Motorcycles tours

Quito – Papallacta – Tena

In this route, we will have the opportunity to visit the Yasuni area, one of the most biodiverse areas in the planet, its area is approximately 10200 km between the Pastaza and the Orellana provinces. Here is possible to find a tropical rainforest and also protects part of the waorani nationality territory.

Here we find hundreds of tree species, wide rivers that overflow with the torrential rains, and large animals such as the jaguar, anaconda, and harpy eagle. We also find very small animals such as leoncillo or pocket monkey, the smallest primate in the world, and a great variety of reptiles and amphibians that make this park among the most bio-diverse in the world.

Our adventure will start driving towards the Tena province, this time, we will cross to the mountains in order to arrive to the amazon, we will depart from Quito, cross the valleys area, the airport area and we will take the route to Tena, if the weather is good, we could have an stop in the Papagayos viewpoint, where is possible to see the separation between the highlands and the amazon vegetation; we will continue riding until Tena city, where we will have the opportunity to try, the famous “maito” a local preparation of tilapia (a local fish) and yuca with chili everything cooked inside of a plantain leaf directly to the fire, also you could try the traditional option that is a maito filling with chontacuro (is a grub of a local beetle).

We have to meet the lodge representative at 130PM in the Arajuno bridge, so we will leave our motorcycle in the parking lot  until the end of the program.

13:30PM Arrival at Itamandi Ecolodge – We started our trip to Itamandi EcoLodge on the Arajuno Bridge, where we will take a motorized canoe that goes upriver for 20 minutes to begin our great experience in the rainforest.On this boat trip, you can appreciate the magic and beauty of the Amazon rainforest traveling along a river that flows in a zigzag through the jungle like a giant snake, considered the main system of the Pacha Mama (Mother Earth). Once we get to the pier area of Itamandi EcoLodge, our staff will welcome you. From there we will continue to relax in the lounge with a fresh tropical snack and a brief briefing that will contain the general information about the accommodation and activities, provided by one of our naturalist guides.

18:30PM Night Walk (optional) A flashlight and camera are the most important tools on this night excursion, which allows guests to listen to and capture the nocturnal sounds of fishermen bats, owls, some insects, tarantulas, toads, frogs and possibly Snakes. If the sky is clear, we might have the opportunity to observe a lot of stars. 19:30PM Dinner

Accommodation: Standard Room – Itamandi Lodge

Meals: B/_/D

Entrance Fee: None

Difficulty level in the route: Easy

Tena

5:45 – 6:00AM Exit to Saladero (according to time State)

Early in the morning we take a canoe ride for 15 minutes upriver to visit the Parrot Saladero and appreciate a unique place where parrots and parakeets meet in order to get the minerals that will help them digest the fruits or seeds they have consumed. Hundreds of parrots and parakeets will approach the treetops and then descend to the clay wall to eat this Mineral-rich land. It is essential to have binoculars to enjoy this magnificent natural act.

7:00 – 8:30AM Back to the lodge for breakfast

9:00 or 9:30AM Departure to a long walk – After breakfast we went on a hike through the primary and secondary Forest. This activity lasts about 2 ½ to 3 Hours.

13:00PM Back to the lodge for lunch

14:30PM Community visit – Entrance fee is not included, $10 per person, have to be paid locally

In the afternoon it is time to enjoy a cultural activity. An Amazonian Kichwa community will receive us and learn about their way of life and the interaction they have with the Forest. This meeting will show that part of the Amazon that is not in the maps: the Amazonian peoples in their daily lives. Part of our visit to the community is to share the famous “chicha”, a fermented cassava beverage that has become part of their holiday and daily Consumption. We will participate in the preparation of this drink and try some of the traditional dishes. We will finish the visit with a traditional dance made by the children of the community and also have time to buy some handicrafts made by the natives of the Area. This small business is very helpful in supporting the daily life of the indigenous peoples of the AREA.

19:30PM Back to the lodge for dinner

Accommodation: Itamandi Lodge

Meals: B/L/D

Entrance Fee: Entrance fee is not included, $10 per person, have to be paid locally

Difficulty level in the route: Easy

DAY 3

Tena – Puyo – Baños

8:00AM Breakfast 

9:00AM Departure and motorized canoe ride for 20 minutes to the Arajuno Bridge to collect our motorcycles.

We will continue our route until Baños de Agua Santa located in the Tunguragua Province, where the Tunguragua volcano is located, for that reason the thermal baths are one of the most popular activities here, additional to the adventure ones, such us rafting, rappelling, zip lining, cable car and more.

In our route we are going to visit the city of Puyo where the Balsa museum is located (entrance fee is not included), we will stop here for about 15 minutes to know more about the versatility of this material. a few minutes later, we will be at Rio Verde, where the “Pailon del Diablo” a beautiful waterfall is located, we will spend here around one hour (depending of the health condition of each person) for a very refreshed visit!

If the group are agreed, a few minutes later we also have the opportunity to practice zip lining, and flight over the trees.

Accommodation: Hacienda Jose

Meals: B/_/_

Entrance Fee: Not included: Balsa museum: $5 per person, Pailon del Diablo $4 per person and Zip Lining $20 per person.

Difficulty level in the route: Moderate

Quito – Baeza – Misahualli

In this route we will have a “taste of an Ecuadorian experience”, we will have the opportunity to share with local people in the highland, in the amazon region and also in andean communities.

Our first destiny will be Misahualli region in the Napo Province, in the route we are going to stop at Papallacta, a local town located at the slopes of the Antisana volcano, where is possible to find thermal water, we will spend here 2 hours in order to continue our trip.

We have to meet the lodge representative at 1300PM in the Arajuno bridge, so we will leave our motorcycle in the parking lot  until the end of the program.

13:30PM Arrival at Itamandi Ecolodge – We started our trip to Itamandi EcoLodge on the Arajuno Bridge, where we will take a motorized canoe that goes upriver for 20 minutes to begin our great experience in the rainforest.On this boat trip, you can appreciate the magic and beauty of the Amazon rainforest traveling along a river that flows in a zigzag through the jungle like a giant snake, considered the main system of the Pacha Mama (Mother Earth). Once we get to the pier area of Itamandi EcoLodge, our staff will welcome you. From there we will continue to relax in the lounge with a fresh tropical snack and a brief briefing that will contain the general information about the accommodation and activities, provided by one of our naturalist guides.

18:30PM Night Walk (optional) A flashlight and camera are the most important tools on this night excursion, which allows guests to listen to and capture the nocturnal sounds of fishermen bats, owls, some insects, tarantulas, toads, frogs and possibly Snakes. If the sky is clear, we might have the opportunity to observe a lot of stars. 19:30PM Dinner

Accommodation: Standard Room – Itamandi Lodge

Meals: B/_/D

Entrance Fee: None

Included

English Speaking Native Guide

Transport Arajuno Bridge – Lodge – Arajuno River

Ruber boots (american sizes from 36 to 44 available)

Activities as detailed

Misahualli

5:45 – 6:00AM Exit to Saladero (according to time State)

Early in the morning we take a canoe ride for 15 minutes upriver to visit the Parrot Saladero and appreciate a unique place where parrots and parakeets meet in order to get the minerals that will help them digest the fruits or seeds they have consumed. Hundreds of parrots and parakeets will approach the treetops and then descend to the clay wall to eat this Mineral-rich land. It is essential to have binoculars to enjoy this magnificent natural act.

7:00 – 8:30AM Back to the lodge for breakfast

9:00 or 9:30AM Departure to a long walk – After breakfast we went on a hike through the primary and secondary Forest. This activity lasts about 2 ½ to 3 Hours.

13:00PM Back to the lodge for lunch

14:30PM Community visit – Entrance fee is not included, $10 per person, have to be paid locally

In the afternoon it is time to enjoy a cultural activity. An Amazonian Kichwa community will receive us and learn about their way of life and the interaction they have with the Forest. This meeting will show that part of the Amazon that is not in the maps: the Amazonian peoples in their daily lives. Part of our visit to the community is to share the famous “chicha”, a fermented cassava beverage that has become part of their holiday and daily Consumption. We will participate in the preparation of this drink and try some of the traditional dishes. We will finish the visit with a traditional dance made by the children of the community and also have time to buy some handicrafts made by the natives of the Area. This small business is very helpful in supporting the daily life of the indigenous peoples of the AREA.

19:30PM Back to the lodge for dinner

Accommodation: Itamandi Lodge

Meals: B/L/D

Entrance Fee: Entrance fee is not included, $10 per person, have to be paid locally

Difficulty level in the route: Easy

DAY 3

Misahualli – Baños

8:00AM Breakfast 

9:00AM Departure and motorized canoe ride for 20 minutes to the Arajuno Bridge to collect our motorcycles.

We will continue our route until Baños de Agua Santa located in the Tunguragua Province, where the Tunguragua volcano is located, for that reason the thermal baths are one of the most popular activities here, additional to the adventure ones, such us rafting, rappelling, zip lining, cable car and more.

In our route we are going to visit the city of Puyo where the Balsa museum is located (entrance fee is not included), we will stop here for about 15 minutes to know more about the versatility of this material. a few minutes later, we will be at Rio Verde, where the “Pailon del Diablo” a beautiful waterfall is located, we will spend here around one hour (depending of the health condition of each person) for a very refreshed visit!

If the group are agreed, a few minutes later we also have the opportunity to practice zip lining, and flight over the trees.

Accommodation: Hacienda Jose

Meals: B/_/_

Entrance Fee: Not included: Balsa museum: $5 per person, Pailon del Diablo $4 per person and Zip Lining $20 per person.

Difficulty level in the route: Moderate

Guayaquil – Montañita

Our route will continue until Montanita, located in the Santa Elena peninsula at approximately two hours and a half minutes from Guayaquil. Among locals, it is known as the best place to surf due to the beaches with strong breaks. Here, the atmosphere is relaxed and the people are very kind – a perfect place to enjoy the sunshine with a cocktail and some nice music. 

Accommodation: Standard Room – Kundalini

Meals: B/_/_

Entrance Fee: None

Difficulty level in the route: Easy

Montañita and Surroundings.

Montanita is also a nice place where is possible take some minutes to enjoy the nature and relax, additional to the surfing is also possible to practice snorkeling, kitesurfing or the another popular pastime is the yoga.

The local food hear is really good, and the routes for the surrounding areas are in very ggod conditions in case you wish to take your motorcycle and explore.

Accommodation: Standard Room – Kundalini

Meals: B/_/_

Entrance Fee: None

Difficulty level in the route: Easy

Montañita – Puerto López – Los Frailes – Machalilla

Today we are going to tour the national park and learn more about its unique attractions, the Machalilla National Park got its name from the Machalilla culture, one of the most dominant pre hispanic cultures in the coastal area. The protected area includes beaches, several near the waterfront as Salango, Horno de Pan, Sucre, Pedernales and El Sombrerito, and also the famous Isla de la Plata.

In the afternoon, we will enjoy a relaxing time at Los Frailes Beach, considered as one of the best preserved beaches in Ecuador besides the Galapagos Islands, white sand, blue water the best scenery for a picture!!.

Accommodation: Standard Room – Nautilus Lodge

Meals: B/_/_

Entrance Fee: None

Difficulty level in the route: Easy

Full Day Isla de La Plata. 

Today we will take a shared tour to the Isla de la Plata Island in a local ship, lunch and snorkelling is included. The Isla de la Plata (Silver Island) is a small island, named in this way because of the white color due to the guano of the birds that life there. What makes this island a real must-visit place are the Galapagos animals that you can find here such as Blue Footed boobies, Red Footed boobies, Nazca boobies, marine iguanas, sea turtles and more. 

Accommodation: Standard Room – Nautilus Lodge

Meals: B/_/_

Entrance Fee: not included: $45 usd per person for the tour

Difficulty level in the route: Easy

DAY 10

Puerto López – La Mana – Quevedo – Quilotoa

Time to head back to the Andes area!  We are saying bye to the sea, and at the same time, the route in front of us is calling us.

We will start to climb to the south part of the Andes, passing by picturesque local towns such as La Mana where the most of the plantain production is concentrate, here we will stop for a minutes in order to see how is this process, from the harvest to the box. Depending of the weather, we will stop in one of this places for lunch, due to the plantain plantations and the cacao plantations, we suggest to use all the time insect repellent.

By the afternoon, we will arrive to the Quilotoa, The “Laguna Quilotoa” is a sparkling esmerald lake inside the extinct volcano crater, located at 3.600 meters above sea level. The way back to the top, where the parking area is, takes one hour, or there is an option of renting a mule for USD 5,oo each, or USD 8,oo each with a comfortable settle for the way back. our hotel is just next to the crater.

Accommodation: Standard Room – Hostal Chukirawa

Meals: B/_/_

Entrance Fee: None

Difficulty level in the route: Moderate

DAY 11

Quilotoa – Chugchilán – Sigchos – Alluriquin – Quito

Today we will drive back to Quito, visiting in route some communities where we could be able to share with the local people, its traditions and andean products, this will be an opportunity to interact, to play, to eat and also to buy directly from the providers.

At Quito, if you want you can visit the historic centre (we recommended to use a local guide in order to appreciate more of the architecture of the old city).

Accommodation: None

Meals: B/_/_

Entrance Fee: None

Difficulty level in the route: Easy

DAY 3

Today we hike along a rocky trail to the cliffs for an incredible view, a nesting site for many marine birds. Later, relax on Loberia Beach, or take a swim with the sea lions and sea turtles. In the afternoon, we’ll visit a different beach, Punta Carola, and enjoy the beautiful sunset.

This day we have to be ready at 8:30 am for our tour Sacred Valley where we visit Pisaq market and arqueological area, we have Buffet lunch then we go to Ollantaytambo to take our train to Aguas Calientes town where we sleep.