Epic 4-Day Ecuador Yoga Trip! Andes & Amazon

Archidona, Ecuador

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Michelle Smith
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Aug 8 - 11, 2019
Group size: 5 - 20
Epic 4-Day Ecuador Yoga Trip! Andes & Amazon
Archidona, Ecuador

Michelle Smith
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  • Facebook verified

Aug 8 - 11, 2019
Group size: 5 - 20

About this trip

Adventure with us through the Ecuadorian Andes & the Amazon Forest. Departing from Quito,  we will spend one day/night in Baños (city known as the "Gateway to the Amazon") and enjoy the stunning view of volcanoes & waterfalls.  After that we retreat to a refuge in the Amazon, it will be a fantastic place to rest, observe, venture, and reconnect with nature and yourself! 


* Bring your favorite person, share a room & together save! (Click - Contact Organizer)


Aventúrate con nosotras desde los Andes a la Amazonia Ecuatoriana. Salimos de Quito, y pasamos una noche / un día en Baños (ciudad conocida como el "Portal a la Amazonia") para disfrutar de la vista de los volcanes y las cascadas. Posteriormente nos refugiamos en la Amazonía alta, cerca al río Hollín, en un bosque donde podrás descansar, observar, aventurarte y re conectar con la naturaleza y contigo mismo!

  • Comparte alojamiento con tu persona favorita, y ahorran juntos! -Escríbenos para más información

What we recommend you should bring?

Your yoga mat/gear! It is a yoga retreat, after all :)

Lightweight, moisture-wicking clothes, sunscreen, bathing suit, sunglasses, hat, comfortable shoes, flashlight, mosquito repellent, camera, and do not forget the best attitude!


PS: Pocket money. Ecuador uses US Dollar currency (yay!)

What’s included

  • Accommodation
    Luxury & Casual Packages available. Bring your friend, share a room & together save! (Click - Contact Organizer)
  • Transportation
    Transportation from the Quito airport (UIO - if you're a guest at the Hotel). Transportation from Quito to Baños to Archidona, and back to Quito.
  • Food & Drinks
    Local organic food, and non-alcoholic beverages. Breakfast in Quito (if you're a guest at the Hotel), breakfast in Baños & all meals in Archidona.
  • All Levels Yoga Classes
    Daily yoga & meditation sessions. Bilingual (English & Spanish) Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, Hatha.
  • Pools & Jacuzzi
    Use of 4 pools and jacuzzi with hot volcanic water with spectacular views of the city of Baños & Volcán Tungurahua
  • Pailon del Diablo Hike
    The Pailon del Diablo rewards hikers with an intimate glimpse of one of the most powerful forces of nature: water. This is a relatively easy hike down to the waterfall and back.
  • Wildest Swing
    Pictures at the famous Swing at the End of the World.
  • Self Guided Walk
    54 acres of Amazon Forest. Spot birds, reptiles, mammals, waterfalls, and caves. Fabulous panoramic view ideal place to observe the lush flora and fauna surrounding this authentic Natural Sanctuary.
  • Float in Hollin River
  • Campfire
    Next to the river, under the stars... yummmm!

What’s not included

  • Yoga Mat & gear
    I love my yoga mat, travels with me everywhere... be sure to bring yours too!
  • Flights to UIO
    Flights to and from Quito (UIO) airport. Happy to help find the best route.
  • Visa
    Please check if Ecuador requires you to have a Visa. US Citizens do not require Visa.
  • Travel Insurance
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Extra Food & Snacks
  • Shaman Ritual Ceremony
    This is an additional activity, and is available only upon reservation.
  • Rafting / Kayak
    These are additional activities, and are available only upon reservation.
  • Expert Guided Hikes
    This is an additional activity, and is available only upon reservation.
  • Quito Historical Tour
    This is an additional activity, and is available only upon reservation 8/7 and/or 8/12
  • Tips
    Ecuadorian people are SUPER friendly, they will go out of their way to see you SMILE!
  • Non Specified Details
  • Non Specified Transport

Available Packages

Sin Hospedaje en Quito ni Transporte
$605
Deposit: $300
Paquete Casual (sin hospedaje en Quito)

Cama individual con baño compartido en Baños. Cama Queen o doble en cuarto privado (equipado con red para mosquitos) baño compartido (agua filtrada del río - no hay agua caliente) en Archidona.

$930
Deposit: $400
Paquete de Lujo (sin hospedaje en Quito)

Cama Queen o doble con baño privado en Baños. Cama Queen o doble en cuarto privado (equipado con red para mosquitos) baño compartido (agua filtrada del río - no hay agua caliente) en Archidona.

$1,000
Deposit: $500
Casual Package

Private single bedroom, and shared bathroom In Quito & Baños. Private Queen size or double Room (equipped with mosquito nets) & shared bathroom (filtered river water - no hot water )  in Archidona. 

$980
Deposit: $450
Luxury Package

Private Queen size or Double room with private bathroom in Quito & Baños. Private Queen size or double Room (equipped with mosquito nets) & shared bathroom (filtered river water - no hot water)  in Archidona. 

$1,200
Deposit: $600


Itinerary

08-11 August, 2019
Full Itinerary

Wednesday, August 7, 2019  - Miércoles 7 de Agosto, 2019


Historical Quito Center Tour (Optional) - Tour de Quito Histórico  (Opcional)

Check in Quito Hotel - Check in Hotel Selina Quito


Thursday, August 8, 2019 - Jueves 8 de Agosto, 2019


7:00 am Breakfast - Desayuno

7:30 am Departure from Quito to Baños - Salida de Quito a Baños.

11:00 am Estimated arrival to hotel in Baños -Hora estimada de llegada al Hotel Selina en Baños.
11:30 pm Light Yoga session - Sesión Light de Yoga
12:00 pm Leisure time in Baños - Tiempo libre en Baños

3:00 pm Visit the ¨Tree House¨ - Visita a la Casa del Árbol 

5:30 pm Visit Luna Volcán Adventure SPA Hot Springs - Visita a Luna Volcán Adventure Spa

6:00 pm Light yoga in the Hot Springs - Sesión Light de Yoga en las Piscinas

8:00 pm Group Picture & Head back to Hotel - Foto grupal & salida de regreso al Hotel Selina.


Friday, August 9, 2019  - Viernes 9 de agosto, 2019


6:00 am Vinyasa yoga to start the day - Vinyasa para empezar el día

7:30-8:30 am Complimentary Breakfast - Desayuno Complementario

9:00 am ¨Pailón Del Diablo¨ Hike - Visita al Pailón del Diablo

11:30 am Departure to Archidona - Departure to Archidona 

02:00 pm Estimated arrival at Selva Beach Lodge - Hora estimada de llegada al Playa Selva Tropical River Lodge
02:30 pm Lunch - Almuerzo

4:00 pm Meditation for gratitude - Meditación de Gratitud

06:00 pm Dinner - Cena

08:00 pm Bonfire on the (Amazon) beach - Fogata en la playa


Saturday August 10, 2019 - Sábado 10 de agosto, 2019


6:30: Yoga on the (Amazon) beach - Yoga en la playa

8:00 Breakfast - Desayuno

9:00 Jungle hike - Caminata por el Bosque (Optional - opcional)

12:00 pm Lunch - Almuerzo

01:30 pm Waterfall hike - Caminata a la Cascada (Optional - opcional)

4:30 pm Sunset yoga session - Sesión de Yoga en el atardecer

6:00 pm Dinner - Cena

08:00 pm Bonfire on the (Amazon) beach - Fogata en la playa

08:00 pm Cleanse ceremony with local Shaman - Ceremonia de limpieza con un Shaman local (optional - opcional)


Sunday August 11, 2019 - Domingo 11 de agosto, 2019


6:30 am Yoga on the (Amazon) beach - Yoga en la Amazonía

8:00 am Breakfast - Desayuno

9:00 am Leisure time - Tiempo libre
11:30 Alignment Class  - Clase de Alineación 

1:00 pm Lunch - Almuerzo
2:00 pm Departure to Quito - Salida a Quito

07:00 pm Estimated arrival to Hotel Selina in Quito - Hora estimada de llegada al Hotel Selina en Quito


Monday August 12, 2019

Historical Quito Center Tour (Optional) - Tour de Quito Histórico  (Opcional)

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MS
Michelle Smith
Born and raised in Quito, Ecuador, I'm a product of a bilingual household. Always drawn to experience something bigger, ended up in Shanghai, China. It was there that I fell in love with yoga, longing that peaceful environment I had grown up in. Ultimately choosing Denver, CO as my base. My goal is to create a safe place, to inspire my students to listen and connect with their bodies through intention, meditation, pranayama and asana. With a great playlist, of course!