Activities
Apart from learning Spanish and surfing, there is so much to do here!
YOGA
The beauty of Vinyasa yoga is the variety.
Designed to cultivate your center: physically, mentally, energetically it takes the tradition of yoga asana practice and combines it with modern scientific understanding of the body. Our expert yoga teacher will guide you through every step.
Classes can be at the school or at the beach. Morning or afternoon schedule depending availability.
Yoga mat included for the lesson.
PANAMA HATS TOUR
What country makes Panama hats? Where do Panama hats come from? The complete Panama hats history in a tour! So much fun!
Full day activity
City to visit: Montecristi
(3.5 hours from Olon)
a minimum of 3 or more people is required to coordinate this tour.
TOUR CACAO
Come join us for a fun, informative three-hour class where you will learn how to make delicious, natural chocolate in your own home with everyday appliances. This is a hands-on tour that will allow you to complete all the steps needed to make your own chocolate, walking you through the process from sun-dried beans to the creation of chocolate treats. At the end of the tour you will get to enjoy the chocolates that you made.
Half day activity
Finca Samkhya in Dos Mangas
(15 minutes from Olon)
A minimum of 3 or more people is required to coordinate this tour.
MOTORCYCLE RENTALS
Our trails could be considered world-class, as Ecuador has been rated one of the capitals for this extreme sport worldwide. Every trail has its own unique characteristics, such as river crossings, steep slopes, skinny and windy trails, animals, amazing mountain top views, or just aggressive and rugged terrain!
PRICES
Full day rental bike /$80
(each motorcycle comes with full gas tank and helmets)
FISHING TRIP WITH LUIS
Be part of our fun fishing trips coordinated by Luis. A good way to meet locals, cool people and of course a great opportunity to practice your spanish while being in ALTAMAR!
ISLA DE LA PLATA TOUR
Isla de la Plata tour will take a 2 hour guided walk to explore the island and see the birds before returning to the boat for lunch and a short rest. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to snorkel (about 1 hour) where you can observe the coral reef and its various inhabitants, such as fish and turtles.
Duration: Full daySchedule: Leaving @9: 30 am from the office in Puerto Lopez, returning @5: 00 pm to Puerto Lopez.
Included: Boat with all security equipment, guides (in English and Spanish), guided tour on the island, light lunch, snorkelling equipment (mask and tube).
Recommendations: Water bottle, solar protection, walking shoes, towel, swimsuit, light wind jacket (especially from June to October).
Prices:
December – June $45 per person / Full day activity (include transportation, snack)
Humpback Whale watching- Isla de la Plata Tour
July – September $50 per person / Full day activity (include transportation, snack)
JUNTOS POR LAS PLAYAS
Be part of our MINGAS coordinated by our school. Our goal is to visit a different beach from the area and pick plastic and garbage.
Is a great way to meet people, practice your spanish and to show respect to our Mother Nature.