Enjoy the beauty of the Andes, the tropics of the Amazon basin, culture as well as flora and fauna, see orchids on their natural habitat!! We, Ecuagenera will show you everything in one trip. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT ECUADOR!! Ecuador is located on the equator, has perhaps the highest number of species of plants and animals in the world. Galápagos is already a world full of miracles. From the coast with its beautiful beaches, which invite you to a beach holiday, it goes up to 4000m high into the Andes. Crossing it, you will reach the Amazon Basin, full of plants and animals, waiting for your discovery. In addition to approximately 1600 species of birds, countless colorful insects and 4,200 orchid species that have been described in Ecuador. 16 ethnic groups enrich the trip with an incredible cultural diversity. And we at Ecuagenera are proud to show you the most beautiful places in a round trip before and after the World Orchid Conference. Since 1992, we have been offering tours to see the orchids, we know the places and ways and accompany you safely to these places. Thus we have not only discovered on these tours numerous new species of Ecuadorian species and introduced them to science. It would be a great pleasure for us to take you on a trip!! FREE TRANSFER IN GUAYAQUIL Airport to the hotel, if you arrive between NOVEMBER 7 to 11th DAY 1 - Arrival in QUITO and transport to the hotel. We bring you to the hotel, dinner is served until 9 pm. Day 2 - QUITO to BAEZA. After breakfast we drive through Quito. Quito is the capital of Ecuador, the highest capital in the world and belongs to the world cultural heritage. After the meal, the drive to the Amazon basin, crossing the Andes with up to 4,000m altitude. On the way they find the first orchids: Oncidium, Cyrtochilum, Pleurothallis, Epidendrum, Chondrorhyncha, Cochlioda u.v.m. Day 3 - BAEZA to ARCHIDONA. The road to Archidona leads through the Sumaco Napo Galeras National Park, 21 orchids and 8 species of bromeliads are endemic. Oncidium, Stanhopea, Maxillaria, Epidendrum, Oncidium, Myoxanthus, and Sobralia are on the way to the waterfall through fascinating landscapes. At the destination itself, it expects a more than rich nature where there is more to discover. The further way leads through the cloud forest of the Andes with its incredible biodiversity. On orchids they will find Maxillaria, Pleurothallis, Oncidium, Prosthechea, Stelis, Rodriguezia, Phragmipedium. Day 4 - ARCHIDONA to PUYO. In the port of Misaualli you can watch monkeys before we take the boat to the Shuar. These natives live unaffected by technology and modernity, their medical treatments, which have been the same for centuries, are particularly interesting. On the way to Puyo, we drive through one of the most aristocratic areas in Ecuador: Maxillaria, Pleurothallis, Oncidium, Prosthechea, Stelis, Rodriguezia, Phragmipedium and many other species. Day 5 -PUYO to SUCUA. Today we go to the CERFA reserve. On the way, they meet other settlements of SHUAR culture. In Macas we will make an intermediate stop, there the river UPANO, with its fascinating landscapes, thrills in many places. Also this trip is species rich, they are now encountered in their natural habitat in Epidendrum, Oncidium, Psygmorchis, Warrea, Maxillaria, Dryadella, Vanilla, Myoxanthus, Trisetella. Day 6 - SUCUA to GUALACEO. Today the Phragmipedium is day. In addition to the dams that are indispensable for Ekuador's electrical power supply, the sites of Phragmipedium reticulatum and pearcei grow in the running water on the slopes. Locations of Sobralia, Lycaste, Elleanthus, Pleurothallis round off the day. Day 7 - GUALACEO. Today we stay in Gualaceo. You can spend the day relaxing and exploring Ecuagena's huge greenhouse with thousands of different orchids. It is probably the largest collection of Andean orchids in the world. Here you can see your program for preserving the orchids with your own eyes. After lunch, continue to Chordeleg, the Ecuadorian city of silver. In many shops you can admire the art of craftsmanship, and buy cheap souvenirs for those who are at home or for themselves. If you want to stay in the nursery, you can stay here too. Day 8 - GUALACEO to EL PANGUI. The highlight of this day is the location of Phragmipedium besseae. For this we have to go in the southeast direction to the Amazon Basin. Before arriving at El Pangui, we pass another very rich territory, where there is the chance of Telipogon, Epidendrum, Sobralia, Oncidium, Prostechea, Maxillaria and Stelis at the natural site. Day 9 - EL PANGUI. In the morning, visit the 3rd nursery of Ecuagenera. Here the tropical warm orchids are cultivated. For the afternoon the visit of the Condor Binational Reserve Park between Ecuador and Peru is planned. This area is known for its rare, endemic species. Scuticaria salesiana. Day 10 - EL PANGUI to LOJA. Today is one of the highlights of the tour. The trail takes us through the Podocarpus National Park, along Zamora Chinchipe; Next to a stunning waterfall, there are over 560 bird species and 63 orchid species. Rodriguezia, Epidendrum, Masdevallia and many others can be found. After lunch we return to the Andes, where Masdevallia, Sobralia, Eriopsis, Epidendrum, Maxillaria, Prostechea are waiting for them. Day 11 - LOJA to GUALACEO. With a visit to Loja, the "musical and cultural capital of Ekuador", the day begins for them. Attention should be paid to the numerous country-specific dishes and sweets. On the way back to Gualaceo we will stop several times to find Fernandezia, Telipogon, Cyrtochilum, Oncidium, Maxillaria, Myoxanthus and Epidendrum. Day 12 - GUALACEO to GUAYAQUIL. After a tour of the city through Cuenca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the visit of the production of Panama hats, the visit of art markets in the morning, you drive back over the Andes 4,000m up to Guayaquil. On the way we stop for those who can still see orchids to find Epidendrum, Odontoglossum and Masdevallia. When we take them to the hotel or airport, we say good bye to you. Before conference we offer three different start date tours: BEGINS ENDS Wednesday, October 25th Sunday, November 5th Thursday, October 26th Monday, November 6th Friday, October 27th Tuesday, November 7th PRICES: 2016 2017 SGL $2400 SGL $ 2800 DBL $1800 DBL $ 2100 - Prices for 2016 will apply only until December 31st. - Double room supplement per person per day US $ 175.00 - Single supplement per day US $ 210.00 The price calculation is for groups of 20 - 30 participants. If you are looking for a small tour group, please contact Ecuagenera. Depending on the number of bookings, the trips will take place by minibuses or vans. INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Airport-Hotel-Airport transfer Country-style hotel, 11 nights in country-style hotels Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. In remote areas there is a "box lunch" at noon. There is often the possibility to buy the land-typical fruits. Enjoy the typical Ecuador in its most original form. Water, refreshments Transport Guidance (in English language) (different languages please contact Ecuagenera) NOT INCLUDED IN THE TRAVEL DISCOUNT: Alcoholic drinks Extras not listed here. Hotel in Guayaquil for the World Orchid Conference Registration at W.O.C. (Ecuagenera will be pleased to assist you with your booking) BOOKING AND PAYMENT If you are interested, please contact Ecuagenera by e-mail. You can find the address here, correspondence in Spanish or English. Booking and payment is done exclusively with the company Ecuagenera (Sector Llampasay, Km 2 Via Gualaceo - Cuenca, Gualaceo, Azuay, Ecuador). TIP: Alex Portilla is often in Europe, use the contact and talk to him at the orchid exhibitions. He himself has conducted numerous tours, and can gladly answer helpful questions. PAYMENT METHOD 50% deposit on booking, rest before the start of the trip. 1. BANK TRANSFER: With this method of booking a fee of US $ 20.00 will be added to each booking. Ecuagenetours Cia. Ltda. Bank: Banco del Pichincha Account: 3484459104 Aba Code: 066012867 Swit Code: PICHECEQ Bank Address: Av. Solano y 12 de Abril 2. PAYPAL Please pay to: [email protected] (Please add 4% PAYPAL fees) 3. VISA or MASTERCARD: Payment only in Ecuador before travel. Please add 5% card fee. The booking can be canceled free of charge up to 4 months before the trip, the processing fee will not be refunded. POSSIBLE DEVICES: The described route can change to suit the situation, but all described destinations are approached. In the event of unpredictable events, Ecuagenera will re-schedule the tour at short notice to ensure you a safe and safe stay. RECOMMENDATIONS: Visa is not necessary (except Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, China, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia) the passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months. The domestic currency is the US dollar. We recommend you bring both cash and credit card. Traveler checks are not accepted. Currency exchange is possible at the airports and in the big cities. The better exchange rate you get in your home country. Expediently, the following items should be included in the package: waterproof hiking shoes or rubber boots, sun cream, mosquito ointment. Own, prescription drugs necessarily carry, they are in Ecuador only difficult to get at all. The health care system in Ecuador is well above South American average. Please make sure you have medication for altitude sickness, if necessary. 4000m is a not insignificant altitude, even if the stay is only a few hours. When choosing your clothing please take into account the fact that the weather in Ecuador changes quickly. It can change between 10 ° C and 25 ° C within a few minutes.