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April 14, 2021

2019 August – 13 Μulti Action Days in Ecuador!

by BOA / Saturday, 23 February 2019 / Published in DESTINATIONS, EXPEDITION, SOUTH AMERICA

Dates : 20/08/2019 to 02/9/2019
Country : Ecuador
Areas : Quito, Mindo, Cotopaxi National Park, Quilotoa,Baños, Tixhan, Chimborazo,  Cuenca, Bucay, Cajas National Park, Guayaquil
Activities : Hiking – Trekking – Canyoning – Rafting –  Road Trip – Explore – Culture
Cost :  start 4100 €
Tickets : https://goo.gl/forms/GY0HOq2xDuxzD4yL2

 

Base Outdoor Activities has prepared a different adventure trip and challenges you to follow us in Ecuador, one of the most exciting travel destinations in the world, at the end of the summer. A place full of countless natural and cultural wonders with a diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes.
A journey full of action that takes you from the top of the highest active volcano in the world to the white pasture of the Pastaza river in the Amazon river for a rafting trip.
Starting from Quito, follow the magic of our travel route through the green mountains surrounded by crystal waterfalls and flickering volcanoes in the Andes of Ecuador. The beautiful Lake Quilotoa located inside the crater of the inactive volcano in the Cotopaxi National Park, is one of Andes’ best preserved secrets that will literally take your breath away!
At Baños you can see the most active volcano of Turkui, Tungurahua, as well as relax in this famous city.

We invite you to explore Ecuador with us … as real as it gets!

Thirteen different days full of adrenaline!

Target Audience

  • To all those who want to live a unique experience.
  • To those who want to start living differently.
  • To those who are bored of the same monotonous trips in their lives.

A few words about the areas we will travel to…
There are no words to describe the images and the things we will experience, they are so special that they will just be unforgettable…

 

Brief description of the program
This program may vary per day depending on the weather conditions in the countries in which we will travel, as well as the timeline of our trip.

 

20/08/2019
– Departure from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

21/08/2019   Quito
– Arrival at the Quito International Airport.
– Meeting with the company’s guides and departure for the hotel.
– Arriving in Quito.

The city of Quito, located at 2,850 m, was the first city in 1978 to be named by the UNESCO World Heritage Site as a cultural heritage of mankind.
– Settling in the hotel.
– Program update in detail for the upfollowing days.
– Dinner.
– Relaxation.

22/08/2019  Quito & visit to Mitad del Mundo
– Breakfast
– Departure for a tour in the city of Quito and visit to Mitad del Mundo, the Emerald Monument, which highlights the exact location of Equator.
– Transfer to Mindo. The city of Mindo is located in a beautiful valley surrounded by 48,000 acres of protected forest areas, called Mindo Nambillo Reserve. The forest covers a variety of ecosystems and includes thousands of waterfalls, a variety of plants and wildlife and excellent panoramic views. It is considered one of the best spots of South American bird scams.
– Free time.
– Dinner.
– Relaxation.

23/08/2019  Canyoning at Mindo
– Breakfast.
– Departure for a Canyoning trip at Mindo.
Τhis gorge, surrounded by rich vegetation, is an ideal location for canyoning lovers !
– Visit at a Cocoa Plantation.
When there, everyone will be able to learn about one of Ecuador’s main agricultural crops and of course can taste some of the delicious products that will be offered.
– Return to Quito.
– Dinner at a local restaurant.
– Daily report.
– Relaxation.

24/08/2019 Hiking in the Cotopaxi National Park
– Breakfast.
– Departure to the Cotopaxi National Park, which is famous of the volcanoes and includes the highest active volcano in the world. A journey through the rural part of the country that will give us the opportunity to meet local natives.
– Hiking and pic-nic at the beautiful Quilotoa Lake located in a crater.
– Return to Quilotoa village and overnight stay.
– Dinner at a local restaurant.
– Daily report.
– Relaxation.

25/08/2019  Canyoning in Baños
– Breakfast.
– That day we will head south to visit the capital of the adventure Baños de Agua Santa where we will go Canyoning. The ultimate adventure that will spur the adrenaline. Downhill in waterfalls, slides in the rocks, trekking in forest and riverside areas  and swimming in natural swimming pools!
– Settling at Baños hotel.
– Leisure, tour in Baños, food tasting, shopping and getting to see nightlife.
– Relaxation.

26/08/2019  Whitewater Rafting in Baños
– Breakfast.
– Departure for the rafting activity in one of the Amazon rivers. The Pastaza River is the best and most famous rafting route in white waters.
– Return to the village of Baños.
– Dinner at a local restaurant.
– Daily report.
– Relaxation.

27/08/2019  Chimborazo
– Breakfast.
– Departure for the famous Chimborazo inactive volcano. The top of Chimborazo is the most remote point on the surface from the center of the Earth and is completely covered by glaciers.
– A unique hiking route with incredible views to the Whymper Shelter at 6268m.
– End of activity and small tour around the area, getting to know the local lifestyle, including their traditions.
– Dinner at a local restaurant.
– Overnight stay in Tixhan.
– Daily report.
– Relaxation.

28/8/2019  Hiking
– Breakfast.
– A beautiful hike around Alausi, a beautiful traditional Alpine village, following the path of the famous German geologist Alexander Von Humboldt who walked this route during his 1802 investigations.
– Lunch stop in the nature.
– Visit to the archaeological site of Ingaprica in Cañar. These are the largest known Inca ruins in Ecuador, the unique gem of their empire, proudly standing at a height of 3,200 meters. We will explore the place by discovering the incredible Temple of the Sun and the amazing landscapes that surround this exciting place!
– Overnight stay in Cuenca
– Dinner.
– Relaxation.

 29/08/2019  Canyoning and touring the city of Cuenca
– Breakfast.
– Departure for another canyoning trip in the Cuenca area. We will descend the famous gorge of “El Ventano del Diablo” in Los Cortados del Júcar, a natural water park with jumps to natural swimming pools and waterfalls.
– End of activity and return to the hotel.
– Afternoon tour in the beautiful colonial city of Cuenca. Of all the cities in Ecuador, Cuenca is undoubtedly the most charming, with cobbled streets, cathedrals, colonial parks and rivers.
– Dinner at a traditional restaurant in the area.
– Daily report.
– Relaxation.

30/08/2019  Hiking in the Cajas National Park
– Breakfast.
– Departure for an interesting hike in the Cajas National Park. Cajas is a popular hiking destination of all levels and is on the list of destinations for someone to visit when in southern Ecuador. Take your camera with you for this spectacular hike next to a beautiful lake, and make sure it is charged because you will most likely need it! A paradise for birdwatchers and hikers.
– End of activity and return to the hotel.
– Dinner at a local restaurant.
– Daily report.
– Relaxation.

31/08/2019  Canyoning in Bucay
– Breakfast.
– Last day of adventure in Ecuador and we have a canyoning activity in Bucay. A magnificent gorge with tall impressive waterfalls with the highest being 90m high! A truly memorable experience for the end of our trip!
– Guest accommodation in Guayaquil.
-Travel trip by viewing our photos from the activities.
– Relaxation.

01/09/2019
– Breakfast.
– Departure from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo, Guayaquil airport.
– Arrival in Athens on 02/09.

 

Required personal equipment
Medical certificate from a Cardiologist or Pathologist, written in English.
Sports shoes.
Mountaineering flexible shoes.
Canyoning shoes (or an old pair of sport shoes – not mountaineering shoes).
Mountain socks (3 pairs).
Mountaineering or fabric pair of trousers.
Fleece, warm jacket.
Isothermal (2 pairs – top and bottom).
Mountaineering jacket.
Waterproof pair of trousers *.
Waterproof overcoat (even disposable).
Backpack (up to 30L) of mountain type.
Baton *.
Hat (for the sun).
Sunglasses.
Sunscreen.
Water bottle.
Head torch.
Snack.
Body towel.
Swimsuit.
Workout pants, shorts or leggings
Sports t-shirts.
Insect repellent for the mosquitos.
Camera.
And whatever  you think you will  need as clothing for 13 days.

Equipment provided by the company
Individual equipment for canyoning.
Mountaineering backpacks 20L.
Helmet.
Equipment for the descent.
Group materials (ropes – security materials).

 

Financial packages
SIMPLE PACKAGE : 4.400 € (4.100€ early bird until 30/05/19)
Accommodation based on twin occupancy for all days .
Breakfast for all days/4 Lunches or Lunch pack/3 Dinners.
Transfer from and to the airports as well as your everyday transfer (as a group) for all the activities you will be participating in.
Canyoning equipment as well as other activities.
Group insurance.
Group pharmacy for mountaineering missions.
Wireless VHF – UHF communication.
Commemorative certificate of participation.
Photos.
Videos.
T-shirt souvenirs.
Entrance to national parks.
Local guides for each activity.
Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Greek guides.
Escorts for the activities.
All road transportation.
Medical or life insurance cover.
Air Freight Security (up to € 150,000) in the event of an accident.
Travel liability insurance.

FULL PACKAGE : 5.400€ (5.050€ early bird until 30 /05/19)
All of the above (the basic package).
Air Tickets Athens – Quito International Airport.
Air Tickets Guayaquil Airport – -Athens.

Not included:
Ecuadorian Taxes (IVA 12%)
Meals.
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.
Tips for local porters, drivers and guides.
Anything that is not explicitly mentioned in the program.

Tips and Explanations:
Base Outdoor Activities, wishing to provide high-quality services to its travelers, has determined that the number of participants will not exceed 10 people. Its goal is to offer to each participant the opportunity to enjoy as much as possible his experience and to have the guides by his side (VIP services).
If the number of participants is not filled in 30 days before departure, the trip will be canceled and the money paid by the participants will be refunded without any other obligation on the part of the organizers. The participants will be informed based on the contact details they have given in the entry form.
Instructions about the airlines and the rules in force will be given.
In case of cancellation after the completion of the entries, the deposit is not refunded.
Accommodation will take place in various places in Ecuador, including shelters, hostels and traditional houses.
If a participant does not want to participate in any of the activities for a day, he/ she is free to do whatever he/ she wishes.
In addition, there is the possibility for each participant, during the activities, to follow as much as he is able to and wishes, even for a part of the route. The van of our transport will always be available.
During trekking, participants will only need to carry the backpacks with the necessary materials. Additional luggage will be transported each day with the transfer service to the next B&B, so that participants can enjoy the journey without the extra weight.
There may be changes in the program if weather conditions are not appropriate. In any case, there will be a change of the activity.

You can sign up
By calling 211.11.10795 or 6983.035504 or by clicking the link below : https://goo.gl/forms/GY0HOq2xDuxzD4yL2

The process
You will need to fill in the registration form in the link. It is essential that you register on time, as the availability of positions is limited. Then deposit the amount of 600 euros, or the full amount, into the bank account that will be emailed to you, after signing up for the program. Finally, you need to send a photo of your passport, or ID, and the medical certificate as a pdf file, or a photo, to the mail of the company.
Registration must be completed by 30/05/2019

Cancellation Policy
If the participant cancels his / her voyage before leaving, he / she is subject to “cancellation fees”. If the cancellation occurs during the trip, then it is not entitled to a refund. Any cancellation is valid from the moment of receipt, in writing or by e-mail, at least 2 months prior to the activity.
In case of cancellation, the following apply:
The airline ticket is not canceled (as it is issued by name) and there is no refund, since airlines only refund a very small amount of airport taxes.
For the remaining amount:
If the cancellation does not affect the minimum number of participants, which is set at 14 people, the whole amount is refunded. In any other case, the amount is refunded only if a replacer is found.

Participations
The minimum number of participants is 14. If the number is not filled in 30 days before departure, then the trip will be canceled and the money paid by the participants will be refunded, without any other obligation on the part of the organizers. Participants will be informed based on the contact details they have entered in the registration form.

 

Airline information
Overweight
During the flights the maximum permissible weight is 20kg for luggage, + 5kg for a hand luggage. Additional kg in luggage charge participants with excess package fee, paid directly to airlines.
Luggage
It is forbidden to carry materials as defined by the instructions of the countries in which you are traveling.
It is also forbidden to carry crampons, batons, pagodas, shotguns, knives, woods, ropes, batteries, various liquids, etc. in your hand luggage.
If you consider necessary any of the above to be carried to the trip, you should contact the company for additional instructions.

 

Communication
For more information on the trip, please contact the Operation Manager of the office and the Head of Mission, Mr. Peponakis Vassilios.

 

 

 

 

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