Like no other place in the world, the upper Amazon basin has a great diversity of plant and animal life as well as indigenous people.
The Amazon jungle-rainforest is without a doubt natures greatest wilderness and it's great expanse contains more than 20% of the earth's vascular plant species. There is also great opportunity to learn about new cultures and their uses of the rainforest's medicinal plants. Here you can find a monkey small enough to sit on your fingertip to the world's largest snake, the anaconda.
Come explore and meet indigenous communities with the suggested itineraries and tour operators in our TraveltoEcuador.net directory:
Andes & Amazon with Cotococha lodge 6 days : A very diverse six day trip, from Quito down into the Amazon basin, through tropical rain forests and afterwards up through the cloudforests back into the Andes, along subtropical Banos to reach afterwards the Cotopaxi volcano with an altitude of 5897 m. A great roundtrip with many different impressions!
Andes & Amazon with Cotococha lodge 5 days : Similar to the above adventure but 1day less for those a little shorter on time.
A taste of the Amazon with Cotococha lodge 3 days : Visit the mighty Amazon rainforest, full of life and mistery. A short excursion for those short on time.
A taste of the Amazon with Cotococha lodge 4 days : Same as the above but an extra day to explore the rainforest.
Kapawi jungle lodge - Ecuador Achuar sanctuary 4 days : Kapawi Lodge is located in the most remote area of the Ecuadorian Amazon Basin. Upon flying in from Quito to Wayusentsa, you take a 90 minute motorized canoe ride to the jungle lodge, from which you will discover the abundant wildlife and rich culture of the local Achuar Indians.
Kapawi jungle lodge - Amazon Achuar project 5 days : The Kapawi Project began in 1993 with its main goal was to provide economic sustainability and jobs for the Achuar Indians in the region.
With a local guide you choose a program designed to meet your interests and physical ability. Activities include hiking, bird watching, kayaking & canoe trips, fishing, camping, Achuar Community visits, caiman watching and night hikes.
Cuyabeno lagoon jungle camps 4 days : Half of Ecuador is covered in Tropical Rainforests, National Parks and Nature and Animal Reserves, some of which contain as much as 10% of the biodiversity of the world.
Cuyabeno lagoon jungle camps 5 days : Camp by the Cuyabeno lagoon, similar to the above program with an extra day to explore the amazing wildlife of the reserve.
Puyopungo and "hola vida" Amazon project 3 days : Widlife reserve just a few hours from Baños and Puyo on the road to Tena. Great birdwatching and animal life at the rehab center.
Pindoyacu river expedition 5 days : Go fishing to observe the variety of fish in the region (catfish, dogfish, piranhas, sea bass, handias, huanchiches, carachamas and more). Amazon jungle camps in search of wildlife and adventure.
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