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The Amazon Jungle is known for its exceptional biodiversity and the peoples who have lived there for centuries. The trip starts and ends in Quito, Ecuador's capital which sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 9,325 feet. From there a flight to Coca City and an hour canoe ride down the Amazon starts the adventure. You'll spend four days in the jungle learning about the flora and fauna as you walk on different trails, led by the local guide who knows the area intimately. You'll learn about the customs of the people who live there, the medicinal uses of plants, and how to use a blowpipe and fish for piranha. And even if you're not a birdwatcher now, the chance to see birds in the forest and above the forest canopy may turn you into one.
This trip can be taken as an extension of our Galapagos trip or as an amazing adventure in its own right.
November 07 to November 12, 2021 |
$1775.00 - Available |
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Not included: Travel to and from Quito, alcoholic beverages, gratuities for the AGC guide, Amazon guide and assistant guide, travel insurance, meals not noted on itinerary, optional activities not on the itinerary.
NOTE: Travel insurance is NOT included, but it is required for this trip.
Ecuador's Amazon Jungle trip is appropriate for women in good physical condition who want to spend 3 to 6 hours every day actively exploring the Amazon Jungle. None of the days are strenuous; however, the days are full, and some will involve early mornings. Please note, as in all international travel, flexibility is an absolute must and the ability to set aside our western expectations and enjoy the culture and country will make for a wonderfully enjoyable trip. Rating: 1 [2] 3 4 5
Our trip to the Amazon Jungle combines short hikes, cultural learning, and wildlife watching. All activities are at a moderate level.
We will spend two nights at the Wyndham Airport Hotel with airport shuttle service for arrival and departure convenience. In the Amazon we'll spend four nights at the Yarina Lodge, an ecolodge situated on the Napo River in the Amazon RainForest. Started 10 years ago as a program to teach the importance of conserving wildlife and our environment with the local community and located in an area of great diversity of micro-habitats, the lodge has steadily expanded its services and is part of one of best rescue centers of wildlife in the Ecuadorian Amazon. The rooms are double occupancy with ensuite bathrooms unless you have chosen a single supplement.
Below is the proposed itinerary for the trip. As is true on any adventure travel trip, plans for any specific day may be modified due to weather considerations, unforeseen circumstances, new opportunities, and group interests.
Well planned, great local guide, enjoyed the group.
Ecuador's Amazon Jungle 3/17/2019-3/22/2019
The lodge was five star all the way. Given location, It was fabulous.
Ecuador's Amazon Jungle 3/17/2019-3/22/2019
Besides being in the Amazon itself, it was the sounds, in the evenings and early mornings
Ecuador's Amazon Jungle 3/17/2019-3/22/2019
Our local guide was totally amazing, added extra AM bird watching and PM adventures also!
Ecuador's Amazon Jungle 3/17/2019-3/22/2019
At 6 a.m. gliding along in a canoe on a small river surrounded by the jungle and its sounds. Had REALLY looked forward to seeing the fireflies. It rained and they didn't show up. Drat!
Ecuador's Amazon Jungle 3/17/2019-3/22/2019
It was a great group of women and the camaraderie on the trip was wonderful. In addition, the location-the Yarina Ecolodge- was beautiful and all of the hikes were fun and interesting. Our local guide, Livio, did a great job of sharing his culture with us and I felt like I learned so much.
Ecuador's Amazon Jungle 3/17/2019-3/22/2019
Livio was amazing
Ecuador's Amazon Jungle 3/17/2019-3/22/2019
Very knowledgeable jungle guide taught us many unique things about living in the rainforest. (From blowing a blowpipe, pirranah fishing, using palm leaves to make hats and a backpack, night hikes and paddles, birding towers.ý
Ecuador's Amazon Jungle 3/17/2019-3/22/2019