Ecuador Independent Short Break: Amazon Jungle Adventure

Reiseverlauf 2026

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   Quito

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   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. 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. 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.
   Your travel time today will be approximately 1.5 hours. Please provide the location of your overnight hotel in Quito at least 7 days before the start of this trip. If you’re finishing an Intrepid trip in Ecuador the day before this trip starts, we’ll know where you are staying. If not, we can help arrange extra accommodation in Quito for you. Please contact your booking agent for more details. The day before your trip starts, a local representative will contact you via phone or Whatsapp. If you arrive in  Quito late at night on the day before the trip starts, an envelope will be waiting for you at your hotel containing all the information and vouchers you need for this trip. Flight times to the Amazon Jungle will vary according to the day of departure. The flight time and pick-up time from your hotel will be confirmed at your pre-departure meeting the evening before your trip starts. You’ll be issued with a pair of rubber boots to use for the duration of your jungle stay.
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   Amazon Jungle

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   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. 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.
   Jungle walks can be up to 3 hours long, so we recommend bringing a comfortable pair of walking shoes. Please see the ‘Amazon specific’ detailed packing list in the 'What to Take' section.
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   Amazon Jungle

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   Quito

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   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. If you need help with extra accommodation and transfers, please contact your booking agent ahead of time.