8-Nights Ecuador: The Amazon, Cloud Forests & Crater Lakes - 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Ecuador: The Amazon, Cloud Forests & Crater Lakes
Some trips just hit different — and this one’s got the perfect mix of wild nature, bucket list thrills, and real local connection. Dive into the heart of Ecuador with a lodge stay deep in the Amazon where monkeys leap overhead and the jungle hums all night long. Learn how to make chocolate from scratch and cruise through a local community by bike before heading to Baños for hot springs, canyon swings, and all the adventure your heart can handle. Then explore the volcanic rim and dreamy turquoise waters of Quilotoa, one of the country’s best-kept secrets. With just the right balance of structured days and free time, you’ll come back with more than just epic photos — you’ll leave with stories you’ll be telling for years.

Highlights
Stay deep in the Amazon jungle surrounded by the sounds and sights of the wild, Bike through a local community and learn how chocolate is made from bean to bar, Chill or thrill in Baños with hot springs hikes and giant canyon swings, Hike down to a lake at the centre of the crater in Quilotoa and choose to paddle across its turquoise waters, Experience Ecuador’s Indigenous culture through community-led activities

Group Leader
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, otherwise known as a Chief Experience Officer (CEO). The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds.

Group Size Notes
Max 16, Avg. 14.

Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners

What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Community Lodge, Shandia
Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia
Your G for Good Moment: Entrance + Community living experience in Guayama Grande, Quilotoa
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Baños
Your Big Night Out Moment: Quito.
Cacao and Chocolate Experience. Amazon Jungle Walk & Pimpilala Waterfalls Visit. Community Artisan Workshop Visit. Guayama Community Project Visit. La Carolina Park Orientation Walk. Free time in Tena, Baños, Quilotoa, & Quito. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.