Visiting the Amazon
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The Amazon conjures up images of teeming wildlife, majestic waterfalls and indigenous tribes. What better way to compliment your time in the Galápagos Islands than by visiting the equally diverse ecosystem of the Amazon jungle. We offer Amazon and Galapagos tours and travel packages so you can see more of Ecuador during your trip.
Reasons to Visit the Amazon
- Step into every traveler’s dream, with rich biodiversity revealing exotic flora and fauna
- Immerse yourself in the oldest surviving Amazonian cultures by heading deep into Huaorani territory to witness one of the world’s most isolated tribes
- Over 1,600 species of bird live in Ecuador's Amazon, making it a haven for birdwatching
- Adventure-seekers will love the waterfall bungee jumping, intrepid canyoning and zip-lining above the Amazonian tree line
Our Top Picks
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Day 1 | Transfer in Quito
Day 2 | Quito City Tour & Casa del Alabado
Day 3 | Otavalo & Community Cooking Class
Day 4 | Cotacachi & Cuicocha Lake
Day 5 | Mindo Town
Day 6 | Arrival in the Galápagos Islands
Day 7 | Navigation with a Galapagueño Fisherman
Day 8 | Santa Cruz & Floreana
Day 9 | Exploring the Highland of Floreana
Day 10 | Isabela Island
Day 11 | Hiking Sierra Negra Volcano
Day 12 | Leaving Galápagos Islands
11 Nights
Culture & Wildlife Program
Discover the Galápagos Islands and beyond with a 12-day tour of Ecuador's unique wildlife and culture. -
Day 1 | Transfer in Quito
Day 2 | Quito Hands on Experience
Day 3 | Napo Wildlife Center
Day 4 | Parrots' Lick
Day 5 | Canopy Observation Tower
Day 6 | Napo Wildlife Center to Quito
Day 7 | Quito to Galápagos Islands
Day 8 | Yacht Exploration
Day 9 | Land Exploration
Day 10 | Land Exploration
Day 11 | Baltra to Quito
Day 12 | Condor Project & Cheese Factory
Day 13 | Otavalo to Quito
12 Nights
Luxury Galápagos Cruise Family Program
Experience Ecuador's diverse nature and culture with a complete 13-day tour around the exotic archipelago, the charming capital and the indigenous Napo River -
Day 1 | Transfer in Quito
Day 2 | Quito Hands on Experience
Day 3 | Napo Wildlife Center
Day 4 | Parrots' Lick
Day 5 | Canopy Observation Tower
Day 6 | Napo Wildlife Center to Quito
Day 7 | The Galápagos Islands
Day 8 | Yacht Tour To Uninhabited Islands
Day 9 | Las Grietas and Tortuga Bay
Day 10 | Los Gemelos
9 Nights
Adventure Program
Embark on an luxury 10-day adventure tour from canoeing in the Amazon rainforest to hiking in the Galápagos Islands.
Top things to do
Yasuní National Park
Yasuní National Park, deep in Ecuador’s Amazon jungle, boasts as many as 650 different tree species, over 1,600 species of bird and various mammals including howler monkeys and jaguars. So, it comes as little surprise that its is recognized as an important UNESCO biosphere reserve. Within this national park are immersive accommodations allowing you to get up close with the uniuque nature.
La Coca
The Coca is a small town located in the province of Orellana, in the heart of the Amazon region of Ecuador. This town, which has direct access to the vast rainforest, is one of the most important entry points for travelers wishing to explore the Ecuadorian Amazon; as well as an excellent starting point to learn about the indigenous communities that inhabit the Amazon.
Kichwa Añangu Community
The Kichwa Añangu tribe is an indigenous community from the Amazon who focus on conservation and cultural preservation of the land. Visiting them allows you to culturally immerse yourself in Amazonian life, learning about their ancestral rituals and traditions.