Meet friendly Quichua locals and learn about their traditions, Visit a butterfly farm, Canoe down the Napo River, Hike in the jungle, Discover exotic plant species, Fall in love with the lush Amazon
Discover the otherworldly rainforest terrain of the Ecuadorean Amazon on this incredible journey. Meet indigenous families to learn the cultural traditions of the jungle and walk with a local guide to discover its abundant plant and animal life. Awake to the exotic sound of birdcalls in an eco-friendly lodge and spot thousands of colourful butterflies on this unique jungle adventure.
Physical Rating: 2 Culture Shock Rating: 2 Accommodation: Hotel (2 nts), jungle lodge (3 nts) Transportation: Canoe, minivan, walking Trip Style: Intrepid Independent Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group Departure: Departure is guaranteed Budget: Allow USD $60 for meals not included.
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Duration
6 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Itinerary
Day
Destination
Description
Day 1
Quito
Get a feel for Ecuadorean life on a stroll around Quito's quaint Old Town, with over 30 churches and many attractive buildings. One of the most attractive cities in South America, Quito sits at an altitude of 2,850 m and winds its way through a valley that eventually drops down to the Amazon Basin.
Days 2-4
Jungle Lodge
Journey into the dense jungle of the Amazon for an unforgettable stay in an eco lodge. Travel by canoe to Misahualli to visit a butterfly farm where you will learn all about the life cycle of some of the hundreds of colourful species that live in the rainforest. Receive a friendly welcome on a visit to an indigenous Quichua family and learn about their culture and traditions, such as pottery making. You may even get a lesson in the use of a serbatana, a blowpipe used for hunting, or be shown how to prepare chicha, a traditional drink made from a root plant called yuca. Spend time taking guided walks in primary and secondary forests. Your knowledgeable local guide will point out exotic plant species with medicinal properties, explaining what makes them special and how they were used in ancient times by inhabitants of the jungle. You'll also observe a massive variety of interesting insects, and be able to spot monkey groups up in the giant trees - stay quiet to admire these beautiful animals. Fall in love with the exotic jungle terrain while learning more about the people, plants and animals that call it home.
Days 5-6
Quito
We head back to Quito for a final night in Ecuador. Why not try some local foods to celebrate the end of your fascinating jungle journey?
Disclaimer
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