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Adventures By Disney

Amazon Escape

6 Days / 5 Nights OR 5 Days / 4 Nights
Quito, Napo River

Guests will visit a small village where they’ll meet the locals of the area and take home some of their authentic craftwork. They’ll enjoy a leisurely kayak ride or go for a relaxing swim in the waters that make up Yasuni National Park. And guests won't soon forget the moment they enter the rainforest after dusk and go looking for unique nocturnal animals. Along the way, guests can explore their finely appointed vessel with three levels, an observation deck, multiple sitting areas, outdoor whirlpool spa and an al fresco lounge.

This is the perfect pre-adventure to your Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise but is also available as a stand-alone vacation!

Trip Highlights Include:

  • Napo River Motorized Canoe Excursion
    Cruise through a habitat of the elusive pink river dolphin and other jungle wildlife.
  • Amazon Basin Riverboat Experience
    Explore the people and wildlife along the river on a private 3 to 4-night riverboat cruise.
  • Parrot Clay Licks
    Witness one of oddest avian displays as hundreds of parrots flock to the walls made of clay to eagerly lick it up.
  • Nocturnal Rainforest Walk
    Experience the rainforest in a whole new light—in the dark—on this unique exploration.
  • Taste the Flavors of the Amazon Region
    Thrill your taste buds with the exotic flavors of the Ecuadorian Amazon region’s delicious dishes.
  • Pañacocha Lake
    Take a leisurely kayak ride or go for a relaxing swim in the waters that make up the Yasuni National Park.

Escape Daily Itinerary

Day One – Arrive in Quito

Arrive in Quito

¡Buenos días! An Adventures by Disney representative greets you, assists with your luggage and leads you to your transfer vehicle. Relax as your driver takes you to your hotel in the heart of Quito.

Check-In at Wyndham Quito Airport

Welcome to Quito, the city near "The Middle of the World"—the monument that marks Ecuador's position on the equator. This hotel near Ecuador's capital is surrounded by mesmerizing views of the distant snow-capped mountains and volcanoes. Sit back and stretch your legs while your Adventure Guides check you in. If your flight arrives earlier in the day, you may opt to have a family dinner on your own at the hotel.

Meals Included: None

Day Two – Travel into the Amazon Basin, Welcome Dinner on the Anakonda Riverboat, Nocturnal Rainforest Walk

Welcome Breakfast

¡Buenos Días! Enjoy an early morning welcome breakfast with your fellow Adventurers as you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.

Travel into the Amazon Basin

Hop aboard a private motor coach and be driven to the airport for a short flight to the city of Coca. There, be introduced to local-style water travel—a motorized canoe! Head across the water to a refined riverboat called the Anakonda, which will be your home for the next 4 nights.

Settle into the Anakonda

Explore this finely appointed vessel with 3 levels, an observation deck, multiple sitting areas, outdoor whirlpool spa and an al fresco lounge.

Nature Observation

Stroll the decks or find a nook to view the surroundings and relax with fellow Adventurers. As the Anakonda navigates the river, there are plenty of rewards for those with a keen eye.

Welcome Dinner

Share your excitement and get to know your fellow Adventurers as you dine on delightful fare and toast to your first night in the Amazon region.

Nocturnal Rainforest Walk

Venture into the rainforest for a guided experience like no other. You may possibly witness animals that would go unseen during daylight including night tree frogs, kinkajous and exotic insects.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day Three – Early Morning Rainforest Trek, Canoe Excursion Along the Napo River

Breakfast Aboard the Anakonda

Wake up to a delicious breakfast and get ready for a day of adventures.

Early Morning Rainforest Trek

At the break of dawn, head out by motorized canoe into the backwaters of the Napo River on your way to Pañacocha Lake. Take a tour into the rainforest guided by a local naturalist who has called the Amazon home for his entire life. Witness and learn about the forest and its inhabitants as this rich ecosystem shifts from night to daylight activity.

Lunch at Amazon Dolphin Lodge

Taste the flavors of the Amazon region as you and your fellow Adventurers enjoy a tasty cooked lunch at this remote lodge.

Kayak or Swim in the Pañacocha Lake

Take a leisurely kayak ride or go for a relaxing swim in the waters that make up Yasuni National Park.

Dinner Aboard the Anakonda

Relax with the other Adventurers while you share a meal as well as stories from the day.

Disney Movie Night

Adults can relax while Junior Adventurers enjoy a Disney movie with snacks and soft drinks. Grown-ups can always join in if they wish!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day Four – Local Community Visit, Canopy Tower Walk

Breakfast Aboard the Anakonda

Wake up to a satisfying breakfast and begin your day of adventures.

Visit a Local Community

Visit a small village to meet local artisans and learn about local farming and delicacies. Here you'll have the opportunity to meet the locals and acquire genuine craft work to commemorate your Amazon adventure. You may also be able to join in a pick-up game of fútbol (soccer), the region's most popular sport, with some of the locals.

Lunch Aboard the Anakonda

Gather together in the main dining room and enjoy a tasty lunch with your fellow Adventurers.

Canopy Tower Walk

Follow your naturalist as you hike and canoe into the jungle before ascending to the heights of the canopy to see nature from a whole new angle. Learn all about the unique habitat and the plant life that makes it possible.

Dinner Aboard the Anakonda

Join your fellow Adventurers for a fantastic family meal in the dining room.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner


Day Five – Parrot Clay Licks, Limoncocha Biological Reserve

Breakfast Aboard the Anakonda

Start off your day by joining fellow Adventurers for a delicious breakfast.

Parrot Clay Licks

There are several theories as to why certain parrots and other birds eat clay. But one thing is certain—once you see these colorful birds rain from the sky to eat soil, you will not forget it!

Lunch Aboard the Anakonda

Gather with your fellow Adventurers to partake in a savory lunch in the dining room.

Limoncocha Biological Reserve

With over 450 species of birds, this reserve is a birdwatcher's paradise and one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. The dense marshland contains many medicinal plants that have been used for generations and new ones being discovered regularly. If you’re lucky, you might also get to see a black caiman or fireflies!

Dinner Aboard the Anakonda

Enjoy your last sumptuous dinner aboard the Anakonda as the sun sets.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner


Day Six – Transfer to Mariscal Sucre International Airport for Flight Home OR Transfer to Wyndham Quito Airport Hotel for Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise

Breakfast Aboard the Anakonda

Enjoy a satisfying breakfast to give you energy for your day.

Say “Adiós” to the Amazon

Disembark the Anakonda and head via motorized canoe back to the city of Coca and to your flight back to Quito. Lunch will be provided prior to flight departure.

Flight to Quito

Return to Quito, where you will be greeted by an Adventures by Disney representative who will assist you with your luggage as you transfer from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to the Wyndham Quito Airport hotel to begin Day 1 of the Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise itinerary.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Trip Overview Details:

FLIGHT INFORMATION
  • Arrive: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
  • Return: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
ACCOMMODATIONS

Wyndham Quito Airport
The Anakonda Riverboat

14 MEALS

5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners

AGES

Minimum Age: 8
Suggested Age: 8+ 





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