At higher water some of these may be washed out. On our last two days we enter a magnificent towering canyon where spectacular waterfalls cascade hundreds of feet into the river. During our journey we stop to visit with some of the Shuar Indian families who live in traditional palm-thatched houses near the river and learn about their fascinating culture and jungle lifestyle. We'll also learn about rain forest ecology and the fragile, intricate web of life that comprises this equatorial ecosystem. At night we camp in tents on sandy beaches and have time to explore the rich jungle around us.
Nocturnal walks reveal another dimension of rain forest life.
We invite you to join us in Ecuador, to tread lightly, respectfully and with minds eager to learn. Overnight at hotel. Quito, at 9,000 feet in elevation, is an intriguing colonial city. Visitors are tempted by its charms and don't want to miss any of them. If you have the time, it's a good idea to fly in a day or so early.