5 Day Amazon Express

5 days
From $240/day
$1,199
3.6/5 Great
100+ reviews  
67%
Trip last updated: 2/23/2024
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • Visit the "Middle of the World" monument at the Equator that marks latitude 0º A motorized canoe whisks you to your Amazon lodge overlooking the river Stay in the Amazon region, the world's largest ecosystem A night tour in the jungle introduces you to the wonders and serenity of the Amazon Visit a local Quechua community to learn about their tribal customs and everyday Amazonian life Enjoy the thermal pools in Papallacta, known for its legendary hot springs †Arrival transfer is available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    1 Quito, 2 Amazon, 1 Papallacta
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49, 18 - 35
Flights and transportN/A
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End City

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Trip includes

    • Round trip flights Miami-Quito, Quito-Miami Some departure dates may be offered from an alternate nearby airport. Check flight itinerary options when booking. Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 4 nights accommodations
    • 1 night Quito 2 nights Tena (Amazon) 1 night Papallacta Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage Arrival transfer included only with airfare purchase on package arrival dates† Departure transfer 10 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of English-speaking local guides Entrance fees per itinerary

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Ecuador
Depart for Ecuador. Arrive in Quito, capital of Ecuador, and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure Overnight: Quito▲

DAY 2, Saturday - "Middle of the World" Monument, Amazon Lodge
This morning after an orientation meeting, visit to the impressive "Middle of the World" monument at the Equator, which marks latitude 0º. Here, you can stand with one foot in the Northern and one in the Southern Hemisphere! After a stop at a local restaurant for lunch, ...
DAY 3, Sunday - Amazon Adventure Day
Arise early this morning, if you wish to join the excursion to the parrot clay licks. These unique walls of mud, rich in minerals, attract hundreds of colorful parrots every day. Later, a hike along the nature trail to view jungle life up-close. The hike will require som...
DAY 4, Monday - Visit a Quecha Community, Papallacta Hot Springs
Today, visit a local Quechua community to learn about their tribal customs and hear stories of everyday Amazonian life. After a tasting and demonstration of homemade chocolates, return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, travel to Papallacta, tucked away in the And...
DAY 5, Tuesday - Depart Ecuador
Transfer to the airport in Quito for your departure flight Transfers depart the hotel approximately 5 hours prior to flight time Meals: Breakfast

▲ Due to the high elevation, travel in the Ecuadorian Andes may cause some passengers to experience the temporary effe...

Dates & Availability

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Price per day
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Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Trip Excludes:

  • Not Included:Gratuities.

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