Hot Ticket #2: Magic Hiking Circuit Of Ecuador

San Jorge Tandayapa Cloud Forest Reserve courtesy San Jorge Eco Lodge

WHEN: August 19-28, 2011

WHAT: Angeles Chapter. Ten day trip based at Eco-Lodges in the High Barren Plains and Highland Rainforest. Our days will be spent trekking with guides to sacred waterfalls, panoramic views, some trails follow in the same footsteps as the pre-Incans. Not difficult hiking. Learn about local culture, volcanology, anthropology, see incredible wildlife, exotic birds, tropical plants and flowers. Tours will also include Quito, Otavalo Indian Market and Cotopaxi Volcano National Park.

HOW: Sierra Club Member cost $1775, Non member cost $1875 (payable Sierra Club) includes lodges (dbl. occup.), ground transport, all meals, guides. Group airfare extra. For itinerary, application, cancellation policy contact Leader: Donna Specht (donnaspecht@juno.com, 714-963-6345), Co Leader: Ana Cadez