<p class="ql-block">8 Day Classic Ecuador & Amazon Adventure </p><p class="ql-block">This 8 day "on-the-go" program features the highlights of Ecuador in an active itinerary which includes several walking tours as well as some early starts and long days.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p> <p class="ql-block">DAY 1, Friday - 到达厄瓜多尔</p><p class="ql-block">Arrive in Quito, capital of Ecuador, founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city. The Quito airport is approximately an hour drive from the city. 基多是厄瓜多尔的首都，离赤道仅24公里。是世界上距赤道最近的首都。海拔高度2852米，是世界第二高首都。</p> <p class="ql-block">DAY 2, Saturday - Quito City Tour & Visit to the Middle of the World</p><p class="ql-block">The morning's tour begins with a visit to the colonial section of Quito to walk along the narrow cobblestone streets and feel the charm of 16th-century Quito. See the Independence Plaza, the Cathedral, Presidential Palace, and the Archbishop's Palace before visiting La Compañia de Jesus Church, with its beautiful gilded interior or the Church and Monastery of San Francisco, one of the great religious buildings of the New World with its impressive facade and atrium. Afterward, visit the Middle of the World Monument, located at a latitude of 0o, and stand with one foot in the Northern and one in the Southern Hemisphere. This afternoon, transfer by bus to Otavalo. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers, followed by a Welcome Dinner</p><p class="ql-block">Overnight: Hacienda Pinsaqui, Otavalo</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p> <p class="ql-block">The Basilica del Voto Nacional （国家誓言大教堂）is the largest of all Quito’s churches. 这是美州最大的新哥特式教堂，建于1884年。</p> <p class="ql-block">Inside view </p> <p class="ql-block">La Compania de Jesus Church 耶稣会教堂是南美州巴洛克建筑最重要的作品之一，里面金碧辉煌，被称为南美最土豪最华丽的教堂之一。</p> <p class="ql-block">Beautiful Courtyard in Historic Center of Quito</p> <p class="ql-block">Quito Pasadena Arzobispal</p> <p class="ql-block">导游让我们试厄瓜多尔各种零食。</p> <p class="ql-block">Middle of the World Monument 赤道纪念碑</p> <p class="ql-block">身处南北半球的我们</p> <p class="ql-block">入住的Hacienda Pinsaqui, 是由一个建于1790年的庄园改建的宾馆。有非常漂亮的庭院。</p> <p class="ql-block">这棵树上寄生了十几种植物。</p> <p class="ql-block">DAY 3, Sunday - Otavalo Market, Transfer to Papallacta</p><p class="ql-block">This morning visit Peguche, known for its beautiful waterfall. Then, take a tour of the market in Otavalo, one of the largest in South America run by the local Otavaleños. Here, enjoy the lively market atmosphere and browse the various stalls for traditional goods such as handwoven cloth and rugs, jewelry and more. This afternoon, transfer to Papallacta located in the Andes Mountains. The remainder of the day is at leisure or join the optional tour to Papallacta's spas and hot springs, for which it is famous</p><p class="ql-block">Overnight: Termas de Papallacta, Papallacta</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p> <p class="ql-block">和导游合个影</p> <p class="ql-block">结识新伙伴</p> <p class="ql-block">在去市场前，导游给每家派任务买纸条上的水果。我们逛遍市场，终于找到一家卖黄火龙果的摊，完成了任务。出了市场，导游对每家买来的水果做了介绍，然后大家自由活动一小时后到达指定饭店，导游和司机洗净所有水果，切成小块放入盘中，并且贴心地放上标签，让我们有了场水果宴。</p> <p class="ql-block">入住温泉酒店</p> <p class="ql-block">温泉酒店里的花</p> <p class="ql-block">DAY 4, Monday - Transfer to Amazon Resort</p><p class="ql-block">After breakfast, transfer by bus to La Punta Ahuano on the Napo River where you will board a canoe that will take you to your Amazon lodge. Enjoy the serene tranquility that the lodge has to offer and prepare to be amazed by both the wildlife and the culture inherent to the Amazon. In the afternoon, visit Ahuano and a local Quechua community interpretation center to learn about their way of life first hand before returning to the hotel</p><p class="ql-block">Overnight: Casa del Suizo, Amazon</p> <p class="ql-block">入住的酒店房间面对大海，很大的窗，没有玻璃，只有纱窗，闻到海的味道</p> <p class="ql-block">参观当地土著人的家，女主人示范怎么操作yuca 食材。</p> <p class="ql-block">模仿土著人原始的狩猎万式</p> <p class="ql-block">这种虫卵是当地土著人的一种营养食物。</p> <p class="ql-block">尝了当地食物，烤魚，烤虫卵和Yuca</p> <p class="ql-block">Rainforest 里的花</p> <p class="ql-block">DAY 5, Tuesday - Hike in a Private Nature Reserve</p><p class="ql-block">This morning, after a canoe ride you can hike in the Misicocha Private Nature Reserve for approximately two hours while viewing the beautiful flora and fauna up-close. The Amazon rainforest is the world's largest ecosystem, so be sure to keep an eye out for the innumerable species of tropical plants and insects. Enjoy the views as you cross suspended bridges and fly through the jungle on a short zip line basket ride. At the end of the hike, take a rafting trip on a traditional balsa log raft*. Balance of the day is to participate in Cacao Farm & AmaZOOnico Rescue Center</p><p class="ql-block">Overnight: Casa del Suizo, Amazon</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p> <p class="ql-block">溜滑索</p> <p class="ql-block">树上🐒</p> <p class="ql-block">可可树的果实和花</p> <p class="ql-block">可可果的各种状态。没晒之前的果仁是漂亮的紫色，晒干后才变成咖啡色。</p> <p class="ql-block">当地土著人当场熬制巧克力酱</p> <p class="ql-block">新鲜巧克力酱浇在水果盆上招待我们</p> <p class="ql-block">坐木筏漂流</p> <p class="ql-block">有幸和这对得州来的夫妻共坐木筏，当天是他们结婚52年纪念日。</p> <p class="ql-block">雨林中的我们</p> <p class="ql-block">DAY 6, Wednesday - El Pailon del Diablo & Baños</p><p class="ql-block">This morning, board a canoe for the short trip to La Punta Ahuano, continuing by coach to Patate. Stop along the way to visit the powerful El Pailon del Diablo or "The Devil's Cauldron"*, one of Ecuador's most beautiful waterfalls. Drive to Baños, an idyllic little town known for its hot thermal baths and the sometimes steamy Tungurahua Volcano. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Balance of the day is at leisure to explore the town of Banos, a short walk away.</p><p class="ql-block">Overnight: Samari Spa Resort, Baños</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p> <p class="ql-block">Pailon del Diablo 魔鬼瀑布，高80米，是厄瓜多尔最出名的瀑布。</p> <p class="ql-block">可以从吊桥绕道瀑布附近。</p> <p class="ql-block">各种各样的叶子</p> <p class="ql-block">坐缆车🚡接近另一个瀑布</p> <p class="ql-block">La Casa del Arbil, also known as The Swing At the End of The World is one of the most iconic attractions to visit in Banos.</p> <p class="ql-block">秋千架在悬崖边，下面是深谷，对面是厄瓜多尓著名的通古拉瓦火山。</p> <p class="ql-block">除了秋千，这个花园有好多美丽的花</p> <p class="ql-block">小镇上的咖啡馆。</p> <p class="ql-block">入住宾馆内到处陈列着旧缝纫机，打字机。</p> <p class="ql-block">DAY 7, Thursday - Visit to a Rose Plantation</p><p class="ql-block">Today, enjoy a tour of a beautiful rose plantation. Although roses are not native to Ecuador, the country has a perfect environment for rose cultivation and is presently one of the world's major producers. On the plantation, you'll learn more about the farming process, from planting to exporting. After lunch, continue to the hotel in Quito for this evening's "Farewell to Ecuador" dinner with your group</p><p class="ql-block">Overnight: Hilton Colon Quito, Quito</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p> <p class="ql-block">玫瑰农场的大棚内种了各种玫瑰。厄瓜多尔并不是玫瑰的原产地，但赤道的气候非常适合玫瑰的生长。现在的厄瓜多尔是主要的玫瑰出口国，远销世界各地，包括欧州，北美洲和亚洲。</p> <p class="ql-block">中午在一农场午餐，亲密接触驼羊。</p> <p class="ql-block">回到Quito,晚上的散伙饭</p> <p class="ql-block">旅行团大合影</p> <p class="ql-block">DAY 8, Friday - Depart Ecuador</p><p class="ql-block">白天继续逛了Quito 老城区，傍晚上了飞机✈️离开厄瓜多尔奔赴巴拿马城</p> <p class="ql-block">DAY 9， Saturday - Panama City</p><p class="ql-block">参加了巴拿马一日游</p> <p class="ql-block">巴拿马海岸线</p> <p class="ql-block">和巴拿马导游合影</p> <p class="ql-block">造访猴子岛</p> <p class="ql-block">在Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center看巴拿马运河</p> <p class="ql-block">巴拿马运河是在大西洋和太平洋之间开凿的一条运河，它比两洋高26米，有三级船闸。我们观看了一艘液化天然气船过运河的过程。以前没有巴拿巴运河，从大西洋到太平洋船要多走23天。现在的巴拿马运河每天上午四十条船从大西洋到太平洋，下午四十条船从太平洋到大西洋，一天收入约850万美元。</p> <p class="ql-block">Explore San Lorenzo National Park and Fort San Lorenzo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.</p> <p class="ql-block">Day 10, Sunday. 巴拿马城老城游览。老城区保留着很多浓郁西班牙风情的殖民时期建筑，色彩魔幻斑斓。</p> <p class="ql-block">巴拿马老城巷照</p> <p class="ql-block">这次是我们第一次到中美州游玩，第一次跟团旅游，虽然中间出了很多小插曲，还算玩得开心。厄瓜多尔正在大力发展旅游业，盖了很多度假村来吸引游客，吃的好，住的舒服。当地物产便宜，人工也便宜。厄瓜多尔经济还不是很发达，跟八九十年代的中国差不多。农村还是很穷，有很多未完成的破房子。土著人用茅草做屋顶，竹子做墙，用果壳做碗，树叶做盘子。</p><p class="ql-block">本来以为厄瓜多尔首都基多在赤道上，应该很热。事实是由于海拔高，长年气温在摄氏25度之下，早晚只有摄氏10度。厄瓜多尔的中部有一条南北走向的山脉，属于安弟斯山脉，一共有六座火山分布在这条山脉上。整个行程就是旅游大巴不停地在盘山公路上行驶，看到很多火山和瀑布。</p><p class="ql-block">厄瓜多尔曾经被西班牙殖民了300年，留下了许多殖民时期的建筑和教堂，这里人80%信奉天主教。西班牙语是他们的官方语言，大部分人不会讲英语。我们在那里很多时候就是鸡同鸭讲的感觉。</p>