Welcome Aboard! We're so excited to share the Ecuador Yoga Adventure with you.
We created this page to help with travel logistics and answer questions you may have. Feel free to reach out to Grace or Jamie with any other questions as they arise! Soon, you will receive a questionnaire that will help us with planning to include dietary preferences/restrictions, health concerns, roommate preferences, etc. This is just the beginning.
1) Getting there
Please book your own air travel. Several airlines fly out of Sacramento and Bay Area airports into Quito. Rates are very reasonable right now. It's a good time to book! You will want to arrive in Quito on May 14. This means you may be arriving late in the evening. We are coordinating a shuttle service from the airport to our first hotel. Once your reservation has been made, please email your itinerary to Grace.
The retreat concludes on May 22. We will provide transportation from our hotel to the airport that day. As of now, a negative COVID test is required for re-entry into the U.S. If that is still a requirement, we will arrange to test a few days prior to ensure that you have everything you need to safely return to the U.S.
The retreat concludes on May 22. We will provide transportation from our hotel to the airport that day. As of now, a negative COVID test is required for re-entry into the U.S. If that is still a requirement, we will arrange to test a few days prior to ensure that you have everything you need to safely return to the U.S.
2) Food
The food in Ecuador is fresh and delicious. All meals will be provided. If you have specific dietary restrictions, please let us know. We will be sending out a detailed form regarding this as well. In general, a soup, grain and meat or seafood and veggie option is usually served with every meal.
3) Accommodations
This retreat is based on double occupancy, unless otherwise specified and approved by Jamie and Grace. We have reserved super nice, eco-friendly accommodations. During our adventure, we have the amazing opportunity to immerse into the culture and practices of the Kichwa community. During that experience, the accommodations (for one night) will be more village centric and community-oriented. More details on that coming soon.
4) Payment Schedule and Cancellation Policy
50% deposit is due upon registration.
Final payment is due 1/15/22.
Cancel by 12/31/21 for 100% refund.
Cancel by 2/14/22 for 50% refund.
No refunds after 2/14/22.
If the trip has to be cancelled for COVID-related reasons, all money will be refunded.
Final payment is due 1/15/22.
Cancel by 12/31/21 for 100% refund.
Cancel by 2/14/22 for 50% refund.
No refunds after 2/14/22.
If the trip has to be cancelled for COVID-related reasons, all money will be refunded.
5) Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is included in the cost of the trip. Insurance coverage is as follows:
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Medical benefits
Medical assistance in accidents $ 75,000 Medical assistance in illness $ 75,000 Copay $ 0 Hospitalization Included Medicine for ambulatory attention /$ 350 Medicine for hospitalization $ 500 Odontology -dental $ 230 Attention for pre existing illness $ 500 Sudden gynecological events $ 100 Sport injury $ 1,000 Medical Attention due to Covid-19 Included |
Emergency and Repatriation:
Funeral Repatriation $ 30,000 Sanitary Repatriation $ 30,000 Family regroup - applies Hotel due to convalescence $ 350 Assistance in Traveling: Lost passport $75 Consulting applies Urgent messages applies Legal assistance and aid: Fund transfer : $ 1,000 fund transfer for legal bail : $ 15,000 Legal assistance for accident $ 1,500 Compensation for partial disability, total or death :$ 10,000 |