A 4 day Lodge stay including a trip to the famous Isla de la PlataDay 1: Flight from Quito to Manta or Portoviejo.
Arrival and immediate departure by bus to Machalilla National Park, visiting on the way the Montecristi village, famous “Panama Hats” manufacturers. Accommodation at Mantaraya Lodge. Lunch and in the afternoon, visit to the Salango Museum. Back to the hotel, briefing and dinner.
Day 2: Full day visit to Isla de la Plata.
The coral reef around the Isla de la Plata and on the adjacent coast is the only coral reef off mainland Ecuador. This coral reef can be explored with scuba or snorkel gear. A spectacular biodiversity of underwater marine life exists because the Humboldt current flowing from the south meets the northbound warm El Niño current. Big game fishing is great too, with world records for marlins and other coastal species caught here. Box lunch.
Sailing back to Puerto López to Mantaraya Lodge, briefing and dinner.
Day 3: Visit to Agua Blanca
Visit to the archaeological Museum of Agua Blanca. Lunch. Visit to Los Frailes beach (snorkel). Back to Mantaraya Lodge, briefing and dinner.
Day 4: Ayampe River Rain Forest
After breakfast, visit to Ayampe River rain forest. Lunch and early departure by bus to Portoviejo or Manta to take the return flight to Quito.
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Not Included on this Tour: Local taxes, tips, drinks, extra activities, flights.
Want to dive off Isla de la Plata? Special diving trips can be arranged. Ask us how today!
| Accommodation | Mediterrenean style lodge |
| Inclusions | Tours, Isla de la Plata trip, airport transfers, accommodation, all meals |
| Difficulty Rating | 1 (easy) |
| Sustainability | Carbon Offsets not available for this tour, local foods used on tour, local guides used (English speaking). |
| Single Surcharge | $US 310 or other currency equivalent |
| Notes | Flights to and from the lodge are NOT included in this tour |
| Price dependent on: | Availability and season |
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