2 Degrees Expeditions

 

 

The headwaters of the Amazon

are in Ecuador

The Amazon is a living ecosystem shaped by nature and ancestral cultures. Our journeys focus on respect, learning, and meaningful connection

Where biodiversity meets living culture

The Ecuadorian Amazon — known locally as El Oriente — begins where the Andes slowly give way to the forest. It’s a transition you can actually feel: the air becomes warmer, the vegetation denser, and the rhythm of travel shifts completely.

In this relatively small corner of the Amazon Basin, life concentrates in remarkable ways. From monkeys moving through the canopy to the subtle presence of jaguars, from towering trees to intricate plant systems, everything here exists in connection.

What makes the Ecuadorian Amazon so special is not just its biodiversity — but how accessible and immediate it feels. Within a short journey from the highlands, you can find yourself fully immersed in a living, breathing ecosystem.

This is not a place you simply visit.

It’s a place you begin to understand — step by step, sound by sound.

SOME OF OUR DESTINATIONS

Yasuni, Cuyabeno, Limón, Gualaquiza, Zamora

5 Things That Make the Ecuadorian Amazon Unique

Extraordinary Biodiversity

In a small area, the Ecuadorian Amazon holds one of the highest concentrations of life on Earth.
Every step reveals something new.

A Vital Ecosystem

This forest plays a key role in regulating climate and sustaining biodiversity far beyond Ecuador.

Accessed by Rivers or planes

You don’t arrive by road — you enter by canoe or plane
Rivers are the pathways into the forest.

Wildlife Is Subtle

The Amazon doesn’t present itself — you learn to observe it.
It’s about awareness, not just sightings.

Living Cultures

The forest is home to Indigenous communities whose knowledge shapes how the Amazon is understood.

What can you

experience in our programs?

  • Guided jungle walks with naturalist guides
  • Canoe exploration along Amazon tributaries
  • Wildlife observation (monkeys, birds, reptiles)
  • Cultural visits with Indigenous communities

Guided walks with naturalist and indigenous guides

Safe guided walks will help you find hidden wildlife and learn about a huge diversity of plants.

Exploration of the Amazon Tributaries by canoe or rafts

Explorations by canoe or rafting trips along the rivers will allow you to view the forest from a different perspective.

Wildlife observation (monkeys, birds, reptiles)

Silent walks and birdwatching trips allow you to observe an incredible amount of species

Cultural visits with Indigenous communities

Deep-jungle logistics focusing on remote indigenous partnerships and biodiversity research.

Operational Lens

Field Portfolio

A glimpse into the diverse landscapes and cultural depth of our amazon tours

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