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Explore Papallacta and the Amazon in 3 Days

By Ecuador Traveler Planet
Free cancellation available
Price is $1,350 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
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
Activity location
  • Papallacta
    • Papallacta, Ecuador
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Reina Isabel
    • N23-44 Avenida Río Amazonas
    • 170143, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Explore Papallacta and the Amazon in 3 Days
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English
Price details
$1,350.00 x 1 Adult$1,350.00

Total
Price is $1,350.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified and experienced guides
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Accommodation in the jungle Huasquila Amazon Lodge & Reserve
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Rubber boots (ask available sizes)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visits according the itinerary
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Not mentioned Services

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Day 1: From Andes to Amazon: Hot Springs and Jungle Arrival
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Amazon Lodge & Reserve
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 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Amazon Lodge & Reserve
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 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
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.

Location

Activity location
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    Papallacta
    • Papallacta, Ecuador
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Reina Isabel
    • N23-44 Avenida Río Amazonas
    • 170143, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
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    Holiday Inn Express Quito by IHG
    • E6-54 Y Avenida Francisco de Orellana
    • 170522, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
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    Hilton Colon Quito
    • 1914 Y Avenida Río Amazonas
    • 170143, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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