua nearly hidden in the clouds.
The Oriente (literally "East") is the area East of Baños where the elevation
drops and tributaries of the Amazon river form. This region contains Ecuador’s
rainforests. The scenery here is breathtaking. A beautiful waterfall about 1 km
off the main road from Baños to Puyo, El Pailón del Diablo (the Devil's
Cauldron) is well worth the day trip from Baños (17 km), you will pass several
other waterfalls on your way. Park at the Restaurante las Hortensias just after
a small bridge and head downhill on a small footpath which weaves through
beautiful cloudforest for less than 1 km until you reach a suspended bridge. You
can view the waterfall from the bridge where there is also great bird watching
with a wide variety of butterflies and orchids along the way.
Located just a short distance from the jungle town of Puyo, the hotel offers a unique opportunity to explore the jungle at close quarters. You’ll find that the sound of the Amazon at night is so extremely relaxing that you’ll have no trouble falling asleep - or at least relaxing comfortably in your well-prepared room.
Guayaquil, the "Pearl of the Pacific", is a city of almost two million inhabitants and known as the industrial and economic center of Ecuador, due to its untiring commercial activity which has been the leading force of its progress since the beginning of the century.
Guayaquil and its surroundings invite you to tour the city and visit pleasing sites, a contrast between old and new where you can find a large selection of markets and things to do...especially at night.
The Ecuador Branch Office supports the activities of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the four Geographic areas of Ecuador: The Galapagos Islands, the coastlands, the Andes Mountains and the Amazon region. The hard work of this branch and it’s volunteers is evident and an increase in the number of Witnesses there has been rapid. For example, in 1980 there were some 5,000 Witnesses preaching the good new in Ecuador, but by the year 2000, there were over 43,000 - More than an eightfold increase! Therefore it has been necessary to enlarge the branch office several times, as is going on right now.
Montañita, is a small colorful rustic village situated approximately 4 km north of Manglaralto, known throughout Ecuador as the best beach for surfing, very popular with international and local surfers. It has a population of around 1,000 inhabitants. Water temperatures range from 56-68 degrees. The place holds surfing competitions the whole year round especially in the high season (December through April), when lots of people from Guayaquil and foreigners arrive to the village.
Bahía de Caráquez is one of the major Ecuadorian beach resorts, a laid back Pacific resort with a nice river fronted by well sculptured parks on the Alberto Santos Malecón. A small city easy to manage with very well preserved and clean beaches. Bahía has been declared an "eco-city", with organic gardens, ecoclubs and recycling projects and has been the first city in the world with a certified organic shrimp farm.
Tour Options:
Tour options 1,2 & 4 include a Bethel tour and the English District
Convention!
Monday -
Visit the Papallacta hot springs. Tour downtown Quito and eat a traditional meal at
Pim's
Day 03
Tuesday
- Visit Otavalo and eat lunch at Atunaqui. Visit the Middle of the World
Day 04
Wednesday - Fly from Quito to Cuenca. Tour historical downtown Cuenca
Day 05
Thursday
- Travel to Guayaquil
Day 06
Friday -
English District Convention. Visit Malecon 2000 boardwalk shopping
Day 07
Saturday
- English District Convention. Visit Estero el Salado
Day 08
Sunday -
English District Convention. Travel to Salinas beach resort
Day 09
Monday -
Day at the beach (Salinas). Go whale watching. Travel to Montañita
Day 10
Tuesday
- Day at the beach (Montañita). Travel back to Guayaquil
Day 11
Wednesday - Visit the Ecuador Bethel branch
Day 12
Thursday -
Fly back home
OR continue your tour: Fly from Guayaquil to the Galapagos
Islands (Baltra), board the cruise ship and continue to
Bartolome
Day 13
Friday - Isabela / Fernandina
Day 14
Saturday - Santiago
Day 15
Sunday
- Santa Cruz
Day 16
Monday -
Santa Cruz / North Seymour
Day 17
Tuesday
- Santa Cruz / Floreana
Day 18
Wednesday -
Espanola / San Cristobal
Day 19
Thursday -
Santa Cruz. Depart Baltra airport for Guayaquil
Day 20
Friday - Fly back
home
Tour Package Pricing:
Prices do NOT
include 5 day cruise option.
Please call for complete details.
Per
person
From
Miami
From
NYC & LAX
From
Alaska & Hawaii
Without Airfare
Other Major US Cities
4 to a room
$1235
$1380
$2090
$775
$1740
3 to a room
$1280
$1425
$2140
$820
$1785
2 to a room
$1325
$1470
$2185
$865
$1830
1 to a room
$1555
$1700
$2415
$1155
$2060
Tour Package Pricing:
Prices
include 5 day cruise option.
Inside Cabin / Per
person
From
Miami
From
NYC & LA
From
Alaska & Hawaii
Without Airfare
Other Major US Cities
3 to a room
$4700
$4845
$5560
$4240
$5205
2 to a room
$4645
$4890
$5605
$4280
$5250
Outside Cabin / Per Person
3 to a room
$5070
$5215
$5930
$4610
$5575
2 to a room
$5115
$5260
$5975
$4655
$5620
Prices Include: 1). Airfare from
major airport nearest you (except for 'land package' pricing). 2).
Transportation, including airport to hotel shuttle (except 'land package'
pricing. 3). Rooming as requested. 4). Bilingual tour guide. Prices do NOT
include: 1). Optional cruise excursions 2). Most meals 3). Country
departure tax.
Tour
Notes:
A deposit of $350 per person is required at the time you make your
reservation to ensure your space on the tour. Refunds are possible only to those
who purchase travel insurance, provided cancellation conditions are met. Payment
in full is due 90 days before the trip departure date.
