Lowlands and the Coast - 6 Days

6 days

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From Quito to Manta

2.5

1 traveler review

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Operator: Andean Adventures
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Quito
Day 2
Mindo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Bird watching in Mindo-Nambillo cloud forest (approximately 40 minutes)
- Tarabita cable car ride
- Moderate hike to five waterfalls (approximately 40 minutes)
- Frog concert (6 pm)
Landmarks
Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest
Day 3
Mindo to Chone
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Orchid and butterfly greenhouse (approximately 40 minutes)
- Chocolate tour with processing explanation (approximately 1 hour)
Landmarks
Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest
Day 4
Chone to Puerto López
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Canoe ride through Isla Corazón mangroves with local community guide
- Panama hat weaving workshop visit in Montecristi
- Handmade sweets production visit in Rocafuerte
Landmarks
Isla Corazón
Montecristi
Rocafuerte
Day 5
Puerto López
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Isla de la Plata visit with wildlife viewing (blue-footed boobies, frigates, sea lions, iguanas)
- Canoe ride through Isla Corazón mangroves
Landmarks
Isla de la Plata
Isla Corazón
Day 6
Puerto López to Manta
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Manta with accommodation arrangements

Landmarks
Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest

Landmarks
Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest

Landmarks
Isla Corazón
Montecristi
Rocafuerte

Landmarks
Isla de la Plata
Isla Corazón

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Insurance
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Andean Adventures

2.5

(1 review)

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Age Range

12 to 99 years old

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Traveler Reviews

2.5

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
3.0
Transport
2.0
Guide
3.0
Accommodation
3.0
Food
2.0
Tour Operator
2.5

C
carmen
February 19th, 2019
2.5
None of the meals were exceptional. Breakfast and lunch were included. Breakfast was the usual fare (eggs, toast,...
None of the meals were exceptional. Breakfast and lunch were included. Breakfast was the usual fare (eggs, toast, yogurt, fruit, juice, coffee) and lunch was usually the days special. I really can't blame the guide, as he let me select whatever was on the menu. However these places were mostly frequented by local labors and the menu was very basic (rice, beans, meat/fish/,soup, plantains) Two of the B&Bs were standouts for their birdwatching and one for it's uniquely beautiful accommodations. The other's were clean and adequate. One place was inferior, located on the beach the AC did not work making for a restless night sleep. Once again not really Pablo's fault but worth noting. The itinerary was fine until we started heading away from the Himalayas and into the lowland region towards Manta. Ideally an extra day for driving would have been in order because Pablo had issues with his vehicle and repeatedly had to stop on the side of the road and make adjustments which became very annoying, stressful and time consuming. He informed me he was aware of the problem before my tour started so it should have been addressed prior to my tour or another vehicle employed. By the time we hit Montecristi I did not have the energy or desire to view the process of making a Panama hat. Pablo decided late in the game to change a destination stay over because he realized there was little if anything that particular town had to offer as far as sightseeing etc and we were running out of daylight. This demonstrated some poor planning on his part, knowing the condition of his car would put us behind schedule. The best part of trip was the butterfly farm, birdwatching, hikes, cable car through the mountains and snorkeling off La Plata Island. This was an extremely long road trip for both the passenger and driver in a compact car that required numerous repair stops making the trip longer than necessary. I do not regret the journey to the coast and enjoyed the scenery. Pablo is a pleasant, easy going, informative, punctual guide. I think he should focus on a smaller territory and leave the more elaborate itineraries to companies with more resources.Show more
Traveled in February 2019

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