Amazon Basin Lodge | Ecuador

Amazon Basin Program - Ecuador Tour

Experience the rainforest of Ecuador first hand on a 4-days introductory tour; drive from Capital City of Quito or the lovely Town of Baños by private transportation with some stops along the way to enjoy the dramatic change of scenery from the Andes to the Amazon Basin.

Your Amazon lodge is strategically located in the upper Amazon basin overlooking the majestic Napo River. Because the Napo River has a low water level, you can take a refreshing swim or simply relax on the small sandy beach. The shore is also used for the canoe rides to the best natural sites that you will discover during your program: Cascades, secondary forest hikes & treks, wildlife & flora discovery, visit to Animal Rescue Center, visit to Indigenous Communities for lively experiences like gold rinse, blow-pipe usage, pottery making, typical “chicha” tasting and more. Also adventure upriver by canoe, visit a variety of native communities and have spiritual encounters with the shaman, who’s practicing centuries-old religions.

Journey to the Napo River, the most accessible of all the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest rivers, and allow our expert guides to direct your voyage of discovery deep into the jungle. Now, if you like to, depart earlier from Quito towards the Amazon so you can visit the charming Termas Papallacta Hot-Springs to enjoy a wonderful relaxing natural thermal-water or its amazing Spa area (private pools), then continue your way to Misahualli and to your Lodge.

Nature lovers will relish the chance to spot giant ceibo trees, as well as catch glimpses of rare and beautiful butterflies and exotic insects. This is a place where the sheer scale of life on display is overwhelming.

🛈 A minimum of 8 passengers is required to visit AmaZOOnico Animal rescue center excursion (with other guests at the Lodge).
Please note that all itineraries are subject to change and availability without any prior notice.
Transportation from/to Quito or Baños is on 4×4 vehicle or Mini-van depending on number of passengers.

Day by day

Day 1: From Quito (or Baños) – (Papallacta)Misahualli – Lodge (by road)
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Depart by private transportation from Quito (or depart earlier to visit Termas Papallacta, entrance not included) or Baños, lunch can be enjoyed along the way (not included); arrival to the Lodge by mid-afternoon. After the long drive we can relax in our bungalow and enjoy the Lodge’s facilities. Dinner and very special welcome drink is served while sitting around the open fireplace for an introductory lecture on the Amazon Basin and to coordinate and discuss next day’s activities with your guide.
Day 2: Jungle treks, Animal Rescue Center, Quichua Community & Culture, Secondary Forest hike

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Early morning breakfast. Afterwards prepare your gear: boots, camera, mosquito repellent, raincoat to begin the adventure! Board a canoe and start your journey downstream through the enchanted Amazon Jungle along the imposing Napo River. Arrive to the Town of Misahualli where we make a short stop to check our papers with local Marina, so don’t forget your passport. Continuing our canoe-trip we arrive to the majestic Arajuno River to visit Animal Rescue Centre “AmaZOOnico” which is specialized in the rescue of wild animals for specie conservation and reintegration into the wild. In here we will observe a great variety of species such as: toucans, colorful parrots, snakes, monkeys, jaguars, capybaras and much more.

Afterwards, we will enjoy a delicious picnic-style lunch by the river shore. We’ll have the opportunity to swim in the river or just resting peacefully surrounded by a wonderful natural atmosphere.

Head back to the Lodge, but first we will visit a Quichua family and learn about their millenary culture and traditions such as gold rinse in the river shoreline, traditional pottery making, making of typical drink “chicha” made of yuca (a traditional Ecuadorian manioc), and the use of the “serbatana” (blowpipe for hunting use). After this amazing encounter with Quichua culture, we return to the Lodge by foot over secondary jungle pads; enjoy a snack and refreshing natural juice. At night, after dinner, gather around the fireplace to share our day’s experiences.

Day 3: Amazon trail to Cascade, Wildlife, Bird-life watching & Flora
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After breakfast, we depart by canoe upstream for ten minutes, arriving to a small shore where we begin a fun and thrilling one hour walk, marveling with the jungle’s secondary forest diverse flora and fauna so bring your binoculars and camera. After our short walk, discover the breathtaking cascade “Las Latas” where we will take a refreshing bath in its clear crystal waters and enjoy the surrounding views, which mixed with the jungle sounds, makes it a unforgettable experience. Return for lunch at the lodge.

After lunch, put on your “wet gear” (boots & rain coat) to start an exciting walk in the jungle forest ready to find the secret wonders of the mysterious hidden jungle, finding amazing plant species with medicinal properties, which will be fully explained by our expert native guide: their characteristics and how the jungle inhabitants used them in ancient times. Observe a great variety of insects and short monkey groups weaving around the giant trees, but stay very quiet to admire these beautiful creatures. Dozens of curious colorful birds tag along with you during the hike whistling beautiful notes delighting our senses. After about three hours, return to the Lodge. At night, a delicious dinner and relax by the fireplace while enjoying an exotic cocktail or drink from the bar.

Day 4: Return to Quito (or to Baños) by road

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Enjoy a farewell Breakfast; prepare for your drive back to the city or to Baños to continue your amazing adventure in Mainland Ecuador or to the Galapagos Islands. End of program.

Includes

  • Lodging in bungalows with private bathroom and hot water.
  • Mentioned visits, activities and excursions. Use of Lodge’s facilities.
  • Native Spanish speaking guides and translator (if applies).
  • All meals (from the dinner of the first day to the breakfast of the last day).
  • Fresh bottled Drinking water, coffee and tea; some snacks and soft-drinks.
  • 24/7 personalized assistance during tour and all local taxes.

Does not Include

  • Alcoholic and soft-drinks.
  • Personal expenses, extras and Tips.
  • Additional guiding services or not mentioned activities.
  • Any other service not specified in the program.
  • Travel, medical and cancelation insurance coverage.

Highlights

  • Short drive from Quito to enjoy the marvel of the Amazon Basin.
  • A program filled with different activities to explore the Jungle.
  • Comfortable bungalows, private natural pool, exquisite food and friendly Staff at your Lodge.
  • Share local customs and day-by-day live when visit local Quichua Community.
  • Jungle treks to discover amazing wildlife, birdlife, flora and insects.

Meals Included

  • Breakfast Served Daily
  • 3 Dinners
  • 4 Lunches
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