Ecuador - Amazon Rainforest - 7 Days

Day 1
Journey to Quito, Ecuador. At an altitude of 9,300 feet, you are arriving at the second highest capital in the world!

Day 2
Your tour guide will meet you at the Quito airport. After checking into our hotel we will enjoy a guided walking tour of Quito that will include a visit to Independence Plaza, the Legislative Palace, and San Agustin, the oldest monastery in Quito.

Day 3
Today we will visit Mitad del Mundo which marks the exact spot of the equator. Stand in both the northern and southern hemispheres! In the afternoon we will take a trip into the Andean countryside to view the Cotopaxi Volcano. Stand in awe at the base of this 19,700 foot mountain, the largest active volcano in the world. Discuss how volcanoes influence geologic and climatic systems. Later explore the nearby National Park to view rare and endangered birds such as the Andean Condor and the Carunculated Caracara.

Day 4
Day excursion to the Mindo Rain Forest! We will be going on a nature walk into the rain forest and discuss the local flora and fauna. Opt to go on an inner tube ride down the beautiful Rio Mindo River.

Day 5-6
Journey east into the Amazon Rain Forest of Ecuador. Extensive biological study of the local plant life and animals. Recreational opportunities may be available as well.

Day 7
After seven incredible days, travel home from Quito!!

Hotel Accommodation
9 Nights
Camping
4 Nights
Kumuka Overland Truck
On Foot
HIGHLIGHTS
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS MARKED *
Brazil
Colonial Mining towns of Ouro Preto and Mariana, Beaches of Bahia State, Chapada Diamantina NP Hiking, Caves and Waterfalls, Historic Salvador, Favela Tour Rio*, Corcavado and Christ Statue*, Sambadrome*, Sugar Loaf Mountain*, Dune Buggy Ride*, Horse riding*, Hiking*