Global Basecamps did an outstanding job designing an itinerary for our trip to Thailand and Laos. Our travel specialist knew the hotels and locations in this part of the world that were a perfect match for our style and needs. All of the transportation, whether boats, planes or cars was scheduled to meet our plans, and the guides were always fun, friendly and professional. The trip was perfectly orchestrated and I would highly recommend Global Basecamps. It truly is 'exploration made easy'.
El Monte Ecolodge and Trek
El Monte, Ecuador
Prices From: $420
What makes El Monte so special is its small size and personal touches. The lodge which has 3 cabañas and a total capacity of 6 to 10 people and first started receiving guests in 1998. It sits on 110 acres of land... while the lodge and its garden and cabañas take up about 2.5 acres.
The rest of the land is used for nature walks, bird watching or just enjoying the surrounding forest. El Monte visitors can choose from a variety of things to do. You may decide to go on a nature walk (which range from one hour to the whole day) where your guide will point out many species of plants, including many with medicinal properties, and help you spot birds and other wildlife.
Another option is to visit a waterfall, where if you choose you can jump from a 33ft (10M) cliff beside the falls. Even if you decide not to take the leap you and simply enjoy swimming beneath the waterfall in the refreshing waters of the Nambillo river.
The aim of the owners of El Monte was to live in small town of nearby Mindo, to help protect the surrounding forest and offer low impact tourism. A conscious decision was made to keep things on a small scale small and maintain a ratio between guests received and the amount of land under management, in order to keep an ecological balance.
Location
Region: South America
Nearest Airport: UIO
Address:
El Monte
Ecuador
Amenities/Activities
All Meals
Day Tours
Ecologically Responsible
Hiking Trekking
Wildlife
Cancellation Policies
Cancellation Fees
If cancellation is received before 120 days prior to the excursion date: US$ 25 per person
If cancellation is received between 119 and 60 days prior to the excursion date:
US$ 50 per person
If cancellation is received between 59 or less days prior to the excursion date: 100% of the full cost.
For boat charters in Galapagos, the cancellation policies will be according to the policies of each boat as well as our own policies.
Client Testimonials
Mary, South East Asia
I went on my first trip out of the country with my best friend to Peru. It was amazing, and Global Basecamps did a wonderful job at organizing our trip. The Amazon excursion was amazing, and Machu Picchu was beautiful. All our guides were extremely helpful, warm, and friendly. Andres was our travel coordinator, and he was extremely responsive to all our questions. We will definitely be using Global Basecamps again for our next trip outside the U.S.
Anna, The Inca Trail Hiking Trip to Machu Picchu, Peru
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