Included
Accommodations; all meals indicated in the itinerary; river transportation; excursions with native and bilingual guides; welcome drink, water, tea and coffee with all meals; and taxes. Visit to parrot clay lick is offered on Wednesdays and Sundays, weather permitting and is included in cost.
Exclusions
International airfare, round-trip flights Quito to Coca ($275 per person, subject to change), alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, gratuities, and Shipati Warmi Project entrance fee ($10 per person paid locally).
Payment & Cancellation
In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of $100 is required per person at time of booking. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Special holiday payment and cancellation terms may apply. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing; cancellations are analyzed individually and may require a doctor’s certificate if due to a medical reason.
Terms & Conditions
This trip is subject to AdventureSmith Explorations Terms and Conditions. Please read this information carefully and call us if you have any questions. A Traveler Information Form, which includes a release of liability, must be completed and signed by all travelers. Your Adventure Specialist will send you a unique link to complete this form along with a packing list and extensive pre-departure and travel insurance information upon booking confirmation.
Arrival & Departure
The 4-day Ecuador Amazon Adventure begins and ends in Quito, Ecuador (UIO). Flights to the Amazon usually depart early and the Ecuador Amazon Adventure may require a pre-trip hotel overnight in Quito. We highly recommend arriving one day prior to your trip start date in case of any flight delay, cancellation or lost luggage issues. Expect to return from the Amazon late in the late afternoon on the last day of your itinerary. If you would like assistance with international flights, please visit our Booking Flights resource page.
Internal Flights
The 4-day Ecuador Amazon Adventure has a required flight between Quito and Coca on the first and final day of the itinerary. AdventureSmith will assist you with arranging your flights to Coca (not included in lodge package rate) after your booking has been made. Coca-Quito flight schedules vary, so check with AdventureSmith Explorations for details on your particular departure. There is a luggage weight limit of 48 lbs (22 kg) for checked luggage and 17 lbs (8 kg) for one piece of carry-on baggage on the flights between Quito and Coca; additional fees apply for extra weight.
Activities
Activities may include forest and jungle hiking, wildlife observation, community visits, climbing stairs to canopy towers over 100 feet high, canoe rides, night excursions by foot or canoe, star gazing, swimming, fishing and nightly lectures.
Room Configuration
Triple, Quad and Quintuple accommodations are available via extra beds, ask your Adventure Specialist for details.
Families & Children
Children under 12 at time of travel receive a 30% accommodation discount on double occupancy rate when staying with full fare adult. Children under 5 years old at time of travel receive free accommodation. All children under 12 receive a 25% discount on airfare.
Travel Insurance
Protect your travel investment with insurance. Our partners at Travelex Insurance offer a variety of plans and policies to fit every trip and budget. Coverage for a pre-existing medical condition is also available if you purchase the Travel Select plan within 15 days of the initial trip payment; refer to plan details. Learn more about travel insurance or get a free quote.
Itinerary Notes
Use the itinerary as a guide only. Itineraries may be altered due to weather, wildlife, National Park regulation or at the guides’ discretion. Bilingual naturalist guides and native guides are divided within specially organized groups, which offer the best opportunities possible during excursions. The ability to be flexible makes this type of adventure travel unique.
