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8-Nights Journeys: Ecuador’s Amazon and Volcanoes - National Geographic Journeys

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1602278 | Prices from $999

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Tena
Papallacta
Banos
Otavalo
Quito
Journeys: Ecuador’s Amazon and Volcanoes
Ecuador is a small country that packs a punch when it comes to natural beauty, biodiversity, and indigenous heritage. Discover this South American jewel on a memorable adventure, travelling from the emerald-clad Andes to the Amazon’s thriving jungles. Come face-to-face with unique creatures on a nighttime walk through the forest and on a tour of an animal sanctuary; hike through awe-inspiring Cotopaxi National Park, crowned by the soaring Cotopaxi Volcano; and delve into indigenous culture on a visit to an Amazonian community and Jardin Botanico Las Orquideas.

Highlights
Visit the Otavalo Weaving studio and get a lesson from local weaver, Explore villages and learn about traditional handicrafts and folk art from locals, Traverse the Amazon jungle with a local naturalist guide, Learn about the relationship between cultures and the plants around them at the Jardín Botánico Las Orquídeas, Be surrounded by towering volcanoes

Accommodation
Hotels (4 nts), historic hacienda (1 nt), jungle lodge (2 nts), hot springs resort (1 nt).

Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Group Size Notes
Max 16, Avg 10

Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

What's Included
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Otavalo Weaving Lesson, Otavalo
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Amazon Home Experience, Tena
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Visit the Orchids Botanical Garden, Puyo
Your Wellness Moment: Papallacta Hot Springs Visit, Papallacta. Arrival transfer. Overnight in an historic hacienda. Explore the Otavalo handicraft market. Cloud forest reserve visit. Two nights at an Amazon lodge with jungle excursions. Excursion to Cotopaxi National Park. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.