Ecotourism has grown extremely popular in recent years, especially in the Ecuadorian Amazon. To take advantage of this boom, many tour agencies and hotels have slapped the prefix "eco" in front of their names in an effort to attract clients. To know if you are really getting the ecological experience that you've been promised, check out Ecuador Explorer.com's definition of "eco".

Otobo’s Amazon Safari offers what has to be one of the most amazing adventures to be found not just in Ecuador, but anywhere in the world. Otobo, a Huaorani native, invites you to his territory in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon to experience the Rainforest and all its magic. This has all the elements to be the trip of a lifetime… you’ll trek through the forest behind your local Huaorani guide and a bilingual naturalist inside the Yasuni National Park.

TOURS IN THE AMAZON JUNGLE Experience the wilderness of the rain forest, tropical birds, countless colorful flowers and towering trees, staying in beautiful lodges or cruising the Amazon rivers while exploring the Amazon Jungle in one of our trips. Feel free to call one of our destination specialists for more information.

Amazon Rain Forest Book here one of the six best lodges in the Amazon plus 2 Amazon Indian Community experiences. Programs we offer were nominated as one of the ten "most exotic" destinations Kapawi; "Best birding location" Napo Wild life Center; Sacha lodge, Yuturi, Yarina or Tapir lodge at the Cuyabeno reserve. We also arrange Indian community stays, expeditions, rafting and caves, reaching all over the Amazon. Ask for our Quito to - Iquitos expedition.

Galapagos Travel Line - Visit the “enchanted islands” with the experts!
Customer service and clients satisfaction is a top priority for us. You will get an immediate response to your request with accurate information along with a personalized and undivided attention. We specialize in offering you 4, 5 or 8 days cruises in the Galapagos Islands for both individual passengers as well as for larger groups of travelers. We also offer charters for families, incentive groups and associations.  We offer Jungle tours in the upper Amazon rainforest in Ecuador as well as land tours through the beautiful landscape of the Ecuadorian Andes.

Rainforest Tours - From the mystery of the rainforest to exciting Amazon cruises, we can create a beautiful customized itinerary. Stay overnight at a tradition colonial hacienda and experience bartering with the Otavalo Indians at their market by day. Journey by car through the avenue of the volcanoes or bathe in hot spring for a complete Ecuador experience.

Adventure Planet Ecuador - has made Ecuador and Galapagos travel the adventure of a lifetime. Offering a variety of hiking, climbing, biking, and overland trips and expeditions throughout Ecuador and the Galapagos, Adventure Planet is one of the few companies that offer true adrenaline-packing adventures instead of simple, package tours. Moreover, Adventure Planet offers adventure travel expeditions not just in Ecuador but in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile, as well.

Adventure Life Journeys - offers Amazon rainforest tours in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. In Ecuador, spend 6 days paddling sea kayaks down small tributary rivers and camping on sandbars at night. Or choose the best rainforest lodges on your Ecuador tour or travels to Peru and Bolivia - destinations include Tambopata, Manu, Madidi and Sacha

Huaorani tribesmen in the Ecuadorian rainforest. Photo by Andy Drumm, Tropic.

Casa del Suizo - with its panoramic view of the Napo River, Casa del Suizo is a great choice for a first or hundredth trip to the rainforest. First class accommodations, with many of the conveniences of home, and excellent food in the tranquility of the rainforest make Casa del Suizo the ideal getaway and great base camp from which to explore the Amazon.

Cotococha Amazon Lodge - live Amazon life in style at Cotococha. Great comfort, excellent food, warm hospitality and a spectacular jungle scenery will surround you during your Amazon jungle experience. Cotococha offers high quality excursions lead by experienced native guides, such as community visits, rafting and kayaking, jungle trekking, canoeing & inner tubing, night walks, cascade visits, and much more. After your jungle adventure, come back to enjoy tranquility at your comfortable bungalow built in harmony with the surrounding forest.

Ecotrails - offer you a unique opportunity to experience the very best of Ecuador. Enjoy the hikes in the Andes, cruise in Galapagos, adventure in Amazonia, the sun of the Pacific coast. Have fun doing rafting, horse riding, canyoning, camping, fishing,surfing... Ecotrails promises you an adventure like never before!

EcuadorGay.com - specializes in alternative lifestyle adventure travel and tours in Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, Bolivia, and Peru. With over 15 years of experience in the region, they are qualified to meet all your vacation and adventure travel needs.

Galapagos Ecology - The preservation of Ecuador's flora, fauna, and other natural treasures is a priority for us. We believe responsible, sustainable eco-tourism is the best way to save Ecuador's natural world. Galaeco offers travelers a variety of unique adventures and ecological excursions throughout Ecuador and the awe-inspiring Galapagos Islands. Come enjoy all the wonders of this beautiful South American nation, let Galaeco be your guide.

Hacienda Primavera - located in the lush cloud forest reserves of Northwest Ecuador, this exclusive ecolodge provides first-class service for those who want to tromp in the jungle during the day but sleep in full luxury at night. Explore ancient forests, crystal clear rivers, and magical waterfalls through a multitude of activities including whitewater rafting, horseback riding, jungle excursions, mountain biking, bird watching, fishing, and swimming in our fresh-water pool. Relax in a hammock, teach in the local schools, or work the hacienda. Indulge in pampered delight after a tropical adventure with excellent organic gourmet cuisine and an exquisite selection of Chilean wines.

La Selva Jungle Lodge - is located high on Lake Garzacocha deep in Ecuador's Amazon basin, the richest primary forest on earth, and offers you the ultimate in luxury jungle adventures. Create your own itinerary; swim in tranquil lagoons and lakes, fish for piranha, go birdwatching, trek or hike in the jungle, canoe in meandering rivers, or simply enjoy the magnificent views of the rainforest while lying on a hammock. Also, enjoy the Lodge's gourmet food and its personalized service.

Oscelot kitten in the Amazon region. Photo by Cherise Miller.

Magic River Tours - specializes in canoe tours through the Amazon rainforest. Paddling and hiking through untouched primary rainforest with expert bilingual guides (both English and German) is a "must do" for birders and wildlife lovers. Magic River provides accommodations in cozy, rustic cabins, and uses state of the art camping and canoe equipment.

Moggely Climbing - feel like part of the family as the Viking Mogge and his Ecuadorian wife Ely offer you the best guides and lowest prices for a variety of exciting adventures including trekking, hiking, jungle trips, and more! Travelers can expect quality service, tour flexibility, and excellent equipment. Moggely and his company come highly recommended by the South American Explorers, and are a step ahead of the competition.

Nautica Galapagos - offers excellent deals on Galapagos cruises and Galapagos diving. Also offering Ecuador one day tours in Quito and Guayaquil, two days tours including Otavalo market and Cotopaxi volcano, Amazon jungle tours and land tours. Experience all of Ecuador and the Galapagos with Nautica, our staff will ensure that it is the vacation of a lifetime.

Galapagos and More - The Galapagos Island and more - Galapagos and More offers Galapagos cruises for all budgets from economy to luxury, last minute package deals, and details on the best 21 yachts currently navigating the enchanted islands. Also available are full Amazon rainforest itineraries and Galapagos add on packages of Spanish courses and scuba diving adventures. Let Galapagos and More help you create the vacation of a lifetime.

Quinde Expeditions - offers a plethora of first class and customized tours that can take you from the peak of the world's highest active volcano to the remote depths of the Amazon Rainforest. Specializing in adventure ecotourism, their tour packages include horseback riding, trekking, mountain biking, junlge excursions, cultural outings, and train rides. Whether you want to race through the twists and turns of Devil's Nose on the roof of a train, swim with sea lions in the Galapagos, or just stroll through timeless indigenous markets, let Quinde show you the way.

Sacha Lodge - is an ecotourist´s dream. Primary Amazon Rainforest, a birdwatching tower, a butterfly nursery, an extensive network of trails and comfortable accommodation make Sacha Lodge one of the world´s premier eco-lodges.

Sandaes - offers some of the best and most varied tours of the Ecuadorian Amazon available. Join them from any one of the four top-class eco-lodges from which they operate and allow them to guide you through the infinite expanses of flooded forests, meandering waterways, serene lagoons, and magical primary forests that make the Ecuadorian Amazon one of the planet's richest and most precious treasures.

Sani Lodge - perched on an oxbow lake deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon between Cuyabeno Natural Reserve and Yasuní National Park, Sani Lodge is what comes to mind when one thinks of the perfect ecological getaway amidst virgin Amazon rainforest. The perfect blend of modern comfort and rustic simplicity, the lodge is the perfect place to relax and explore the surrounding jungle on foot and in dugout canoe, stopping to fish for piranha, delight in the songs of Amazonian birds, search for caiman under the light of the moon, or just soak up the magical energy of the biological heart of the planet.

Selva Life Without Frontiers Foundation - runs an eco-lodge and several eco-tours to support their vital environmental programs in the Amazon rainforest. The beautiful lodge on the Aguarico river gives excellent access to the Cuyabeno wildlife reserve and the indigenous peoples that inhabit the area. All proceeds from your stay go to sustainable development projects in Ecuador.

Tinalandia - a family hacienda and nature preserve that remains true to the concept of eco-tourism that it helped to start. As one of Latin America's first eco-tourism destinations, Tinalandia is responsible for the trend that may save Ecuador's natural world. Known as one of the world´s top birdwatching locals, Tinalandia maintains a rainforest preserve located on the western slope of the Ecuadorian Andes. Tinalandia offers comfortable lodging, excellent food, and a myriad of outdoor activities including horseback riding.

Tours Unlimited - The Amazon region of Ecuador holds yet the secrets of life. Our network of lodges in areas of unspoiled nature, the eco minded operations and the expertise of the resident naturalist guides are a close encounter with the rots of life. Discover the secrets of the rain Forest with Eco Award lodges La Selva, Kapawi, & Napo Wild Life Center.

Vision Quest Travel - John Hart Young is the western USA facilitator for Ed and Tania Tuttle, of Sacred Journeys Inc. Ed and Tania have guided Shamanic adventures to the Ecuadorian Andes and Amazon rainforest since 1997. Guests are introduced to indigenous healing techniques through first hand experiences with the plant medicines. Groups meet with highly respected Shamans and participate in sacred ceremonies that promote transformational events of self-awareness and personal growth. Before returning home travelers may integrate their learning experiences by enjoying the beautiful Samai Center spa and retreat located on the lovely Pacific coast of Ecuador. Call USA 760-943-0114.

Yachana Lodge - the ideal place to discover jungle life and lore. Nestled on the banks of the Napo River, deep in the rainforest of eastern Ecuador, Yachana Lodge and its 3.000 acre reserve are the perfect setting to discover the magic of the tropical rainforest; walk under century-old kapok trees, swim in crystal waterfalls, spot tropical frogs, exotic birds, and other unique Amazon life, or simply let the forest's energy envelop you while relaxing in a hammock. At Yachana Lodge, you will learn about the Ecuadorian rainforest from the people of FUNEDESIN - an extraordinary foundation that, for years, has fought to protect this precious region from the cultural and environmental threats that face it. To top it off, you will do all this while feasting on the finest meals made from the highest quality, organically grown ingredients brought to you from the local farms of Yachana Gourmet. Experience Yachana and unlock the secrets of the rainforest!

Zenith Travel - specializes in adventure travel and tours in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, Bolivia, and Peru. With over 15 years of experience, Zenith is qualified to meet all your vacation and adventure travel needs. Experience South America as it was meant to be!