Ecuadorian Amazon Cruise Adventure

A fascinating 4-night river cruise in the Amazon basin, then colonial Quito & the indigenous market at Otavalo; optional extension to the Galapagos

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Style	Small Group TourTravel with a small, intimate group of no more than 16 likeminded travelers (and often much fewer), escorted by an English speaking guide and/or tour manager for some or all of your journey. (Some exceptions, including special promotional packages, may accommodate up to 30.) More of these packages Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout
Departures	November 2025 – December 2026
Themes	Active, Nature & Wildlife, River Cruises
Activity Level	Moderate
What to Expect	This fast-paced, locally hosted tour involves a significant amount of walking or hiking, often on uneven terrain, as well as getting in and out of boats including wet landings. Good physical fitness required to fully enjoy the trip. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols.
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Ecuador is traditional villages and picturesque colonial cities nestled in the shadows of the Andes Mountains. It's the primitive rainforests and diverse wildlife of the Amazon and the windswept islands teeming with unrivaled endemic species in the Galapagos. It's the culture of indigenous tradition and European influence that weaves its way through the food and music, the art and architecture, and the traditional Sierra way of life like the strands of a straw basket or a rushing river through the lush, dense rain forest.

The wealth of experiences is incredibly diverse for such a small country; you will explore it all on our small group cruise tour. Cruise through the Amazon basin along the Napo River, a tributary of the mighty Amazon River, aboard the Manatee Amazon Explorer. Guided by an expert naturalist who knows the territory, take night walks through the Amazon, explore the river by guided canoes and kayak, search for pink river dolphins, anacondas, monkeys, caimans, turtles, and manatees, and enjoy the amenities of your beautiful river boat. After, explore the capital city of Quito and the quaint market town of Otavalo along the Avenue of the Volcanoes.

Why not complete your tour of Ecuador's world-renowned highlights with an optional extension to the Galapagos? Spend three nights exploring the islands and wildlife that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution before you return home with a newfound appreciation for this South American gem, with memories that will last a lifetime and a newfound appreciation of nature at its best.

Package includes

Flights
Cruise
Coach
Transfers
Hotel
Meals
Guides

Round-trip flights from Miami (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale (FLL) including taxes & fees
All transfers, ground transportation & domestic flights
4-night cruise on the Napo River in the Amazon basin
3 nights superior class accommodations in Quito
17 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 5 dinners
Comprehensive sightseeing tours
Entrance fees
Galapagos Islands Extension includes Galapagos National Park Fee & Transit Control Card Fee

Optional add-ons

Optional Galapagos Islands Extension

Why you'll love it

Cruise the Napo River for 4 nights aboard the superior Manatee Amazon Explorer.
Marvel at the Amazon basin's rich biodiversity including pink river dolphins, manatees, black caimans, and giant otters.
Visit a Kichwa family and learn about everyday life on the banks of the Amazon's Napo River.
Create delicious Ecuadorian cuisine during a cooking class hosted by the ship’s expert chef.
Ascend a canopy tower and enjoy sweeping views high above the lush treetops of the Amazon rain forest.
Discover the “Middle of the World” at Quito's Equatorial Monument.
Browse through stalls full of handmade, multicolored sweaters, ponchos, hats, necklaces and more at the indigenous Otavalo Market.
Enjoy breathtaking views of Peguche Waterfall, a spiritual site that inspired many tales, myths and legends among the people of Otavalo.

Itinerary at a Glance

1 Depart USA/Arrive Quito, Ecuador
2 Quito, Coca & Napo River
3 Yasuni National Park
4 Kichwa family & life on board
5 Forest adventure & canopy observation tower
6 Coca & Quito
7 Quito
8 Quito & Otavalo
9 Depart Quito/Arrive USA

Galapagos Islands Post-Tour Optional Extension

9 Quito, Baltra Island & Santa Cruz Island
10 North Seymour
11 Tortuga Bay
12 Galapagos & Quito
13 Depart Quito/Arrive USA

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If you want a few extra days to explore on your own, we may be able to arrange for you to stay later than the scheduled dates, including extra hotel nights and separate airport transfers, for an additional charge. Ask us about prices and availability when (or after) you book. More information Want to extend your trip?

Options & Fees

Ecuadorian Amazon Cruise Adventure
Rooming Selection/Cabin Categories¹
Standard Cabin, Double Occupancy	included
Standard Cabin, Single Occupancy	$1949
Deluxe Cabin, Double Occupancy	$649
Deluxe Cabin, Single Occupancy	$2849

1. Cabin upgrades are subject to availability.

Galapagos Islands Extension¹
Galapagos Islands Extension
Aug 3, 2025	$2449
Nov 2, 2025	$2499
Sep 7, 2025	$2699
Jan 25, 2026	$2749
Apr 19, 2026; May 10, 2026; Jun 14, 2026; Jul 12, 2026; Aug 9, 2026; Sep 6, 2026; Oct 18, 2026; Dec 6, 2026	$2799
Dec 7, 2025; Jan 11, 2026; Mar 8, 2026; Nov 15, 2026	unavailable
All other dates	$2649
Rooming Selection
Double Occupancy
Dec 7, 2025; Jan 11, 2026; Mar 8, 2026; Nov 15, 2026	unavailable
All other dates	included
Single Occupancy
Jan 25, 2026; Apr 19, 2026; May 10, 2026; Jun 14, 2026; Jul 12, 2026; Aug 9, 2026; Sep 6, 2026; Oct 18, 2026; Dec 6, 2026	$739
Dec 7, 2025; Jan 11, 2026; Mar 8, 2026; Nov 15, 2026	unavailable
All other dates	$699

1. The Galapagos Islands extension is subject to availability and requires a minimum of two passengers to operate.

So that we can offer you the best deals, our packages are, like most hotels and cruises, priced based on double occupancy rooms or cabins. We charge solo travelers an extra fee to cover the extra costs of single occupancy rooms or cabins. (Consider: if you booked a $200/night hotel room solo, you would pay the $200 yourself; but if a couple booked the same room, each one would pay only $100.) But you only pay extra for the rooms or cabins, nothing else, including meals, sightseeing, tips, etc. Why are single rooms more?

Flights & Departure Cities

Departure Airports
Miami (MIA)	included

This package includes round-trip flights from the city listed above. Please review the flight schedule, especially if you're booking connecting flights.

Want to fly from another city? We can arrange flights from most major cities. Ask us for a quote for flights from your preferred city when (or after) you book, and we'll get back to you with the price and availability within 3 business days. Of course, you can also book your own flights. More information

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Depart USA/Arrive Quito, Ecuador

Depart the USA for your flight bound for Quito, Ecuador
Upon arrival in Quito this evening, meet our representative and transfer by hotel shuttle service to your hotel for check-in

Wyndham Quito Airport or similar

Full Day Itinerary

This evening, arrive in Quito (9,350 feet above sea level), and after customs formalities, you will be met and transferred by scheduled shuttle service to your hotel for check-in and overnight.

Day 2 Quito, Coca & Napo River

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Coca
After a short transfer to the dock, board a motorized canoe
Journey down the river to reach the Manatee Amazon Explorer
Experience the sounds and aromas of the forest during a night walk

Manatee Amazon Explorer or similar Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your short flight to the Amazon city of Coca. Upon arrival, drive to the dock and board a motorized canoe, which will take you to your riverboat on the Napo River. Relax and enjoy your first experience of the sights and sounds of the Amazon!

After settling in, expert local naturalist guides will join you and provide a brief and informative introduction to the Ecuadorean Amazon. Then, you can discover the different features of the ship, such as the observation deck, where you can admire the changing rainforest landscape as you glide down the Napo River.

After dinner, immerse yourself in the Amazon during a guided nighttime forest walk to observe the nocturnal activity and experience the thrill of the vivid sounds from such biodiversity.

Day 3 Yasuni National Park

Take a motorized canoe to explore the islands
Visit Yasuní National Park, the habitat of the legendary pink river dolphin
Visit the Secoyas community

Manatee Amazon Explorer or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Early this morning, take a motorized canoe to explore one of the large islands where you can see eagles, oropendolas, woodpeckers, and many other bird species. Return to the Manatee Amazon Explorer for lunch onboard while you enjoy the ever-changing scenery.

Later, visit Yasuní National Park, a pristine and relatively undisturbed region of the Ecuadorian Amazon and home to the legendary pink river dolphin! The area is also home to anacondas, river turtles, and various primate species, as well as the colorful Hoatzin, a unique bird known locally as the "stinkbird" due to its foul odor.

Near Yasuní live the Secoyas, a minority community. Here, you can visit the community, learn about their lifestyle, and share in their traditions.

Day 4 Kichwa family & life on board

Visit a local Kichwa family
Participate in a cooking class and a lecture with a local guide
Enjoy the amenities of the ship

Manatee Amazon Explorer or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Start the day by visiting an authentic local Kichwa family on the banks of the Napo River. Immerse yourself in the culture as you learn about life in the Amazon directly from local community members.

Then, return to your ship for lunch and leisure time as you sail upstream. Enjoy a cooking class with the ship’s expert chef, who will share recipes and techniques for preparing delicious Ecuadorian food using fresh, organic ingredients.

You will also have a chance to try your hand at making traditional crafts and attend an ancestral cultures lecture with one of our local guides. Or, enjoy any of the onboard facilities: be pampered at the Rainforest Spa, soak in the scenery from the hot tub on the observation deck, sip a delicious cocktail at the bar and lounge, or admire the sunset and the night sky from the observation deck lounge.

For those looking for something more active, you can explore the surrounding nature by kayak!

Day 5 Forest adventure & canopy observation tower

Visit a canopy tower for a breathtaking view of the Amazon basin
Walk through the forest to look for various plants and animals

Manatee Amazon Explorer or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Enjoy a leisurely morning aboard your ship.

Then, visit a canopy tower built against a giant Kapok tree. Walk up the observation tower in the rainforest canopy, which offers astonishing 360-degree vistas. The perspective at the top of this observation tower is truly glorious, looming above the lush treetops and providing a view of the sheer vastness of the Amazon Basin.

Later, explore the forest on foot, discovering many plants and animals endemic to the Amazon basin. A kayak activity is also available to explore this area.

Day 6 Coca & Quito

Return to Coca by motorized canoe
Fly to Quito and transfer to your hotel for check-in

Swissotel Quito or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Your river adventure ends as you return to Coca by motorized canoe. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Quito. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for an evening of leisure

Day 7 Quito

Enjoy a city tour of Quito
Visit the Equatorial Monument, the "Middle of the World"
Ride on the gondola up 13,285 feet for a breathtaking experience
Enjoy a interactive dinner with your fellow travelers

Swissotel Quito or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Today, enjoy a city tour of Quito. Arguably one of the loveliest South American cities, Quito offers a spectacular setting surrounded by mountains and several snow-capped volcanoes, including the still-active Mt. Pichincha.

Begin your day with a visit to the neo-gothic Basilica of the National Vow, noted for its gargoyles in the form of native Ecuadorian animals such as iguanas, armadillos, and Galapagos tortoises. Next, see the exterior of the Presidential Palace, Independence Plaza, the Cathedral, and the Archbishop's Palace, where history, nature, and the authenticity of the people of Quito merge. Then, see the La Compañía de Jesús, which has an ornate and richly sculptured facade and interior with colored columns, 10-sided altars, and gilded balconies. The tour will end at the Monastery of San Francisco, Quito's oldest church and the most significant colonial building constructed in Latin America. After appreciating the works of art from the colonial era that this building contains, you will visit the upper part of the main entrance of the temple, where you can observe the square and the surrounding buildings and the domes of other churches or monasteries.

After lunch, drive north of Quito to the Equatorial Monument, the Mitad del Mundo ("Middle of the World"), commemorating the exact place where Charles Marie de la Condamine established the Equator, where you can stand with one foot in the northern and one in the southern hemisphere.

For those interested in seeing a spectacular panoramic view over Quito and the snow-capped surrounding volcanoes of Cayambe, Cotopaxi, and Chimborazo, take a ride on the TelefériQo. This gondola lift transitions to approximately 13,285 feet above sea level for a breathtaking experience.

Those who opt out of the TelefériQo can enjoy a visit to the Quito National Museum.

This evening, enjoy an interactive dinner where you will help prepare a portion of your meal, learn about new foods, work with ancestorial tools, and take in fresh aromas, textures, and colors.

Note: The TelefériQo experience reaches high altitudes and may not be suitable for all passengers. Warm clothes are suggested.

Day 8 Quito & Otavalo

Explore the Otavalo Market
Visit the Peguche Waterfall
Transfer back to Quito and check in to your airport hotel

Wyndham Quito Airport or similar Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary

After breakfast, travel to Otavalo, the land of the "Otavaleños" Ecuadorian community, where all families speak Quichua as their first language and Spanish as their second. See women in colorful embroidered clothing and men in broad-brimmed hats with blue ponchos.

Explore the Otavalo Market around the Plaza de Ponchos, Ecuador's most famous indigenous market. The Otavaleños travel to the town to sell a multicolored variety of handicrafts, including sweaters, ponchos, hats, necklaces, and other handmade products.

Following lunch, visit the Peguche Waterfall. The area includes a park with a hiking trail and several bridges, which offer good views of the falls.

Later today, transfer to your hotel near Quito Airport.

Or, take advantage of your already included international airfare and extend your trip to the Galapagos Islands.

Day 9 Depart Quito/Arrive USA

Transfer back to the airport for your early morning flight home

Breakfast

Galapagos Islands Post-Tour Optional Extension

Why not take advantage of your already included international airfare to visit the Galapagos Islands, one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders? You'll return to the U.S. 4 days after the return dates shown.

Day 9 Quito, Baltra Island & Santa Cruz Island

Transfer via hotel shuttle to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands
Fly from Quito to Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galapagos
Take a short ferry ride to Santa Cruz Island
See Los Gemelos lava chambers
Explore a 600-acre private giant tortoise reserve
Continue to Puerto Ayora for check-in and a welcome drink

Hotel Solymar or similar Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Baltra, the gateway to the Galapagos Islands. Next, take a short ferry across the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island, then drive through the various microclimates on your way to the village of Puerto Ayora on the island's south side.

Today, see Los Gemelos (The Twins), two enormous collapsed lava chambers - an awe-inspiring visual reminder of the power of nature. The path to the lava chambers is an excellent introduction to the incredible biodiversity of the Santa Cruz Highlands, teeming with endemic flora and fauna, including a Scalesia Forest, draped in liverwort and mosses, as well as numerous birds such as Darwin Finches.

Afterward, drive to a 600-acre private reserve where giant Galapagos tortoises freely roam, graze and sleep. Feel free to mingle with these gentle giants. But, as prehistoric as these creatures look, wait until you hear what they sound like! Galápago is Spanish for tortoise, and the islands were named for these fantastic creatures. If conditions are muddy, there will be a selection of field boots for your use.

Next, you'll have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the remnants of an illuminated lava tunnel. Created by ancient lava flows, the tunnel is 1350 feet long with a ceiling nearly 20 feet high in most places, adorned with stalagmites and stalactites, mineral-colored walls, and a rippled lava floor. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station before continuing to Puerto Ayora to check into your hotel.

Day 10 North Seymour

Sail aboard a yacht from Itabaca Channel to North Seymour Island
Hike along the trail to one of the largest sea bird colonies on the Galapagos

Hotel Solymar or similar Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary

Early this morning, head to Itabaca Channel to board your yacht to beautiful North Seymour.

This flat, arid island is perfect for hiking, swimming, and snorkeling. Admire the unique vegetation, consisting primarily of palo santo (incense stick), cactus, and saltbush, and keep your eye out for various seabirds, including blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, and frigatebirds. You may even spot sea lions playing in the waves!

Enjoy lunch on board the yacht as you return to Santa Cruz Island and your hotel.

Note: Due to Galápagos National Park regulations and weather conditions, alternative islands such as Santa Fé, Plazas or Bartolomé may be substituted.

Day 11 Tortuga Bay

Hike to the beach at Tortuga Bay for a chance to observe marine iguanas, sea turtles, and pelicans
Return by speedboat to Puerto Ayora
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure

Hotel Solymar or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Take a leisurely hike along a comfortable footpath for about 45 minutes to reach Tortuga Bay. Here, you can relax on the beach, rest on the white sand or swim. You may also encounter iguanas, sea turtles, and pelicans in this area. Return by speedboat to Puerto Ayora and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Additional full-day trips to other islands are available locally.

Day 12 Galapagos & Quito

Fly from Baltra airport to Quito
Transfer to your hotel

Wyndham Quito Airport or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

After breakfast, drive back to Itabaca Channel, cross by ferry to Baltra Island, and take your flight back to Quito.

Transfer to your hotel in Quito.

Day 13 Depart Quito/Arrive USA

Transfer back to the airport for your early morning flight home

Breakfast

Hotels & Ship

Hotels

Wyndham Quito Airport

First Class

Experience the warmest of welcomes when you visit the 4-star Wyndham Quito Airport hotel. With a prime location at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), the Wyndham Quito Airport is your top choice for an overnight stopover or day-room in transit. From the moment you step into the lobby, you will find impeccable services and amenities. Relax in your well-appointed room, indulge in the finest international dishes at the onsite restaurant or meet up with friends at the lobby bar for a signature cocktail.

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Swissotel Quito

Deluxe

Swissotel Quito is one of the city’s top luxury hotels, located in the commercial and residential area of the Floresta neighborhood. Feel re-energized with a swim in the indoor or outdoor pool. Enjoy the fitness rooms and Sports area, offering the latest exercise equipment, free weights, spinning room, as well as racquetball, squash and tennis courts. Relax at the Wellness Area with whirlpool, sauna and polar pool to soothe and restore.

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Hotel Solymar

Deluxe

Hotel Solymar is centrally located on Puerto Ayora's main street and within walking distance of a variety of cafes, restaurants, and shops. The hotel features ocean access on Pelican Bay, and a beautiful patio for guests to enjoy the nature of the Galapagos. Hotel Solymar also provides a luxurious jacuzzi, pool, and bar with an open view of the bay. Sit back and relax on an open lounge chair. You may befriend the local seal who likes to join in on the fun in the pool. There is no doubt you will be able to live your best life while at Hotel Solymar.

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In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.

Cruise Ship

Manatee Amazon Explorer

The Manatee Amazon Explorer provides a beautiful way to explore and discover the Ecuadorian Amazon. With cruises from Coca, on the Napo River, this expedition vessel allows you to reach many parts of the jungle that would otherwise be inaccessible, and discover the vast biodiversity that inhabits this part of the world’s largest rainforest. The Manatee offers many spaces to relax and feel reinvigorated, including a spa, a cozy reading room, an observation deck with an outdoor hot tub, and an al fresco lounge. The small fleet of motorized canoes allow you to reach deep into remote, otherwise inaccessible places on excursions that will bring you close with the wildlife of the Ecuadorian Amazon.

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Can I make changes to my trip? Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions? To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at time of travel.
Should I purchase travel insurance? Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
What's the fine print? Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about Ecuador? Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
What should I know about the Galápagos? Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.