3 or 4-Day All Inclusive Napo Amazon Adventure with Accommodation in Eco Lodge
Napo is an Ecuadorian province, located at the eastern side of the country. Its capital is Tena. The province contains the majestic Napo River, which is one of the main affluents of the Amazonas. The thick rainforest is home to many natives that remain isolated by preference: descendants of those who avoid the Spanish invasion in the Andes and the Inca’s years before. Tena, the capital, is known as the Cinnamon capital of Ecuador, originally founded by missionary explorers and is located at 420m above sea level with a temperature between 25˚C and 32˚C (77˚F – 89˚F). Tena is famous for the rainforest and the rivers that surround it. It has some of the best rafting and kayaking activities in Ecuador. The lodge of this program is located 20 minutes away by public or private transportation from Tena city, making it very easy to access and it is on the banks of the huge Napo river.
ItineraryDay 1: ARRIVAL AT THE LODGEStop At: Suchipakari Amazon Eco Lodge & Jungle Spa, Ecuador, Suchipakari Lodge, 25 minutos de, Puerto Misahuallí 150108, Ecuador
Your Amazon Adventure starts today. After lunch, you will wear your rubber boots and go hiking with our native guide. He will share traditional knowledge of local medicinal plants such as dragon’s blood, ginger, guayusa, and straw used for instruments, costumes and construction for the development of the community. You can swing on vines like Tarzan and take a photograph at The Great Ceibo, the Giant Amazonian tree. We will then return to the lodge to get bathsuits, towels, lifejackets and inner tubes for our late afternoon Tubing in the Pusuno River. We return to have dinner, and your guide will explain the next day’s activities.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Jungle Lodge
Day 2: BIRD WATCHING – RAYUCOCHA/UMBUNI WATERFALL – MISAHUALLIStop At: Suchipakari Amazon Eco Lodge & Jungle Spa, Ecuador, Suchipakari Lodge, 25 minutos de, Puerto Misahuallí 150108, Ecuador
This day is open for enjoying one or more of the lodge’s optional tours. Nature lovers may want to start before breakfast with a daybreak birdwatching tour. Along the way you will learn about medicinal plants, taste edible fruits and insects and discover how to weave traditional palm-fiber bags. Hikers have several options to choose from: The Rayucocha Waterfall, which combines a demanding hike on ancient trail and hidden waterfall hike. Umbuni Waterfall with rainforest hike, wich combines cultural visit to KichWa community and monkeys beach.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Misahualli, Misahualli, Napo Province
You will go to Misahualli where you can see monkeys playing in the forest next to the beach, perfect for witnessing an Amazonian river sunset. Visit the Indigenous Community where a group of Kichwa women will speak of their customs, cuisine and everyday life. They have created the center in order to showcase their culture, and it is an unique opportunity to learn about Amazonian lifestyles along the Napo River. You will also have the opportunity to buy crafts, local products and souvenirs.
Duration: 3 hours
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Accommodation included: Jungle Lodge
Day 3: NAPO RIVER – ARAJUNO RIVER – AMAZOONICO (Optional Day)Stop At: Amazoonico Animal Rescue Centre, Middle Of the Protected Gsr Preserve, Tena 150150 Ecuador
After breakfast, a short 20 minutes walking to the port in the Napo River will take you onto a comfortable covered motor boat. Here we start a boat ride along the Napo River for approximately 1,5 hours. Some aquatic birds can be spotted on the way. Behind the shores of one the beaches along the River Arajuno is the famous animal refuge known as AmaZoonico. This refuge was founded for the purpose of protecting and taking care of the native and wild animals of the area that have either been injured, mistreated or been confiscated and handed over because they were being smuggled. Once this visit is over, you’ll return to Suchipakari by a canoe.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Jungle Lodge
Day 4: MAKING CHOCOLATE – DEPARTURE FROM LODGEStop At: Suchipakari Amazon Eco Lodge & Jungle Spa, Ecuador, Suchipakari Lodge, 25 minutos de, Puerto Misahuallí 150108, Ecuador
Today is the final day of your Amazon Adventure. After breakfast you will learn how to harvest cacao and then learn how to create some of the world’s highest quality chocolate in the world of our Kichwa Kitchen. After making the best chocolate you’ve probably ever tasted, you will check out of the lodge and continue your travel in Ecuador or return home.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Please take with you some plastic bags, to protect your camera, important documents, passports, and ID from the rain"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"If you like to enjoy watching animals, please get some binoculars"
"It is mandatory to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have."
"The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances"
"Near public transportation"
"In order to process your reservation please help us with all this information:"
"Room type (twin, matrimonial) or triple (in case of a group with 3 or more guests)"
"Whatsapp phone number (in case you use Whatsapp and would like us to contact you that during your stay via Whatsapp)"
"For all guests: Passport number, Date of birth, Nationality, Food restrictions, and Medical restrictions"
"Some activities in the Amazon depend on weather conditions, such as caiman searching."
"Please bring your own rain poncho. In the Amazon, the weather could change suddenly in the rainforest and you might get wet."
"Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.)."
"Itinerary shown for this tour serves as a model. We have two other itineraries with accommodation in a different lodge. Ask us for details."
"Most travelers can participate"
"Start times are subject to change according to guests flights or time of arrival."
"Other option to enter the lodge is by canoe. Extra fee of $60 total, up to 12 persons. From Misahualli to the entrance of Pusuno river (1 hour approx.) and then a hike of almost 30 minutes."
"Accommodation is based on number of travelers, if you are traveling with a group, you will be sharing rooms (single rooms require an extra fee)."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
10:00 AM
Duration: 4 Days
Start location: Misahuallí, Puerto Misahuallí, Ecuador
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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