The best tour packages to enjoy Ecuador this carnival 2022

We Ecuadorians are about to enjoy the most important holiday bridge of the year, which will be lived in a unique way due to the restrictions due to the pandemic. However, following responsible protocols, yes it will be possible to enjoy the pleasure of moving to a rest destination, specifically of natureto have that moment of rest and distraction that we all need.

For it, We have consulted several tour operators to share the road trips with us that they have organized from Guayaquil, always following biosecurity measures, to know the following destinations.

explore it

Amazon and Sierra (4 days and 3 nights). Lagoons of the Cotopaxi National Park, visits to the indigenous community, Anzú caves, jungle excursion, Hola Vida waterfall, artisanal chocolate factory, Jumandy caves and bath in the Latas waterfall. Optional activities: sacred ayahuasca ritual ($40 per person) and shamanic cleansing ($20 per person). Three lunches and three breakfasts. From Saturday February 26 to Tuesday March 1. Fee: $220.

Camp in the Green Lagoon of the Illiniza volcano (2 days and 1 night). Includes transfer to the Los Illinizas Ecological Reserve, at 3,700 meters above sea level, ascent trekking of approximately 4 hours to Laguna Verde (4,700 meters above sea level), with temperatures between 15º and 0º, until reaching the site where the camp will be set up. Night with a campfire. Includes tent ($10 guarantee). From Saturday 26 to Sunday 27 February. Fee: $110 per person.

Information and reservations: 096-080-0480, info@exploreit.ec.

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Loja, Vilcabamba and Zaruma (4 days and 3 nights). Shopping in Saraguro and visit to its Plazoleta, city tour in Loja, walk in the Jipiro Park, full day in the Virgen del Cisne, Visit and Shopping in Vilcabamba, Hike in the Podoparpus National Park (Flora and Fauna), Rainbow Waterfall and Pozo del Love. Breakfast and dinners. From Saturday February 26 to Tuesday March 1. Fee: $249 per person.

Bathrooms and their surroundings (3 days and 2 nights). House of the Goblins, Hand of God, Hand of Pachamama Animal Park, Sigsi Huayco Cavern, Route of the Waterfalls, Shaman Craft Beer Night Bar and Miramera Viewpoint. From Saturday 26 to Monday 28 February. Fee: $169.

mindo (3 days and 2 nights). Orchid Gardens Tour Tour of Tarabita, walks through the Waterfalls, Afternoon Cycling through the nature of Mindo (optional), tubing or Chocolate tour and typical dish of the area (tilapia, optional). From Saturday 26 to Monday 28 February. Rate: $159.

Reports and reservations by WhatsApp: 099-919-4134, 096-716-3892.

Operator Meet Ecuador

This operator provides an output to the southern route (Cuenca and surroundings, $170), on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. It also has tours of 2 days and 1 night (Sunday and Monday) to Holy water baths (Tungurahua, $120) and the sacred hill Puñay (Chunchi canton, Chimborazo, $99).

Full day tours, departing on Saturday 26: mindo ($65), Boxes and Two Chorreras (Azuay, $50), volcano Quilotoa ($45). With departure on Sunday 27: volcano Chimborazo ($45), Cuenca-Ingapirca ($45), volcano Cotopaxi ($50), Holy water baths ($60 or $50).

Full day tours, departing on Monday 28: Bucay ($45), volcano Quilotoa (Cotopaxi, $45), San Lorenzo and Pacoche Wildlife Refuge (Manabi, $45). With departure on Tuesday, March 1: beach The Friars and Salango ($60), Busa Lagoon and Giron jet (Azuay, $45), Cuenca, Cajas and Dos Chorreras ($45).

Information: 201-5447, 096-188-4845, meetecuador@hotmail.com

Ecuador Expeditions

Los Frailes beach and Agua Blanca community (complete day). Scheduled departure Monday February 28 from Guayaquil at 05:00 and return at 16:30 (in Guayaquil type 21:30). Visit to Los Frailes beach, Las Fragatas viewpoint, lunch in Puerto López and Agua Blanca community (sulfur lagoon and museum). Fee: $45.

Extreme Puyo (2 days and 1 night). Two confirmed departures on February 27 and 28 Round trip transportation from Guayaquil, one breakfast and two lunches, lodging, Adventure Park ticket ($10, additional), visits to Indichuris/Liana de la muerte viewpoint, Hola Vida waterfall, community Sacha Wasi, Mera viewpoint, San Martín Adventure Park (canopy, suspension bridge, escalata ferrata and tarabita, 4 hours $10, additional) and Baños de Agua Santa. Fee: $120.

bucay of adventure (complete day). Confirmed departure on Saturday February 26 to Bucay (Guayas) to enjoy a ride in a chiva, lunch, tour to the waterfalls, canyoning ($ 15, optional), sugar mill, viewpoint, Bucay boardwalk and train station. Fee: $45.

Information and reservations: 098-653-8963, sales@ecuadorexpeditions.com.ec.

Ecuador Adventures

Puna Island (complete day). From Saturday to Tuesday of Carnival there will be daily departures from Guayaquil to Posorja to enjoy a nautical tour that includes dolphin watching, Bird Island, LosFarallones islets and the Subida Alta commune on Puná Island. Fee: $50 for adults and $25 for children ages 5-12.

Ayangue (complete day). Daily departures to Ayangue, a commune in the province of Santa Elena known as the “Pacific pool”, to take a yacht that travels around, including the Rosada beach, where you can enjoy the sea. There will also be snorkeling to see the underwater scenery. Fee: $50 for adults and $25 for children ages 5-12.

Pacoche Reserve and San Lorenzo Lighthouse (complete day). Two scheduled departures from Guayaquil on Sunday and Monday to the Pacoche Coastal Marine Wildlife Refuge, which 26 kilometers from Manta (Manabí) exhibits lush and varied vegetation, where you can breathe fresh air that gives life to this wonderful landscape. The walk includes the ascent by steps towards the lighthouse of San Lorenzo and bathing on the beach. Fee: $50 for adults and $25 for children ages 5-12.

River ride on the Guayas River. There will be two daily departures for the carnival holiday, from Saturday, February 26 to Tuesday, March 1, at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., from the river dock of the Historical Park (Samborondón) to see Puerto Santa Ana, Malecón to arrive at the Santay wharf, where a 30-minute stop will be made. Rate: $15 adults and $7.50 children from 5 to 12 years old.

Contact: 099-950-1724, 096-410-1964, chivas.acuaticas@gmail.com.

summer vacations

This operator offers hosting packages in various destinations, without transportation included, which includes the use of facilities, meals and other services (confirm benefits). These are Suchipakari Lodge (Misahuallí, Napo), from Sunday, February 27 to Tuesday, March 1, with excursions in the jungle; host blanket (Manta, Manabí), from Saturday, February 26 to Monday, February 28, with a full day in the Agua Blanca community and Los Frailes beach; Hummingbird inn (Puerto Quito, Pichincha), from Sunday, February 27 to Tuesday, March 1; inn paradise (Pedro Vicente Maldonado, Pichincha), from February 27 to March 1; Santa Fe inn (Cotacachi, Imbabura), from February 27 to March 1; beach lodge hotel (Cojimíes, Manabí), from Saturday, February 26 to Tuesday, March 1.

Contact: Travel agencies (check rates).