Andes-Amazon Jungle Tour – 7 Days

Two of the most iconic South American landscapes, the Andes Mountains and the Amazon Jungle, are yours for the taking in this action-packed 7-day tour through Ecuador's Sierra and Oriente regions. Swim, hike, tube, eat, and – best of all – learn your way through the best Ecuador has to offer!

Highlights

• Swim below the Pailon del Diablo waterfall near Baños!
• Get wet tubing down the River Napo in the Amazon Jungle!
• Learn about famous Spanish conquistadores in Papallacta!
• Discover the Amazon on a canoe ride!
• Taste fresh Amazon trout!

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Baños · See Volcán Tungurahuathe After departing Quito Saturday morning, we arrive to the town of Baños. Located at the footsteps of Tungurahuathe volcano, Baños is your gateway to the Amazon jungle, plus an opportunity to unwind, look around and have your first lesson during our Traveling Classroom adventure in Ecuador.

Day 2: Visit Pailon del Diablo · Explore Baños Take a dip at Pailon del Diablo, the majestic waterfall near Baños that we'll hike to after breakfast. Back in town, enjoy a hearty lunch and tuck into afternoon Spanish lessons.

Day 3: Head to Misahualli on the Rio Napo · Spot monkeys We’re off! This time to Misahualli, a town rested on the shores of Rio Napo, which connects directly to the Amazon River. We'll arrive mid-morning, you'll meet the local monkey – and spot the rest bouncing between the trees – before Spanish classes with your teacher in the afternoon.

Day 4: Jungle canoe tour · Tubing down Rio Napo Adventure time! After a short Spanish class in the morning, we'll zip up the Rio Napo on a motorized canoe, for a guided tour through the jungle, before jumping in the river again for tubing. Visit a conservation zoo in the afternoon, and take the rest of the day off!

Day 5: Hike and swim near Misahualli · Travel to Tena After jungle hiking and waterfall swimming in the morning, pack your bags and prepare for Tena, where we’ll have lunch and get our Spanish on, with exciting, personalized classes prepared for the afternoon!

Day 6: Visit historic caves · Explore Tena Near Tena, we’ll visit enchanting caves named after a man who fought of the Spanish conquistadores, the Jumandy caves! Back in Tena by afternoon, we've got Spanish classes ready for you, plus the chance to explore the town and enjoy the sights.

Day 7: End at Papallacta You'll hardly remember it's your last stop, with a fun-filled day in Papallacta in the Ecuadorian Sierra. Take a dip in the famous pools nearby and tuck into some delicious local trout before we head back to Quito!

Start Dates

This tour starts on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month.

What's included?

• 20 hours of Spanish Classes, including 15 hours of formal Spanish Classes and 5 hours of practice as you travel with your teacher
• Transportation the authentic way – by public bus alongside your teacher, locals and the odd chicken!
• 6-nights accommodation in hand-picked local hotels
• Included excursions, as indicated on the itinerary

Options:

• Private or group tour (min. 2 travelers and max. 6 per Spanish teacher) – If the minimum number of travelers isn't reached, the private tour price applies!
• Single or double room

More questions about your Andes-Amazon Jungle Tour with Ailola Quito? Get in touch today!