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Local Living Ecuador—Amazon Jungle

4.9Based on
7 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers
16 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Highlights

Live like a local in the Amazon Rainforest.

Learn Quichua traditions by interacting with your local hosts.

Visit an animal rescue centre and hone your blowgun skills

Itinerary

Seeking a truly immersive jungle adventure? "Local Living Ecuador—Amazon Jungle" is a seven-day wildlife trip that starts and ends in Quito, designed for experienced travelers and seniors eager for authentic connection. Venture to the Amazon and become part of a Quichua family’s daily life, staying four nights in their riverside home.

Guided jungle walks lead to hidden waterfalls, while canoe trips visit animal rescue centers. Learn about medicinal plants, test your skill with a blowgun, and participate in a traditional shaman ceremony. Each day offers rare opportunities to engage with people and traditions few outsiders ever encounter.

The tour’s USP is its deep cultural immersion, providing not just sightseeing but genuine participation in Amazonian life. Accommodation, transport, meals, and local guidance are all included, making this tour package an unforgettable journey into the heart of the rainforest.

day 1 - Quito

Arrive at any time.

Accomodation:Hotel Eugenia (or similar)
Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr
Optional Activities:Quito City Tour & Equator Line , Cotopaxi Volcano - Full Day

day 2 - Quito/Tena

Travel by bus and truck into the Amazon Jungle. Spend the next 4 nights in rustic wooden huts with a local Quichua family as hosts. Walk to a viewpoint and get a natural mud face mask treatment.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation:Cabanas Pimpilala (or similar)
Transport:Local Bus Duration : 6.0 hr Distance : 189 km
Included Activities:Amazon Jungle Experience, Mud Mask Therapy

day 3 - Tena

Guided walk to a waterfall then return home for a cacao culinary experience and tasting. Learn about medicinal plants on an afternoon jungle walk.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation:Cabanas Pimpilala (or similar)
Included Activities:Amazon Jungle Experience, Cacao and Chocolate Experience
Optional Activities:Medicinal Plant Jungle Walk , Guided Waterfall Walk While not overly difficult, this activity does require a moderate level of fitness.

day 4 - Tena

Morning car and canoe ride to the amaZOOnico Animal Rescue Centre. Free time in the afternoon to relax in the jungle.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation:Cabanas Pimpilala (or similar)
Included Activities:AmaZOOnico Animal Rescue Centre Visit Duration : 2.0 hr - 4.0 hr, Amazon Jungle Experience

day 5 - Tena

In the morning, experience a shamanic healing ceremony and a mock jungle marriage ceremony. Later, cycle to the nearby community of Shandia and discover the beauty of the Amazon with a member of the community as your guide.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation:Cabanas Pimpilala (or similar)
Included Activities:Jungle Wedding Ceremony, Shamanic Healing Ceremony, Shandia Biking & Community Experience Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr Distance : 6 km, Amazon Jungle Experience

day 6 - Tena/Quito

Enjoy a blowgun demonstration and participate in a contest to show off new found skills. Say goodbye to your Quichua family, then travel back to Quito.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Hotel Eugenia (or similar)
Transport:Local Bus Duration : 6.0 hr
Included Activity:Blowgun Contest and Demo

day 7 - Quito

Depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast
Optional Activities:Quito City Tour & Equator Line , Cotopaxi Volcano - Full Day , Otavalo Market - Full Day Trip Discover some amazing local art, tapestries, and textiles at Otavalo’s famous artisan market, the largest handicraft market in South America. Wander the stalls to meet local artists, and find one-of-a-kind souvenirs. Head north from Quito along the Pan-American highway for 2.5 hours. On the way, visit the village of Calderon to see colourful figures made of bread and visit Cayambe to taste typical ‘biscochos’ (local biscuits). Try your hand at haggling in the market – it’s expected for every purchase. A good negotiator could get at least 20 per cent off the starting price. After, continue on to the leather market at Cotacachi or Peguche the weaving town. The market is open daily, however Saturdays are the busiest. This trip takes roughy 8 hours, departs daily at 8 am. , Quito & Middle of the World Tour
Local Living Ecuador—Amazon Jungle

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What's Included

Accommodation
Rustic jungle lodge (4 nts), hotel (2 nts).
Meals
6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Note: Allow USD65-85 for meals not included.
Transport
Local bus, motorized canoe, pickup truck, walking.
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local Quichua guides.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, ShandiaYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Local Living Moment: Amazon Jungle Experience, TenaYour Wellness Moment: Mud Mask Therapy, TenaYour Hands-On Moment: Blowgun Contest and Demo, TenaVisit to amaZOOnico Animal Rescue CentreWalks to a viewpoint and a waterfallMedicinal plants jungle walkShamanic ceremonyCultural night including a jungle marriage ceremonyTransport between destinations and included activities

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