4 Days Archidona Amazon Lodge Kichwa Community

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ID: GYG521197-909490
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Country: Ecuador

Duration: 4 days


Description

Every corner of this place reflects the energy, mysticism of the Amazon region where you can discover new species of flora and fauna never seen before, making it a unique and unforgettable experience
Day #1 - Welcome to the Amazon Tour
Arrival to the lodge and lunch. After a short rest we will have a walk to a beautiful waterfall, where you can give yourself an energetic bath. During the tour you will see medicinal plants, a lagoon, the Huasquila tree and have the experience of hanging of a vine.
After this trip we will return to the lodge, where we will wait for a delicious dinner accompanied by a “frog concert” from the lagoon in front of the restaurant. Later, you will be the protagonist of a chocolate session in which you will learn about its elaboration process, starting by roasting the cacao beans, continuing with the grinding until tasting a delicious dessert with fruits.

Day #2 - Jungle Trek and Kichwa Community
After breakfast we will start a jungle trek (3h approx.) surrounded by primary and secondary forest, we will cross a cave of 120 mts. long where you can find fruit bats. A few meters away and next to our native guide we will go to the waterfall "Golondrinas" which has a height of approx. 14mts, offering the opportunity to immerse yourself in its waters. Upon return, you will visit a Guayusa plantation and factory.
In the afternoon, after lunch we will visit the Kichwa Community and you will be part of their typical dances, their culture and the preparation of the famous “chicha” made out of maniok. In the evening you will enjoy a dinner with specialties from the region. After your meal you will have a 40-minute night walk around the gardens where you can see frogs, grasshoppers, insects and with a bit of luck bio-luminous fungi.

Day #3 - Visit to Misahualli and Canoe Ride
After breakfast we will depart to “Punta Ahuano” where you will enjoy a full day Misahuallí with canoe. The program includes following activities: canoe trip, walk to the Ceibo, visit to the Amazonico Rescue center with the
option of tubing down the river.
After visiting the Caiman Lagoon and box lunch the river transport will take you back to the port. We will conclude the day with dinner at the lodge.
Transportation on Day #3 (not included)

Day #4 - Goodbye Amazon Tour
We enjoy a delicious breakfast and check out.

Highlights

  • Encounter medicinal plants, a serene lagoon, and the impressive Huasquila tree.
  • Visit a Kichwa Community and partake in traditional dances.
  • Discover Caiman Lagoon to observe the region's diverse wildlife.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please make sure to ask for roundtrip transportation to/from Lodge.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.