Day 6 - We will spend the entire day at Papallacta. The geothermal pools are available for lounging. Papallacta's Spa offers many optional services to soothe and relax you. Guided hikes into the adjacent Cayambe-Coca ecological reserve are available throughout our visit.

Day 7 - Papallacta boasts over 150 species of birds, presenting a challenge for both birders and photographers. The interpretive center at Papallacta will provide our group a means to view and share our sightings and photos. Wireless internet will be available during our stay at Papallacta.

Day 8 - After departing Papallacta, we will descend the western slopes of the Andes mountain range to arrive in the city of Santo Domingo. A croosroads with much to offer.

Day 9 - Our group will visit the La Carolina botanical gardens in Santo Domingo, Ecuador. The gardens are truly a paradise for the eye and the camera lens. The grounds possess enough flora, from tiny orchids to towering trees, and colorful birds to keep you intrigued and your shutter snapping for days. There is also a collection of rescued animals

Day 10 - Leaving the modern world, we will venture deep into a totally different reality when we visit a unique indigenous Tsachila community near Santo Domingo. Regarded as powerful shaman, the men still paint their bodies with black stripes and dye their hair bright red with the fruit of the achiote (paprika) plant.
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Day 9 - Our tour will travel from Cuenca to Guayaquil, a very modern city, and Ecuadors main port terminal. We will be on the ocean coast of Ecuador and enjoy the city itself along with very different flora and fauna.

Day 10 - Guayaquil offers very different architecture and scenery as it is an ocean port. We will tour this modern city for a day to take advantage of the photo ops and culture.

Day 11 - Our tour ends with an escorted trip to the airport in Guayaquil.

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