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Enjoy nature and tradition while visiting 5 climate steps of the world at our Four Private Nature Reserve’s - A land rich with ecological miracles!
3 nights/4 days - Hiking in the Cloud Forest & Subtropical Rainforest
TRAVEL WITH DUKE UNIVERSITY ON A FABULOUS 2-WEEK TRIP TO THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS & ECUADORIAN HIGHLAND & CLOUD FOREST AT SAN JORGE.JUNE 10 – 23, 2008
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The Lost Civilization
Archaeology Tour 6
Night/7 Day Archaelogical & Cultural Tour Day One - PM Transfer from Quito Airport to San Jorge Eco-Lodge Day Two - Visit Pre-Incan Museum (1500 B.C.) at a local village, focusing on the present cultures of study. Meals: B,L,D Day Three - The Last Incan Emperor's Trail - follow the same footsteps as the Pre-Incans. Guided Archaeology Hiking Tour at San Jorge Botanical Reserve. Meals: B,L,D Day Four - Morning Old Colonial Quito City Tour. Afternoon museum visit to the home of the largest Pre-Inca archaeological collection in Ecuador. Meals: B,L,D Day Five - Tour to Cochasqui Pryamids,
including a visit to Otavalo Indian Market. Day Six - Visit Pauma Reserve to witness
the old coluncus (deep trails) of the Pre-Incan Emperor's Trails
in the Cloud Forest. Continue on to the "capital of the
Yumbo Country", visiting the Yumbos Swimming Pools and
sites of ancient construction. Day Seven - Meals: B; transfer to Quito Airport or downtown Includes: Lodging; round trip transfers; meals as shown; entrance fees bi-lingual guides and transportation; entrance fees to museums
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Explore the mountains and volcanoes of Cayambe, Anitizana, Pasochoa, Pululahua, Pichincha and Illalo; Learn Inca and Pre-Inca history on the Last Incan Emperor’s Ancient Trails that cross San Jorge Botanical Reserve; Observe medicinal flora and fauna that call this region home. Ecuador is a land with over 1600 species of exotic birds (that’s more than 20% the world’s population!). Visit the Cloud Forest, Subtropical Rainforest, Highland Rainforest, High Barren Plains and Paramo all within a short distance of our Eco-Lodge. Our tours offer practical education on ecology, botanical, ornithology, archaeology, and the awareness of the surrounding environment, with private bilingual guides. Fascinate your senses with superb photo opportunities, stunning views, and a new adventure around every corner. 
