Gardening Tours- Ecuador 2010

January 8th – 17th, 2010

This tour has come and gone, but if you want to go on the next one, send me an email and I will let you know just as soon as it is ready for booking.

‘Donna, a sincere thank you for a wonderful tour of Ecuador. I have so many memories of the sites I saw, the people I met and the adventures we shared. The trip was better than I expected and the country of Ecuador blew me away Thanks again for all your work to create a top-notch tour!’ Susan, Ecuador 2010



Here is a taste of what is in store for you:

• Otavalo – a visit to the most famous Indian market in Ecuador and much of South America!
• Pakakuna Gardens is one of the largest gardens in South America. Klaus Egger, the creator and owner of the gardens will guide us.
  Pakakuna Gardens sets new standards for the protection and conservation of the environment.
• Specialty Flower Plantation and Bellaflor Rose Plantation - MORE than just roses! A behind the scenes by special invitation only guided by the owner.
• Botanical Gardens in Quito, Equatorial Line - The garden includes representations of the following ecosystems: the moorlands or paramos of the high Andes, the cloud forest, the dry forest, the damps of the highlands, Inca garden, bromeliad garden, palm garden, and orchid displays. More than 1,200 orchid species and a number of hybrids are exhibited in "Crystal Palaces" inside the botanical garden.
• City-tour Quito – a World Heritage Site in itself
• Flight to Cuenca and Orchid Center Ecuagenera - visit the largest Orchid producer in South America, Orchid Center Ecuagenera with a personal tour by the owner.
• City Tour of Cuenca- Cultural Capital of the Americas – and a World Heritage Site.
• Transfer to Guayaquil through Cajas National Park at its breathtaking views.
• Guayaquil - The Power of Progress – experience it’s new and stunning waterfront restoration. The chief garden designer from the City of Guayaquil will guide us though the tropical City parks and gardens that she designed.
• Magic Flowers Plantation - At the Tropical Flower Plantation, Magic Flowers, the owners will welcome you and introduce you to this plantation. A fantastic visit to a company that believes in its people and products.
  
  Please also see our past tours under Pix area of www.icangarden.com  if you need further persuasion to join us on this incredible tour.
  
  
  Call Donna at 1-866-642-7120 if you need further assistance.
   

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