I e-mailed and spoke with Linda to have a fab...
Ecuador
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Jan 5 - Jan 16, 2024
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I e-mailed and spoke with Linda to have a fabulous trip of 12 days. After 2 days on our own Milton Chiqui Lopez took us to sites around Quito-highlighted by the weird effects at the equator-we visited the charming mountain of Baños in the high Andes. The 4 hour drive each way was scenic.
The trip ended with a trip into the deep Amazon rainforest to the extraordinary La Selva lodge Biden by a lake. Ore guide Dan Hicks was a 16 year veteran from England. Four days of walks and canoe rides to explore both flora and fauna. F
Innovative Euro-American cuisine that was 5 star. Luxurious accommodations high in the jungle.All rides to airports were smooth, courtesy of Alejandro & son
It was perfect.
Hotel Reviews
No heat in 49F weather. Breakfast just ok. Some spoke no English.
A small very charming hotel.
An extraordinary luxurious lodge with 5 star 3 meals daily. Great hiking and boat rides A beautiful setting on a going size lake
Activity Reviews
![Visit the "Middle of the World"](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/a944a51b00079d1f1ee019513745942ea9ddbf4b/medium-f37da386bb55ff261a449030bdf46597.jpg)
Interesting although 200 meters off equator
![Quito - Cotopaxi National Park - Baños](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/52243e35ea32613a73c6b1f95ed55714c07f56b9/medium-6029becb459ff1a865016cf18453e655.jpg)
Grest visit to the stunning Andes.
![Activities in Baños & Return to Quito](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/05f874d287fd291fd9c91573d4a04c078315adcb/medium-475d4800c98cd9b4648492827829aa9b.jpg)
Just tour of the Andes
![Observation Tower, Garza Cocha Lake & Night Walk](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/b4543e4559eb7a85bd4fe67c30d67edfa590bed7/medium-26662905f8721fdba7c5126dfcf3bbdf.jpg)
All fascinating exploration of Amazon and its flora & fauna
![Arrival to Coca, transfer to rainforest lodge, rainforest hike](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/trip_plan/days/photos/58fcc71f2fdd5065ecaa0547dc90c55c90b25ca8/medium-baf2a4d8f8d0d29dd0738400fdb52977.jpg)
Scenic 2hour ride on rivet
![Linda](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/users/profile_photos/616fdd51238e05ba2562c8cfb99631b35b0c2645/original-1a1543a18856ce000cc7d58957499ea8.jpg)
Bill, I am glad to hear that you have enjoyed your time here in Ecuador, especially in the beautiful and biodiverse Yasuní National Park while staying at La Selva Lodge! I will make sure to forward your excellent comments to the lodge, the guides, and the staff.
I wish you and Elena all the best for future travels!
Take care,
Linda