Spondylus Trail
BDT 3
(Three day tour Bahia/Chirije)
(Three day tour Bahia/Chirije)
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Includes:
• Transport Manta-Bahia-Manta • Accommodations at CasaGrande Boutique Hotel & Chirije Eco-Lodge • Bilingual Guide • All meals specified in the itinerary • All Tours specified in the itinerary |
Not Includes:
• National or international flights • Personal expenses • Alcoholic beverages • Surf lessons and boards rent • Tips |
Day 1
Morning flight Quito/Manta and transfer to Bahia de Caráquez.
On the way, visit Montecristi- These Villages carry the historical process of the weaving of the “Panama Hat”. These are where the original “Panama Hat” is weaved. The historical error of the naming of this hat is partly due to when President Theodore Roosevelt was taken a photo with this hat on, during the construction of the Panama Canal. The first hats weaved by the natives of this area are called the Montecristi and the Jipijapa. Many famous Kings, Actors and Celebrities have worn these around the world. Some of these hats take from 3 to 6 months depending on the fineness of the straw; hats like the Montecristi Superfino are worth up to 3000 USD and more in international hat shops.
Arrival to Bahía de Caráquez to CasaGrande Oceanfront Boutique Guesthouse. Lunch.
Visit Isla Corazon in the calm of the Bay (20 minutes away from Bahia). Truly a model of ecotourism for the coast of Ecuador. This a protected mangrove forest with Montubio natives working on sustainable tourism and protecting the most important ecosystem for marine species survival. You can canoe ride through tunnels of Mangrove forest and reach the largest frigate bird colony on mainland Ecuador (the colony on Isla Corazon is larger than the one that exists on Tower Island in the Galapagos). Lunch with the typical Tonga, a shrimp feast inside green banana leaves.
Return to Bahía de Caráquez and Visit the Archaeological Museum of Bahia de Caráquez. Bahia is known for being one of the main sites for the famous “Phoenicians of the Americas”. The local culture that dates back to 500 B.C. was trading one of the most sacred items of ancient past, it was called the “Spondylus” Red Thorny Oyster shells that was worth more than gold, all the way up to Mexico and down to Chile.
Early evening visit to the highest point of the peninsula of Bahia de Caráquez, here you will have a panoramic view of all the old and new city.
Dinner and Overnight in CasaGrande. -/L/D
Day 2
Breakfast with local cuisine and tropical fruits in CasaGrande
Travel to Chirije (35 minutes on the beach), where you will find romantic rustic beachfront cabins amidst an archaeological site. Enjoy riding on the beach to get to the Archaeological site of Chirije; this site was studied by Dr. Douglas Ubelaker, physical anthropologist of the Smithsonian Institution and Dr. Jean Francois Bouchard pre-Columbian professor of the Louvre Museum of Paris. This was an ancient pre-Columbian port, where the balsawood sailing vessels landed for the Spondylus shell trade and where just walking on the beach can lead to many pieces of pottery eroded from the site by the waves of the Pacific Ocean. Visit the onsite museum and enjoy local cuisine in a secluded and interesting setting.
Surfing lessons optional. Chirije at your request can have the best surf instructors teaching you how to surf on small waves. (Please see optional costs). Any age (above 4).
Accommodation in the Cabins
Briefing and archeological tour of Chirije.
Rest and beach.
Seafood lunch in Chirije
Optional. Go trekking the dry tropical forest, which is a soft and moderate hike to see the awesome Ceiba (kapok) trees and learn about the dormant forest.
Enjoy local seafood cuisine for dinner, Overnight in Chirije. B/L/D
Day 3
Breakfast.
Enjoy the serenity of the natural surroundings and explore the dry tropical forest, archaeological site of Chirije or look for archaeological pieces on the beach. Many of the pieces found by travelers go to the onsite museum and many pictures are taken.
Transfer to manta airport
Optional Surfing lessons at $15 USD per person per hour.
Morning flight Quito/Manta and transfer to Bahia de Caráquez.
On the way, visit Montecristi- These Villages carry the historical process of the weaving of the “Panama Hat”. These are where the original “Panama Hat” is weaved. The historical error of the naming of this hat is partly due to when President Theodore Roosevelt was taken a photo with this hat on, during the construction of the Panama Canal. The first hats weaved by the natives of this area are called the Montecristi and the Jipijapa. Many famous Kings, Actors and Celebrities have worn these around the world. Some of these hats take from 3 to 6 months depending on the fineness of the straw; hats like the Montecristi Superfino are worth up to 3000 USD and more in international hat shops.
Arrival to Bahía de Caráquez to CasaGrande Oceanfront Boutique Guesthouse. Lunch.
Visit Isla Corazon in the calm of the Bay (20 minutes away from Bahia). Truly a model of ecotourism for the coast of Ecuador. This a protected mangrove forest with Montubio natives working on sustainable tourism and protecting the most important ecosystem for marine species survival. You can canoe ride through tunnels of Mangrove forest and reach the largest frigate bird colony on mainland Ecuador (the colony on Isla Corazon is larger than the one that exists on Tower Island in the Galapagos). Lunch with the typical Tonga, a shrimp feast inside green banana leaves.
Return to Bahía de Caráquez and Visit the Archaeological Museum of Bahia de Caráquez. Bahia is known for being one of the main sites for the famous “Phoenicians of the Americas”. The local culture that dates back to 500 B.C. was trading one of the most sacred items of ancient past, it was called the “Spondylus” Red Thorny Oyster shells that was worth more than gold, all the way up to Mexico and down to Chile.
Early evening visit to the highest point of the peninsula of Bahia de Caráquez, here you will have a panoramic view of all the old and new city.
Dinner and Overnight in CasaGrande. -/L/D
Day 2
Breakfast with local cuisine and tropical fruits in CasaGrande
Travel to Chirije (35 minutes on the beach), where you will find romantic rustic beachfront cabins amidst an archaeological site. Enjoy riding on the beach to get to the Archaeological site of Chirije; this site was studied by Dr. Douglas Ubelaker, physical anthropologist of the Smithsonian Institution and Dr. Jean Francois Bouchard pre-Columbian professor of the Louvre Museum of Paris. This was an ancient pre-Columbian port, where the balsawood sailing vessels landed for the Spondylus shell trade and where just walking on the beach can lead to many pieces of pottery eroded from the site by the waves of the Pacific Ocean. Visit the onsite museum and enjoy local cuisine in a secluded and interesting setting.
Surfing lessons optional. Chirije at your request can have the best surf instructors teaching you how to surf on small waves. (Please see optional costs). Any age (above 4).
Accommodation in the Cabins
Briefing and archeological tour of Chirije.
Rest and beach.
Seafood lunch in Chirije
Optional. Go trekking the dry tropical forest, which is a soft and moderate hike to see the awesome Ceiba (kapok) trees and learn about the dormant forest.
Enjoy local seafood cuisine for dinner, Overnight in Chirije. B/L/D
Day 3
Breakfast.
Enjoy the serenity of the natural surroundings and explore the dry tropical forest, archaeological site of Chirije or look for archaeological pieces on the beach. Many of the pieces found by travelers go to the onsite museum and many pictures are taken.
Transfer to manta airport
Optional Surfing lessons at $15 USD per person per hour.
Beach of Chirije Photo: Torsten Loefler
CONTACTAR / Contact us:
tamarizp@gmail.com
Mobil / Mobile: 011 593 9 9 171935 (Marcando desde Estados Unidos y Canadá / Dialing from the United States and Canada)
00 593 9 9 171935 (Marcando desde Europa y América Latina / Dialing from Europe or Latin America)
09 9 171935 (Marcando desde Ecuador / Dialing from Ecuador)
Oficina / Officce: 05 2 690 257 (Marcando desde Ecuador / Dialing from Ecuador)
Páginas Web / Web pages:
www.chirije.com
www.casagrandebahia.com
tamarizp@gmail.com
Mobil / Mobile: 011 593 9 9 171935 (Marcando desde Estados Unidos y Canadá / Dialing from the United States and Canada)
00 593 9 9 171935 (Marcando desde Europa y América Latina / Dialing from Europe or Latin America)
09 9 171935 (Marcando desde Ecuador / Dialing from Ecuador)
Oficina / Officce: 05 2 690 257 (Marcando desde Ecuador / Dialing from Ecuador)
Páginas Web / Web pages:
www.chirije.com
www.casagrandebahia.com
