6-Day The Amazon Experience

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Today, you'll visit the Middle of the World Monument, situated at 0°0’0” latitude. Take a picture with your feet on both hemispheres! Then you'll continue the tour to the Intiñan Museum. After lunch, you'll discover Quito’s beautiful historic center, named a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Learn about the different architectural styles in the Old Town, stroll through cobblestone streets and meet some artisans who’ve kept traditions alive for centuries.

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You will travel from Quito to the La Selva Lodge in the Amazon today, which involves a domestic flight and a two-hour motorized canoe ride. The manager will be waiting to greet you with a refreshing juice, snacks and a short briefing with information about your stay at La Selva. The naturalist guides will give you the basic info about the Amazon and how La Selva Lodge operates and how you can make the most of this unique setting. Afterward, you'll enjoy a hike.

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Today, you'll accompany local guides to the observation tower to view colorful birds and possibly even primates during your trip to the Amazon. You'll then hike along the trails to learn more about the ecology and natural history of this region. In the evening, you'll enjoy a canoe ride with the help of a flashlight to look for wildlife active at night. This will also be a great opportunity for star gazing!

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Today, you'll wake up early to see many bird species feasting at the clay lick! Afterward, you'll experience a cultural interaction with a Kichua woman. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Garzacocha Lagoon and enjoy a nocturnal walk in the evening to search for wildlife active at night. At the end of the day, you will have a departure briefing where the manager will provide you with all the necessary information about your departure procedure for the next morning.