TRANSFERS & EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO:
1. Get your bags and head outside to the taxi/pick up area.
2. Look for a driver with a sign that says SINGLE DIVERS or SINGLEDIVERS.COM
3. For Dec 1-8 group the normal diver is Jaime (pronounced hi-me) Pinchevsky. His numbes are:
(593)997031382 or locally 0997031382. If you have any issues while traveling please call the Galapagos EV rep's US number which is 954-937 6381
4. For Dec 8-15 and Dec 29- Jan 5th groups the emergency contact is the local Galapagos EV rep:
593 995297471 or locally 0995297471.
5. If anything at all happens and they cannot find the transfer they can take a taxi to Rio Amazonas from the airport line of taxis and I will reimburse the client. Expect to pay about $50 US or a little more. Rio Amazonas is located at Av Amazonas and Cordero.
LOCAL HOTEL INFO:
Hey gang...we were originally at another hotel but when the populariity of the add on trip expanded we had to move to the larger but equally safe and vetted Rio Amazones hotel. The address is below:
Cordero 1342 y Amazonas Quito, Pichincha, 17211714, Ecuador, 866 539 8430
Some helpful notes from Amy and Peter who are there aleady...
1. Wifi is good at hotel.
2. You have to call the front desk to turn on the hot water for a shower sometimes.
3. A basic Spanish phrase book is helpful here as not everyone speaks English.
4. Bring earplugs as the hotel area has some nightlife.
When we were there the last time the world cup was in town so I"m sure its not nearly as crazy as it was then.
Thanks for the great tips! Kamala