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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
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 abou...
View all photosToday 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 hik...
View all photosToday 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.
View all photosAfter 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.
View all photosPossibly 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...
View all photosToday 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.
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!
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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