Tour Overview
| Duration | 5 Days / 4 Nights |
|---|---|
| Destinations | Quito, Tena/Amazon Rainforest, Papallacta Hot Springs |
| Price From | $549 per person |
| Tour Style | Express Adventure |
| Data Source | Gate1Travel — 2026 |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Quito
Welcome to Ecuador! Airport transfer to your hotel in Quito. Evening at leisure to explore the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Overnight in Quito.
Day 2: Into the Amazon
Spectacular drive over the Andes through Papallacta Pass (4,000m). Descend into the Amazon basin — watch the vegetation transform from highland paramo to lush rainforest. Arrive at jungle lodge near Tena. Afternoon guided rainforest walk introducing the incredible biodiversity.
Day 3: Amazon Rainforest Full Day
Morning canoe ride on the Napo River tributaries. Jungle trek to spot monkeys, toucans, and butterflies. Afternoon river tubing and swimming in a natural Amazon pool. Evening night walk to discover nocturnal wildlife — frogs, insects, night monkeys.
Day 4: Papallacta Thermal Springs
Morning return from the Amazon. Stop at Papallacta Hot Springs — natural thermal pools heated by volcanic activity, surrounded by Andean peaks. The perfect way to relax after jungle adventures. Overnight near Papallacta.
Day 5: Return to Quito & Depart
Morning at the hot springs. Scenic drive back to Quito airport. Depart with Amazon memories!
Inclusions
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- All transfers and transportation
- Jungle lodge activities and guide
- Papallacta hot springs admission
Why Visit the Ecuadorian Amazon
- The most accessible Amazon experience in South America — just 3 hours from Quito
- Ecuador’s Amazon is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth
- Combine jungle adventure with Andean hot springs in a single short trip
