Local Living Ecuador—Amazon Jungle
From AUD $1039 Was AUD $1299
Small Group
Average
Rating
(20 reviews)
Local Living Ecuador—Amazon Jungle
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.
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. Discover waterfalls on jungle walks and travel to an animal rescue centre by canoe. You’ll learn about medicinal plants and how to use a blowgun, experience a shaman ceremony, and walk to a jungle waterfall. Most importantly, you’ll befriend people few outsiders have the honour to even meet.
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.
Small Group
English
Quito, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
Basic
Local Living
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Quito
Day 2: Quito/Tena
Day 3: Tena
Day 4: Tena
Day 5: Tena
Day 6: Tena/Quito
Day 7: Quito
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- 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 willdo 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. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
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.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
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 20 Dec 2025
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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