Day 7  EXCURSION TO THE COAST
You will have time to get ready for our flight at noon to Manta. Flight to Manta (40 minutes flight). A bus will wait you at the airport and drive to Eco Lodge nearby the beach.

You will arrive to the eco lodge, one of the best examples of ecological practices in the country. The staff will meet you, and assign your accommodation where you can enjoy the facilities of our Lodge, in the beach or in the pool. Dinner and briefing for the next day.

Day 8 PUERTO LOPEZ
In the morning you can enjoy a special and nutritious breakfast. Then you will go to Isla de La Plata Island where you can see many species of birds some of them come from the Galapagos Islands and you will observe vegetation of the tropical dry forest as well. At Isla de la Plata you will do a Guided trek throughout any of the trails on the Island (3 hrs approximately).

The “Punta Machete” Trail: This trail takes you to the upper part of the Island, where you can enjoy the primitive nature and amazing landscaping.

During the trekking a large population of “Piqueros de Patas Azules”, “Piqueros Enmascarados” and other species can be watched. During the months of May through December the Albatross, which are the migratory birds with the largest wings in the world, nest in the area.

The “Punta Escalera” Trail: this trail borders one side of the Island. Colonies of “Piqueros de Patas Azules”, ”Piqueros Enmascarados” and “Fragatas” can be watched. “ Piqueros Patas Rojas” can be watched in the lower section of the cliffs.

• Box lunch
• Snorkeling is possible near the Island with the equipment to be provided in the boat.
• Return to the lodge and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Day 9 PUERTO LOPEZ
After breakfast you will travel to a private Wild Life Sanctuary, part of the Eco Lodge projects. In this place you will enjoy the beauty of nature. Is the best alternative of bird watching you can enjoy different activities:

• Canopy tour.
• Country lunch.
• Resting in hammocks.
• Optional: journey to the vegetable and flower gardens and bamboo forests 1 ½ hour).
Return to the eco lodge where you taste a delicious dinner.