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Quito · Pichincha · Ecuador
4-Day Ecuadorian Amazon Nature and Wildlife Short Break from Quito
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Call the Amazon Jungle home for a few nights on this immersive Short Break Adventure, travelling deep into the Ecuadorian rainforest by river to a secluded jungle lodge. With expert local guides, flexible exploration options and meaningful cultural encounters, this experience offers an authentic glimpse into one of the planet’s most extraordinary ecosystems. Drift along the Napo River as the jungle closes in, herons and kingfishers tracing the shoreline. Wake to layered birdsong and step onto rainforest trails alive with movement, or glide silently by canoe beneath tangled green canopies. From quiet moments in a hammock to encounters with wildlife and Indigenous communities, life in the Amazon unfolds at its own untamed rhythm.
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Travel the Napo River and spot unique Amazon wildlife.
- Stay in a remote jungle lodge and explore on foot or by canoe.
- Meet local Quichua communities and learn about rainforest life.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Quito
Transportation. Bienvenidos! Welcome to Ecuador. You’ll be collected from your preferred Quito hotel this morning and taken to the airport, where you’ll fly over the Andes to the river port town of Coca. Here, a lodge representative will meet you and take you to a motorised canoe on the river for a journey to the mighty Napo.
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Quito
Canoeing at Napo River. The Napo River is the largest river in Ecuadorian Amazon and as you cruise along, you might spot different shore birds, like herons, kingfishers, spoonbills and ospreys.
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Quito
Hiking. At the lodge, you’ll receive a warm welcome from the local staff, who’ll give you a snack while you’re introduced to the facilities. Later, join your guide for a short hike to the perfect spot for rainforest views, then head back in time for dinner.
Day 2
Quito
Activities. The next two days are packed with activities. These may vary depending on the time of year and the weather; however, they normally include wildlife spotting, canoe rides and jungle walks, with the opportunity to learn from a local guide about the many resources the Amazon provides – from medicine to construction and food.
Day 3
Quito
Activities. Depending on what days of the week you’re at the lodge, you may have the opportunity to meet an indigenous family of the Quichuas del Oriente community or to go on long jungle walks. Whatever you do, you’ll be in one of the most magnificent landscapes on Earth, full of wildlife, incredible plant species – from the tiniest flower to the tallest tree – and communities deeply connected to the land.
Day 4
Quito
Transportation. After breakfast, travel back to Coca airport for your return flight to Quito, where your trip finishes on arrival. You’re scheduled to arrive at Quito Airport at approximately 12 pm, however flight delays are not uncommon in this part of the world. If you have an outbound flight today, we recommend you book this for after 4 pm.
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
Daily Amazon jungle activities lead by an English speaking local guide
Not Included
Quito- Legends and Culture Tour (Optional)
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing - Comfortable footwear - Water - Camera - Cash for personal expenses
Meeting & Pickup
Your trip starts with an early pick up from your preferred Quito hotel
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By PE
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