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Ecuador Amazon Adventure - 6 days

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Tour Overview

Uncover the heart of Ecuador’s Amazon on this 6-day adventure starting and ending in Quito. Travel to a remote and untouched area of the UNESCO Yasuni Biosphere Reserve & National Park and stay at Wao Kamp, surrounded by dense rainforest and winding rivers. Canoe journeys and guided jungle walks unfold at a relaxed pace, with incredible wildlife sightings woven naturally into daily life. Time spent with the native Waorani tribe, still living in the authentic and traditional way, adds cultural depth, while nights are filled with the sounds of the forest after dark. This is the ultimate deep-Amazon expedition!

Start

Quito

End

Quito

Destination

Quito

Days

6

Pace

Medium

Range

Handpicked

Max Group Size

Min 8 - Max 0

Min Age

8

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Trip Code: ECDAMA

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Quito Old Town - Discover Ecuador’s UNESCO-listed historic centre during time set aside for acclimatisation in the Andean capital

  • Waorani Territory - Enter remote Amazon lands by road and river, watching rainforest landscapes and wildlife emerge en route to camp

  • Wao Kamp - Meet respected Waorani elder Gaba and learn about his life story and cultural traditions rooted in the forest

  • Amazon Riverways - Explore rainforest waterways by canoe at dawn and dusk, spotting parrots, macaws, monkeys, and turtles along the banks

  • Blackwater Lagoons - Observe wildlife in still forest lagoons on canoe trips and short walks through this distinctive Amazon ecosystem

  • Ancestral Forest Trails - Follow generations-old paths with a Waorani guide, learning about medicinal plants, survival skills, and clay lick wildlife

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

5 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 3 dinners
2 nights 4-5 star hotel, 3 nights at Wao Kamp
Domestic flights Quito - El Coca & El Coca - Quito
Escorted by a local English speaking guide
Transportation in private land vehicles, motorised canoes and dugout canoes
Activities as per itinerary
Equipment: Dry bags, life jackets, dugout canoe with outboard motor, and rubber boots

Not Included

International flights and visas
Airport transfers
Meals not mentioned in the Inclusions
Required immunisations (mandatory) (yellow fever vaccination)
Tipping – an entirely personal gesture
Travel Insurance

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

  • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

  • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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Tour Details

Duration6 days
StartQuito
EndQuito
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group0 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $3,475
Was $3,301.25
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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