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Sample itinerary suggestion
Day 1 -
BAHIA DE CARAQUEZ / CHIRIJE
08:45Transfer Airport- Hotel. Welcome at CasaGrande
09:15Visit the Bahía Archaeological Museum (1 hr.)
10:30Transfer dock to Heart Island, Interpretation Center, mangrove walkway, canoe ride for Birdwatching at the Frigate Bird Colony on the Island. (3.5 hrs.)
13:30 Departure to Bahía for Lunch.
16:30 Afternoon visit to Organic Shrimp Farm pioneers in this process, learn about the history of shrimp farming in Ecuador and also try the local shrimp recipes (organic shrimp on the grill, all you can eat). (3 hrs.) Transfer to Chirije Ecolodge, Dinner and Overnight.
Day 2 -
CHIRIJE / BAHIA DE CARAQUEZ
08:00Breakfast (For Birdwatching, Breakfast will be extended)
09:00Walking tour to the archaeological excavations and on site museum (2 hrs.)
11:00 Beach
13:45 Lunch
15:30 Afternoon excursion to Dry Tropical Forests on the Indian path. (2 hrs.)
17:00 Leisure on the Beach Return to Bahía for Dinner and Overnight at CasaGrande. (If next day is afternoon flight out then, Day Two Overnight is in Chirije).
Day 3 -
BAHIA /QUITO
08:00 Breakfast Leisure Time (Optional trip to the beach in Canoa)
14:00 Lunch
17:00 Transfer Bahía- Airport (Manta, Portoviejo or San Vicente)
Important: The order of tours inside the program may vary due to tides.
Important: The last day program is subject to no change from scheduled late flights out.
Services Included: Transfers- Airport/Hotel/Airport, all transfers during tours.
Accommodations - CasaGrande 1N, Chirije 1N
Meals- 2 B, 3 L, 2 D (FAP)
Tours- Heart Island, Bahía Archaeological Museum, Organic Shrimp Farm Bilingual Guide
Not Included: Flight in from Quito or Guayaquil, Extra meals and drinks.
Travel companies that offer this tour:
Ecuador tours and Galapagos Cruises : Latin Trails offers custom itineraries, expert guides and private transportation for tours around Ecuador, we offer naturalist cruises on board our fleet of small yachts and expedition ship in the Galapagos Islands.