SUGGESTIONS
Internet and Wi Fi
Most hotels and lodges have Internet services and a business; Wi Fi is not very wide spread in the coast, as during the booking.
Tips
Tips for guides and drivers are customary. Although service is added to all invoices to leave tips at restaurant and lodges is greatly appreciated.
Credit Cards and Travel Checks
Credit cards are well accepted in Ecuador from lodges, shops and restaurant; ATM are located in various parts of the city and you can draw up to $600 dollars a day $200 at each time. ATM might to have anough cash so make sure to bring some before leaving the Quito. Travel Checks can be a problem once leaving the main cities. At Montecristi only cash is accepted, also entrance fees to national parks are always in cash.
Food and dietary restrictions
When bookings are confirmed you will ask you if there are any dietary restrictions. Coastal hotels are famous for fresh sea food, however if you need vegetarian food please let us know during booking.
Safety
All our tours include a small extra fee for a travel insurance that will cover loss of theft of equipment and travel problems, this will be explain in detail during the booking process. When visiting town and during city tours do not leave your cameras and video equipment unattended. Do not leave them in reachable places or near windows in the bus. In hotel and lodges please ask at reception if they have safes if you need them. On the beach do not leave your personal unattended.
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