We'll meet at our office in Baños at 8:30 am. We’ll depart for Puyo, where you'll visit a rescue center for animals including monkeys, ocelots and caimans. Afterwards, we'll head towards a beautiful waterfall, which is about two hours away from the cabins. Here, you can swim and enjoy the peacefulness of the forest. The stunning scenery makes the area a memorable place.

On the way back to the camp, we’ll go through the jungle, and you’ll hear some explanations about the rainforest and its flora and fauna. Upon arrival to the camp, there’ll be a traditional lunch, and after that, we will go on a paddle canoe ride for 30 minutes on the Puyo River. Then we will visit a viewpoint, where you’ll get an exceptional view of the rainforest.

We will continue our journey and visit a Quichua indigenous community where you can watch how they make necklaces and bracelets. You’ll also have the chance to practice the blowpipe, and paint your face with achiote, which is a natural paint. After this amazing adventure, we will go back to Baños around 8pm.

Note: Minimum 2 passengers for this tour.

08:30

Meeting point at the Imagine Ecuador’s tour office

10:30

Visit a beautiful waterfall

12:00

Return to the camp with some explanations about the rainforest

13:00

Lunch time

14:00

Canoe ride on the Puyo River; after we will visit a Viewpoint and the Quichua indigenous community

19:00

Arrive in Baños

- Private transport
- Bilingual guide
- Food
- Accommodation in basic cabins with shared bathroom and bunk beds
- Rubber boots and poncho

- Entrance fee to the reserve Hola Vida $1,50 USD per person
- Rescue center $3 USD per person
- View point $1 USD
- Local community $1 USD
- Personal expenses, tips, alcoholic/soft drinks

- Passport Copy
- Personal expenses
- Camera / Video camera (200/400/800 ASA)
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses, lightweight long-sleeved and short–sleeved shirt, lightweight long-pants and shorts, comfortable shoes and socks, swimsuit

Cancellation or changes of this tour:

Changes: It is FREE to change tour date before 5:00 pm (Quito time) 2 days before the tour begins.

Cancellations: If you cancel before 5:00 pm (Quito time) 2 days before the tour begins a 10% administration fee will apply. After this time there is a 100% cancellation fee.

Please email bookings@findlocaltrips.com to cancel this tour or make any changes.

1. What should I bring to the tour?

   - A copy of your passport – Entrance fee to the Reserve Hola Vida $1,50 USD per person - Entrance fee to the Rescue Centre $3 USD per person - Entrance fee to the Viewpoint $1 USD per person - Entrance fee to the Local Community $1 USD – Money for personal expenses, tips, alcoholic/soft drinks.

2. Do I need any vaccine to enter the Amazon Jungle?

   No, it is not necessary. However, you can consult your doctor for information and advice before journeying to the Ecuadorian Amazon.

3. What time zone is used in the Puyo, Amazon Jungle?

   Local time in Puyo is GMT -5, the same as on Ecuador's mainland.

4. What kind of weather can we find in the Amazon Jungle?

   It is sunny year-round, and like any other tropical rainforest, it can be hot and humid. The average year-round temperature is 27°C (80°F), with nights being slightly cooler. December to June is the rainy season, with April and May experiencing more rain, and temperatures normally between 23°C (73°F) and 30°C (86°F). July to November is the dry season, with temperatures from 26°C (78°F) to 40°C (104°F).