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"You really get to experience life in the jungle, but in a way that is very safe and culturally interesting." Robert, traveled in April 2019

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"The lodge staff were fantastic, and our guides were knowledgeable and really sharp eyed to spot the wildlife!" Hannah, traveled in November 2019

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"Loved the lodge and the community, you should try the chontacuros!" CarolineFrey, traveled in January 2020

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"Exploring Ecuador's great nature revealed breathtaking scenic views that left me in awe of this country's beauty." Sawyer, traveled in February 2024

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"The eco lodge was comfortable and the chef prepared amazing meals. I would highly recommend this tour." Harriet, traveled in September 2021

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"Yarina Lodge is beautifully located, and we really enjoyed our visit. Days were busy going on canoe trips or jungle hikes." Joanna, traveled in February 2023

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First time in the jungle and Nicky Amazon lodge made it one of the best experiences of my life.Evi our guide was a walking talking Google. How he managed to locate animals birds and insects amongst the jungle foliage I don't know.Even when he pointed them out I found it at first hard to see.He new every bird animal and insect by name .His knowledge of the various eco systems was amazing. The lodge was just as you would expect helpful polite nothing to much trouble.Food was excellent freshly prepared with plenty of local flavors .Our lodge was excellent hot shower room service every day. A great big tick for all the staff at Nicky lodge just amazing.

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"First time in the jungle and Nicky Amazon lodge made it one of the best experiences of my life.Evi our guide was a walking talking Google. How he managed to locate animals birds and insects amongst the jungle foliage I don't know.Even when he pointed them out I found it at first hard to see.He new every bird animal and insect by name .His knowledge of the various eco systems was amazing. The lodge was just as you would expect helpful polite nothing to much trouble.Food was excellent freshly prepared with plenty of local flavors .Our lodge was excellent hot shower room service every day. A great big tick for all the staff at Nicky lodge just amazing.

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Ultimate Ecuador Amazon Guide ( + Best Amazon Jungle Tours)

While visiting the Galapagos may be number one on many visitors’ bucket lists in Ecuador, visiting the Ecuadorian Amazon is becoming more popular than ever . This area of the Amazon is home to the most biodiverse areas on the entire planet , and an Ecuador Amazon tour is a fantastic way to experience it, with more ways than ever to visit sustainably.

From deep in the Amazon at Yasuni National Park to the backpacker town of Tena, there is so much to see and do in the Ecuador jungle. After living in Ecuador for two years, we still only were able to see just a small portion of all that this diverse area of the country has to offer, but fell in love with it fast.

In this guide to the best of Ecuador Amazon travel and tours, we’re covering some of the best ways to experience the Ecuador Amazon, including the best Ecuador Amazon lodges and their tour experiences , as well as independent tour companies. Keep reading for more about the best experiences the Amazon Rainforest Ecuador has to offer .

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The Ecuadorian Amazon

While Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in South America, its slice of the Amazon rainforest is anything but secondary, making the country one of the best places to visit the Amazon.

In fact, Ecuador is home to what many consider to be some of the Amazon’s most crucial areas , and the best Amazon tours around.

Ecuador is home to Yasuní National Park and the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve, which is believed by many to be the most diverse area on all of planet Earth.

Yasuní National Park, with its super-diverse Biosphere Reserve, is the best-known national park in the Ecuador Amazon Rainforest. It is the most protected area of the Ecuadorian Amazon and has the greatest number of species of flora and fauna living there.

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However, the Amazon jungle of Ecuador is also composed of three other national parks (Sumaco Napo-Galeras, Cayambe-Coca, and Llanganates). In addition, there are several private nature reserves and areas of nature and wildlife protection in the Ecuador Amazon rainforest like the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve .

Generally, Ecuador jungle tours and lodge stays in the Yasuní National Park are more expensive than they are in the rest of the Amazon region in Ecuador. This is largely because the area is so protected and so remote to access.

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve , also quite deep in the Amazon, is generally less expensive to visit, though just as impressive in many ways.

Many private lodges, such as the popular Sacha Lodge , have their own ecological reserve surrounding their property – Sacha Lodge has over 5,000 protected acres surrounding it.

We love recommending visiting the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador, and taking an Ecuador jungle tour because they tend to be more affordable and accessible than jungle tours in neighboring countries such as Brazil can be . However, there are plenty of incredible ways to visit the Amazon in Peru as another great alternative to Ecuador!

Check out our guide to affordable Amazon travel in Ecuador with our Complete Guide to Visiting Tena, Ecuador for more of our top tips for your trip.

Indigenous Peoples in the Ecuadorian Amazon

Some of the indigenous groups in the Ecuadorian Amazon include the following:

• Huaorani (or, Waorani)

There are still two known uncontacted tribes living in the Amazon in Ecuador: the Taromenane and the Tagaeri . These groups are composed of only a few hundred individuals, and their rights to live in isolation and free from contact in the Ecuador Amazon are protected by the constitution.

Their way of life is threatened by illegal logging and oil discovery operations .

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Located in the eastern part of the country, Ecuador’s Amazon region is known as El Oriente , or simply, the East. There are six provinces in the Ecuador Amazon that compose this region: Sucumbíos, Orellana, Napo, Pastaza, Morona Santiago, and Zamora Chinchipe.

The most common cities to Amazon jungle trips in Ecuador – located in or on the border of the rainforest – are Tena, Nueva Loja, and Coca (also known as Francisco de Orellana).

Check out this clickable Ecuador Amazon map below to get a better understanding of this expansive region and its layout within Ecuador for a better idea of the Ecuador Amazon tour that might be best for you.

Nueva Loja is often the starting point for trips to the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve , while Coca is the most common starting point for trips to Yasuni National Park . Either Ecuador jungle starting point is a great choice – keep reading below for more specifics on each destination!

Ecuador jungle tours that start from Tena often do not go as deep into the Amazon as those that start from Nueva Loja or Coca, and are therefore less expensive and a great option for budget travel in the Amazon .

The Best Ecuador Jungle Tours

There are many options for jungle tours in the Amazon in Ecuador, including those run through independent tour companies and those that are booked through lodges in the Amazon.

Often when booking a stay at one of the many Ecuador Amazon lodges, visitors select a package of days and nights that include activities and excursions run through the lodge .

When booking a tour with a tour company, companies specify where visitors will be staying, but run their own activities and excursions, often through different areas of the Amazon.

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Tours in cuyabeno.

Tours in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve are generally less expensive than those in Yasuní , but allow visits to still encounter plenty of wildlife. Multi-day tours generally hover around $100 per day all-inclusive , though they can more expensive depending on the lodging planned for the tour.

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Some tours of Cuyabeno also start from the town of Lago Agrio rather than Nueva Loja. While not generally as common, this is still quite convenient, as there are regular buses and flights from Quito to Lago Agrio.

This tour departs from Lago Agrio and heads into the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, with lodging at the Waita Lodge .

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Tours in Yasuní

Tours in Yasuní National Park are generally the most expensive you’ll find in Ecuador , as it is the most remote area and most protected area of the forest. However, the lodges here are extremely nice, and will provide the most incredible experience you can find along the Ecuador Amazon river.

If you’re looking for an unforgettable and luxurious adventure, consider looking into a tour with lodging at Sacha Lodge if it’s in your budget – this is the best of the best in the Ecuadorian Amazon!

I was able to find some more affordable tours that visit the Yasuní with lodging at homestays in the local community , which is a great way to save money on an incredible experience and also exchange with locals.

There are also camping and kayaking tours in Yasuní that are popular as well for those looking for being as close to nature as possible and explore as much as possible of the jungle. It isn’t a typical lodge experience but is definitely an incredible adventure.

Tours in Tena

Since Tena is the most easily accessible jumping-off point in the Ecuador jungle, and just on the edge of the forest, jungle tours in Tena are generally the best options for budget travel in the Amazon . There are some incredible Ecuador rainforest tours to be found here at a great price!

While tours here are not in the deep Amazon and you may not see certain wildlife you’ll see in Yasuní or Cuyabeno, having visited Tena I can tell you that I still had an incredible experience and felt like I saw plenty.

Tours from Tena generally are a bit shorter than those deeper in the Amazon, generally two days to four days.

Three-day or four-day tours from Tena generally center around the Mishuallí area of the rainforest near Tena.

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There are also plenty of tours that leave from Quito , which is a great Ecuador Amazon travel option for those with limited time frames, as they arrange transport to and from the city.

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In addition to traditional nature and wildlife tours, Tena is a popular destination for rafting through the Amazon , some of the most unforgettable Amazon tours Ecuador has to offer.

Tour operators offer rafting excursions departing from Tena on rapids of all different levels , so even first-timers can get involved (me!). There are also safety kayaks that accompany rafters to ensure safety.

Raft Amazonia is one of the most well-known and respected rafting tour operators in Tena – they also organize other tours around Tena as well.

Many of the rafting excursions and tours can also be extended over a couple of days with additional jungle walks, and include basic lodge accommodations in the rainforest near Tena.

Tours like this one from Tena along the Napo River combine rafting and exploring the Amazon if you’re interested in both experiences.

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Ecuador Amazon Lodges

There are plenty of Ecuador Amazon lodges that offer independent package stays that include all jungle tours and excursions as a part of the package . These are some of the most popular or well-known lodges in the best areas of the Amazon that offer their own tours.

Tapir Lodge Ecuador

Located in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Tapir Lodge is an excellent lodge for a mid-range travel budget , with some fantastic deals on rooms and jungle tour experiences.

Their 4-day excursions are quite affordable for being so in the deep Ecuador Amazon.

Tapir Lodge has been operating for nearly two decades and the guides know the area well, including having close relationships with the local Siona indigenous group , which makes for a great experience.

Napo Wildlife Center

The Napo Wildlife Center and the newer Napo Cultural Center are sister lodges within the Yasuní National Park and are considered some of the nicest and most luxurious places to stay within the Amazon in Ecuador.

Stays at the Napo Cultural Center are less expensive than those at the wildlife center and are closer to a local Kichwa indigenous community, which allows for excursions to visit this community.

These excursions are organized by the Añangu Kichwa community and benefit this community and are easily some of the best Amazon tours you’ll find anywhere.

Sacha Lodge

Sacha Lodge is another one of Ecuador’s finest eco-lodges in the Amazon, also located in Yasuní National Park . One interesting feature of Sacha Lodge is its elevated canopy walk, which allows visitors to walk above the treetops of the Ecuadorian jungle and enjoy the view of the Amazon from above.

The most popular stays at Sacha Lodge are the 4-day, 3-night stays , which include all of the most important sights in and around Sacha’s private 5,000-acre nature reserve.

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Looking for the best Amazon tours in Ecuador? We visited the Amazon Rainforest with Community Hostel in 2023, and it was one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. And we’ve travelled to a lot of places!

Visiting the Amazon has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. Actually being there was pretty surreal – and it took a while for it to sink in! From spotting wildlife to swimming in lagoons, watching the sunset and getting up close to caimans – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime trip any adventure fan needs to do!

In the following post, I explain everything there is to know about the Amazon tours in Ecuador, including the incredible one we did with Community Hostel and the Dolphin Lodge. From daily timetables to activities, weather and what to pack, it’s all included.

But, if I’ve missed anything or you still have a burning question, get in touch to ask! You can email me at jennie(@)jenniewanders.com or send me a DM via Instagram here. I want your Amazon trip to be just as special as ours, so ask away!

So, let’s get started and get planning the most wonderful Amazon Rainforest trip possible!

*Our trip to the Amazon with Community Hostel was sponsored, but we would never recommend a tour that we didn’t truly love . All of the information in this post is an honest reflection of our trip to the Amazon Rainforest in 2023.*

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Amazon Tours Ecuador: A Summary

Visiting the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember, and actually being there was like stepping into a dream.

During the tour, you can expect to see wildlife that’s not found anywhere else in the world, swim in the waters of the Amazon, trek through the jungle at night, spot caimans and giant anacondas, look out for pink river dolphins, canoe paddle and bird watch and other incredible Amazon specific activities.

It’s a trip that any adventure and wildlife lover needs to do at least once in their lifetime.

There are many tours and trips that you can choose to do in Ecuador. We were lucky enough to visit the Amazon with the incredible Community Hostel and stayed at the Dolphin Lodge. This was one of the best tours to the Amazon from Quito, and I am so glad we picked them (keep reading to find out why!)

When booking a tour, you’ll need to pick a duration. We found most tourists and backpackers in Ecuador do the 4-day, 3-night tour. This is enough time to ‘settle’ into rainforest life, do some epic activities and really experience the magic of the rainforest. It’s also a great amount of time to get to know your group and make some new friends.

If you book with Community Hostel and the Dolphin Lodge, everything is included. Accommodation, food, drinks, activities, a tour guide, the boat ride to and from the lodge, waterproof jackets, wellie boots and everything else you could possibly need whilst you’re remote in the jungle.

The only extra you’ll need to pay for is the bus from Quito to the Cuyabeno Bridge, but Community Hostel will explain this to you when booking.

What company is best for an Amazon tour in Ecuador?

As I’ve previously mentioned, I recommend doing an Amazon tour in Ecuador with Community Hostel and Community Adventures.

They are a sustainable and responsible company that truly brings the magic of the Amazon to life. They have a range of tours all over Ecuador (Cotopaxi, Mindo, Galapagos etc), and are a well-known, popular tour group for tourists and backpackers.

When booking with Community Hostel , you’ll stay in the beautiful Dolphin Lodge, nestled in the middle of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. I speak a little more about the lodge further on in this post, but it exceeded all of our expectations.

All ages are welcome – we had a mix of solo backpackers, young tourists, couples in their thirties and way older on our tour! It was a great way to meet new people and make new friends.

The prices of the tours are also exceptionally reasonable and perfect for those backpacking on a budget! For under $300 USD, you’ll get all activities, accommodation, meals, tour guides and even equipment such as wellie boots and raincoats.

And if I’m honest – they just went the extra mile. The guides were all from the local Amazon communities, and they were kind, welcoming and knowledgeable (I have no idea how they spotted some of the wildlife that they did!)

The guides all spoke perfect English and made sure we were all happy and enjoying ourselves throughout – even when some of us were scared of the bugs!

They made us feel like part of the family, and we couldn’t fault their patience and time for us. The meals were delicious, the atmosphere was great, the rooms were comfortable and we had everything we needed; from start to finish.

And it’s for that reason that I recommend the Dolphin Lodge and booking through Community Hostel .

It’s not just a tour – it’s a community. You become part of the family in a short space of time, and your Amazon experience is better than you could have ever imagined!

If you’re in Ecuador and want to do an Amazon tour from Quito, check out the Dolphin Lodge and book through Community Hostel . You won’t regret it!

Where to stay in Quito when doing an Amazon tour

If you are doing an Amazon tour from Quito, stay at Community Hostel . The hostel can then book the Amazon tour for you.

You can also leave your big bag and expensive belongings with them. They have a locked storage room (which is totally safe) so you can pack a small day bag to take with you to the Amazon.

The bus also picks you up and drops you directly back at Community Hostel . It makes your life a lot easier by staying there!

If you are doing the Amazon tour with them, I recommend this kind of structure when staying in Quito:

• Book a night with Community Hostel the night BEFORE your Amazon tour. Enjoy Quito and the activities the hostel put on (family-style dinners, games, quiz nights, walking tours etc).
• The next night, you do not need to book accommodation. The bus for the Amazon picks you up at 11.30 pm, so just chill at the hostel in the TV lounge and get some rest before the big adventure!
• Book another night at Community Hostel on the final day of the tour . You’ll get dropped off at the hostel late on return from the Amazon (around 11 pm- 1 am in the morning), so the last thing you want to be doing is travelling around Quito at that time!

❗️HOW WE DID IT: We booked a night at Community Hostel on Wednesday, travelled to Cuyabeno on Thursday, and returned to the hostel on a Monday night (where we stayed again).

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What to expect from Amazon tours in Ecuador

Any Amazon tour in Ecuador is full on. You can expect to be up and out early each morning, with the day ahead being packed full of activities. It’s non-stop, so make sure you’re prepared for it!

I’ve listed some of the activities and the daily schedule below, but just be open to changes, or things going wrong (ie the weather) and remember you are in the Amazon Rainforest. Whatever happens, whatever you do – it’s all an experience!

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Activities on the Amazon tours in Ecuador

All of the Amazon tours in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve are pretty similar. As we did our tour with Community Hostel at the Dolphin Lodge, I’ll talk a little about the types of activities we did.

Our tour was non-stop. It was packed full of bucket list activities, and I could not have planned a better trip myself! Activities included (but were not limited to):

🛶 A nightly lagoon trip to watch the sunset over the Amazon. You’ll stop here for an hour-ish, chat with your new friends and even jump in the water for a swim!

🔦 A night walk through the Amazon. Put your wellies on, grab your flashlight and walk through the forest in the pitch black. This is the best time to spot bugs and creatures you’ve never seen before!

🦅 Early morning bird watching. You’ll take the canoe out (with no engines to limit noise) to spot the best early-morning birds and animals.

🚶🏼‍♂️ A two/three hour day hike through the Amazon . Your guide will take a machete and quite literally cut trees to guide you through the rainforest! Spot bugs, animals and learn all about the plants of the Amazon.

🐊 Nightly watches to spot wild caimans and anacondas. You’ll do this from the safety of the boat!

🛖 Visit a local indigenous community. You’ll take a one-hour boat, then do a one-hour hike through the jungle to meet the locals of the Amazon.

🌿 A meeting with a local Shaman. He’ll talk through the ways they use medicines and local herbs to heal the people of the community.

🛶 Canoe paddling to get up close to the local wildlife, including pink river dolphins and monkeys.

Prices of the Amazon tours in Ecuador

Prices for Amazon tours in Ecuador vary depending on duration, accommodation type, time of year and what’s included.

If you’re sticking to one of the more popular Amazon tours like Community Adventures , you can expect to pay similar to:

• 4 days, 3 nights: $270 USD per person
• 5 days, 4 nights: $320 USD per person

Both of these tours include all activities, wellie boots, meals, drinks (non-alcoholic), mosquito nets, waterproof ponchos and a traditional-style Amazon accommodation. More on accommodation in the next section!

Accommodation on the Amazon tours

When booking an Amazon tour in Ecuador, one of the things that might be important is accommodation and room style.

Let me start by reminding you that you’re staying in the Amazon Rainforest – so unless you have a few thousand pounds to drop, you’re going to be in pretty standard rooms!

The Dolphin Lodge (which is where you stay with Community Adventures ) was a cosy, large, wood-built cabin around two hours from the Cuyabeno Bridge . The other main lodges in Cuyabeno are all relatively close together.

The Dolphin Lodge has a large dining area (where we’d sit and eat family-style meals), as well as a long wooden deck and viewing platform for relaxing on hammocks and jumping into the water.

It’s also a popular spot for a pod of dolphins to swim in front of the lodge (hence the name!) so always keep an eye out!

In terms of the rooms, they’re basic but they do the job. We had comfortable beds with mosquito nets; meaning we didn’t get a single bite during the night! The showers have temperamental hot water, but most of the time you crave a cold shower anyway, so it’s a nice escape from the humidity!

We were travelling as a couple, so we had our own private room (which I wasn’t expecting!). If you’re a solo traveller, there are shared dorms. Depending on your group size, you will either be put in a shared dorm or in a private room.

If you have specific wants and needs about room sizes, you can chat with Community Hostel beforehand.

Getting to the Amazon from Quito

The Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador is, of course, remote. It takes a long time to travel from Quito to the area you’ll be staying in, so be sure to include this in your trip time.

The main tourist area for the Amazon in Ecuador is the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. It is the second largest reserve and protected area in Ecuador and is nestled in a part of the Amazon Rainforest.

Getting from Quito to the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve looks a little like this:

The bus from Quito to the Amazon rainforest

A coach (with wifi and comfortable seats) picks tourists up from all over Quito every night around 11.30pm-midnight. We were picked up FIRST from Community Hostel – meaning we had first pick of the best seats!

The bus is usually full, but not full of people all necessarily on your tour. Everyone stays in different lodges.⁣ We met a few people staying in the Dolphin Lodge at Community Hostel , so we already had friends before the tour began!

From pick-up, it’s around a 12-13 hour drive to the Cuyabeno Bridge (where you’ll jump in your canoe and head to your lodge). The drive is fine – it’s a little windy at times, so I recommend travel sickness pills if you suffer badly. However, we were both fine for the duration.

There are no toilets on the bus, but you make regular stops. We also had a few people ask every now and then to stop for the loo, so don’t feel worried about asking.

As it’s overnight, you don’t stop for a lunch break, so take any snacks you might need. On the journey back to Quito, you do stop for lunch at a traditional Ecuadorian roadside cafe (plus the Dolphin Lodge will prepare a packed lunch for you to take too!)

The boat from the Cuyabeno Bridge to your lodge

After a long and sleepy 12-hour bus journey, you’ll arrive at the chaotic Cuyabeno Bridge. This is – quite simply – chaos. There are hundreds of tourists at the bridge (and we travelled during the off-season!) who are waiting to ‘board’ their motorboat to head down to their lodge.

This is where you will meet your guide. A guide and volunteer from Dolphin Lodge will meet you at the bridge (or a guide from whichever tour you are on) and prep you for the boat journey ahead.

Be sure to use the loo, grab a snack and a raincoat ready for the boat ride. Your bags will be placed in a waterproof compartment on the boat (although I don’t recommend taking any laptops or anything that can get easily damaged) and you’ll be given a poncho in case it starts raining.

From the Cuyabeno Bridge, it takes 2-3 hours to travel to your lodge, depending on where you are staying. If you’ve booked with Community Hostel like we did, the Dolphin Lodge is around a 2-hour journey.

But this boat journey is incredible – and it’s actually the start of your Amazon tour! Just a few minutes in, we saw several types of monkeys, toucans, birds, bugs and fish – it was an adventure from the word go.

Our tour guide Elias was amazing at spotting wildlife in the trees, and we even had a set of binoculars to see a little closer! We’d pull up close, watch the monkeys pick berries from the branches and the fish jumping out of the water to catch the fallen goods. It was pretty special.

Daily timetable on the Amazon tour in Ecuador

When on one of the Amazon tours in Ecuador, the timetables are all pretty similar. But as we did the Community Hostel tour (and of course, it’s the best Amazon tour in Ecuador 😏), I’m going to talk you through what happened with us.

Our daily timetable in the Amazon Rainforest looked a little like this:

6-7 am: wake up, prepare for the day. If you’re birdwatching, it’s a 5 am wake-up call to be on the boat by 6 am to spot the best wildlife.

8 am: family-style breakfast with your group.

9 am: activities begin! Depending on what they are, they can either overlap lunch (and you’ll eat lunch out) or you’ll head back to the lodge to eat.

2.30-3.30 pm: lunch at the lodge or in the community.

4-5 pm: afternoon activities!

8.30 pm: return to the lodge for another family-style meal.

9-9.30 pm: bedtime! You can buy alcohol from the bar, but we were all far too exhausted. We were all asleep by 9.30 pm!

If you have specific wants/needs, the Dolphin Lodge is really open to ideas. For example, we wanted to head to the lagoon for another sunset swim when it wasn’t on the itinerary, and they were happy to accommodate us.

We also spotted pink river dolphins during breakfast, and as you can imagine, we dropped everything and ran barefoot out to the canoe to get a closer look!

Nothing is set in stone, it just depends on what you and your group would like from the tour.

What to pack for an Amazon tour in Ecuador

This was something I really struggled with before visiting the Amazon. What on earth do I pack? Is it too hot for long sleeves? Do I need a raincoat? And do I still want to look cute?!

Let me start by saying; no one cares what you look like. So don’t even waste a thought on looking ‘cute’. It’s humid, hot, sticky, dirty, and muddy – looking nice just isn’t on the radar when you’re out there.

The most important thing is to have long sleeves – both top and bottom. This isn’t just to protect you from mosquitoes, but also the trees, branches, twigs, bugs, ants and spiders you’ll cross when walking through the dense jungle.

(That isn’t to scare you – it’s just a fact when you’re walking through the Amazon Rainforest!)

But it is humid. You’ll want a short-sleeved top, dress or shorts to wear when you’re relaxing at the lodge. If you have insect repellent, you can wear a ton of this when you’re not covering all of your skin.

In terms of shoes, you’ll mainly wear the wellie boots which are provided by the lodge. They go right up to a size 13 (UK) so even my 6 foot 5 boyfriend was able to grab a pair! The mud in the rainforest is so exceptionally thick and wet that you won’t be able to wear anything else.

But – take a pair of sandals or flip-flops too. When we had finished a long hike, and then had a long boat ride back, the last thing we wanted was to be sitting in our heavy wellies. We’d swap out our wellies for our sandals, and even dip our feet in the water to cool down.

The Dolphin Lodge provided a waterproof poncho for us, so there was no need to bring a waterproof jacket. But of course, this is a personal preference.

Other items to pack for the Amazon tour in Ecuador

When you’ve packed a few long-sleeved tops and trousers, I also recommend adding the following items . I have linked my top choice for each one to make your life even easier!

• Insect repellent (just as vital as taking clothes!)
• A rain jacket (although most tours will provide these for you)
• Sunscreen (reef friendly as you might be swimming)
• Swimsuit (yes, you can swim there!)
• A quick-dry towel
• A reusable water bottle
• A day bag (to carry a water bottle, camera etc)
• A dry bag (to use in the canoes to and from the activities)
• An adapter and a portable phone charger – there is electricity at the lodge
• Cash to tip and to pay the local community fee
• A phone with a torch, or an actual flashlight for the night walks
• A book or Kindle to read during your rest time
• Shower gel and normal toiletries (there are no shops there, obviously)
• Extra batteries for everything. Even though there is electricity, it’s communal and only on at certain hours of the day. Take spare fully-charged batteries if you can.

FULL Amazon Rainforest Packing Guide: What To Wear In The Amazon Rainforest (That Isn’t Ugly)

What to NOT pack for the Amazon tour

You’re going to be jumping in and out of canoe-style boats for the duration of your trip. I highly recommend leaving most of your belongings at Community Hostel whilst you are gone.

We left pretty much everything at Community Hostel and just took an average-sized day bag with us. Laptops, expensive equipment, spare clothes, anything you don’t need in a rainforest – can all be left at Community Hostel in a safe, locked storage room.

It’s also incredibly humid everywhere in the Amazon, so you don’t want anything important or expensive getting damaged.

In summary, do not take to the Amazon (unless you absolutely have to):

• Laptop or expensive tech
• Your entire big bag (leave most of your belongings in the locked storage room at the Community Hostel )
• Hair appliances (there’s no electricity in the rooms, only communal spaces)
• More than 2 pairs of shoes (sandals and trainers will suffice)
• Food – you’re only going to attract animals to your room if you have secret food stuffed in your bag! Don’t do it.

Best time to visit the Amazon in Ecuador

You can visit the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador 365 days a year. There is a dry and wet season in Cuyabeno, and we actually visited during the wet season.

Did it rain? Yes, but not nearly as much as we expected! Most of our days were long, sunny and humid, and we only had rain in the last 12 hours of our trip. But this rain was heavy – in fact, I’ve never seen anything like it. For reference:

🌞 The dry season starts in September and ends in March. This is when the river is only 1m deep, and it’s easier to spot animals such as giant otters, anacondas and caimans. There is still rain during this time, but a lot less frequently and for a shorter amount of time than during the wet season.

☔️ Wet season starts in April, and runs until early September. The river is 5-6m deep during this time, and it’s easiest to spot pink river dolphins.

Throughout the year, it is humid and hot. Expect to be sticky, muddy and dirty 365 days a year. Well, you are in the Amazon Rainforest after all!

The average temperature in the Ecuadorian Amazon is 73-82°F (23-28°C).

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Food and drink on the Amazon tour in Ecuador

The food and drink on the Amazon tour is great. I can’t speak for every lodge, but the Dolphin Lodge really pulled it out of the bag!

We were fed three giant, delicious meals per day, with vegetarian and vegan options available. Meals always included a mix of both traditional Ecuadorian foods and Western foods. We even had spaghetti bolognese one night!

Each meal is served with lots of carbs (mainly pasta and rice), with a whole ton of bread rolls to fill up on in case you’re still hungry.

Everything is cooked on-site, so if you have a special request or need, the chances are they can cater to you. But again, if you’re unsure or worried, contact Community Hostel to double-check.

But of course, the lodges are in the middle of the rainforest. There are no shops, cafes or other restaurants. You have to eat at your own lodge, so be sure to check you’re staying at a lodge with good food (aka, the Dolphin Lodge with Community Hostel !)

Examples of our meals include spaghetti bolognese, frittata, chicken (or veg) and rice and so on. There was nothing too different to the norm, and you were always given fruit for dessert (which was usually locally picked from the rainforest!)

Alcohol is available to buy additionally, but we were all way too tired for that!

Wifi and Signal on the Amazon Rainforest tour

There is no Wifi or signal in most of the lodges, including the Dolphin Lodge. Wifi is available for staff for emergency reasons, but it is not given to guests. Expect a few days of being totally off-grid!

Swimming on the Amazon Rainforest tour

Believe it or not, you can actually swim in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Yes, there are caimans, anacondas and piranhas – but they’re not interested in you.

Some people opted out of swimming (and that’s totally ok too!) but most of us jumped in and enjoyed the cooling water. It’s safe, refreshing and for me, was a huge bucket list tick!

Most of the swimming takes place in the evening at sunset. All lodges will take the motorboats to the giant lagoon (around 20 minutes from the Dolphin Lodge), and stop the boat to watch the sun go down, chat amongst new friends and jump into the water.

This was actually my favourite part of the day. Watching the sunset and a full moon (we were extremely lucky) from the boat. Seeing the sky turn from blue to a deep orange, then a blushing pink to a rich purple… it was mesmerising.

All whilst the trees from the Amazon swayed in the wind, and the cool air brushed against our skin. These evenings are memories I’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Wildlife on the Amazon Rainforest tour

The types of wildlife you’ll see will depend on the time of year and luck.

We travelled to Cuyabeno during the wet season (in June), which is the hardest time to see animals like anacondas and caimans. But it is the best time to see pink river dolphins; as they don’t have to swim hours downstream to find deep water!

We were lucky enough to see pink river dolphins (right outside the Dolphin Lodge!), hundreds of monkeys (and lots of different species), caimans, toucans, birds, turkeys, giant otters, tarantulas, frogs, bugs, ants, spiders and more.

Sadly we didn’t see a giant anaconda, but another group did! You just have to remember it’s the wild and it’s nature – everything to do with weather and wildlife is down to luck.

Vaccines for visiting the Amazon tour in Ecuador

The yellow fever jab is required for the Amazon in Ecuador. We got this for free in Colombia ( read more about how here ).

Currently, in 2023, you do not need anti-malarial tablets to visit the Cuyabeno Reserve in Ecuador. We did not take them, and no one in our group did either.

However, it is vital that you do your own research, and go with whatever you feel is safest. Your country may recommend otherwise. I am not able to give medical advice and recommend you do this independently.

But from my experience, it was not common for tourists visiting the Amazon in Ecuador to take anti-malarial pills.

Related post: Getting the yellow fever vaccine in Cartagena, Colombia as a tourist

Amazon Tours Ecuador: FAQs

1) where is the best place to visit the amazon in ecuador.

The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is the best place to visit the Amazon in Ecuador . With more than 604,000 hectares of rainforest, the Cuyabeno Reserve is full of lagoons, rivers, wildlife and stunning nature.

If you’re visiting for the first time, I recommend booking an organised Amazon tour with Community Hostel . They take care of everything – from transport to rooms, activities to wellie boots – it’s a trip anyone and everyone can take to one of the most special places on the planet.

2) How much would a trip to the Amazon rainforest cost?

This depends on how long you stay and who you book with. I highly recommend booking with Community Hostel (they were faultless !) where you can expect to pay around $270 USD for a 3-night, 4-day tour. This includes accommodation, meals and all activities.

3) How long should you stay in the Amazon rainforest?

If you’re visiting for the first time and would like to do a tour, I recommend the 4-day, 3-night tour with Community Hostel. We found this was a perfect amount of time to do all of the activities, enjoy the rainforest and have an epic experience!

But it all depends on what kind of person you are and what you want from your Amazon trip . We had people in our group who only stayed for 2 nights, but also those who wanted to stay for 4 nights.

We even had a European volunteer at our lodge who had been in the Amazon for six weeks, and was planning on staying for at least another three months!

4) Are there mosquitoes in the Amazon rainforest?

Yes, and they’re pretty bad. But if you have insect repellent and long sleeves, you’ll be fine. As someone who gets bitten quite badly, I highly recommend the insect repellent that is a cream rather than a spray. We found this worked much better, and came away from the Amazon with hardly any bites whatsoever!

Check out my full Amazon packing guide for more tips on mosquitoes!

5) Is the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve worth it?

Yes, yes and yes again. We honestly could not be more thankful to Community Hostel for making our Amazon rainforest dreams come true.

To be remote in the rainforest, away from civilisation, with zero phone signal, surrounded by nature…nothing that beats it. We would return in a heartbeat!

Ultimately, if you’re a big fan of nature and wildlife, a trip to the Amazon should be high on your bucket list!

What to pack for Ecuador

Packing for Ecuador is similar to most Central/South American countries, although you need to pack some warmer clothes for locations like Quito.

Luckily for you, I’ve written an entire, lengthy blog post about what to pack for Ecuador ; from daily clothes to gadgets and tech, the right kind of backpack and things you may have forgotten. You can check out my full Ecuador packing list here!

Don’t forget travel insurance for South America!

If you’re visiting South America as a backpacker, or even for a short vacation, it is  so  important to have  travel insurance .   And  if you ended up on a post that’s called ‘epic party tips’, you know (just as well as I do) that you  definitely  need travel insurance.

Personally, I recommend  SafetyWing .  As a digital nomad and world traveller myself, I can confirm it is the best travel insurance out there. And one of the cheapest – they have deals that start at  just $42 USD per month.

I know, I know, you’re thinking  ‘but I can’t afford that!’ . I was the same! It’s tough to fork out $42 a month on something ‘you might not need’. But what if something DOES happen? That extra Mezcal shot results in you falling down the stairs, or you eat something dodgy from a street food van.

If you need medical help at  any point  whilst in South America,  you need  travel insurance.

With  SafetyWing , you’re covered on travel emergencies, basic medical costs and medical expenses throughout your trip, so you can travel without worry (at a backpacker’s price!)

Don’t even think twice about getting travel insurance for South America . Trust me, I have heard enough horror stories about backpackers who haven’t had insurance and have ended up in a  lot  of debt. Don’t be that person!

If you’ve been putting the job off because it takes a lot of time and effort to research the  best travel insurance companies , I understand. That’s why I’ve done the hard work for you. Sign up for  SafetyWing , and the job is done!

Amazon Tours Ecuador: In A Nutshell

So, there you have it!  Everything you need to know about the best Amazon tours in Ecuador; and my epic recommendation of the Community Adventures Amazon tour .  When you’re planning a trip to Ecuador, make sure you let me know over on  Instagram  or in the comments below!

If you haven’t seen my blog before, I write posts aimed at   real-life  travellers wanting authentic and down-to-earth information.   I’m currently travelling around the world with my boyfriend  (read more  here !), creating guides and itineraries for you to follow in our footsteps!

Keep an eye out for more Ecuador content,  all written from a personal and realistic point of view. You can sign up for my newsletter and juicy travel updates  here!

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Imagine Ecuador is the indisputable leader when it comes to Amazon Tours in the Cuyabeno Reserve. No other agency can compete because our general manager grew up in the Amazon, and spent 10 years working as a naturalist guide in the Cuyabeno Reserve. With his wealth of experience and knowledge, Imagine Ecuador is able to provide precise and concise information unavailable at other agencies. Additionally, we have the best guides, promotions, and last minute deals, making us the best choice for booking your Amazon tour!

The Cuyabeno Reserve is one of the most amazing place to see in the Amazon: jungle walks, biodiversity, birdwatching, shamanism and indigenous culture is just something what you can experience out here!

The accommodation can be in different jungle lodges in the Cuyabeno Reserve, these offer huts with single, double, triple, familiar and matrimonial rooms, all of which are equipped with a private bathroom, and offer hot and cold water. Electricity for recharging electronic devices is generated by eco-friendly solar panels and accessible in the common areas. Altogether, it is a simple, yet attractive accommodation. Apart from these budget lodges, there are also accommodations available that are more luxurious.

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We at Rebecca Adventure Travel have selected several great Amazon tours to make your journey to this diverse country unforgettable. Spot a wide variety of animals and make incredible hikes in several parts of the Amazon rainforest. You will be able to decide which program fits your wishes the best. There are different Amazon regions you can visit in Ecuador such as the Cuyabeno Reserve, the Yasuni National Park, and the beginning of the Amazon close to Tena.

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• Kayak With the Waorani in El Yasuní : Paddle down the Shiripuno River with native fishermen from one of the remote aboriginal peoples of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
• ⁠ Jungle to Table Experience : Join the Waorani women as they harvest their yucca crops.
• Charapa Turtle Conservation Program : Visit a community on the Napo River breeding turtles to name a hatchling and release it into the river.
•  ⁠ Archidona Food Court : Visit a food market in Tena to savor traditional Amazonian dishes.
•  ⁠ Exploring the Caves at Templo de la Ceremonia : Tour a Kichwa ritualistic site with a native guide and learn about their ancestral practices.

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5-Day Deep Amazon Luxury Tour

Experience the ultimate  Deep Amazon Luxury  as you embark on an extraordinary adventure that seamlessly combines  thrill and tranquility . Explore the wonders of  Yasuní National Park , where the  Observation Tower  unveils breathtaking panoramas and the  Tulcaneta Trail  immerses you in the  mesmerizing rainforest beauty .

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Cuyabeno is located far into the Amazon , only reachable by boat. Because of that, it is one of the most pristine places on the planet. You can reach it from Lago Agrio, which is the pick-up point for the Cuyabeno Amazon Tours.

The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve has 14 lagoons and trees that can reach 164 inches. With this in mind, you’ll see the forest going until the land disappears and becomes small canals. You’ll find many different species and ecosystems. This surreal scenery is called the flooded Amazon forest. Here , you can see an extensive variety of animals from pink dolphins, manatees, monkeys, and so on.

About the local communities, you will get to know about the Siona, Secoya, Cofan, and Kichwa . All of them will tell you more about their ways of living , handicrafts, medicinal plants and so much more. 

9-Day Colonial Quito & Amazon Cuyabeno

The highlights of  Ecuador  trips let you visit two or more regions and take you to their  most beautiful places .

6-Day Amazon Cuyabeno & Papallacta Adventure

Designed for adventurous travelers  who love to experience  nature without being disturbed by cell phones or wifi.

5-Day Amazon Cuyabeno & Papallacta Adventure

Enjoy a canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River and take your first look at the jungle.

4-Day Amazon Cuyabeno Adventure

Discover the  Seoqueya Community  and learn about this  ancient tribe . Activities during these days vary between  wildlife  spotting by  canoe, hiking,  and  swimming.

Yasuni Tours

This is one of the main destinations on Amazon Tours . The Yasuni Biosphere Reserve is the largest protected area in the Ecuadorian continental land. You can get here by plane or car. Then depending on your destination, you’ll have to get a boat. 

One of Rebecca Adventure Travel’s interns, Indi, went to the Yasuni National Park. In order to experience for herself the Amazon rainforest, “the head of the community was a woman, and they call her ‘ Abuela ’ which means grandmother in Spanish. She sang a song to welcome us, and we could try the traditional drink called ‘ Chicha ’. She was a very nice and strong lady, and it was nice meeting her and hearing her stories about life in the Amazon. ”

There are only a few lodges and more campsites, one’s more glamping style and others more rudimentary . Be aware that the campsites have no electricity so you will need power banks for your electronic devices. Since you are more deep into the rainfores t, your trip will be a more Amazonian lifestyle. The local communities will tell you how they live. And how they have adapted their traditions to the occidental way of living. 

If you are not sure which one of the Amazon Tours suits you. You can read about the 5 major differences between Cuyabeno and Yasuni Reserve.  

There are two Amazon Tours in the Yasuni, for explorers and adventure lovers. For the first one, you’ll stay at a lodge , and there are incredible activities planned like hiking, canopying, caiman spotting by night, creek paddling, and more.

And for real adventurers , the kayak tour is recommended. You will kayak from campsite to campsite . Which is hosted by the Kichwa communities of this very remote area.

Enjoy the Ecuadorian Amazon region, special memories are guaranteed!

8-Day Micro Wedding across Ecuador

Celebrate your wedding with your  closest friends  and family in this  Boutique-style  Micro Wedding Across Ecuador.

5-Day Waorani Yasuni Kayak Exploration

This tour takes you to the home of the Waorani indigenous  people fierce  protectors  of the past, nature, and of their  cultural identity .

5-Day Deep Amazon Luxury

Explore the wonders of  Yasuní National Park , where the  Observation Tower unveils panoramas and the  Tulcaneta Trail immerses you in the  rainforest beauty .

4-Day Amazon Yasuni Adventure

Enjoy the Sacha Lodge with its 5,000-acre (2,000-hectare) ecological reserve in the  Yasuni National Park  in the  Ecuadorian   Amazon .

Another Amazon Tours destination is Tena, located in Napo province . A small town near Cuyabeno but not as deep into the jungle so here, you are more in touch with the world in general. Nevertheless, you can still spot animals and get to know local communities. Transportation  to Napo is easier since you can get here by car or by bus.

The activities in Napo are more adventurous : like tubbing and rafting. Also, there are amazing routes to hike to the incredible waterfalls. You’ll have the chance to see the clay lick bank called Saladero . Hundreds of parrots and parakeets will come to lick the soil that is rich in minerals. All of them help the birds to improve their digestion.

If you want to support a local refuge AmaZoonico Rescue is an animal rescue center. It has sheltered moreover 3,500 animals since its beginning and 1,500 of them have been brought back to nature. You will see rescued monkeys, macaws, ocelots, and more.

Here the Kichwa community will welcome all the visitors to let them know about ancestral traditions , medicinal plants, their relationship with nature , and how they live on the banks of the river.

Amazon Napo Adventure

The  Upper Amazon Basin , renowned for its remarkable  biodiversity,  beckons with its enchanting small Kichwa  communities  and lush vegetation.

Mashpi Lodge

Mashpi Lodge, located in Ecuador’s Choco cloud forest region , is a world-renowned eco-lodge just a few hours away from Quito. This unique destination offers a magical experience similar to the Amazon rainforest but with its own distinct character. Surrounded by stunning altitudes ranging from 360 to 4,480 meters above sea level, Mashpi Lodge provides a cloudy, humid, and warm climate that can change within minutes, creating an ethereal atmosphere where you feel like you’re touching the clouds .

With over 1,700 bird species , 400 tree species , and a plethora of frogs, Mashpi Lodge immerses guests in the rich biodiversity of the area. The lodge’s commitment to sustainability and its harmonious integration with nature has earned it recognition as a sustainability retreat in South America.

Not only does Mashpi Lodge offer luxurious accommodations amidst the jungle, but it also conducts research projects focused on conservation and environmental impact . In fact, the discovery of a new species of glass frog with a unique cricket-like chirping sound has sparked efforts to obtain UNESCO World Heritage protection for the Choco Andino and Pastaza regions, based on their acoustic value. Mashpi Lodge truly offers a one-of-a-kind experience, where guests can appreciate the forest’s sounds and become part of nature while preserving its delicate balance.

3-Day Mashpi Cloud Forest Experience

In this tour of three days, you will enjoy the  cloud forest  in the Mashpi Lodge which is on  National Geographic’s  list of Unique Lodges in the world.

Amazon Cruises

Navigate along the Napo river in an amazing Amazon Cruise and enter a world that only a few have dared to enter! Discover the mighty Amazon and its untouched rainforest and its wonderful culture. The vast diversity of this place will mesmerize you and you’ll be able to truly connect with nature and spend time with local communities and learn about their customs and traditions.

Sail on the Amazon river and immerse yourself in nature for an almost whimsical experience!

Anakonda Amazon Luxury Cruise

Navigate across the Napo River on the Anakonda Amazon Luxury Cruise to enter a world that few people have the opportunity to experience.

Manatee Amazon Cruise

Discover the mighty  Amazon Rainforest uniquely and luxuriously, and visit the  Yasuni National Park .

Why should  Ecuador be your next destination?

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Ecuadorian Amazon , a region celebrated for its staggering biodiversity and highlighted by National Geographic Journeys . Spanning an expansive area, this untouched rainforest offers an authentic and pristine experience. Discover over 1,600 species of animals and connect with indigenous communities , including some who live in voluntary isolation. Dive deep into the heart of nature and local traditions. Rebecca Adventure Travel offers a variety of tours designed to suit your desires, whether you’re after adrenaline-filled adventures or peaceful retreats. Choose your perfect excursion and get ready for a memorable adventure in the Ecuadorian Amazon, a truly extraordinary destination.

Why Rebecca Adventure Travel?

Ecuador has rapidly become a leading travel destination , renowned for its landscapes, rich cultural heritage , and friendly locals . The country has taken significant strides in sustainable tourism , focusing on conserving its diverse natural and cultural resources. Our tours offer travelers a chance to experience sustainability, community involvement , and cultural enrichment seamlessly blended.

Join us on an enlightening journey through Ecuador’s evolution, where you’ll meet the new communities , spaces, and initiatives that are reshaping the nation for future generations. From the heights of the Andes to the depths of the Amazon, and the unique biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands , Ecuador offers a tapestry of experiences that celebrate its transformation. We invite you to be a part of this journey and use travel as a force for good . Let’s work together to regenerate the world, one adventure at a time!

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Amazing Adventure! This was the trip of a lifetime! Everything was organized so that every day was better than the last. From hiking up volcanos to see a beautiful crater lake to hiking to a basecamp below a glacier the views were amazing! We also biked down a mountain and went rafting. All the equipment and support along the way was top notch and the people who supported us treated us like family!! This was a trip I will never forget and look forward to booking another trip with them!

Best Experience Ever! For 4 days we were dropped in the jungle by Rebecca. And the greatest experience ever! When they say dropped it is true, in the Amazone you are in the middle of nowhere. We saw so many different types of wildlife, with my personal favorite being a sloth:) The guides, chefs, and transportation were professional and nice. I would recommend this trip to anyone in the future.

Fantastic tour of Ecuador! We did the 19-day “relax” tour.  All the guides we had were excellent, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. The transfers all went smoothly, but be aware that some of them are long. The price for seeing much of the country. The various activities were fun and again the guides were excellent. Rebecca Travel as a direct tour organizer was able to make some minor modifications to the tour which is not possible with some of the larger tour websites. I would highly recommend it 🙂

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The Best Amazon Tours From Quito + How To Choose Your Ecuador Jungle Tour

Visiting the Amazon rainforest is a bucket list dream for many – and dreamy it is!

Here’s how to plan your trip to the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador and the best Ecuador Amazon tours.

If you’re planning a trip to the Amazon rainforest, there’s a good chance you’ll start your Ecuador trip in Quito. And Quito is one of the best starting points for visiting the Amazon.

Not only is the Amazon in Ecuador one of the most accessible ways in, but it also offers a more varied trip. 

As well as welcoming flights from all over the world, Quito is a vibrant capital city with plenty to do on either side of your jungle adventure.

Booking an Amazon tour from Quito is fairly easy, too.

While the Amazon’s remoteness doesn’t exactly make it one of the easiest places on Earth to travel, Quito is one of the easier destinations to travel from.

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Every Amazon tour is a little different, so it’s a good idea to understand your options before you book.

From areas to visit to accommodation styles, every tour will give you a different experience. 

Here’s what to keep in mind when choosing your Amazon tour.

If you’re visiting the Amazon in Ecuador, you have two choices of where to go: the Cuyabeno Reserve or Yasuni National Park. 

Both are about the same in terms of travel times from Quito, so it really comes down to personal preference. 

Many travellers say that Yasuni feels more untouched – which may be a positive or negative, depending on what you’re looking for!

On the one hand, it allows you to switch off entirely. On the other, though, photographers and people who need to charge electronics may struggle in Yasuni.

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Accommodation in Cuyabeno also tends to be a little nicer.

Don’t get me wrong – you won’t find anything close to a 5-star hotel in either park. But the lodges in Cuyabeno are as comfortable as they come (but still very, very rustic!). 

If you want a more comfortable experience where you still get close to nature, choose Cuyabeno.

If you want to feel completely absorbed in nature and forget modern life entirely, you might prefer Yunasi. 

There are two main seasons in the Ecuadorian Amazon: wet and dry. The latter runs from December to March, while the latter covers the rest of the year. 

Again, there are advantages and disadvantages to visiting the Amazon in both seasons. 

Both seasons are hot and humid, but the dry season tends to be a little cooler.

More land is visible during this time, which means it’s easier to spot land wildlife, but it may be harder to see other animals. It’s also the best time to avoid mosquitoes since there will be fewer during this time.

TRAVEL TIP : Pack lots of good quality insect repellent – like this one – anyway! Mosquitoes exist all year round, as do many other bugs and spiders.

If you want to see as much of the wildlife as possible, the wet, warm season from March to July is probably your best bet.

Just be prepared for thunder showers during these months. While they happen all year round – it is the rainforest, after all! – you can expect more rain around April. A lightweight rain jacket is a must-have at all times of year.

Before you jet off on your dream Amazon trip, don’t forget to take care of the boring bits (sorry!). 

Some travel vaccinations need to be given well in advance, so check with your doctor to make sure you have everything you need. If you don’t, get them as soon as possible.

According to the NHS website , vaccinations you may need include Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid, Yellow Fever, Rabies and more. Your doctor may also recommend anti-malaria tablets, depending on the length of your trip.

The Amazon is a very unique environment, so you’ll want to make sure your travel insurance covers you too. 

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Most Amazon tours from Quito last 3-5 days, ending back in Ecuador’s capital. 

I would say 3 nights is enough to immerse yourself in jungle life and give yourself the chance to see a whole load of wildlife. 

The one exception, perhaps, is if you’re a photographer.

If you’re hoping to find or photograph a particular animal , give yourself as much time as you can. Some days can be a total wipe out, while on others you see three anacondas in a row (true story!).

If you’re continuing your Ecuador travels after the Amazon, 3 nights in the rainforest is more than enough. If you’re spending 2 weeks in Ecu a dor , it’s the perfect amount.

One of the best things about any type of safari is that every day is different. An Amazon safari is no different. 

A typical day on an Amazon tour can be packed with as much (or as little) adventure as you like.

As well as the standard river safaris, which usually last around 3 hours, you’ll have a chance to go on walking safaris, explore hiking trails, swim in the Amazon river and even go on a night walk. 

Most days in the Amazon begin early to give you best chance at spotting wildlife. Breakfast will usually be served at around 7am and followed by a morning river safari. 

After a filling lunch back at your lodge, you might embark on another river safari or head out by foot. If you want a more relaxing break, many of the lodges have hammocks, relaxation areas or viewpoints to enjoy nature from.

If there’s something in particular that you’d like to experience, make sure you choose a tour that includes it (or offers it as an extra).

The best Amazon tours from Quito

Now you know what to look for in your Amazon tour, here are some of the best ones.

The most popular way to visit the Amazon from Quito is on a 4-day trip. 

This 4-day / 3-night jungle trip will take you to the Cuyabeno Reserve. There, you’ll spend every night in one of the premium lodges, providing a completely immersive experience. 

As well as exploring the rainforest by both motorised canoe and on foot, you’ll have the chance to visit one of the small, local communities. This unique visit will give you a glimpse into the lives of those who still live in Ecuador’s rainforest.

You’ll also get to try some local treats, such as kassava bread, while you’re there!

The Amazon rainforest is one of the most peaceful places in the world. With limited electricity and very little human life, it’s one of the best places in the world to switch off. 

If you want a truly unique experience, choose an Amazon tour that includes stand up paddle boarding. You’ll experience the stillness and peacefulness in a whole new way. 

This 4-day tour to the Cuyabeno Reserve includes several opportunities to explore the Amazon by SUP. There are plenty of hikes and canoe safaris to break up the adventure, too, offering an active yet relaxing way to experience the Amazon in Ecuador.

If you want to see the Amazon in a more adventurous way, choose a camping trip. 

This 5-day Amazon tour includes 4 nights at the Amazon Explorer Campsite, where you’ll be completely disconnected from city life. 

During the daytime, you’ll explore the surrounding rainforest by kayak, canoe and on foot. You’ll go in search of the largest snake in the world, the anaconda, and visit the parrot clay lick to see a large concentration of parrots, macaws and other local bird life. 

On the penultimate day, there will also be chance to visit a local Kichwa community. Before the visit, you’ll get to hike in the rainforest and see local medicinal plants. 

If sustainability is always front of mind when you travel, it’s no surprise you’ve chosen Ecuador! As well as being one of the most bio-diverse countries in the world , it’s also leading in the ecotourism space. 

With Ecuador’s strict eco initiatives, you’ll hardly have to think about the impact your trip is having. But if you want to go even further, this unique tour visits some of the region’s sustainable community projects.

You’ll also get the full Amazon experience, too, with plenty of time to spot and learn about the wildlife.

Have a little longer in Ecuador? There’s plenty more to see! 

If a few days of wildlife isn’t enough, here are some longer and additional wildlife tours in Ecuador to consider. 

If you want to spend longer in the Amazon… Try a longer trip, such as this unique 8-day jungle adventure .

You’ll have even more time to enjoy the rainforest and even more opportunities to spot wildlife. With 8 days and plenty of community interaction, you’ll be one with the jungle in no time and come back with a fresh perspective and newfound sense of calm.

If you want maximum wildlife in one tour… This nature-centric tour has the perfect Ecuador itinerary for wildlife lovers. It does everything in the perfect order, too!

After spending three nights in the Amazon, you’ll head back to Quito and fly on to the Galapagos (so make sure you pack for both !).

You’ll then have five jam-packed days in the Galapagos to soak up of the local wildlife here. 

If you want to add on the Galapagos… Add this 7-day Galapagos cruise.  

Once you travel back from the Amazon to Quito, spend a night in the capital before hopping on a flight.

On this 7-day cruise, you’ll get to see all of the best places in the Galapagos. Isla Espanola, with its abundance of sea lions, iguanas and hawks, is sure to be a highlight!

Still got questions about visiting the Amazon in Ecuador?

These are some of the most frequently asked questions about planning an Ecuador Amazon trip. 

The Amazon rainforest covers nine countries, and each offers a different experience. While there’s no one size fits all best place to visit the Amazon, Ecuador is one of the easiest. 

As well as having plenty of Amazon tours to choose from, Ecuador’s rainforest is relatively accessible. It is well serviced, with comfortable accommodation, yet still maintains its ecotourism credentials.

Add in the possibility to visit the country’s many other unique sights, and Ecuador is a great country for visiting the Amazon rainforest. 

The Amazon is full of dangerous animals, but few of them have any interest in humans. Anacondas, jaguars, frogs and caimans all pose threats to other wildlife, but it’s very rare that they attack humans. 

Of course, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be cautious. You will have a guide with you at all times while visiting the Amazon, so make sure you do as they say. 

Perhaps the biggest danger to humans in the Amazon is the mosquitoes. Mosquitoes in the Amazon can carry diseases such as malaria and yellow, so make sure you take the necessary precautions. At the very least, pack a good bottle of strong insect repellent . 

The land covered by the Amazon jungle in Ecuador represents 80% of the country’s forested land. That’s a pretty big amount!

Although the Amazon rainforest covers such a large part of Ecuador, the Ecuadorian Amazon contains only 2% of the Amazon basin. 

Compared with the other countries covered by the Amazon, Ecuador’s land is on the lower side of things. Just over a quarter of the land mass in Ecuador is covered by the Amazon.  

The Amazon Basin in Ecuador covers six provinces: Morona-Santiago, Napo, Orellana, Pastaza, Sucumbíos, and Zamora Chinchipe. They are all situated in the east of Ecuador, bordering Peru and Colombia.

So, now you know what to look for in a tour of the Amazon in Ecuador, all that’s left is to book! 

The Amazon is a truly magical place and any tour there is sure to be thrilling and relaxing all at once. 

If you can, spend a little longer in Ecuador and explore more of this beautiful country. This 2-week Ecuador itinerary covers all the most unique spots.

If you love wildlife, the Galapagos are another must-visit and an entirely different experience. 

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AMAZON WILDLIFE TOURS

Amazon Tours Ecuador, The trip to the amazon rainforest of  ecuador is many travelers dream

South america’s amazon rainforest is one of the earth’s great wildernesses, a dream destination in ecuador for travellers and adventurers alike, renowned for its biological and cultural diversity, and for travel opportunities with accessible timeframes and budgets..

NAPO RIVER WILDLIFE RESERVE 

Accommodation in camping tents on the shores of the lagoon of the Wildlife Reserve

1 day of activities in Wildlife  Reserve  

2 days of activities in the Wildlife Reserve

Francisco de Orellana Coca   on you

Value per person $90 USD full days

Value per person  $230 USD - 1 night 

AMAZON TOURS - YASUNI 

Lodging at the Amazon Lodge Pompeya - Paspanchu 

Amazon Tours 3 days 2 night  to Francisco de Orellana Coca   on your own more information....click here 

Value per person 480 USD 

Lodging at the Amazon Lodge Pompya  and Activities in the Yasuní National Park, comfortable double triple rooms, private bathroom and Wifi free

YASUNI WAORANI TERRITORY 

AMAZON TRIBES TOUR

The Yasuni National Park is one of the places where the most savage indigenous people of the Ecuadorian Amazon live, in the territory of the Amazon Rainforest are the Waorani Indigenous people lived as nomads in the Ecuadorian Jungle and so also in the jungle of Peru, the tour to this trip is one of the wildest

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BIOLOGICAL LIMONCOCHA RESERVE AND  YASUNI NATIONAL  PARK

AMAZON LODGE  HARPY   - LIMONCOCHA  COMMUNITY

Amazon tours , two place in the Amazon Rainforest

3 days 2 night $  390   USD  more information ...

$  430  USD included bus ticket from Quito to Coca  round trip and pick up from Hotel to bus Station Quitumbe of Quito

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The trips of the Amazonian dolphin tours start in Coca every day at in two schedules 08h00 and 13h00 complete the booking in advance, recommended ​

The Amazon pink dolphin tour located on the border of Ecuador and Peru one of the places of successful activities and recommended for the sighting of the Amazon pink dolphin 

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JAGUAR EXPEDITIONS   

JAGUAR EXPEDITIONS YASUNI NATIONAL PARK 

We invite you to the adventure of the Jaguar in the Amazon of Ecuador in search of the Jaguar ​

The male jaguar is a shy elusive creature living within the limits of a large defined territory.  This is the largest cat of the neotropics and the tracks and majority of sightings occur along the shores of eastern lowland rivers in Ecuador.  It is most active during the early morning, sunset and night although it may be seen during rainy days even in the early afternoon.

CUYABENO WILDLIFE RESERVE 

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Tour Cuyabeno Starting from lago Agrio

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 3 days 2 night $ 000 USD per person 

Visit the Guacamayo Eco Lodge Cuyabeno Reserve Ecuador and discover the magic of the Amazon Rainforest and its treasures !

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Ecuador Amazon tours offer a unique chance to unlock some of the untouched secrets of this raw and pristine forest that occupies a third of the country to the east of the Andes. Begin your adventure with a short 30 minute flight from Quito across the Andes to the jungle city of Coca, known as the gateway to the Ecuadorian Amazon ever since Francisco de Orellana first navigated the river on his 1541 expedition.

From here take a luxurious Ecuador Amazon river cruise along the River Napo, and watch colorful toucans, macaws and tanagers on excursions to hidden clay licks that fringe the water, or ride in motorized and dugout canoes to a remote Ecuadorian rainforest lodge like the La Selva Lodge overlooking Garzacocha Lagoon or the Napo Wildlife Center on the banks of Añangu Lake, deep in the Yasuní National Park and the territory of the indigenous Kichwa people. Wildlife tours in Ecuador’s Amazonian Oriente are humming with life and boast a sweeping biodiversity.

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Ecuador Amazon Tours & Jungle Lodges

Ecuador Amazon Tours & Jungle Lodges will you take you to a journey deep into the evergreen pristine jungle. Also, Check out this multiday jungle trips  and explore the rich biodiversity of the most important protected areas in Ecuador: Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve and Yasuni National Park .

Amazon Jungle tours are carried-out by lodges and eco-lodges that work closely with the local communities and most activities are planned on the spot to ensure the best experience. This selection includes what we consider the best jungle lodges in Ecuador Amazon Jungle: Cuyabeno River Lodge, La Selva Jungle Lodge, Tapir Lodge, Napo Wildlife Center, Suchipakari Jungle Lodge and the famous Manatee River Cruise , an innovative way to sail and explore the jungle. So they all meet in the most diverse and incredible areas of the Ecuadorian Rainforest.

Experiences include daily excursion

Ecuador Amazon Rainforest Lodges experiences  include daily excursion in jungle trails, canoe rides, birding, wildlife observation and close encounters with the local community . Ecuador Jungle tours and can go for 3, 4, 5 and 7 days .

We have classified jungle tours according to the class of the Lodge to fit your preference and budget:

• Premium Class Jungle Lodge 
• Comfort Class Jungle Lodge
• Budget Class Jungle Lodge

Check your options here and choose your ideal Ecuador Amazon Tour.

Premium Class Amazon Jungle Lodges

Premium jungle lodges are high-end lodges with superior instalations and gourmet style restaurants. The rooms and the social areas are spacious and have all the amenities allowed by the delicate rainforest ecosystem.

5, 6, 7 and 8 Day Tour | Sani Lodge near Yasuní Reserve

3, 4 and 7 Days Tour | Manatee Explorer Amazon River Cruise

4 & 5 Day Tour | Napo Wildlife Center Lodge Yasuní

4 & 5 Days Tour | La Selva Jungle Lodge near Yasuní Reserve

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Comfort Class Amazon Jungle Lodges

Comfort class jungle lodges are mid-range lodges and less expensive and luxurious than premium class lodges. The rooms and the social areas are standard size and have all the amenities allowed by the delicate rainforest ecosystem.

4, 5 and 7 Day Tour | Tapir Lodge Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

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Budget Class Amazon Jungle Lodges

Budget jungle eco-lodges are economy lodges. The jungle experience is still be the same, as guides and operations are high-standard,but the amenities and rooms are budget-style and less spacious.  You will still get a private room and bathroom and all the amenities allowed by the delicate rainforest ecosystem.

5 Day Tour | Samona Jungle Lodge in Cuyabeno

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3, 4 and 5 Day Tours | Suchipakari Jungle Lodge in Napo

4, 5 and 6 Days Tours | Cuyabeno River Lodge