2 Full Days Exploring The Ecuadorian Amazon | Tour Start In Quito

Beautiful property, comfortable rooms, amazing guides, excellent food and the beauty of the Amazon! Amazing experience. Only downsides were the cost and I was placed in a room next to a new construction build. One could easily bus or share a ride and pay for the room and excursions for half of what I paid with the upcharge of being a solo traveler. The construction came with unbearable and consistent machinery buzzing, drilling, and hammering as I attempted to relax and take in the views I literally had to leave to get away from the noise. I'm certain the upgrades will be great for the property but in the meantime it would be an easy recommendation to place guests on the opposite side of the property vs immediately next to the noise. The cost for the convenience of not having to plan all of this certainly makes the experience easier for travelers that don't want to have to figure out the logistics. All in all a great time with a bit of upside to be a perfect experience.

Carlos was an amazing guide! He was able to share so much about the flora and fauna in the jungle along with the indigenous culture. Everyone at the lodge was very attentive and welcoming! The accommodations were comfortable.

They packed a lot of things in to just two days and one night! It’s a very early start coming from Quito (5am) and arriving in at the lodge around 9:30am. The driving service they had arranged to get me there was great, they messaged me in WhatsApp the night before to confirm the ride. Upon arrival I was given a tea and a snack while the basics of the lodge were reviewed with me, along with the schedule. Then there was some downtime where I could rest, swim in the pool, have a drink, or go to the spa. Right after lunch Carlos took me on a walk to identify important plants of the jungle. Then we got ready to go for a short, serene float in an inner tube down the river. After dinner we went with our flashlights on another walk to identify nocturnal animals and critters. The next day after breakfast I packed everything up and took it with me to hike to a waterfall where I got to swim and get a massage from the strong falling water. Then we took a motorized canoe to a local indigenous community for lunch and they showed me some of their local customs and I had a chance to buy some of their artisanal products. Finally, after taking the canoe back to the port I got to see capuchin monkeys running freely in the city plaza. Also got to enjoy the local delicacy of chontacuro, a fat worm that you can eat live or grilled. I then had a private shared transport back to Quito.

Overall it was an amazing experience and I can’t get over how great the people were! I would recommend this experience. Of course with the longer stays you can see and do more, but if you just wanted a taste of what it’s like in the jungle then this is a great option!

Carlos was an amazing guide! He was able to share so much about the flora and fauna in the jungle along with the indigenous culture. Everyone at the lodge was very attentive and welcoming! The accommodations were comfortable.

They packed a lot of things in to just two days and one night! It’s a very early start coming from Quito (5am) and arriving in at the lodge around 9:30am. The driving service they had arranged to get me there was great, they messaged me in WhatsApp the night before to confirm the ride. Upon arrival I was given a tea and a snack while the basics of the lodge were reviewed with me, along with the schedule. Then there was some downtime where I could rest, swim in the pool, have a drink, or go to the spa. Right after lunch Carlos took me on a walk to identify important plants of the jungle. Then we got ready to go for a short, serene float in an inner tube down the river. After dinner we went with our flashlights on another walk to identify nocturnal animals and critters. The next day after breakfast I packed everything up and took it with me to hike to a waterfall where I got to swim and get a massage from the strong falling water. Then we took a motorized canoe to a local indigenous community for lunch and they showed me some of their local customs and I had a chance to buy some of their artisanal products. Finally, after taking the canoe back to the port I got to see capuchin monkeys running freely in the city plaza. Also got to enjoy the local delicacy of chontacuro, a fat worm that you can eat live or grilled. I then had a private shared transport back to Quito.

Overall it was an amazing experience and I can’t get over how great the people were! I would recommend this experience. Of course with the longer stays you can see and do more, but if you just wanted a taste of what it’s like in the jungle then this is a great option!

We had a lot of fun on this tour, We would have done more days if we had time.

Bryan were the man!

Best wishes from Denmark! 🫡

The lodge was amazing and comfortable. The activities were great fun and well organised, this included a walk to the waterfall which was so special when you arrived and a great chance to swim. Monkey beach was great fun, you could get so close to them. We saw so many animals on the night walk which was very memorable.
Our guide was knowledgeable and made it very enjoyable, really recommend!

The resort where we stayed was excellent and truly in the middle of the jungle. I learned a lot about the indigenous culture when talking with the guide at the hotel who took us on a walk in the jungle and the night walk as well.

Really good guide- he has a degree as a botanist so he can tell you a lot about the plants in the Amazon. He speaks a couple of languages and is very friendly!

This was a great little tour. The transportation from Quito was great, with stops along the way. The staff at Suchipakari were awesome and helpful, and the lodge was a great place to stay. The excursions included in the tour were a perfect introduction to the Amazon and well worth the money. I would definitely recommend this tour!

Really nice resort. Staff was helpful and friendly. All the activities were interesting and fun and the food was good. The car ride is 4.5 hours from central Quito on a hilly and curvy road.

Brian was an Allstar guide. He guided us through each activity. He was very patient and friendly and delivered all that was promised.

We had a great time at every activity and would highly recommend this experience for anyone interested in getting a taste of the Amazons.

Alex was an excellent driver and Carlos was awesome—especially given we don’t speak much Spanish. Carlos tan the two days like a pro and gave us some memorable experiences in the jungle walks. Enjoyed our time.

Side note: I would suggest figuring out your transportation before arriving as it isn’t included in the package.

This was a terrible tour. The company really embellishes what they offer. First of all, we were picked up in Quito at 5 in the morning (as we expected) but in a small pick-up for 4 of us by a non English speaking driver. The driver had his own construction materials in the back and this is where we put our luggage. The trip to the resort takes 5 hours from Quito.
It was a nightmare. The ride was so rough and the little truck so crowded that between potholes and twisty roads I was completely car sick and actually missed the activities of the first day due to nausea. It was a completely inappropriate form of transportation for us. The resort itself was nice, the accommodations and staff good but the tour by Viator was horrible. Do not get this tour. The people traveling with me said the planned activities that followed were very overblown. We could not take the night walk because of rain, the day time jungle walk and boat cruise were very mediocre. Finally, read carefully because you do not get returned to Quito. If you want to go back, you can take a regional bus (!) or pay as we did, something like $60 each for four of us- yes, $240 to return to Quito. At least this was an SUV. I’m not prone to motion sickness but the ride there was like something from a horror movie. I’ve taken other Viator tours prior to this and felt they were also a bit disappointing from what was described. I should have learned! Bottom line, I never take another Viator tour and if you’re wise, neither will you.

The agency was totally unprofessional. You just have to keep repeating yourself on your request many many many times. The worst part was the guide, Santiago. He is the least least least informative guide I’ve ever had despite the price it costed. I barely got any information about the jungle after the end of the trip. He is merely a driver for the whole trip. For example, there was no brief of the activity nor the self-introduction. I needed to ask for his name and made sure to get what I have paid for. He lacks of the service mind for example he stopped at the gas station and didn’t even bother telling or checking with the passenger if anyone needs to use toilet or buy any drink. He just stopped to get his own food. The start of the tour delayed for an hour and there was no heads up until you asked. There were a lot of time gap between the activities. For some activities they just dropped you at the place and told you the name of the place and told you to spend 20 minutes here without giving any information about the place at all.

I recommend this trip and I recommend the lodge where we stayed the staff were incredible the owner Mr Robin was on hand we even had a drink with the bartender Edwin detour guide in the Amazon Javier they were wonderful we had a great time the lodge is beautiful clean organized they even have a river with a beach side you can enjoy the bank and swim the trip to the indigenous community in the Amazon was awesome people were friendly I had a great time.

The package included a pick up at our hotel but the drop off back at our hotel was additional amount. The host was not clear on the activities for each day and called a tough hike over slick stones and mud, an easy walk. We were told we would have a double room and while it was very nice it was one bed. There is no A/C, just a fan and there are roaches in the room and many dead bugs, and some sort of beeping, but no phone in the room to call to ask questions. Food was okay (breakfast was great) but the other food was too salty and we did not get what we ordered. It was a wonderful experience, but the place is very disorganized even though staff was very nice.

They are extremely friendly here. You see once in a lifetime cultural things as well as views. Extremely helpful staff. They don’t leave any dull moments. From dusk til dawn you are exploring and learning. My family and I had an amazing time!

The staff were all very professional and friendly! I was the only one who booked this that day so I ended up with the drive and most tour activities being private! One other group arrived at the lodge in the evening, but I had the whole place to myself for a while, how cool! Stopped in tena, and to walk and see monkeys on the way. Went for a nice walk in the forest during both the day and night, went tubing on the river and plenty of time to chill in the pool. Great food! The second day was an additional cost to upgrade to the activity of going to a wildlife rescue which was amazing!, a visit to an indigenous village to watch the drink being prepared, shoot a blowgun, see some caiman, and learn about cacao. A great value for so many activities!