Paddling

Swimming

Culture

Wildlife

Year around

4 years old

Tips for guides and drivers

Personal travel and medical insurance.

Itinerary Disclaimer: Even though we have a detailed itinerary, changes can be made by your guides, due to weather or safety reasons. Please also note that none of the wildlife sightings mentioned on the itinerary are guaranteed.

Visas and Passports: Make sure you check your visa and passport validity and requirements per country. It is important your passport is valid for at least 6 months before your travel.

Accommodation: Indulge in the ultimate glamping comfort. Our accommodations feature a premium mattress, exceptionally soft blankets, and supportive pillows to ensure a perfect night's rest. For your exclusive use, each unit is equipped with a private bathroom and shower.

Transportation: Driving time can take more than expected in Ecuador, as it is a small country with roads meandering through the Andes Mountains. We assure your comfort during transit no matter the size of the group.

Level of Activity: This trip is rated a 2 out of 5 for activity level, making it accessible to most. No prior experience is necessary! Your guides will provide thorough briefings on safety and gear usage before each part of the journey. The Arajuno River is predominantly calm with flat water, featuring only a few small, fun, and easy-to-navigate rapids.

Weather: The Ecuadorian Amazon experiences a consistently warm and humid climate year-round, lacking traditional four seasons due to its equatorial location. Instead, it has a rainy season (roughly March to July, with peak rain in May-June) and a drier season (typically December to February). Temperatures average around 25∘C (77∘F) with high humidity (80%−95%). During the drier season, daytime temperatures can be hotter, while the rainy season sees frequent, heavy afternoon downpours. Rainy Season brings higher river levels, facilitating deeper canoe exploration, and the rainforest is at its most lush. Trails can be muddier. Drier Season means lower river levels (sometimes affecting canoe access in very shallow areas) and less muddy hiking trails, with potentially fewer mosquitoes. Ultimately, there's no "bad" time to visit; the best time depends on activity preference (river travel vs. hiking) and tolerance for rain or intense heat. Visitors should always be prepared for warmth, humidity, and insects. The Ecuadorian Amazon has a consistently warm and humid tropical climate year-round, averaging around 25∘C (77∘F) with high humidity (80%−95%). Instead of distinct seasons, it has a rainy season (roughly March to July, with May-June often wettest) and a drier season (typically December to February, though some extend it from August to March). During the rainy season, expect frequent, heavy afternoon showers. This leads to higher river levels, making canoe travel deeper into the forest easier and supporting lush vegetation and increased wildlife activity. Drier periods see less rain but still significant precipitation, with hotter daytime temperatures. River levels drop, potentially making some canoe routes harder but improving hiking trail conditions. Overall, rain is a constant presence, vital for the rainforest's biodiversity, and visitors should always be prepared for it, regardless of the time of year. Both periods offer unique advantages for wildlife viewing and exploration.

Sustainability: We do our best to not produce any trash; we believe that recycling is not enough, so we try to avoid using any plastic or materials that pollute our environment. Every day we work towards being a zero-waste tour operator and our staff is well trained to leave the least impact possible in our service areas. We also work with local indigenous communities in the different regions. By doing so we are able to teach our guests about the rich culture Ecuador, all the while helping the people preserve their traditions and lands. By working directly with local peoples, we are able to create a sustainable touristic income for the community.

Guides: All our guides have a professional background from the Tourism University; this means they have a degree in guiding, so their knowledge and skills when leading a group are top-notch. Each guide has many years of experience and they all have taken additional courses for other outdoor activities as well as have International First-Aid certifications. On top of all of this, they are all extremely personable and strive to deliver travel experiences of a lifetime.

Heath advices: No vaccines needed for this expedition.