Full day "Yaku"
"Water is the force of nature"
A specular sky is all that is seen of the invisible water that reflects it, follow the path that several generations have walked to obtain pure water in the Igualata, a path along which you can observe the flora and the fauna that exists in the paramo.
Together with a native guide, you will be able to learn about the close relationship that exists between the Hipolongo Cruz de Mayo community and the crystal-clear water sources that exist in the upper part of the Igualata.
*Ask about discounts for groups of more than 6 people.
Information about the full day
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Days that the tour operates:from Mondays to Sundays
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Start time:09:00 a.m.
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Total duration of the tour package: 8 hours approx.
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Hike duration:3 hours approx.
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Price:The price may vary according to the number of tourists, taking as a reference the price per person in a minimum group of 2 people.
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Languages that you will find the tour:
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Spanish
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English
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Meeting point:Quero Central Park. Av. 17 de Abril between García Moreno and Mariano Benitez (see map)
Adults (12 years and older)
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1 tourist --> USD 70.00
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2 or more tourists --> USD 40.00
Children (from 5 to 11 years old)
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1 or more tourists --> $37.00
Full day itinerary
At 9:00 a.m. your guide will be waiting for you at the Quero park to welcome you and escort you to the Hacienda Hipolongo. At 09:30 we will start our walk, for which we have to travel by tractor to the pine forest; During the tour you will be able to see paramo flora and fauna and if you are lucky a few wild cows.
When we arrive at the water intakes we will recharge our energies with a delicious box lunch and with our energies recharged we will start our return through the Toro Singuna path, and if you like sport fishing ** we will visit a trout farm where they will explain to you about the Take care of these fish and if you want you can fish them.
Back at the Hacienda, a delicious lunch typical of the area will be waiting for you. After lunch you will have the opportunity to enjoy our facilities, and thus you will be able to end this day full of adventure.
*Times are estimates, they may vary according to the group, weather, etc.
**If you want to buy the fish, you pay it on the spot.
Additional information about the full day
What does the full day include?
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Hike through the pine forest
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Visit to the trout farm “La Morenita”
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National bilingual tourist guide
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Food (box lunch and lunch)
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Use of the entire infrastructure of the Hacienda
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Photos of the experience
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Mobilization in the trailer of the tracts to the pine forest
For food indicate allergies and food restrictions.
What does not include the full day?
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Soft, alcoholic or bottled drinks not included in the meal.
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Extra consumption
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Personal equipment (such as rubber boots, rain poncho, wool caps, etc.)
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Any service not specified above
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Does not include tips
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No tax included
Any additional service should be indicated to the Hacienda 48 hours prior to arrival.
How to pay for the full day?
You can choose between our different payment options, you can pay in advance through transfer to our bank account or the day of the tour before starting it.
What to bring for the full day?
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camera or smartphone
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Comfortable and warm clothes
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Extra change of clothes
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hat or cap
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Wool gloves, scarf, rain poncho
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Sunscreen
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Rubber or leather boots
