<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 - 到達(dá)厄瓜多爾</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. 基多是厄瓜多爾的首都，離赤道僅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 Compan?ia 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 （國家誓言大教堂）is the largest of all Quito’s churches. 這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 耶穌會教堂是南美州巴洛克建筑最重要的作品之一，里面金碧輝煌，被稱為南美最土豪最華麗的教堂之一。</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">導(dǎo)游讓我們試厄瓜多爾各種零食。</p> <p class="ql-block">Middle of the World Monument 赤道紀(jì)念碑</p> <p class="ql-block">身處南北半球的我們</p> <p class="ql-block">入住的Hacienda Pinsaqui, 是由一個建于1790年的莊園改建的賓館。有非常漂亮的庭院。</p> <p class="ql-block">這棵樹上寄生了十幾種植物。</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 Otavalen?os. 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">和導(dǎo)游合個影</p> <p class="ql-block">結(jié)識新伙伴</p> <p class="ql-block">在去市場前，導(dǎo)游給每家派任務(wù)買紙條上的水果。我們逛遍市場，終于找到一家賣黃火龍果的攤，完成了任務(wù)。出了市場，導(dǎo)游對每家買來的水果做了介紹，然后大家自由活動一小時后到達(dá)指定飯店，導(dǎo)游和司機(jī)洗凈所有水果，切成小塊放入盤中，并且貼心地放上標(biāo)簽，讓我們有了場水果宴。</p> <p class="ql-block">入住溫泉酒店</p> <p class="ql-block">溫泉酒店里的花</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">入住的酒店房間面對大海，很大的窗，沒有玻璃，只有紗窗，聞到海的味道</p> <p class="ql-block">參觀當(dāng)?shù)赝林说募?，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獵萬式</p> <p class="ql-block">這種蟲卵是當(dāng)?shù)赝林说囊环N營養(yǎng)食物。</p> <p class="ql-block">嘗了當(dāng)?shù)厥澄?，烤魚，烤蟲卵和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">樹上??</p> <p class="ql-block">可可樹的果實(shí)和花</p> <p class="ql-block">可可果的各種狀態(tài)。沒曬之前的果仁是漂亮的紫色，曬干后才變成咖啡色。</p> <p class="ql-block">當(dāng)?shù)赝林水?dāng)場熬制巧克力醬</p> <p class="ql-block">新鮮巧克力醬澆在水果盆上招待我們</p> <p class="ql-block">坐木筏漂流</p> <p class="ql-block">有幸和這對得州來的夫妻共坐木筏，當(dāng)天是他們結(jié)婚52年紀(jì)念日。</p> <p class="ql-block">雨林中的我們</p> <p class="ql-block">DAY 6, Wednesday - El Pailon del Diablo & Ban?os</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 Ba?os, 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, Ban?os</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p> <p class="ql-block">Pailon del Diablo 魔鬼瀑布，高80米，是厄瓜多爾最出名的瀑布。</p> <p class="ql-block">可以從吊橋繞道瀑布附近。</p> <p class="ql-block">各種各樣的葉子</p> <p class="ql-block">坐纜車??接近另一個瀑布</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">秋千架在懸崖邊，下面是深谷，對面是厄瓜多尓著名的通古拉瓦火山。</p> <p class="ql-block">除了秋千，這個花園有好多美麗的花</p> <p class="ql-block">小鎮(zhèn)上的咖啡館。</p> <p class="ql-block">入住賓館內(nèi)到處陳列著舊縫紉機(jī)，打字機(jī)。</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">玫瑰農(nóng)場的大棚內(nèi)種了各種玫瑰。厄瓜多爾并不是玫瑰的原產(chǎn)地，但赤道的氣候非常適合玫瑰的生長。現(xiàn)在的厄瓜多爾是主要的玫瑰出口國，遠(yuǎn)銷世界各地，包括歐州，北美洲和亞洲。</p> <p class="ql-block">中午在一農(nóng)場午餐，親密接觸駝羊。</p> <p class="ql-block">回到Quito,晚上的散伙飯</p> <p class="ql-block">旅行團(tuán)大合影</p> <p class="ql-block">DAY 8, Friday - Depart Ecuador</p><p class="ql-block">白天繼續(xù)逛了Quito 老城區(qū)，傍晚上了飛機(jī)??離開厄瓜多爾奔赴巴拿馬城</p> <p class="ql-block">DAY 9， Saturday - Panama City</p><p class="ql-block">參加了巴拿馬一日游</p> <p class="ql-block">巴拿馬海岸線</p> <p class="ql-block">和巴拿馬導(dǎo)游合影</p> <p class="ql-block">造訪猴子島</p> <p class="ql-block">在Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center看巴拿馬運(yùn)河</p> <p class="ql-block">巴拿馬運(yùn)河是在大西洋和太平洋之間開鑿的一條運(yùn)河，它比兩洋高26米，有三級船閘。我們觀看了一艘液化天然氣船過運(yùn)河的過程。以前沒有巴拿巴運(yùn)河，從大西洋到太平洋船要多走23天?，F(xiàn)在的巴拿馬運(yùn)河每天上午四十條船從大西洋到太平洋，下午四十條船從太平洋到大西洋，一天收入約850萬美元。</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. 巴拿馬城老城游覽。老城區(qū)保留著很多濃郁西班牙風(fēng)情的殖民時期建筑，色彩魔幻斑斕。</p> <p class="ql-block">巴拿馬老城巷照</p> <p class="ql-block">這次是我們第一次到中美州游玩，第一次跟團(tuán)旅游，雖然中間出了很多小插曲，還算玩得開心。厄瓜多爾正在大力發(fā)展旅游業(yè)，蓋了很多度假村來吸引游客，吃的好，住的舒服。當(dāng)?shù)匚锂a(chǎn)便宜，人工也便宜。厄瓜多爾經(jīng)濟(jì)還不是很發(fā)達(dá)，跟八九十年代的中國差不多。農(nóng)村還是很窮，有很多未完成的破房子。土著人用茅草做屋頂，竹子做墻，用果殼做碗，樹葉做盤子。</p><p class="ql-block">本來以為厄瓜多爾首都基多在赤道上，應(yīng)該很熱。事實(shí)是由于海拔高，長年氣溫在攝氏25度之下，早晚只有攝氏10度。厄瓜多爾的中部有一條南北走向的山脈，屬于安弟斯山脈，一共有六座火山分布在這條山脈上。整個行程就是旅游大巴不停地在盤山公路上行駛，看到很多火山和瀑布。</p><p class="ql-block">厄瓜多爾曾經(jīng)被西班牙殖民了300年，留下了許多殖民時期的建筑和教堂，這里人80%信奉天主教。西班牙語是他們的官方語言，大部分人不會講英語。我們在那里很多時候就是雞同鴨講的感覺。</p>