Four day tour solo traveler. Would be happy to join another group if available

unfortunately we don't have any group available for this trip, but we can still offer it in private with a guide

What time do we leave Quito?

This tour leave from Quito at 8am. If you are ready to book we can guarantee departure on december 28th. Just take in mind that december is high season so availability may change.

I have a few questions: Is this a guaranteed departure? What time of the day is departure on day 1? What time of the day do we arrive back in quito? What is the average age of the people participating on the tour? How long many hours is the ride to Tena in the private transportation?

We can offer you this program in private base since we dont have any other guest intrested on December. Normally on Day 1 we start by 8 am, driving time to Tena is 4 hours, finally we get back to Quito by 4 pm last day.

when and Where will pickup on saturday and drop off on tuesday in quito be?

Normally we pick up clients from hotels in Quito (centrally located) it normally is at 8:00 am. This tour needs 2 people minimum to start.

What time is the return to Quito? I start another tour at 6pm on the 23rd. Do I need to bring anything for camping? Is a tent provided? What is the sleeping mat like, or should I bring one?

This tour runs with a minimum of 2 participants, otherwise you will have to add the single supplement rate that is 70% of the published price.

Can you set up one day hotel in quito before the tour start and transfer from airport to hotel please and maybe one day more in end of the tour. Also where is the meeting point exactly and when?

We can add an extra night in Quito and the transfer you need. This tour operates with a minimum of 2 participants, however we can do it with 1 person adding the single supplement rate of usd 800, so in total is usd 1599.

During this tour, is there somewhere we can keep our luggage while we adventure? or should we leave our extra luggage at a hostel and treat this as a backpacking trip?

It is better to travel light for this tour, since We stay in tends during the trip.

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Ecuador Camping & Jungle River Paddle 4 Days Tour

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tena to Arajuno River
You'll drive to Tena where jungle guides meet you for the start of your Amazon adventure. From there, you'll pack into inflatable boats and kayaks for roughly 2 hours paddling down the Arajuno River through rainforest until reaching base camp. After settling in and having dinner, you'll join a night walk at 8:00 PM to look for nocturnal wildlife around the campfire.
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- River descent on Arajuno River by inflatable boat and kayak (approximately 2 hours)
- Base camp orientation and facilities presentation
- Dinner at camp
- Guided night walk through jungle at 8:00 PM
Landmarks/POIs
Arajuno River
Day 2
Arajuno River Base Camp
An early 6:30 AM start gets you to the clay lick to watch colorful parrots and parakeets, then back for breakfast. At 9:00 AM you'll hike into mature forest exploring a canyon and waterfall, searching for birds, insects, and mammals. Lunch comes next with afternoon rest time, followed by a visit to a local cocoa plantation where you'll learn their process and taste handmade chocolate. The afternoon's free for a river swim if you want, dinner at 7:00 PM, and another night walk starting at 8:30 PM.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Parrot clay lick visit at 06:30 AM
- Jungle hike through mature forest at 09:00 AM
- Canyon and waterfall exploration
- Cocoa plantation visit with chocolate tasting
- Guided night walk at 8:30 PM
Optional Activities
- Swimming in the Arajuno River
Landmarks/POIs
Arajuno River
Day 3
Arajuno River to Papallacta
You have the option to head out at 6:30 AM for the parrot clay lick, returning by 7:30 AM for breakfast. After eating, you'll paddle down the river for about 2 hours taking in the last of the jungle scenery before stopping for a picnic lunch. Private transport then takes you to the Papallacta area in the Andes where you can relax with mountain views and settle into a comfortable room with a hot shower.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- River paddling (approximately 2 hours)
- Picnic lunch
Optional Activities
- Parrot and parakeet clay lick visit at 06:30 AM
Landmarks/POIs
Arajuno River
Papallacta
Day 4
Papallacta to Quito
Your morning is free to relax at your own pace, take a walk, or photograph the surroundings. Check out happens by 1:00 PM when your arranged pickup returns you to Quito.
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Short walks in the mountain area
- Photography

Landmarks/POIs
Arajuno River

Landmarks/POIs
Arajuno River

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Arajuno River
Papallacta

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4.8

Alfie
· September 2nd, 2025
We had a fantastic 8 days in Ecuador organized by Guide Ecuador. We didn't have to put much into the planning coz Guidecuador really knew how to make the most of the 8 days. Alex our guide was fantastic. The hotels were really magnificent choices. It was great to know that we were not missing anything important since the trip was planned with someone who knew the area. Thank you amigos for a wonderful experience. We now really want to explore more of South America. Looking forward to planning our next trip.
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Στέλιος
· August 28th, 2025
We selected the Discover Ecuador Tour (17 days) with GuideEcuador Travel for the multiday itinerary, which offers a more in-depth knowledge of Ecuador than other related tours, and for the excellent “value-for-Money” price. It was a wise choice and we had a wonderful experience. The preliminary contacts with Guide Ecuador company were very helpful. They answered promptly to all of our questions and the details of the tour were thoroughly explained. The tour itinerary is wisely planned; we visited the best of the country (one needs weeks and months for experiencing this beautiful country), the Sierra, the Amazon Jungle and the Coast. The hotels, hostels and the Amazon Lodge that we stayed in were excellent Some of them were top class, with rich buffet breakfast, but even the not luxurious ones had a local color and a colonial ambiance, plus they were clean and spacious. Amazon Liana Lodge offered very tasteful and nutritious lunch and dinner from selected local cuisine. Some electric light in the cabins (say 1 hour only at the evening) would be more convenient without destroying the “close to nature” feeling. This tour is a private one and our guide Daniel Maldonado was one of the best guides we ever had. Daniel was very helpful and caring for us. Excellent with English speaking. He had a lot of proposals for activities, excursions and local cuisine. Daniel has amazing knowledge about Ecuador’s history, places, cultures, food. He is a top-class naturalist knowing everything about animals, plants and their uses. He is a joyful company and we had a lot of fun He left space for us and our privacy. We fully appreciate the professionalism and concern of “Guide Ecuador Travel”. When our return flight to Quito was cancelled due to airline ‘s responsibility (Avianca), Guide Ecuador compensated us for the ticket fee and also provided taxi transportation to Quito free of charge!! This tour was a top experience offered by a trusty and responsible tour operator, GuideEcuador Travel, and we highly recommend it! Stelios and Gerie
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Lily
· August 22nd, 2025
First time taking Guide Ecuador, and I cannot say how happy I am. From the outset of asking questions and booking the trip, through the arrivals and travels for our 8 Day Ecuador Bucket List tour, it was a GREAT experience. So much positivity and true passion and care for the guest and the places we visited. I came with my family and we had an unforgettable time! Highly recommended
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Annette
Asked on September 10th, 2025
Four day tour solo traveler. Would be happy to join another group if available
Group size
Tour Details
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  unfortunately we don't have any group available for this trip, but we can still offer it in private with a guide
- A
  Annette
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  How much would that be?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  price as solo traveler usd 1990
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Tammy
Asked on April 27th, 2024
What time do we leave Quito?
Tour Details
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written April 2024
  This tour leave from Quito at 8am. If you are ready to book we can guarantee departure on december 28th. Just take in mind that december is high season so availability may change.
J
Jenna
Asked on September 13th, 2023
I have a few questions: Is this a guaranteed departure? What time of the day is departure on day 1? What time of the day do we arrive back in quito? What is the average age of the people participating on the tour? How long many hours is the ride to Tena in the private transportation?
Age Range
Tour Details
Transport
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written September 2023
  We can offer you this program in private base since we dont have any other guest intrested on December. Normally on Day 1 we start by 8 am, driving time to Tena is 4 hours, finally we get back to Quito by 4 pm last day.
- J
  Jenna
  Traveler•Written September 2023
  What does a private tour involve? Do you think you will get more paticipants during the coming month? Do you have any other similar group tours to the amazone that will operate with departure 19th, 20th or 21st of december, with guaranteed departure?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written September 2023
  You can book in shared room for two people or more, if you are a solo traveler the single supplement is mandatory. All of our tours have guaranteed departure, and for the moment we are open to receive more participants.
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Lori
Asked on February 11th, 2023
when and Where will pickup on saturday and drop off on tuesday in quito be?
Tour Details
Transport
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written February 2023
  Normally we pick up clients from hotels in Quito (centrally located) it normally is at 8:00 am. This tour needs 2 people minimum to start.
- L
  Lori
  Traveler•Written February 2023
  You also drop off at the hotel after the tour? Makes good sense that it needs at least 2 people, do you know if anyone have yet ordered for d. 18/2? Because im a solo traveller
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written February 2023
  The drop off is at your hotel in Quito. We don't have any depart for Feb.
G
Georgia
Asked on September 1st, 2022
What time is the return to Quito? I start another tour at 6pm on the 23rd. Do I need to bring anything for camping? Is a tent provided? What is the sleeping mat like, or should I bring one?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written September 2022
  This tour runs with a minimum of 2 participants, otherwise you will have to add the single supplement rate that is 70% of the published price.
M
Mark
Asked on August 11th, 2022
Can you set up one day hotel in quito before the tour start and transfer from airport to hotel please and maybe one day more in end of the tour. Also where is the meeting point exactly and when?
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written August 2022
  We can add an extra night in Quito and the transfer you need. This tour operates with a minimum of 2 participants, however we can do it with 1 person adding the single supplement rate of usd 800, so in total is usd 1599.
- M
  Mark
  Traveler•Written August 2022
  We are 2 persons. How much is one night more hotel in quito for 2 persons and transfer? Whats the meeting point in city center and what time? I need to know before to search about the safety.
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written August 2022
  The extra night in Quito is usd 110 (for both of you in total). The meeting point could be any hotel in quito center. We need to know the dates to check availability, since this will be a private tour. The surcharge for a private tour is usd 200 per person.
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Brittany
Asked on May 8th, 2022
During this tour, is there somewhere we can keep our luggage while we adventure? or should we leave our extra luggage at a hostel and treat this as a backpacking trip?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written May 2022
  It is better to travel light for this tour, since We stay in tends during the trip.
- B
  Brittany
  Traveler•Written May 2022
  Would we be seeing any wildlife on this trip? (Excluding parrots)
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written May 2022
  The jungle are is not so deep to see more wildlife as other national parks in the Amazon.

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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Ecuador Camping & Jungle River Paddle 4 Days Tour

Itinerary

Tena to Arajuno River

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Arajuno River Base Camp

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Optional Activities

Arajuno River to Papallacta

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Papallacta to Quito

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