Homestay in the Amazon
Executive summary by darmansjah
THE term “cultural immersion” pops up a lot on travel company websites, but here’s the real deal. Spend four days living with a Quichua family in the Amazon jungle, where you’ll learn how to identify medicinal plants; make chicha, a fermented drink from cassava; and participate in a shaman healing ceremony. G. Adentures: “Ecuador Jungle Local Living,” 7 days; $499