In the morning we will discover Quito´s famous historical center and admire its unique colonial architecture. We will enter one of its churches and several plazas from the spanish time. After this we will leave for a 3 ½ hour drive towards the Amazon. On the way we will make a stop to admire colorful and incredible active hummingbirds. This is a great opportunity to make pictures of these vibrant birds in their natural habitat. We will arrive at the 100% accessible “Huasquila Amazon Lodge” and have a welcome cocktail. Before dinner you will have the chance to visit a guayusa tea factory located at the lodge!

Included: Breakfast and dinner.

After breakfast prepare to go off-roading! With the use an off-road wheelchair, we will go hiking through the secondary rainforest and learn about medicinal plants from a native guide. The path into the rainforest is less than a ¼ mile and usually takes approximately 30 minutes, as it includes stops along the way. After lunch, we will visit a Kichwa community and learn about their culture and traditional dances. 

Included: Breakfast, lunchand dinner.

We will start the day with a 1.5-hour drive to the Anzu River. We will raft down the calm river, giving us the chance to admire the surrounding flora and fauna; truly one of the best ways to experience the magnificence of the amazon.

During the trip, we can stop at several points of interest to take pictures and relax on the river.

We will finish our journey around 3:00 pm. Once at the lodge, we will have the chance to make our own chocolate which will be tasted with fruits. Dinner and relax time at the lodge while enjoying delicious tropical juices, wine or beer.

Note: Even though the river is very calm (level II), for safety reasons, we will raft down the river with a security kayaker at all times. Additionally, each traveler will wear a safety jacket, helmet, and all safety equipment. For the transfer in/out of the boat, we manually assist the guest by using a sliding board and/or manually lifting the guest into the raft 

Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

After breakfast, we will visit an indigenous association called Kallari, which is famous for producing, processing, and selling fine aroma cocoa-chocolate bars. What makes Kallari unique, is the fact that they produce cocoa in the Amazon Region and all of its members produce the beans in order to have an additional source of income products from their chakra. We will start the day by visiting the Kallari offices, then head out to visit a couple of plantations to experience firsthand the social, financial, and cultural role of the cacao production. Finally, we will visit the collection center where the beans are received, fermented, and dried. Throughout the process, we will have the chance to sample these delicious cacao beans.

Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

We will leave the tropical rainforest to enjoy a half day in the Andes at one of the best thermal baths and spas of Ecuador in Papallacta. Here you can enjoy a chocolate bath or deep massage as well as the mineral healing volcanic pools. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Quito, once at the hotel we will give you final information.

Included:  Breakfast.

In the morning, we will visit the “Mitad del Mundo” (Middle of the World) where we can get a photo straddling the line separating the northern and southern hemispheres. We will also participate in different experiments in the interactive museum and have some time to wonder around the central plaza to buy local souvenirs or enjoy a cup of coffee. After this visit, we will drive back to the hotel. Depending if you booked Galapagos extension or not we will take you to the airport or your trip will continue your journey the day after.

Included:  Breakfast.