Make Your Trip To Amazon Rainforest Most Memorable
The Amazon rainforest covers a major portion of the Amazon River basin which is spread over nine nations
. In Ecuador the Amazon rainforest is spread over six provinces. A trip to Amazon rainforest can be revealing. Besides the many species of birds and animals, the rainforests are home to indigenous tribes which have preserved their culture and customs. Visiting the Amazon is important if you are in any South American country where the basin exists. It needs to also be mentioned that travel to the jungle is not like other holiday tours. You must consider venturing into the forest only with trustworthy local guides arranged by a good tour operator.
Getting to Amazon
You can begin your Amazon jungle tour by arriving by bus or by plane. Your bus ride will take you at least a couple of hours to reach the entrance. If you are arriving from the capital city of Quito it can take you around 7 hours to reach Tena, a popular entrance point of the jungle. Frequent flights from Quito to Lago; is the capital of Amazon province Sucumbos and Coca the capital of Orellana province ferry travelers in less than half hour. In Amazon, your mode of travel ideally should be by boat. A boat ride can take you deep into the forest where you can see several different species of plants and animals. If you are lucky you may also spot some indigenous tribes. Bus rides can also be taken into the forests but they are not as much fun as boat rides. Boat rides into the forests can last as long as 6 hours but buses can take longer.
Accommodation
You can fully enjoy your Amazon forest tour only if you choose to live in a jungle lodge. There are many lodges in all provinces. Staying at a jungle lodge saves time on travel and allows you to savor the jungle culture as a local and not as a visitor. The lodges are designed without disrupting the environment and jungle harmony. A good tour operator will lodge in you the best of the lodges keeping in mind comfort and safety. Budget is a deciding factor as lodges can be found offering accommodation at different rates.
Organizing your Ecuador tour
Be it a trip to Amazon rainforest or a pacific coast trip, it is important that you avail the services of a reputed tour operator in Ecuador. The country has many sights and sounds but to discover them requires an organized plan that suites your travel budget. A reputed tour operator will allow you to choose your holiday plan according to your interest and give you firsthand information on people, places, culture and practices.