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 0 - Arrival in Guayaquil and transfer to the hotel.

Guests can relax on arrival, or use the free shuttle service to the Convention Center.

Alternatively, you can visit the Ecuagenera nursery just outside Guayaquil. Here Cattleya,

Dendrobium, Vanda and much more are cultivated. Buses run every 2 hours.

DAY 1 - GUAYAQUIL to GUALACEO: To start, we will drive through the Cajas National Park across

the Andes. Before the mountains rise, you can taste the most delicious fresh fruit on the

roadside. Afterwards it goes up to Tres Cruces at about 4,000m altitude. It is a fascinating ride,

the ever-changing vegetation, the grandiose view, it is "sitting on top of the world". By the way,

there are also a lot of orchids that grow hidden along the road: Epidendrum, Oncidium, Stelis

and Masdevallia are easily accessible and discover at your locations

Day 2 – GUALACEO: Today we stay in Gualaceo. You can use the day to acclimatize, to explore

the ecosystem of the ecosystem, with its 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 3 – GUALACEO: Only on POST WOC Tour: Ecuagenera invites you to the 25th anniversary.

Celebrate with you. An unforgettable day with typical Ecuadorian food and indigenous music.

Enjoy this unique day, the hospitality and meet orchid friends from all over the world.

Day 4 -GUALACEO to MENDEZ: Today is the Phragmipedium day. On the journey to Mendez in

the east of the Andes we will find numerous orchids such as Elleanthus, Sobralia and

Pleurothallis. The climax of the day are the sites of Phragmipedium besseae, pearcei and

reticulatum. It is something unique to see how these orchids grow practically in running water.

In the evening we will reach Mendez in the Amazon Basin and will get a completely new

impression of the climate in Ecuador.

Day 5 - MENDEZ to EL PANGUI: The journey today is in one of the most important streets of

Ecuador, which connects all cities from the Amazon. In new, changing, green jungle-like

landscapes, they will find Cyrtochilum, Oncidium, Stelis and many other species on the site. Of

particular note is the "Cerro Pan de Azucar", a mountain with a height of 3500m, a volcano that

was eroded 1,000,000 years ago, and today is a barely accessible biotope due to its dense

vegetation.

Day 6 - EL PANGUI: In the morning, we will 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 7 - 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 8 - LOJA to SARAGURO: Also this day offers a huge selection of orchids in their natural

occurrence: Fernandezia, Telipogon, Cyrtochilum, Oncidium, Maxillaria, Myoxanthus,

Epidendrum. In Loja, the "musical and cultural capital of Ekuador", they spend the rest of the

day. Attention should be paid to the numerous country-specific dishes and sweets.

Day 9 - SARAGURO to GUALACEO: In Saraguro we meet a very original Ecuador, the inhabitants

have been preserving their own culture, clothing and language for centuries. Here we will visit a

good friend who has a unique orchid collection with telipogon and lepanthes. On the way back,

Oncidium, Epidendrum and Trichoceros are visited.

Day 10 - GUALACEO to CHAUCHA: Today you will be on the old, traditional roads up to 4000m

high into the Andes. In breathtaking landscapes and views, you will not only find orchids such as

Epidendrum, Maxillaria, Masdevallia, Caucaea, etc., but also the unique nature, mosses and

lichens that have adapted to this altitude. Warmer clothing can be an advantage.

Day 11 - GUALACEO to GIRON: On foot you will walk to the El Chorro waterfall in Giron, and on

the way we will find some rare varities: Telipogon, Caucaea, and many terrestrial orchids.

Day 12 - GUALACEO to GUAYAQUIL: After a city tour 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

After Conference we offer three different start date tours:

PRICES:

2017 PRICES

SGL $ 2800

DBL $ 2100

- Double room supplement per person per day US $ 175.00 - Single supplement per day US $ 210.00

The price calculation is for groups of 25 - 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).

BEGINS ENDS

Thursday, November 9th Monday, November 20th

Saturday, November 11th Wednesday, November 22th

Sunday, November 12th Thursday, November 23th

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: alexecua84@gmail.com (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.

Temperatures between 25 ° C and 35 ° C are normal in the Amazon region. And even if

the sun is shining, it can rain briefly and violently a few minutes later.

The Environment Ministry of Ecuador does not allow the collection of plants, seeds,

plant parts or any destruction of nature. We hope for your understanding.

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