The Ecuadorian Amazon hosts some of the world's most biodiverse areas, including over 700 species of birds and a dozen monkey species. Travelers to this remote corner of the world will have the opportunity to experience what life is like in the rainforest that blankets a huge portion of the South American continent. Go on hikes during the day and night in search of elusive species. Canoe or kayak blackwater lakes where the caiman crocodiles patrol eerily through the water. Try your luck at fishing for piranhas, and for an authentic Amazon experience visit a local indigenous community, where you will learn about their way of life, their customs & traditions, and perhaps even try their cuisine or use a blowdart gun. The possibilities are endless on a trip to the Ecuadorian Amazon. Contact us now for a custom made trip.
What to do in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest The highlight of any rainforest tour is definitely the wildlife. It is said that there is more biodiversity in one square mile of the Amazon than in all of North America. Here are some of the best ways to witness that on your Amazon tour:
Go bird watching or monkey spotting – night or day, you're sure to see an eclectic mix of these fascinating creatures.
Kayak alongside pink river dolphins, piranhas, and caiman crocodiles.
Hike through the jungle or head into the canopy to see a whole new variety of life.
Visit a local indigenous community and learn about their unique way of life.
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.