We wake to a wonderful buffet breakfast that includes those things you could find in the USA but also some of the local breakfast treats from Ecuador. You won't leave hungry.
The staff is most accommodating and lovely to work with. There is no language barrier since all speak excellent English.
When we go outside to meet our van. I notice that the building across the street appears to be unfinished (see photo.) On our trip out of town I saw many, many other buildings in the same state. People were living in them, yet they appeared to be unfinished.
The mystery overwhelmed me and I finally had to ask Santiago (our wonderful guide), "What is the story?"
Santiago explained to us that if you don't finish a building, and it appears that more could be added on, you pay fewer taxes on the property. Pretty smart - there's always an answer.
We were supposed to go horseback riding today at the Hacienda and Zip-Lining tomorrow. That itinerary got switched, but who cares. We're on an adventure. More about the Hacienda, zip-line and horseback riding in tomorrow's journal.
Adventure Life has been an extraordinary travel resource for us over the years and today was no exception. Our River Cruise booking was handled by Jess (who has been our personal trip planner for several years) the same day as our inquiry. Suggestions were given for cabin choice and pre-trip options (that were not shown on the cruise line's website) like airport transfers and prepaid gratuities. Trip insurance recommendations followed and we were assigned a travel co-ordinator till the end of the tour. All we have to do is show up! Great service from friendly folks.
APtravelwell
1 day ago
My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
1 day ago
Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.
Donna Kirby
2 days ago
Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
Anne Petty
3 days ago
Follow up was effective any questions were answered in a timely manner