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We currently have 16 travelers confirmed for this tour, so you'll be sharing this incredible adventure with people from all over the world, as well as locals. We have one final spot available, and securing it today will ensure your place with our local providers.

Will you be adding dates towards the end of December?

The tour you have chosen will bring you face-to-face encounters with the local indigenous community. Please, let me know which specific date in December you have in mind so I can prepare a special departure for you, we do not have these dates available yet for public bookings, only upon request. Once I have your exact date, I will double-check availability and send you the booking link, I can suggest booking the itinerary as soon as possible since December is High Season and spaces are already very scarce.

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4 Days Gateway to the Ecuador Amazon from Quito

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Platinum Operator: Responsible Travel South America
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 16
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Itinerary

Day 1
Quito/Airport to Cotundo
Quito/Airport to Cotundo
Start point
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Quito City or Mariscal Sucre Internationl Airport)
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at the lodge), Dinner (Dinner at the lodge restaurant next to the lagoon)
Accommodation
Lodge
Included Activities
- Rainforest walk to 12-meter waterfall
- Medicinal plant identification
- Swimming at waterfall
- Chocolate-making session with cacao bean roasting and grinding
Landmarks
Huasquila Tree
Day 2
Cotundo
Cotundo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Regional Amazon specialties)
Accommodation
Lodge
Included Activities
- 3-hour jungle trek through guayusa plantation and medicinal plant garden
- 120-meter cave exploration
- 14-meter waterfall swim
- Kichwa indigenous community visit with traditional dances
- Chicha preparation (traditional manioc drink)
- 40-minute night walk in lodge gardens with flashlight
Day 3
Cotundo - Napo River
Cotundo - Napo River
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch), Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge
Included Activities
- Canoe exploration on Napo River
- Short forest walk from canoe
- Amazónico Wildlife Rescue Center visit
- Caiman Lagoon visit
Landmarks
Napo River
Amazónico Wildlife Rescue Center
Caiman Lagoon
Day 4
Cotundo to Papallacta to Quito
Cotundo to Papallacta to Quito
End point
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Quito City or Mariscal Sucre Internationl Airport)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Birdwatching in Papallacta
- Short Andean walk
Landmarks
Papallacta

Landmarks
Huasquila Tree

Landmarks
Napo River
Amazónico Wildlife Rescue Center
Caiman Lagoon

Landmarks
Papallacta

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Accommodation
4.0
Food
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4.6

CHAOYING5.0•June 2026
Our four-day trip to Archidona Amazon Lodge and the Kichwa Community was fantastic. We got to experience the Amazon’s...
Our four-day trip to Archidona Amazon Lodge and the Kichwa Community was fantastic. We got to experience the Amazon’s natural scenery and indigenous culture, making it a flawless journey. We also received a certification from the tree adoption program, contributing to Amazon rainforest conservation. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Responsible Travel South America.Show more
Traveled in May 2026
Reply from: Responsible Travel South America
Dear Fang, Thank you very much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay in the Amazon and had the opportunity to connect with both the incredible natural environment and the rich Kichwa culture. It is especially meaningful to know that the tree adoption program was a memorable part of your journey. Small actions like these help support conservation efforts and local communities. On behalf of the entire Responsible Travel South America team, thank you for trusting us with your adventure. We hope the memories of the Amazon stay with you for many years, and we would be honored to help you discover more of Ecuador and South America in the future. Warm regards, Valentina
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Stuart5.0•June 2023
Gaby helped organise our tour to the rainforest brilliantly, Mario our guide and everyone at the Huasquila lodge...
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Traveled in June 2023
Reply from: Responsible Travel South America
Hi Stuart, I hope you are doing great! Thank you so much for those kinds words, it is a pleasure for us to organize unforgettable trips for our travelers :) Hope you are visiting us soon. Best regards, Lucía
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Carla
Asked on February 8th, 2025
Are you able to share how many people have signed up to these dates so far?
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- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written February 2025
  We currently have 16 travelers confirmed for this tour, so you'll be sharing this incredible adventure with people from all over the world, as well as locals. We have one final spot available, and securing it today will ensure your place with our local providers.
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  Carla
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  Are you able to advise the best way to get to Archidona from Quito?
- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written February 2025
  If you wish we can arrange for you private transportation for an extra value of $430 USD, since we know when the local providers begin with the activities, so you won't miss anything of your 4 days.
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  Carla
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  Are you able to confirm the full price without the additional transport and with it?
- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written February 2025
  Pricing of your experience including transportation from Quito-Archidona-Quito, 4 Days of Activities and 3 nights of lodging is $1 440 USD. Pricing just for the experience at Archidona is $1 050 USD.
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Holly
Asked on May 1st, 2024
Will you be adding dates towards the end of December?
Tour Details
- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written May 2024
  The tour you have chosen will bring you face-to-face encounters with the local indigenous community. Please, let me know which specific date in December you have in mind so I can prepare a special departure for you, we do not have these dates available yet for public bookings, only upon request. Once I have your exact date, I will double-check availability and send you the booking link, I can suggest booking the itinerary as soon as possible since December is High Season and spaces are already very scarce.

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- For any tour departing before November 22nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 22nd, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Responsible Travel South America. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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