7-Day Luxury Amazon and Andes Wellness Journey in Ecuador

This seven-day tour is built around two completely different landscapes. Your first four days are spent in the Amazon, split between the Anakonda Amazon Cruise and La Selva Lodge. The cruise is a 40-passenger vessel with private facilities, a jacuzzi, and a bar, and it runs daily excursions in small groups. You'll navigate the Napo River, visit Pañacocha (Piranha Lagoon), and watch birds at a clay lick. Naturalist guides lead walks and provide commentary on the ecosystem, which includes over 500 bird species and hundreds of mammals, according to the tour notes. La Selva Lodge is a traditional jungle lodge with its own boardwalk and trails, and it offers spa treatments, kayaking, and guided hikes.

After the jungle, you fly back to Quito and drive to Cotopaxi National Park. There, you stay at Hacienda San Agustín de Callo, a property built on the site of an Inca palace, with volcanic stone architecture. You'll go horseback riding around the volcano with local criollo horses, then continue to the Papallacta Spa Hotel, known for its geothermal hot springs. Each location has its own character: the cruise is modern and social, the lodge is rustic but comfortable, the hacienda is historic, and the spa hotel is focused on relaxation.

Wellness activities are spread throughout: yoga and Pilates classes are offered on the cruise and at the lodge, and a 50-minute full-body massage is scheduled on day three. The final full day includes a yoga session in the Andes and another massage option at Papallacta's spa. The instructors are not specified by name on this page, but the retreat host is Maggy from Rebecca Adventure Travel, and the traveler reviews highlight the quality of the local guides.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off - 6 nights accommodation (cruise and lodges) - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily Pilates class - Anakonda Amazon Cruise - 90-minute motorized canoe ride - 50-minute full-body massage (day 3) - Wildlife watching excursions - Horseback riding at Cotopaxi - Group excursions and activities - Transportation during the retreat (including flights to/from Coca)

What's not included

- International flights - Visa fees - Travel insurance - Additional spa treatments or massages (beyond the one included) - Activities not listed in the itinerary - Alcoholic beverages (except the welcome cocktail on day 1)