Ecuador’s Andes to the Amazon with @boundtoherbackpack 11th – 20th July 2025
Price for one tour per person
Tour Features
| Length | 10 days |
|---|---|
| Trip dates | 11th – 20th July 2025 |
| Flexible Deposit | Pay a 15% deposit to secure your space, and a final balance 90 days before your trip start date. |
| Carbon Footprint | 38.96 kg CO₂e per person |
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Get ready to venture from the peaks of the Andes to the heart of the Amazon Rainforest on this epic Ecuadorian escape. Start by exploring the lively streets of Quito, then journey completely off-grid for four unforgettable days deep in the Amazon Jungle. This experience offers a rare chance to witness incredible wildlife, learn directly from Indigenous communities, and support locally led conservation efforts — all while treading lightly in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring the Amazon in a meaningful and responsible way, this is where your adventure begins.
What’s Included?
- 9 nights of accommodation, from city hotels to a jungle eco-lodge deep in the Amazon
- All transport between tour locations
- 3 breakfasts
- 2 lunches
- 3 dinners
- Professional and trusted local guide to handle logistics
- Guided city tour of Quito
- Canoe safaris through the Amazon Rainforest
- Guided jungle hikes
- Sunset cruise on the Amazon River
- Night safari to spot Amazonian wildlife
- Kayaking and paddleboarding on the river
- Respectful visit to the indigenous Siona community
- Shaman healing ceremony
- Amazonian chocolate-making workshop
- Amazonian cooking class
- Sunrise boat tour in the jungle
- Visit to Capilla del Hombre and Guayasamín Museum
What’s Excluded?
- International Flights. You will want to book a flight that arrives and departs from Quito, Ecuador (UIO). Feel free to reach out to our lovely customer service team if you’d like help finding flights!
- Your personal travel insurance.
- Some meals. Meals start as affordably as £4 per plate for local dishes.
- Optional activities. Our itinerary is pretty jam-packed with included activities, however should you choose to do more in your free time, this is at your own expense.
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