Local Living Ecuador—Amazon Jungle
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Local Living Ecuador—Amazon Jungle
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7 days
Small Group
Basic
Average
English
Experience Overview
The Amazon Rainforest is so full of life; embrace it for yourself during a week unlike any other. From Quito, you’ll travel to your new home in the jungle and meet the Quichua family who will host you for the next four nights.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Amazon Jungle Experience, Tena Your Wellness Moment: Mud Mask Therapy, Tena Your Hands-On Moment: Blowgun Contest and Demo, Tena
- Visit to amaZOOnico Animal Rescue Centre
- Walks to a viewpoint and a waterfall
- Medicinal plants jungle walk
- Shamanic ceremony
- Cultural night including a jungle marriage ceremony
- Transport between destinations and included activities
Accommodation
- Rustic jungle lodge (4 nts), hotel (2 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
- Local bus, motorized canoe, pickup truck, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local Quichua guides.
Highlights
- Live like a local in the Amazon Rainforest
- Learn Quichua traditions by interacting with your local hosts
- Visit an animal rescue centre and hone your blowgun skills
Trip Details
7 days
Local bus, motorized canoe, pickup truck, walking.
English
Quito, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
Basic
Local Living, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Quito
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Eugenia
Day 2: Quito/Tena
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Learn about local traditional beliefs and customs on this cultural jungle experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon close to Napo River. Stay in rustic wooden huts with a local Quichua family as hosts near the community of Cando. They've introduced countless visitors to local living and a completely different way of doing things — one that may give you a different perspective on life. Take part in a number of amazing activities. Hike through the rainforest, plunge into waterfalls, and learn the uses of tropical plants. Experience local tradition, and learn about Quichua history and culture.Activity - Head out on a walk into the jungle with your CEO and local Quichua host to an area known for its healing mud. After an explanation about the exfoliating, rejuvenating, and relaxing properties of the mud, experience a therapeutic mud mask applied by your Quichua host. Walk back to the homestay letting the mud work its magic. Accommodation - Cabanas Pimpilala
Day 3: Tena
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Learn about local traditional beliefs and customs on this cultural jungle experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon close to Napo River. Stay in rustic wooden huts with a local Quichua family as hosts near the community of Cando. They've introduced countless visitors to local living and a completely different way of doing things — one that may give you a different perspective on life. Take part in a number of amazing activities. Hike through the rainforest, plunge into waterfalls, and learn the uses of tropical plants. Experience local tradition, and learn about Quichua history and culture.Activity - Expand your knowledge of local food production and learn everything there is to know about cacao. If it's in season, collect cacao pods from the nearby plants and learn about the history of cacao in Ecuador. While the plant has been harvested since the early 16th century, the late 19th century saw the beginning of the Ecuadorian cacao boom. The plant remains a key export and is fundamental in supporting local communities across the country. Roast and de-shell the beans, then re-heat the beans with milk and cinnamon into a fondue to be eaten with local fruits. When finished, enjoy a fire-side traditional jungle snack.Accommodation - Cabanas Pimpilala
Day 4: Tena
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Take a guided tour of amaZOOnico, a rescue and rehabilitation centre that rehabilitates, reintroduces, and cares for animals who are victims of illegal trafficking. See large cats and reptiles up close, and learn all about the important work of this sanctuary.Free_time - Kick back and relax in a hammock or explore more of the jungle.Activity - Learn about local traditional beliefs and customs on this cultural jungle experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon close to Napo River. Stay in rustic wooden huts with a local Quichua family as hosts near the community of Cando. They've introduced countless visitors to local living and a completely different way of doing things — one that may give you a different perspective on life. Take part in a number of amazing activities. Hike through the rainforest, plunge into waterfalls, and learn the uses of tropical plants. Experience local tradition, and learn about Quichua history and culture.Accommodation - Cabanas Pimpilala
Day 5: Tena
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Learn more about local traditions in a mock jungle wedding ceremony. Hey, what happens in the jungle stays in the jungle, right?Activity - Take in some culture and witness a shamanic healing ceremony done by a local shaman. A volunteer from the group will participate, and the CEO will translate the ceremony as the shaman does a mock healing complete with chanting.Activity - Cycle to the Indigenous Shandia community, a rural village surrounded by rivers and lush Amazonian landscapes. With the support of G Adventures and Planeterra, the community has developed new culturally immersive experiences led by the village’s youth. Spend 40 minutes cycling from Shandia lodge stopping along the way to take in the beauty of the Amazon. These cultural tours are seen by the community as a way to rescue their Indigenous culture and provide opportunities for the future. This provides an economic opportunity for youth who traditionally would have left the community to find work. Leave Shandia community knowing your visit is creating opportunities for a new generation in the community and contributing to the preservation of their culture.Activity - Learn about local traditional beliefs and customs on this cultural jungle experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon close to Napo River. Stay in rustic wooden huts with a local Quichua family as hosts near the community of Cando. They've introduced countless visitors to local living and a completely different way of doing things — one that may give you a different perspective on life. Take part in a number of amazing activities. Hike through the rainforest, plunge into waterfalls, and learn the uses of tropical plants. Experience local tradition, and learn about Quichua history and culture.Accommodation - Cabanas Pimpilala
Day 6: Tena/Quito
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Learn how a blowgun and darts are made and how they are used in the jungle. Take turns trying to use one; the closest dart to the target marks the honourary blowgun champion of the group.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hotel Eugenia
Day 7: Quito
Meals included: Breakfast
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
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From
AUD $1299
Duration: 7 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
The Amazon Rainforest is so full of life; embrace it for yourself during a week unlike any other. From Quito, you’ll travel to your new home in the jungle and meet the Quichua family who will host you for the next four nights.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 21 Mar 2026
Customer Reviews
06/24/2024
I am so happy I booked this trip and made the memories that I did. I feel this experience was unique and I love it all the more for it. It went by so fast, I wish I could go back in time and relive it all over again. It exceeded my expectations and I can...
06/22/2024
Wonderful to stay with a local family in their world.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
06/24/2024
I am so happy I booked this trip and made the memories that I did. I feel this experience was unique and I love it all the more for it. It went by so fast, I wish I could go back in time and relive it all over again. It exceeded my expectations and I can...
06/22/2024
Wonderful to stay with a local family in their world.
06/03/2024
Great
05/31/2024
This experience made a group of strangers into a family that created unforgettable memories that will be thought back on for a long time.
05/28/2024
This was truly the trip of a lifetime. I learned so much about the people and culture of Ecuador, but I also learned a lot about myself and what I am capable of doing. Although most of the trip was filled with laughter and smiling, there were times when ...
05/27/2024
Spending a week in the Amazon was a dream come true and the people around us really made the experience what it was. Andres, Delfin, Rolando, Miguel, and the entire family were fantastic hosts. I will miss them very much!
05/16/2024
Our trip was nothing short of extraordinary thanks to the family we stayed with and our incredible CEO, Andrés for who both expertly combined deep local knowledge and engaging storytelling. This trip was thoughtfully curated making the experience both ed...
05/27/2024
Spending a week in the Amazon was a dream come true and the people around us really made the experience what it was. Andres, Delfin, Rolando, Miguel, and the entire family were fantastic hosts. I will miss them very much!
05/27/2024
I loved going to the jungle so much, I learned a lot about the plants and animals there and also about the quichua people that live there. I had so much fun and wish I could stay for longer
05/27/2024
Unforgettable
05/27/2024
Excellent. All the activities were super engaging and our guide made them even better by sharing and just having a great attitude
05/16/2024
Our trip was nothing short of extraordinary thanks to the family we stayed with and our incredible CEO, Andrés for who both expertly combined deep local knowledge and engaging storytelling. This trip was thoughtfully curated making the experience both ed...
05/12/2024
Very special, possibly once in a life time experience. The host family was very generous in sharing their culture and making us feel welcomed to their jungle home.
05/11/2024
A wonderful balance of culture, nature, adventure and spirit. Full of challenges and rewards. You will feel more like a friend than a tourist. And you won’t miss the wi fi. :)
05/11/2024
I would definitely recommend the Amazon jungle local living tour. The trip provided me with a unique window into the culture of Quichua people as well as experiencing the wonders of Amazon jungle. Collected by G Adventures
05/10/2024
I loved every thing. I previously travelled much of the world alone with my young son. Adventuring off beaten track. Now as a senior very very grateful to continue travelling Adventuring still but with g8t company & things all organised now.Amazing for a...
05/06/2024
Fantastic opportunity - Amazon jungle was a bucket list and I wasn't disappointed; when you consider I'd just been up Machu Pichu as another bucket list item, it could have been a disappointment but it was equally as good in different ways.
04/30/2024
Loved it!
04/27/2024
Best trip and experience so far, with the most amazing CEO (Andres)!
04/27/2024
Was really fun would do it again
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