Explore Papallacta and the Amazon in 3 Days

Quito, Ecuador
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Duration3 days
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Explore the heart of the Amazon over three immersive days, starting from Quito. Your journey includes a relaxing visit to the stunning Papallacta Lagoon, featuring natural thermal pools renowned for their revitalizing properties. At the Amazon lodge, relish authentic regional cuisine and embark on evening jungle walks to experience the vibrant nightlife of the Amazon. Engage in thrilling activities such as visiting the Amazoonico Animal Rescue Center and learning about Kichwa culture, including traditional food preparation and local hunting techniques. Enjoy a blend of relaxation and adventure tailored for nature lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike.

- Journey from Quito to the Amazon, including a stop at Papallacta Lagoon
- Stay for 2 nights at a comfortable Amazon lodge with meals included
- Participate in guided wildlife encounters and cultural presentations in Kichwa community
- Enjoy free time for relaxation and exploration in the lush surroundings

What's included

  • Certified and experienced guides
  • Accommodation in the jungle Huasquila Amazon Lodge & Reserve
  • Rubber boots (ask available sizes)
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Visits according the itinerary
  • Not mentioned Services

What to expect

Day 1: From Andes to Amazon: Hot Springs and Jungle Arrival
  1. Papallacta
    12h
    We'll leave Quito in the morning. Along the way, we'll enjoy diverse landscapes as we enter the Amazon region. We'll make a stop at Papallacta Lagoon, where we'll have the opportunity to admire the scenery. We'll have time to relax in the medicinal hot spring pools, perfect for unwinding before continuing our journey.

    We'll travel for a couple more hours and arrive at the lodge in the Amazon region, where we'll be treated to a lunch prepared with fresh, local, and regional ingredients. This lunch will offer you an authentic taste of Amazonian cuisine.

    After lunch, you'll have free time to relax at the lodge, enjoy the facilities, and admire the natural beauty of the surroundings.

    In the evening, we'll have dinner at the lodge and take a short night hike through the jungle. Finally, you'll check into the lodge, where you can rest and prepare for the next day's adventures.
Day 2: Jungle Exploration, Wildlife Encounters, and Kichwa Culture
  1. Amazoonico Animal Rescue Centre
    10h · Admission ticket included
    We begin the day with a delicious breakfast and prepare for our jungle activities, wearing the boots provided by the lodge. We will take a shuttle to Puerto Ahuano, where a boat will take us to "Amazoonico." There, we will go birdwatching with wonderful species such as parrots and macaws, as well as other interesting ones such as anaconda, caimans, tapirs, peccaries, and monkeys.

    Then, we will continue to Caimán Island and Lagoon, where the Kichwa community will share their clothing and the preparation of cassava chicha. We will also learn how to use the blowgun, a local hunting tool.

    We will continue with a short hike to Caimán Lagoon, where we will feed some caimans from a safe vantage point under the supervision of a local guide.

    We will continue to the Arajuno River to take the boat to another nearby community where we will enjoy a traditional lunch. Finally, we will board the shuttle and return to the lodge. Dinner and free evening for evening entertainment and accommodation.
Day 3: Relaxing Morning and Return to Quito with Scenic Charm
  1. Tena
    10h
    After breakfast, we'll have time to relax at the lodge, enjoy the pool, or simply read a book in a serene setting. We'll take this opportunity to immerse ourselves in the natural beauty that surrounds us and disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We'll then have lunch (not included) at the lodge restaurant, where we'll sample regional cuisine. Afterward, we'll head back to Quito, with the opportunity to enjoy panoramic views along the way.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

All passengers are picked up at the hotel reception. For other hotels, an additional $5 fee will apply.

Meeting point

All passengers are picked up at the hotel reception. For other hotels, an additional $5 fee will apply.

Meeting point

All passengers are picked up at the hotel reception. For other hotels, an additional $5 fee will apply.

End point

All passengers are picked up at the hotel reception. For other hotels, an additional $5 fee will apply.

End point

All passengers are picked up at the hotel reception. For other hotels, an additional $5 fee will apply.

End point

All passengers are picked up at the hotel reception. For other hotels, an additional $5 fee will apply.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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