3-4 Days 
Ecuador, 
From USD 270 p.p.
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BookingRebecca Adventure Travel has carefully selected a range of incredible Amazon tours to enhance your journey through this diverse country. Immerse yourself in the rich local culture, savor traditional cuisine, learn the Kichwa language, discover ancient hunting techniques, and witness the creation of ceramics and other handicrafts during immersive experiences with local communities. The Upper Amazon Basin, renowned for its remarkable biodiversity, beckons with its enchanting small Kichwa communities and lush vegetation. Embark on unforgettable hikes across the Amazon, where you’ll encounter a myriad of rare and stunning bird species, as well as exotic creatures like coatis, sloths, monkeys, and more. Discover the wonders of the Amazon through our diverse range of tours. Join us for an unforgettable Amazon adventure!
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Amazon RainforestExplore the lush Amazon Rainforest and observe a wide variety of animals and plants.- River AdventureNavigate the rivers in the Amazon and be part of adventurous activities such as tubing and even rafting.
- Waterfall HikesTrek into the rainforest and discover beautiful landscapes and hidden waterfalls.
- Indigenous CommunityVisit the Kichwa community and learn about their customs, cuisine, and everyday life.
- Chocolate MakingLearn how to create some of the world’s highest-quality chocolate
- MisahualliSee monkeys playing in the forest next to the river beach in this cozy Amazon town.
Amazon RainforestExplore the lush Amazon Rainforest and observe a wide variety of animals and plants.Itinerary
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DAY 1 ARRIVAL AT THE LODGE
12:00 Start of the tour to Itamandi Ecolodge.
At Arajuno River Bridge you take a motorized canoe upstream for 20 minutes until you reach Itamandi.During the journey, you can see the magic and beauty of the Amazon jungle.
At the dock, the staff will welcome you and brief information about your accommodation and activities. (Approximate hours)
13:30 Lunch 15:00 Tubbing *
After having tasted a delicious meal and being comfortable; You will be prepared for our first activity in the Amazon jungle.
18:30 Night Walk (optional)
A flashlight and camera are the most important tools on this night excursion, which allows guests to hear and catch the night sounds of fishing bats, owls, some insects, tarantulas, toads, frogs, and possibly snakes. If the sky is clear, you could have the opportunity to observe a large number of stars.
19:30 Dinner
Activity:Exploring. Hiking. Tubing. 
Transport:Bus. Car.
Meal:Lunch. Dinner. 
Accommodation:Itamandi Amazon Lodge.
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DAY 2 KICHWA COMUNITY
7:00 – 8:30 Breakfast
9:00 or 9:30 Departure for a long walk
After breakfast, you go on a walk through the primary and secondary forests. This activity lasts about 21⁄2 to 3 hours.
13:00 Lunch
14:30 Visit to the community
In the afternoon it is time to enjoy a cultural activity. An Amazonian Kichwa community will receive us and we will learn about their way of life and the interaction they have with the forest. In this meeting, that part of the Amazon is not found on the maps. the Amazonian peoples in their daily lives. Part of our visit to the community is to share the famous “chicha”, a fermented cassava drink that has become part of their parties and daily consumption. We will participate in the preparation of this drink and try some of the traditional dishes. We will end the visit with a traditional dance performed by the children of the community and we will also have time to buy some handicrafts made by the natives of the area. This small business is very helpful to support the daily life of the indigenous peoples of the area.
- Activity:Bird-watching. Exploring. Hiking. Wildlife-watching.
- Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
- Accommodation:Itamandi Amazon Lodge.
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DAY 3 ANACONDA ISLAND – RESCUE CENTER
IF YOU CHOSE THE 3 DAY 2 NIGHT TOUR HERE YOUR TOUR ENDS.
Early in the morning, there will be an excursion to observe birds, parrots, and parakeets, if weather conditions permit.
After breakfast is the checkout.
If your tour is 4 days and 3 nights, please read on, as you will do on your third day of the tour.
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 AM AmaZOOnico and Anaconda Island
You will take the canoe for about 40 minutes to visit “Anaconda Island”. You will observe the prehistoric bird “Hoatzin”, woolly monkeys, and squirrel monkeys, just to mention a few. You also visit a family in one of the indigenous communities to learn about their cultivation habits, medicinal plants, as well as the ancestral form of hunting with blowguns and handmade traps in the forest.A delicious box lunch will be provided on this trip.
After lunch, we will go to the AmaZOOnico, which is protecting a number of different animals, some endangered. AmaZOOnico is not a zoo, but a rescue center for Amazon animals in Ecuador. We can observe some animals in their natural environment at close range. After that, we will return to Itamandi EcoLodge to enjoy the hotel facilities.
19:30 Dinner
- Activity:Cooking.
- Transport:Bus. Car.
- Meal:Breakfast. Lunch Box. Dinner.
- Accommodation:Itamandi Amazon Lodge.
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DAY 4 PARROT SALADERO - DEPARTURE FORM LODGE
5:45 – 6:00 Departure to Saladero (according to the weather) *
Early in the morning, we take a 15-minute canoe ride upstream to visit the Parrot Saladero and appreciate a unique place where parrots and parakeets gather in order to obtain the minerals that will help them digest the fruits or seeds that have consumed Hundreds of parrots and parakeets will approach the tree- tops and then go down to the clay wall to eat this mineral-rich land. It is essential to have some binoculars to enjoy this magnificent natural act.
7:00 – 8:30 Breakfast
9:00 Departure and motorized canoe ride for 20 minutes to the Arajuno bridge. End of the tour.- Activity:Bird Watching. Departure.
- Transport:Canoe.
- Meal:Breakfast.
Activity:Exploring. Hiking. Tubing. 
Transport:Bus. Car.
Meal:Lunch. Dinner. 
Accommodation:Itamandi Amazon Lodge. 
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3 or 4 Day Amazon Napo Adventure Map
- Accommodation in a single, double or triple room.
- Meals as described in the itinerary.
- English speaking local guide.
- Activities and excursions as described in the itinerary.
- Rubber boots and life jackets.
- 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Accommodation in a single, double or triple room.
Meals as described in the itinerary.
English speaking local guide.
Activities and excursions as described in the itinerary.
Rubber boots and life jackets.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Exclusions+ Transportation Quito-Tena-Quito.
+ Personal equipment, flashlight, mosquito repellent, sun block, waterproof clothing.
+ Extra food and beverages.
+ Optional tips for the guide.
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| 1 guest - 3 Days | $ 351 p.p. |
| 2 or more guests - 3 Days | $ 270 p.p. |
| 1 guest - 4 Days | $ 514 p.p. |
| 2 or more guests - 4 Days | $ 395 p.p. |
Additional information
- Prices for 2025 are subject to change.
- To enter Ecuador, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your intended departure from the country.
- Prices are subject to seasonal surcharges during Christmas, New Year’s, and Semana Santa.
- For children under the age of 12, there is a 10% discount.
- The price listed corresponds to the itinerary at Itamandi Lodge. Itineraries at Hakuna Matata Lodge are also available for this tour. If you would like to know more about these options, please contact us.
- Another option to reach the lodge is by canoe with an extra fee of $60 total, for up to 12 people. From Misahualli to the entrance of the Pusuno River, it will take 1 hour approximately, and then a hike of almost 30 minutes.
- Pack a few plastic bags to shield your camera, passports, and ID from unexpected rain.
- Some activities in the Amazon, such as caiman searching, depend on weather conditions.
- If you love observing wildlife, consider bringing binoculars. Opt for 10×40 for an enhanced experience.
- It is suggested to have valid travel and medical insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage. Please inform the team of any known medical conditions you have.
- Rebecca Adventure Travel and the respective cruise operator reserve the right to change the itinerary without prior notice due to weather conditions, availability, National Park regulations or notifications, and unforeseeable circumstances.
- All cruises are subject to availability. Since cruises have fixed departures, please check dates and itineraries with the team before booking the cruise and flight tickets. Due to high demand, availability in the Amazon changes daily. Rebecca Adventure Travel will try to fix your dates with the options available at the time of booking.
- Keep in mind that some cruises require you to arrange the flight tickets directly with them, otherwise, they will charge an extra fee. Please check with the team and they will share the complete information before proceeding with your flight ticket arrangement.
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