Amazon Wellness Journey: Yoga, Hot Springs, and Wildlife in Ecuador

The trip starts in Quito, where you catch a 35-minute flight to Coca. From there, a 90-minute motorized canoe ride takes you to the Anakonda Amazon Cruise. The boat has private cabins with A/C, free WiFi, a jacuzzi, and a yoga deck. On board, naturalist guides lead excursions: Piranha Lagoon for kayaking and swimming, a parrot clay lick at sunrise, and night walks to see the jungle's nocturnal side.

After two nights on the cruise, you transfer to La Selva Lodge for two more nights of Amazon immersion. Days include a climb up an observation tower, walks on the Tucaneta and Charapa trails, and a spotlighted night canoe ride. This is where you book your 50-minute massage — volcanic stone, chocolate, or mud are the options.

On Day 5, you fly back to Quito and drive to Hacienda San Agustín de Callo at the foot of Cotopaxi. The hacienda sits on the ruins of an Inca palace, built with volcanic stone. You'll ride native criollo horses around the volcano. Day 6 starts with yoga in the Andes, then a drive along the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Papallacta, where thermal springs feed the pools of a spa hotel. The trip ends with a transfer to Quito Airport on Day 7.

The operator is Rebecca Adventure Travel, an Ecuadorian team that handles all logistics, including airport pickups and internal flights. The tour runs in small groups, and the pace balances activity with downtime — you can choose to kayak or lounge in the jacuzzi each afternoon.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off - 6 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily pilates class - Anakonda Cruise (2 nights) - 90-minute motorized canoe ride - 50-minute full-body massage - Wildlife watching excursions - Horseback riding - Group excursions/activities - Transportation during the retreat

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Visa fees - Travel insurance - Additional spa treatments - Activities not included in the itinerary