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CULTURAL IMMERSION IN THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON
CULTURAL IMMERSION IN THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON
CULTURAL IMMERSION IN THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON
CULTURAL IMMERSION IN THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON
CULTURAL IMMERSION IN THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON
CULTURAL IMMERSION IN THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON
CULTURAL IMMERSION IN THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON
CULTURAL IMMERSION IN THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON
CULTURAL IMMERSION IN THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON
CULTURAL IMMERSION IN THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON

Cultural Immersion in The Ecuadorian Amazon

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Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
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Walking levelModerate - Demanding
Max AltitudeNot specified
Meals
AccommodationNot include
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    Trip Overview

    Staying with a homestay family in the Ecuadorian Amazon offers the best way to see the largest tropical rainforest in the world, through the eyes of the local tribes. You will have the unique experience to connect with their belief systems, giving us incredible insight into why every single element of the jungle is vitally important in their lives. You will learn all about what is sacred to these people on this unique cultural immersion experience, such as waterfalls, rivers, mountains, caves, trees, medicinal plants, and animals. This is the perfect opportunity to see places in a hands-on way while hiking in the pristine forest. This off the beaten track cultural experience is perfect to discover the bond that exists between nature and the local people of the magnificent Amazon.

    Special features of our 7 day Cultural Immersion in the Amazon Adventure: 

    Type of Tourism:  Nature, Biodiversity, Adventure, Off the beaten track

    Places to Visit:  Quito, Llanganates National Park, Ecuadorian Amazon

    Duration:  7 Days and 6 Nights. 

    Type of Service: group tours. 

    Accommodation:  3 star hotel in Quito followed by a traditional Amazon homestay. We can guarantee that you will feel comfortable and your every need catered for! 

    Day by day schedule

    DAY 01- Arrival to Quito

    DAY 01- Arrival to Quito
    DAY 01- Arrival to Quito
    DAY 01- Arrival to Quito
    DAY 01- Arrival to Quito
    DAY 01- Arrival to Quito
    DAY 01- Arrival to Quito
    DAY 01- Arrival to Quito
    DAY 01- Arrival to Quito

    Today is arrival day to Quito, the capital of Ecuador. This well preserved colonial city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. The city is located on the equator in a valley at the foothills of the Pichincha volcano. You can spend your day exploring the old town of Quito and the surrounding area if you arrive early. In the evening, the guide will meet you at the hotel’s lobby for a welcome briefing at 6 pm. We will discuss the details and questions you may have about the tour. This first day is a good acclimatizati...

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      Day 02 - Amazon Homestay

      Day 02 - Amazon Homestay
      Day 02 - Amazon Homestay
      Day 02 - Amazon Homestay
      Day 02 - Amazon Homestay
      Day 02 - Amazon Homestay
      Day 02 - Amazon Homestay
      Day 02 - Amazon Homestay
      Day 02 - Amazon Homestay

      Today we will leave the city of Quito for a scenic drive across the eastern Andean mountain range. We will have impressive views of spectacular volcanoes and the lush, green cloud forest along the journey.  We will stop- off in the high mountain town of Papallacta for a soak in the volcanic hot springs before heading off to The Guango hummingbird reserve to witness these this impressive, colourful birds.  We will continue driving down towards the Amazon Basin and enjoy a hike into the canyon found in the middle of the Llang...

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        Day 03 - Local Immersion Experience

        Day 03 - Local Immersion Experience
        Day 03 - Local Immersion Experience
        Day 03 - Local Immersion Experience
        Day 03 - Local Immersion Experience
        Day 03 - Local Immersion Experience
        Day 03 - Local Immersion Experience
        Day 03 - Local Immersion Experience
        Day 03 - Local Immersion Experience

        Today is the day we get to learn more about our host family in the jungle. We can take part in their everyday activities and learn about the customs and traditions as well as their natural products such as medicinal plants. We will head out on a hike with the family to collect local plants, weave with vines and enjoy other traditional activities that the families still use to this day.

          Day 04 - Local Amazonic Adventures

          Day 04 - Local Amazonic Adventures
          Day 04 - Local Amazonic Adventures
          Day 04 - Local Amazonic Adventures
          Day 04 - Local Amazonic Adventures
          Day 04 - Local Amazonic Adventures
          Day 04 - Local Amazonic Adventures
          Day 04 - Local Amazonic Adventures
          Day 04 - Local Amazonic Adventures

          After breakfast, we will head out on a 1 hour hike to Wuaysayacu. This is a natural complex of lagoons and waterfalls where you can go swimming and explore this exquisitely pristine part of the jungle. In the afternoon we will go out searching for gold, using the traditional gold panning methods and in the evening we can enjoy some traditional stories around the campfire. 

            Day 05 - Total Immersion

            Day 05 - Total Immersion
            Day 05 - Total Immersion
            Day 05 - Total Immersion
            Day 05 - Total Immersion
            Day 05 - Total Immersion
            Day 05 - Total Immersion
            Day 05 - Total Immersion
            Day 05 - Total Immersion

            Possibly the most fascinating day with the family as we will learn more about their traditional customs and take part in the traditional drink CHICHA preparation process. An intrinsical part of Andean and Amazonic culture, the drink is enjoyed with meals or at parties and family gatherings. We will begin by collecting the roots from the fields, as well as other special plants that are going to be used in the preparation. We will then learn and take part in the process of chicha making. Cocoa is also an important product of Ecuador, o...

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              Day 06 - Llanganates - Quito

              Today we will leave the Amazon and our incredible family, being more educated by other traditional cultures such as these Amazonic people. We will head back to the capital of Quito for our final evening.

                Day 07 - Quito - Home

                Today is the final day of this incredible Cultural Immersion tour.  We will collect you from the Quito hotel to head to the airport for your flight back home or to your next exciting destination!

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                  What's included

                  • Transportation: Private, comfortable transportation.
                  • Accommodation based on double occupancy: 4 nights in homestay, 2 nights in 3+ star hotel in Quito.
                  • Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 4 Dinners.
                  • Activities: Soaking in Papallacta hot springs, participating in daily activities, cultural night and shamanism, exploring local villages, hike to the waterfalls, chocolate making and tasting, weaving baskets with a palm leaf.
                  • Gear: Helmets, life jackets, paddles, rubber boots, ropes harnesses.
                  • Trip Leader: Certified expert leaders and local guides.
                  • Group size: Small group.

                  What's not included

                  • My Own Room supplement costs $ 299 USD.
                  • Travel insurance mandatory.
                  • Meals not described in the itinerary.
                  • Extra meals – food budget $ 80 USD.
                  • Alcoholic drinks.
                  • Personal expenses.
                  • Tips.

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