Ecuador adventure vacation, tailor made

Planet

Our Equatorial Adventure takes you through some of the most biodiverse areas in the Americas. During your exploration of the Amazon jungle you will have the chance to visit one of our partners, Amazoonico, a wildlife refuge for animals that are native to the local jungle habitat but have been injured or rescued from illegal captivity. All the entry fees (included in the cost) go towards keeping the refuge running and supporting their projects to release rehabilitated animals. They also purchase and protect a large area of the rainforest by discouraging local hunters and professional loggers.

During our hikes and mountain biking experiences, your guides will ensure that you travel on trails and tracks that have been specifically established for each activity and also that rubbish is taken back and disposed of appropriately. As this trip takes you through some ecologically sensitive habitats, your guide will brief you on the special flora and fauna you will come across and on appropriate ways to maximise your enjoyment while minimising your environmental impact.

The white water rafting section of the trip also takes you to some of Ecuador’s most pristine areas, including the Llanganates National Park and the Quijos Valley. Again, your rafting guides will inform you about how to minimise the impact of tourism on these special environments and will keep an eye on the litter to make sure leave nothing behind but footprints.

People

Our Ecuadorian partners have worked hard to create lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with a variety of indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest. Every trip we organise will include a visit to a different community, who will share their way of life with you such as their hunting techniques and give you a unique insight into life in the jungle. We emphasise making these experiences mutually beneficial, so your guide will make you aware of important cultural sensibilities and help you get the most your of your stay. We want to create a positive social experience for everyone involved, on top of the fair payment for the community visits that is included in the price.

The hotels we stay in elsewhere in Ecuador all meet our minimum social responsibility criteria including employing and training staff from the local area and buying food from local farmers. Many are also involved in developing tourism infrastructure in their area to be more sustainable, both socially and environmentally, for example by linking with local NGOs to develop ecotourism ideas. In addition, once you have returned to the UK we can help you stay in touch with any of the projects that you visit on your trip.