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Inland & Amazon
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Duration
16 days
Countries
Ecuador
Activity
moderate
Group size
Max 16
The adventure
From the heights of the Andes to the heat of the Amazon Rainforest, experience an incredible land of contrasts on this 16-day journey through Ecuador. Explore the jungle by canoe and stay with a local Quichua family for an extraordinary cultural experience you'll never forget. Scour the market at Otavalo for special treasures and cure what ails you in a mountain hot spring. With its unique variety of accommodation and insight into rural life in the jungle, this is more than just a tour—it's a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Arrive at any time.
Travel to Papallacta Hot Springs and opt for a relaxing afternoon at the hot springs.
Travel by bus into the Amazon Jungle. Spend 2 nights with a local Quichua family at a homestay in a small village. Enjoy nature walks and and learn about local culture.
Spend a full day in the Amazon learning about life at a homestay. Enjoy cooking demonstrations and hiking to nearby waterfalls.
Journey further into the Amazon to a jungle lodge. Included guided walks and canoe rides show the natural history and wildlife. Opt to go whitewater rafting on the Napo River.
Spend another day exploring the area.
Travel to Baños and enjoy numerous outdoor optional activities available like hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking or soaking in the hot springs.
Enjoy free time to experience all this adventurous town has to offer.
Enjoy another free day to experience all this adventurous town has to offer.
Travel south to the colonial city of Cuenca, stopping en route at the Ingapirca ruins. Enjoy an orientation walk of the city.
Enjoy a free day to explore. Opt for a city tour or go hiking in Cajas National Park.
Fly back to Quito and continue on to Cayambe. Spend the night in a 400-year-old hacienda at the base of a volcano.
Travel to Otavalo. Optional activities include visits to Peguche Waterfall or the Cotacachi leather market, or a hike around Cuicocha Lake.
Explore the famous Otavalo handicraft market.
Travel back to Quito and spend free time in the city.
Depart at any time.
At a glance
Duration
16 days
Route
Quito → Quito
Countries
Ecuador
Activity level
moderate
Style
Culture & History, Cycling, Food & Drink, Local Living & Homestays, National Parks & Wilderness, Trekking & Hiking, Wildlife & Safari
Group size
Max 16
Ages
12+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
Ecuador
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16-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalThere are no planned activities before an evening welcome meeting.
There are no planned activities before an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2Travel to Papallacta Hot Springs and opt…AmazonTake a local bus through the heights of the Andes en route to the Amazon. Stop for the night in Papallacta and relax in the natural mineral hot pools.
AmazonTake a local bus through the heights of the Andes en route to the Amazon. Stop for the night in Papallacta and relax in the natural mineral hot pools.
Day 3Travel by bus into the Amazon JungleDescend into the Amazon Jungle region. Notice the scenery change dramatically heading from the mountains into the lush, tropical Amazon rainforest. Stay with a Quichua family enjoying the hospitality of these wonderful people, and experience life in the jungle firsthand. Optional activities include visiting an animal rescue centre, caving, and whitewater rafting.
AmazonDescend into the Amazon Jungle region. Notice the scenery change dramatically heading from the mountains into the lush, tropical Amazon rainforest. Stay with a Quichua family enjoying the hospitality of these wonderful people, and experience life in the jungle firsthand. Optional activities include visiting an animal rescue centre, caving, and whitewater rafting.
Day 4Spend a full day in the Amazon learning…
AmazonSpend a full day in the Amazon learning about life at a homestay. Enjoy cooking demonstrations and hiking to nearby waterfalls.
Day 5Journey further into the Amazon to a jungle lodgeTravel to a jungle lodge located on the Napo River, one of the Amazon’s two major tributaries. Explore by foot and canoe to learn about the natural history of this area. There is also an option for an exhilarating whitewater rafting trip on the Napo.
AmazonTravel to a jungle lodge located on the Napo River, one of the Amazon’s two major tributaries. Explore by foot and canoe to learn about the natural history of this area. There is also an option for an exhilarating whitewater rafting trip on the Napo.
Day 6Spend another day exploring the area
Spend another day exploring the area.
Day 7Travel to Baños and enjoy numerous outdoor optional…
Travel to Baños and enjoy numerous outdoor optional activities available like hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking or soaking in the hot springs.
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Traveller reviews
“This was a well planned & organized trip. There was enough variety in locations to experience different parts of Ecuador.”
“Once again, G Adventures has proved that they are the sole provider of true adventures throughout the world. The inland and Amazon tour of Ecuador took us to diverse locations, through many adventures, and created hundreds of memories of this beautiful country. I cant wait to…”
“As a European it was the first time for me in Latin America. It's a whole other world than Europe but really amazing and beautiful nature. I really enjoyed the trip!!”
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