Agro-ecology, Cultural & Adventure 4 Day Tour

Agro-ecology, Cultural & Adventure 4 Day Tour

Highlights

• Enjoy 4 days of local farm activities with locals and experience the life on an organic farm!
• Experience hiking through scenic farm trails to having a cultural exchange with local community farmers over multiple days

Description

On this tour you will experience a blend of three different activities at the Rio Muchacho farm! You will experience agro-ecology, adventure and cultural learning over a span of multiple days.

From bird watching, to horseback riding, to experiencing the life on a farm with community farmers – this tour is perfect for someone looking to do a little bit of everything on our beautiful farm!

Duration

4 Days

Itinerary

3 day program spread across 4 days giving you more time to relax!

Day 1 – Agroecology & Permaculture

Morning

• Hike through scenic trails
• Arrival and refreshment
• Tour of the farm and our agro-practices

Lunch

• A traditional lunch will be provided by the local cooks

Afternoon

• Hike to the farms famous gigantic tree, over 130-feet!
• Make crafted rings from a local palm seed called tagua.
• Make your own chocolate experience!

Activity 2 – Horse-back riding adventure to the monkey forest and waterfall

Morning

• Harvest your own lunch!
• Learn how to make your own food with banana leaves
• Horse trek to view howler monkeys in the nearby monkey forest

Lunch

• Enjoy your prepared lunch

Afternoon

• Swim in the natural waterfall pool
• Return to the farm and free-day

Activity 3 – Cultural day

Morning

• Make your own cheese from organic cow-milk
• Make your own cup of coffee from roasting the beans to cooking it over an open fire
• Craft your own spoons and bowls from local materials

Afternoon

• Go fishing in the nearby river and catch shrimp
• Make local artisan crafts with tagua
• Experience the local medicinal clay mask

What’s Included

• Transport
• Food
• Lodging
• Guide
• Rubber boots when necessary

What’s Not Included

• 12% IVA for Ecuadorians

What to Bring

• Flashlight
• Towel
• Water Bottle
• Work clothing
• Nicer clothing for community get-togethers
• A small padlock
• Biodegradable clothing detergent
• Body/ Hair soap
• Sun hat and sunscreen
• Good books
• Basic first aid kit
• Cream for itchy bites
• Mosquito net

Important Notes

An English guide is $10 extra per group per day

Map

Rio Muchacho Organic Farm, Manabí, Ecuador

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Rio Muchacho Organic Farm, Manabí, Ecuador -0.427390, -80.401812