Day 1: Baños - Puyo - Rescue Centre for Animals - Waterfall - Hola Vida Reserve

The day will begin at 9:00 am when we meet at Imagine Ecuador’s tour office in Baños. From there, we’ll go by mini-bus to Puyo. Our first stop will be at an animal rescue centre, where you’ll see monkeys, ocelots and caimans. Upon arrival to the camp in the Hola Vida Reserve, you will have lunch. Then we will visit a beautiful waterfall, which is about two hours away from the cabins, in which you can swim and enjoy the serenity of the forest. The spectacular scenery will make this place a memorable one.

The return trip to the camp will take us through the jungle, and you’ll learn about the rainforest and its flora and fauna. Once back to the camp, if you don’t feel tired, you can go on a night walk with your guide to observe insects and frogs.

Accommodation: Hola Vida Reserve camp (basic cabins with a shared bathroom and bunk beds).

Day 2: Hola Vida Reserve - Quichua Community - Puyo River - Baños

After breakfast, there’ll be a visit to a viewpoint, from where you can enjoy an amazing view of the rainforest. Then we will continue our journey and visit a Quichua indigenous community, where you will learn how they make bracelets and necklaces. There’ll also be the opportunity to try playing the blowpipe, and even to paint your face with achiote - a natural paint. After that, we will go on a paddle canoe ride for 30 minutes on the Puyo River before returning to the cabins for lunch. Finally, we’ll head back to Baños, arriving around 4:00 or 5:00 pm.

Note: Minimum 2 passengers for this tour.

DAY 1 / 09:00 am

Meeting at the Imagine Ecuador’s tour office

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DAY 1 / 09:15 am

Depart to Puyo

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DAY 1 / 10:00

Arrive in Puyo and visit a rescue centre for animals

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DAY 1 / 11:00

Move to our camp in the Hola Vida Reserve

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DAY 1 / 12:00

Lunch time

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DAY 1 / 15:00

Visit a beautiful waterfall

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DAY 1 / 16:00

Head back to our camp through the jungle, hear some explanations about the rainforest and its flora and fauna

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DAY 1 / 19:00

Night walk with your guide to observe insects and frogs (optional)

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DAY 2 / 08:00

Breakfast time

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DAY 2 / 09:00

Visit a viewpoint with an exceptional view of the rainforest

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DAY 2 / 10:00

Visit a Quichua indigenous community where you can watch how they make necklaces and bracelets.

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DAY 2 / 12:00

Arrive at the Puyo River

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DAY 2 / 12:30

Paddle canoe ride on the Puyo River

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DAY 2 / 13:00

Lunch time

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DAY 2 / 14:00

Depart to Baños

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DAY 2 / 16:00 - 17:00

Arrive in Baños

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

- Entrance fee for the Reserve Hola Vida $1,50 USD per person
- Entrance fee for the Rescue Centre $3 USD per person
- Entrance fee for the Viewpoint $1 USD
- Entrance fee for the Local Community $1 USD
- Personal expenses, tips, alcoholic/soft drinks

- A copy of your passport
- Flashlight and extra batteries (only for a 2-day trip)
- Money for personal expenses
- Camera / video camera (200/400/800 ASA)
- Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, a lightweight long-sleeved and short–sleeved shirt, lightweight long pants/trousers and shorts, comfortable shoes and socks, a swimsuit, a towel, ziplock bags/dry bag

Cancellation or changes of this tour:

Changes: It is FREE to change the 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 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).

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

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