From the edge of the Andes, the journey descends into a greener, warmer, and more immersive landscape.
This full-day Amazon experience from Baños invites you to explore the rainforest’s lush landscapes, wildlife, and rich culture beyond the Andes foothills. It’s designed for curious travelers who want a meaningful glimpse of the jungle in just one day.
Along the way, you’ll walk forest trails, meet local communities, navigate traditional waterways, and enjoy views that reveal the heart of Ecuador’s Amazon basin—some of the key moments that shape the journey.
These are the experiences travelers enjoy the most during the day.
Walk along forest trails while learning about animals rescued from illegal hunting and trafficking. Along the way, you may see jaguars, monkeys, colorful macaws, and amphibians, while hearing stories and Amazonian myths passed down through generations.
Spend time with a Kichwa community and learn how ancestral knowledge continues to shape daily life in the Amazon. Through shared stories and practices, you’ll see how tradition and ecotourism coexist, from ceremonies and cassava chicha to pottery and textile crafts.
Glide along the Puyo River in a traditional canoe, once the natural highways of indigenous communities. Today, the slow pace allows you to take in the surrounding rainforest, accompanied by birdsong and the quiet rhythm of the water.
Share a traditional Amazonian lunch prepared with local ingredients. One of the dishes you may try is maito—fish wrapped in bijao leaves and cooked slowly to preserve its natural flavors, served with yuca and plantain. Vegetarian options are also available.
Follow a forest path into the Hola Vida Reserve, where the walk ends at a clear waterfall surrounded by jungle. When conditions allow, there’s time to step into the water and enjoy a refreshing pause, shaped by the setting and the moment.
The day ends at a panoramic lookout overlooking the Pastaza River and the vast Amazon landscape. Considered a meaningful place by local communities, it’s a moment to slow down—rest in a hammock, feel the breeze, or, if you choose, try the giant swing for a final rush with a view.
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