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4-Day Spectacled Bear Watching Extension

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Start and end in Quito
4.7 (81 reviews)
4-Day Spectacled Bear Watching Extension - Adventure Journeys

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Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 4
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cotacachi - Pijal

    Cotacachi - Pijal
    Start point
    Swissôtel Quito, 12 de Octubre 1820, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (Main entrance, 08:00 - 08:30)
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch at Sacha WarmiKuna with fresh organic products harvested from surrounding fields)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Otavalo Indigenous market with handicraft exploration
    • Explore Cotacachi leather articles
    • Participate in Sacha WarmiKuna women's project cultural experience
    • Learn traditional Aji (spicy salsa) preparation
    • Share traditional lunch with local women at Sacha WarmiKuna
    • Learn textile weaving process from local women

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase handmade scarfs from Sacha WarmiKuna project
    Landmarks
    Otavalo Market
    Cotacachi
  3. Day 2

    Cloud Forest Spectacled Bear Watching

    Cloud Forest Spectacled Bear Watching
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Spectacled bear watching from viewpoint in cloud forest
    • Full day wildlife observation experience
    Landmarks
    Cloud Forest
  4. Day 3

    Cloud Forest Spectacled Bear Close Encounter

    Cloud Forest Spectacled Bear Close Encounter
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Close-up spectacled bear watching experience at approximately 100 meters
    • Observe bear feeding and climbing behavior
    Landmarks
    Cloud Forest
  5. Day 4

    Cloud Forest Spectacled Bear Close Encounter

    Cloud Forest Spectacled Bear Close Encounter
    End point
    Swissôtel Quito, 12 de Octubre 1820, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (Main entrance, 08:00 - 08:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Close-up spectacled bear watching experience at approximately 100 meters
    • Observe bear feeding and climbing behavior
    Landmarks
    Cloud Forest

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