In addition to the included activities in the ISV Ecuador adventure tour, ISV is pleased to offer participants traveling to Ecuador this exciting Optional Activity Package (OAP). These activities are more of the best that Ecuador has to offer in outdoor adventure and appreciation of the spectacular natural surroundings. Each year about 95% of participants choose the ISV Optional Activity Package as it adds such great value to the overall experience. All activities in the package will be organized by ISV staff prior to arrival, which ensures availability so that a participant won’t miss out. All participants have to do is show up and be ready to have a great time!

The Ecuador Optional Activity Package (OAP) Includes:

Whale Watching-Snorkeling trip at Machalilla Nat’l Park (M.N.P)

In 1990, Ecuadorian territorial waters were declared a "Whale Natural Shelter". Each year, from June to September, Humpback Whales come into the bay off Puerto Lopez. Here the Whales’ can be seen breaching, leaping, and flippers lapping out of the water, making a huge splash when they land. Whaling boats follow strict international regulations established to decrease human impact on their behavior while allowing passengers to marvel at these magnificent creatures. The day will finish with a snorkeling stop off Isla de la Plata, an islet known as ‘the poor mans’ Galapagos’.

Rock Climbing in Sigsipamba

Learn how to rock climb and/or challenge your abilities at the beautiful local crag in Sigsipamba valley. Professional guides will have climbs of various difficulties set up and will teach beginners the basics of movement on rock, safety and belaying techniques. Half of the group will climb while the other half hikes through the magnificent scenery of the southern Andes.

Puenting in Baños:

A unique adrenaline filled activity, puenting will involve jumping off an anchored rope from one side of a 60 foot bridge! There will be a short freefall then participants will swing in a pendulum above a beautiful Andean Cloud forest stream.

Canyoning

Participants will climb down narrow canyons and rappel off waterfalls up to 180 ft tall, while exploring the remote San Jorge or Chamana canyons. Half a day of adrenaline, exploration, and team building.

Spa Morning in Banios

Spend the morning in the therapeutic steam boxes the Tungurahua region is famous for, also get a mud face mask, and walk the 'path of health' for a relaxing end to your adventure activities in Baņos.

Surf II

This OAP activity gives you the opportunity to apply the surfing techniques learned on the first day of surfing instruction at a different location, instruction will include how to read and time waves and improving long board skills and enjoy other activities like body boarding and beach volleyball.

*All activities are subject to change without notice. Any and all changes are within the discretion of ISV, Inc.

Please note: The package must be purchased as a whole rather than a selection of one or more of the activities mentioned above.

To reserve your package, please check the box on your ISV Flight/Options form indicating you would like to participate in the Optional Activity Package. The cost will be added to your invoice. Full payment is due to ISV prior to departure. (If you have already submitted your Flight Reservation form, please send an email to isvuk@isvonline.org indicating your desire to purchase the OAP package