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Wheelchair Access Highland Amazon

Duration: 12 Days 11 Nights

Location: Ecuador

Wheelchair Access Highland Amazon

An adventure to the Ecuadorian Amazon and Andes accessible for wheelchair users, with accessible rooms in resort and adapted transfers throughout. Discover the Amazon’s cultural and natural beauty.

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njoy and discover how indigenous people of the Ecuadorian Amazon and the Andes live, work and play.

Discover colonial Quito, one of the first cities to become a UNESCO world heritage site. Discovered in 1534 by San Francis on the ruins of an old ancient Inca city. The church, Conjunto Monumental San Francisco is dedicated to San Francis.

Enjoy Amazonian hospitality while discovering their culture and the way they live.

The small city of Banos is very flat and accessible for wheelchairs. Discover the Neo Gothic church in the center where many pilgrims come to thank for miracles or be blessed by the Vision of the Virgin Mary. Enjoy its thermal baths and many waterfalls.

Otavalo in the 2 hours north of Quito has the largest population of indigenous people. Enjoy this small Andean town and see the locals in the unique traditional dress.

Enjoy indigenous villages of the Amazon and the Andes
Enjoy cable cart rides though waterfalls
Enjoy a boat ride in the Amazon
Discover Quito, a UNESCO world heritage site

Accessibility
Hotels Included
Equipment for hire
Inclusions

+ Positives

– Quito is relatively accessible for wheelchairs
– Wheelchair friendly hotels
– Adapted vehicles throughout the tour.
Quito – Holiday Inn Express
Amazon – Hausquila Amazon Lodge
Banos – La Floresta
Otavalo – Cabanas del Lago
– Refrigeration will be provided throughout the tour to keep any necessary medications at the right temperature.
Included in the tour
– 11 nights wheelchair friendly accommodation
– All tours and activities specified
– All entrance fees during the tour
– Leader assistance throughout the tour

NOT included in the tour
– Any personal expenses
– Alcoholic beverages
– Personal insurance
– Medical expenses
– International air fare

Day 1: Quito (Arrival)

You will be met at Quito airport and transferred to your first hotel by adapted vehicle. The rest of the day is yours to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of Quito.

Transfer time from the airport is approximately 45 minutes depending on traffic.

Meals included : Dinner

Day 2: Quito – Cotundo (Distance: 170 kms, Approx. time 4 hrs)

After Breakfast this morning we head south towards the Amazon basin. Sit back and enjoy the picturesque landscape as we drive. We arrive at this evenings accommodation just in time for lunch. This afternoon includes a visit to the indigenous communities and spend time with the natives. Enjoy their hospitality while experiencing, typical local food, dance, costume and culture. Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Cotundo (Sightseeing)

Today is the water day. Enjoy a 3 hour boat ride on the Napo River and watch as the amazonian flora and fauna pass you by. Lunch is a picnic at Puerto Misahualli. We return back to the lodge where you will have free time to rest or explore further. Dinner is served at the hotel

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Cotundo (Sight-seeing)

This morning we take a visit to a local cacao bean plant and learn about the social and financial impact the trade has on the locals. After lunch a visit to Napo province capital city, Tena City. Enjoy time experiencing the sights and sounds of a rain forest city.
Dinner is served back at the hotel

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Tena City is approximately 20 Km from the the hotel and a 15 minute drive.

Day 5: Cotundo – Banos de Agua Santa (Distance: 160 kms, Approx. time: 3 hrs)

Before we leave the town today a walk in to the rain forest to have a lesson on the medicinal plants of the Amazon and their holistic properties.

After lunch we travel to Andean city Banos de Agua Santa, home to thermal baths and waterfalls. We arrive in time for a look around this city before dinner is served.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Banos de Agua Santa (Sightseeing)

Today we explore the waterfalls. Cascada de La Virgen. is located in the city centre close to the Neo Gothic church of the Vigin of the Holy Water. We take the cable car across the ravine to the Manto de la novia and the impressive Pailon de diablo.
The afternoon is yours to explore the city, Enjoy the hot springs or treat yourself to a relaxing massage.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Banos de Agua Santa – Quito (Distance: 180 kms, Approx. time 2.5 hrs)

Today we travel back to Quito to enjoy her charms. Before arriving back we have a chance to visit a rose farm and learn how to grow magnificent roses. Enjoy the dramatic scenery as we travel through the Andes back towards the city. We arrive late afternoon. Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 8: Quito (Sightseeing)

After breakfast we have a comprehensive city tour taking in the sights of this UNESCO world heritage site. The architecture of this city is simply beautiful. There is visits to churches, squares and plazas. This afternoon we take a visit to the Middle of the World Monument where experiments are carried out to prove that Quito is in the middle of the earth.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9: Quito – Otavalo (Distance: 100 kms, Approx. time: 2 hrs)

This morning we leave Quito and travel north back into the Andes to Otavalo and San Pablo Lake. When we arrive there will be a traditional Andean lunch. This afternoon we travel peguche village the home of manufacturing traditional wind instrument by the natives. Following this demonstration enjoy traditional Andean folk dance and music.

Meals included : Break fast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 10: Otavalo (Sightseeing)

Today we visit the indigenous town of Otavalo. Enjoy the market selling traditional handicrafts such as jewellery, weaving, carvings, paintings and clothes. The perfect place to buy a souvenir and a unique reminder of your trip to Ecuador. We travel up to colonial Andean city of Ibarra to take a look around, enjoy the atmosphere of the squares and plazas or an ice cream in the park. Early evening we will enjoy a boat ride around the lake while listening to a local Andean group play traditional song.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11: Otavalo – Quito (Distance: 100 kms, Approx. time 2 hrs)

After breakfast we travel back to Quito through the Andean countryside. After lunch we will visit the sky lift, a 4100 meter tower that give 360 degree views over Quito and to the volcanoes, the Andes and the Amazon in the distance. Tonight we will have our farewell dinner.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 12: Quito (Departure)

Departures from the hotel to the airport for return flights home after a wonderful Ecuadorian adventure.

Meals included : Breakfast.

Transfer time from the airport is approximately 45 minutes depending on traffic.

We hope that you enjoyed the highlights of Ecuador and we look forward to seeing you again for another Able Journeys holiday.

NOTE

Although majority of the tour has good accessibility some areas on the tour maybe a challenge for those with severe mobility problems.

– The tour requires that you are able move individually or with minimal assistance from a manual wheelchair to bus seat or shower seat.
– This tour is NOT suitable for the severely disabled
– The tour requires that you are able to do an individual or assisted move from a manual wheelchair to bus seat or shower seat.
– Please ensure that you arrive for this tour in plenty of time. International flights to Quito generally travel overnight so travelling the day before the tour starts may be necessary. Please check with your airline for up to date flight timings.