ECUADOR ITINERARY 2011
ARRIVAL
June 7-Tuesday 9:35pm - Arrival in Quito
Transfer from International Airport to Hostal Isla Isabela
Lodging at Hostal Isla Isabela
YACHANA
June 8-Wednesday Breakfast provided at hotel
7:30am - Bus leaves for airport
8:50am - Flight departs from Quito to Coca. (Icaro 502) Arrival: 09:20am
Transfer to Yachana Lodge by motorized canoe-3 hr trip with lunch on the way
Short hike to an overlook or visit to the Butterfly House
7:00pm – Dinner provided
Short team meeting after dinner
Lodging at Yachana Lodge – all meals included
June 9-Thursday
Breakfast provided at the lodge
After breakfast, Rainforest hike to explore local flora and fauna
Lunch provided at the lodge
Afternoon visit to the Yachana Technical School
7:00pm – Dinner provided
Short team meeting after dinner
June 10-Friday
Optional early morning bird watching excursion before breakfast
Breakfast provided at the lodge
Short hike to search for the endemic hoatzin (prehistoric bird)
Visit with the Yachana Technical School students again
Lunch provided at the lodge
Optional siesta time or lesson on making a natural fiber basket
7:00pm – Dinner provided
Discussion session after dinner, led by Napo group
SANI
June 11-Saturday Early breakfast provided at the lodge
Transfer to Coca by motorized canoe
11:00am - Private transport from Pompella-Limoncocha
Short visit to Limoncocha Biological Reserve (and old SIL missionary center)
Transfer to Sani Lodge by motorized canoe-arrive late afternoon
Optional canoe ride or rainforest hike
7:00pm – Dinner provided at lodge
8:30pm - Nighttime rainforest hike
Lodging at Sani Lodge-all meals included
June 12-Sunday
6:00am - Early breakfast provided at lodge
6:45am - Short canoe/walking trip to the birdwatch tower and listening to Howler monkeys
9:00am - 2 ½ hr hike exploring jungle flora and fauna
1:00pm - Lunch provided at lodge
4:30pm - Piranha fishing in lagoon
7:00pm – Dinner provided at lodge
Short team meeting after dinner
CUENCA
June 13-Monday 7:00am – Breakfast provided at lodge
7:45am - Departure from Sani Lodge in motorized canoe
11:15am - Arrival in Coca
12:00pm – Flight departs from Coca to Quito (TAME 214)
Lunch at airport (not provided)
1:45 pm - Flight departs from Quito to Cuenca (TAME 155)
2:30pm - Arrival in Cuenca
Time to publish Napo blog post
7:30 - Dinner out with group (provided)
Short team meeting after dinner
Lodging at Posada del Angel
June 14 - Tuesday
Breakfast provided at Posada del Angel
Sampere Program: An introduction to Ecuadorian history and society
8:30am-9:30am - Lecture by Juan Martínez Borrero
10:45am–11:45am - Walking city visit
12 :00pm–1:30pm- Urban hinterland tour
Lunch (provided)
Explore centro histórico with group
Dinner (not provided)
Short team meeting after dinner
June 15 - Wednesday
Breakfast provided at Posada del Angel
Sampere Program: Public and Private health system and Social Security
8:30am – 9:30am - Lecture by Dr. Pedro Martinez, Family Medicine specialization Director, Universidad del Azuay
9:45am – 11:45am - Visit to Public Health centers
11:45am – 1:00pm Visit to Private Health centers Hospital Universitario del Río, Hospital Monte Sinaí
Lunch (provided)
3:30pm - 5:00pm - Etnographic and archeological Pumapungo Museums
Short team meeting before dinner
Dinner (not provided)
Live music after dinner, place TBD
June 16 - Thursday
Breakfast provided at Posada del Angel
Sampere Program: Traditional economy and export economy systems
8:30am – 9:30am - Visit to Cámara de Industrias de Cuenca, lecture by Carola Ríos, Executive Vice president
9:45am – 10:45am - Visit to Cuenca industrial park
10:45pm - 1:00pm - Visit to flower plantations
3:30pm – 5:00pm - Visit to Religious Art museums
Dinner (not provided)
Discussion session before or after dinner, led by Cuenca group
June 17 - Friday
Breakfast provided at Posada del Angel
8:30am – Depart hotel for Mama Kinua day trip http://www.mamakinua.com/daytours.html
Introduction to highland indigenous culture, walking trek, snacks, visit to guinea pig hatchery, Pampamesa (picnic lunch provided), artisan demonstrations, traditional music and dance.
4 :00pm - Arrive back at the hotel in Cuenca
Time to publish Cuenca blog post
8:00pm - 10:30pm Sampere fiesta with traditional dances and fireworks, dinner provided.
SALASACA
June 18 - Saturday Breakfast provided at Posada del Angel
8:00am - Departure by private bus to Salasaca
Private Transport Cuenca – Salasaca (~7 hours on road)
9:45am - Stop at Ingapirca ruins
6:00pm – Arrive at Hostal Runa Huasi
Dinner provided at Runa Huasi
Andean Music by Grupo Amaruk.
Lodging at Hostal Runa Huasi
HOSTERIA PAPAGAYO
June 19 - Sunday Breakfast provided at Hostal Runa Huasi
Meet with Thompsons (IMB Missionaries) or local church if possible
12:00pm - Depart by private bus to Hostería Papagayo
Lunch en route (not provided)
3:30pm - Stop at Laguna de Quilotoa
7:00pm - Dinner provided at Hostería Papagayo
Short team meeting after dinner
Lodging at Hostería Papagayo
QUITO
June 20 - Monday Breakfast provided at Hostería Papagayo
ctivities at Hostería Papagayo
Lunch provided at Hostería Papagayo
Evening – Departure to Quito on private bus
Dinner (not provided)
Lodging at Hotel San Francisco de Quito
June 21 - Tuesday
Breakfast provided at Hotel San Francisco de Quito
Activities in Quito
Cathedral
9:00am – Tour of Carondelet Palace
La Ronda street/district (seek out the family that makes flower-shaped candles)
Convento de Santa Catalina
Iglesia de la Compañia
Museo Manuela Sáenz Open Hours: 8:30a-1p & 2p-5:30p M-F
Lunch (provided)
Basilica del Voto
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana
Parque el Ejido & craft market – monuments to Eloy Alfaro & José María Velasco Ibarra
TeleferiQo Cable Car to Vulcán Pichincha
Dinner (not provided)
Short team meeting before dinner
June 22 - Wednesday
Breakfast provided at Hotel San Francisco de Quito
Activities in Quito
Visit HCJB / Vozandes
Fundación Guayasamín and Capilla del Hombre
Guápulo (overlook and iglesia)
Lunch (provided)
Finish remaining activities from previous day’s list / siesta
4:00pm - Discussion session, led by Quito group
6:00pm - Option A: Early dinner or snack (not provided)
7:00pm – Arrive at Ballet Jacchigua
9:45pm – Option B: Late dinner or snack (not provided)
HACIENDA GUACHALÁ
June 23 - Thursday Breakfast provided at Hotel San Francisco de Quito
8:30am - Private Transport Quito – Hacienda Guachalá (morning – with stops at Mitad del Mundo & Pululahua)
Lunch on the way (not provided)
Time to publish Quito blog post
Dinner provided at Hacienda Guachalá
Lodging at Hacienda Guachalá
June 24 - Friday Breakfast provided at Hacienda Guachalá
San Juan / San Pedro / Inti Raymi Festival Activities in Cayambe
Lunch (provided)
Dinner (not provided)
June 25 - Saturday Breakfast provided at Hacienda Guachalá
8:00am - Private transportation departs to Otavalo Market, Peguche waterfall, Cuicocha Crater Lake, Condor park, back to Hacienda Guachalá
Lunch (provided)
Dinner at Hacienda Guachalá (not provided)
Discussion session after dinner, led by Imbabura group
QUITO
June 26 - Sunday Breakfast provided at Hacienda Guachalá
10:00am - Private transportation departs for Quito
Last round of Quito sightseeing
Time to publish Imbabura blog post
Packing
Lodging San Francisco de Quito
June 27 - Monday
6:15am - Transportation departs to the Airport
9:55am - Departure to Miami
