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Untamed Amazon & Ecuador

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From the giant snow-capped volcanoes piercing the clouds to the tiniest poison dart frog resting on a leaf — Ecuador holds wonders you simply won’t find anywhere else. Sail the Napo River — the most diverse and untamed section of the Amazon Jungle, where nature moves freely and every moment feels raw and alive. Feel the humid warmth of the jungle wrap around you as tropical birds echo beneath the canopy and pink river dolphins break the surface of the Napo River. Visit Indigenous communities whose traditions flow with the rhythm of the jungle, and into the Andes for the scent of freshly roasted coffee and the cool touch of mountain rain against your skin. Every path leads to discovery in this lush intersection of nature and culture.

Departure Dates

Departure:October 30 – November 13, 2027 — Single sold out: join waitlist.November 09 – November 23, 2027 — Single sold out: join waitlist.
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Manatee Amazon ExplorerView deck planSee vessel
Third DeckDeluxe Suite Cabin247 sqftAvailable
Double: $19,895
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Second DeckStandard Suite Cabin204 sqftAvailable
Double: $17,395
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Manatee Amazon ExplorerView deck planSee vessel
Third DeckDeluxe Suite Cabin247 sqftAvailable
Double: $19,895
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Second DeckStandard Suite Cabin204 sqftAvailable
Double: $17,395
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The Details

15 days

All-Inclusive

$17,395CAD

Per person in double occupancy; standard cabin


🆕 Inaugural cruises!
Introductory pricing until May 15th.


Difficulty Rating:
High(details)

 

Charted Ship Size: 26 travellers


No International Flights: save $1,075

Deposit Terms:
$1,500 per person at time of booking
$1,500 per person 45 days later
Balance due 150 days before departure

Our approach perks

On land

Private car service to and from your home airport

International flights and transportation while abroad

Meals and excursions that are typically sold separately

Tips for all service providers

24/7 Group Guru (in addition to tour guide and local guides)

$5 million of emergency medical travel insurance coverage, as well as protection for lost, damaged or stolen luggage

All taxes at home and abroad (including airport and hotel taxes)

On board

All listed excursions & activities

All transfers to and from our cruise

Freeflowing alcoholic beverages

Wi-Fi on board


Total PERKS value: $6,032

This cruise also includes

Tour Essentials

Tour essentials

International flights with COPA, Avianca or Delta and 2 regional flights (details)

6 nights in first class hotels and 7 nights on board

Dedicated English-speaking tour guide and local guides

Carefully selected visits, with entrance fees

Luxury coach bus transfers and luggage porterage throughout

 

Food & drinks

Food & drink

All 38 meals, including: 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 13 dinners

Amazon BBQ lunch (included in meal count)

Farewell dinner (included in meal count)

Welcome cocktail

Filtered drinking water daily

 

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This tour’s itinerary

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DAYS 1 GOODBYE CANADA, HOLA QUITO!

Enjoy a private car ride to the airport. Fly to Quito, Ecuador’s  majestic Andean capital, where you’ll meet your Group Guru and fellow  travellers. Upon arrival, our luxury coach brings you to your hotel for check-in and a relaxing evening. Dinner, welcome cocktail and overnight in Quito. (D)

DAY 2 EXPLORE QUITO

Begin your adventure in Quito’s historic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the baroque La Compañía de Jesús Church, stroll the vibrant La Ronda street lined with colonial architecture and local artists, and make your way up to Panecillo Hill for sweeping panoramic views of the city and surrounding volcanoes. Lunch is served at a local restaurant, followed by free time to enjoy the city at your own pace. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Quito. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 3 CULTURAL QUITO & CHOCOLATE TASTING

After breakfast, visit the National Museum of Ecuador to explore the country’s rich heritage — from pre-Columbian artefacts to colonial masterpieces. After lunch, take part in a truly Ecuadorian experience: a chocolate tasting featuring locally grown cacao. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Quito. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 4 OTAVALO MARKET & CRATER LAKE (178 KM)

Travel north through the Andes to the famous Otavalo Market, one of South America’s largest indigenous craft markets. Continue to Cotacachi Village, known for its fine leather work, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Later, visit the scenic Cuicocha Crater Lake, nestled within a dormant volcano, with a boat ride to explore its twin islets. Return to Quito for an evening at leisure. Overnight in Quito. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 5 ADVENTURE IN BAÑOS (222 KM)

Depart Quito for the mountain town of Baños, famous for its waterfalls and thermal springs. Visit the dramatic Pailón del Diablo (Devil’s Cauldron) waterfall, where you can opt for a thrilling zipline ride across the valley, or walk the “Waterfall Route”. Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing in Baños’ famous hot springs before dinner at your hotel. Overnight in Baños. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 6 COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK (206 KM)

After breakfast, journey to Cotopaxi National Park, home to one of the world’s tallest active volcanoes. Join a guided tour with stops at scenic lookouts where the volcano’s snow-capped peak dominates the horizon before arriving at Limpiopungo Lagoon for a walk surrounded by Andean flora and wildlife. Enjoy lunch in the park before returning to Quito for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 7 BOARD YOUR AMAZON CRUISE (FLIGHT)

Depart for Quito airport and fly to Coca, gateway to Ecuador’s Amazon Basin. The adventure begins the moment you step off the plane — transfer by motorized canoe along the winding Napo River, where the jungle presses close on both banks and the sounds of the rainforest fill the air. Board your modern Amazon cruise ship and meet your naturalist guides during an onboard orientation. After dinner, if you’re feeling brave, join an optional night walk to see a creepy crawly ecosystem come to life! Overnight on board. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 8 PAÑACOCHA BIOLOGICAL CORRIDOR

Sail toward Pañacocha Lagoon (Piranha Lake), a blackwater lake teeming with Amazonian life. Join your guides for a morning wildlife observation and learn about local flora and fauna on nature walks. Tear into a barbecue lunch at a day camp and splash around during optional kayaking or swim in the lake before returning to the ship for an evening lecture and dinner. Overnight on board. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 9 PARROT CLAY LICKS & AMAZONIAN COMMUNITIES

Set out by motorized canoe to witness hundreds of parrots and macaws descending on the clay licks — one of the region’s most breathtaking natural spectacles. Return on board for lunch, then visit the Kichwa Cultural Centre, where you’ll meet members of the local community, gain insight into their traditions and daily life, and experience their deep connection to the rainforest through stories, crafts and customs. Dinner and overnight on board. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 10 INDILLAMA & YASUNÍ NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, explore the Indillama River and northern Yasuní area by kayak or motorized canoe. Spot monkeys, herons and giant otters as your naturalist explains the area’s unique ecosystems. Return for lunch and an afternoon at leisure on deck. If you’re feeling brave, join an evening jungle walk to see a creepy crawly ecosystem come to life once more before dinner. Overnight on board. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 11 THE HEART OF YASUNÍ & SECOYA COMMUNITY

Cruise to the heart of Yasuní National Park, one of the most biodiverse places on Earth and home to the legendary pink river dolphins. Visit larger river islands for wildlife viewing before meeting members of the Secoya community, where you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how they navigate one of the world’s most complex ecosystems and watch them prepare traditional cassava bread. Dinner and overnight on board. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 12 LIFE ON BOARD & KICHWA FAMILY VISIT

Spend the morning meeting a local Kichwa family and learning about their daily life. Join your chef on board for a cooking demonstration, followed by a handicraft class and ancestral culture discussion. After lunch, enjoy time to relax or join a kayaking session (keep your eyes peeled to spot monkeys, birds and other wildlife along the riverbanks). Dinner and overnight on board. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 13 OBSERVATION CANOPY TOWER

Climb the Observation Canopy Tower for bird spotting and panoramic views of the rainforest and then explore forest trails on a guided walk or enjoy the peace of the river from a canoe. Celebrate your incredible journey with a farewell dinner. Overnight in Quito. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 14 & 15 HOME SWEET HOME (FLIGHT)

Say goodbye to your fellow travellers and the ship’s crew before disembarking your Amazon cruise. Catch your flight to Quito, to connect to your international flight bound for Canada, arriving the following day. What an unforgettable journey from the Andes to the heart of the Amazon! (B)
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Join us on the Manatee Amazon Explorer

Dining Room
Even though you are deep in wild, with the contemporary dining room on board, there's no need to "rough it" at dinner time.
Conference Room
Join us by day for included talks by the on-board naturalist, and by night for quality time with your fellow travellers.
Observation Deck
Time spent sailing is turned into its own adventure as you kick your feet up on the observation deck and watch the jungle roll on by.
Tsmi Lounge Bar
With our included standard alcoholic beverages, spend the evening kicking back at the bar, swapping stories from the day's adventure.

Hotels we know & love in Equador

Quito Swissôtel Quito
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