You've traveled across the world. Do you have flexibility and want to extend your stay? Visit Ecuador's Amazon jungles, one of the most biodiverse and iconic natural sites on the planet. If you have not booked yet and are interested, please contact your travel coordinator or email travel@discovercorps.com and they will help you add this on to your trip!
Here is some important information that you need to know about traveling on the Amazon Basin extension.
Accommodation (note that this may change due to seasonality or availability):
La Selva Amazon Eco Lodge & Spa - República del Salvador N36-140 y Naciones Unidas. Edificio Mansión Blanca, Torre Londres - Mezzanine. Quito-Ecuador
Packing List -every passenger can bring up to 23kg (50lbs) check-in bag, and 10kg (20 pounds) carry-on.
Please be sure to pack the following for your Amazon extension:
Cash in small denominations for bar services, tips or souvenirs (Visa and MasterCard are accepted at the Lodge)
Sunhat , sunblock, sunglasses , insect repellent
Walking shoes/sneakers + waterproof sandals such as Tevas or keens
Socks: we recommend tall socks that don’t slip easily inside rubber boots. Two pairs per day are ideal. Light-weight. Rubber Boots supplied at the lodge. Available sizes 5 to 10½
Long-sleeved shirts and t-shirts
Light-weight quick-dry hiking pants
Rain poncho
Binoculars (waterproof) + Backpack Headlamp (or Flashlight) + Extra batteries.
Camera + Dry bags
Swimwear to use in the Spa and Hot Tub
DO NOT BRING FOOD of any kind: Food attracts ants and other critters to your suite.
Flight Information - Please see detailed flight information here.