{"id":606,"date":"2018-05-19T12:07:48","date_gmt":"2018-05-19T12:07:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azuluna-ecolodge.com\/?page_id=606"},"modified":"2023-03-26T14:17:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-26T14:17:12","slug":"san-sebastian-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/azuluna-ecolodge.com\/en\/san-sebastian-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"San Sebastian Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

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5 DAYS \u2013 4 NIGHTS WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION<\/strong><\/span>
\nAZULUNA is located just south of the Machalilla National Park, in Ecuador\u2019s Manabi Province. Its privileged view and proximity to the ocean offer you a unique and pristine setting for a well-deserved rest away from your normal routine.
\nAZULUNA offers private cabins, each with a beautiful ocean view, designed to maximize privacy and tranquility. The cabins are built using local ecological materials and various types of wood such as bamboo and cade (tagua palm leaf). At Azuluna, we take care of the local eco-system by re-using and recycling.
\nAzuluna supports various local community projects through Fundacion Reto Internacional:<\/p>\n

www.fundacionretointernacional.org.ec<\/span><\/p>\n

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TOUR ITINERARY<\/p>\n

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DAY 1<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”text”]\u2022 Group arrival in the morning.
\n\u2022 Lunch.
\n\u2022 In the afternoon: Visit the Ayampe river; where you can enjoy the spectacular natural surroundings as you hike along the river. You will have the opportunity to view some of the 300 different species of birds from the area, as well as various types of wild bamboo.
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DAY 2<\/p>\n

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Breakfast.
\n\u2022 Full day tour: Tour San Sebastian \u2013 Trail Bola de Oro (Gold Ball) \u2013 Cloud Forest.
\n\u2022 08:00 Departure to Puerto Lopez.
\n\u2022 09:00 Tour starts from Rio Blanco.
\n\u2022 12:30 Lunch
\n\u2022 13:30 Return to Rio Blanco.
\n\u2022 16:30 Arrival at Rio Blanco and return to Puerto Lopez.
\n\u2022 17:15 Return to Azuluna Ecolodge.
\nThe Trail Bola de Oro is one of Machalilla National Park\u2019s attractions located in the San Sebastian area. This natural reserve offers its visitors an enchanted contact with the humid tropical forest in the Ecuadorian Amazon Region. Here you have the opportunity to view its flora and fauna by a nice hiking or horseback riding trip. The most representative animals of this area are the black howler monkey, spix guan, and guanta.
\n\u2022 Dinner.<\/p>\n

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DAY 3<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”text”]\u2022 Breakfast.
\n\u2022 In the morning: Visit the Community Project of Agua Blanca. Agua Blanca is a typical small community in the Ecuadorian coast with small, simple houses built of bamboo and cade roofs (tagua palm leaves).
\nAgua Blanca was the capital of the Se\u00f1or\u00edo Mante\u00f1o de Salangome (ancient indigenous settlement). Temples, palaces and houses were built here and populated by thousands of people. The locals were excellent sailors, and their balsa ships sailed from Mexico to Peru, exchanging products with different cultures along the way.
\nMore than a decade of archeological work including several excavations, led the archaeologists to discover and rescue many important artifacts and ruins from the Mante\u00f1o culture. Some of these artifacts are displayed in a small local museum which is administrated by the community. Different types of pottery, sacred U shaped stone chairs used just by the \u201ccuraca\u201d or community chief, copper jewelry and obsidian projectile points which reconfirm the trade this culture kept with indigenous groups from the Andes, are displayed in the museum. The Mante\u00f1os used spondylus seashells as currency for their trade and as a symbol of wealth. Nowadays, this precious seashell can be tasted in the best restaurants in the area, although it\u2019s harder to find lately due to overfishing.
\nTo complement this cultural immersion, you will have the opportunity to take a refreshing swim and have a natural mud treatment in the spectacular sulfide lagoon, amidst the beautiful and peaceful surroundings.
\n\u2022 Box lunch or a meal in Puerto Lopez.
\n\u2022 In the afternoon: Visit Frailes Beach.
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DAY 4<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”text”]\u2022 Early in the morning: Observe the fishermen returning with their catch to Puerto Lopez (optional).
\n\u2022 Breakfast (Azuluna Eco-Lodge or Puerto Lopez, depending on the activity above).
\n\u2022 Full day: Tour of La Plata Island. Boat trip, approximately 2 hours (we recommend bringing sea sickness medication. Mareol is the name used in Ecuador, and can be found at any Pharmacy).
\n\u2022 Hiking around the Island- approximately 2 to 3 hours (a local Naturalist guide will be in charge).
\n\u2022 Box lunch included (2 sandwiches, fruit and water).
\n\u2022 Snorkeling (included in tour).
\nLa Plata Island is part of the Machalillia National Park and is located 36 kilometers from the continent and is 1200 hectares in size. It has a dry climate where different species of plants have adapted. Its fauna is mainly fish and a multitude of birds such as the blue-footed booby, red-footed booby, masked\/nazca booby, frigate bird, red-billed tropic bird and albatross which have chosen this island for mating.
\nThe island was a ceremonial center in pre-Columbian times. After the Spanish conquest, pirates used to visit the island. In the late XVI century it was used as a base by Sir Francis Drake after assaulting the Galleon \u201cNuestra Se\u00f1ora de la Inmaculada Concepci\u00f3n\u201d to divide his loot. For those who love underwater scenery and wildlife, Drake Bay is the perfect place for its coral reefs. The only way to get here is by arranged tours.
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DAY 5<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”text”]\u2022 Breakfast.
\n\u2022 Horse-back riding (not included in the budget), or relaxing at the beach, or visit the unique Bamboo Church of Ecuador, \u201cNuestra Se\u00f1ora de la Candelaria\u201d, in the unique village of Puerto Rico (all activities optional).
\n\u2022 Lunch.
\n\u2022 Check Out.<\/p>\n

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PRICE PER PERSON: Please write to us at info@azuluna-ecuador.com<\/p>\n

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INCLUDED<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Accommodation in single\/double\/triple\/quadruple bungalows.
\n\u2022 American Breakfast. Note: breakfast could take place in the market (local breakfast) if the group decides to observe the fishermen returning with their catch.
\n\u2022 Lunch and dinner according to itinerary; in both cases meal includes: soup, main course, dessert and juice; served in buffet style. Note: depending on each program some of these meals could be replaced by a box lunch.
\n\u2022 Safe, drinkable water.
\n\u2022 Beach Towels.
\n\u2022 Tours mentioned above guided by professionals.
\n\u2022 Snorkeling.
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NOT INCLUDED<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Transportation to and from Azuluna.
\n\u2022 Municipality of Puerto Lopez tax US $ 1 when you enter Isla de la Plata and entrance fee to Agua Blanca US $ 5.
\n\u2022 Horse-back riding mentioned above as optional.
\n\u2022 Full (travelling, medical, etc.) insurance. In case of an accident or death, air or bus company or travel agency insurance will be applied. Please check for more details at the end of this itinerary.
\n\u2022 Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks not mentioned in the itinerary.
\n\u2022 Tips.
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To confirm your reservation we require a payment of 50% of the total cost of the program as soon as the booking has been done, and the remaining 50% maximum one week before the date of your arrival.<\/p>\n

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30-07 DAYS BEFORE THE TOUR STARTS<\/p>\n

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50% OF TOTAL COST<\/p>\n

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06-00 DAYS BEFORE THE TOUR STARTS<\/p>\n

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100% OF TOTAL COST<\/p>\n

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