Ecuadors rainforest 4 days.
Price per person from: $ 1080 :-
Travel deep into the rain forest of Ecuador. We are staying at a lodge and do excursions along the river, using a canoe to experience the animals and nature. In this area you will find many birds, monkeys and frogs. There is also a beautiful lagoon where one can enjoy a magical sunset.
We spend time with the locals and learn about the life in the rainforest as well as how to make Cassava bread. Make sure to also take the time to really enjoy the peace and calm of the forest.
Tip! Combine this tour with a round trip in Ecuador, Peru or visit the Galapagos Island.
This is included:
Flight Quito – Lago Agrio – Quito.
Transfer Lago Agrio – Jamu Lodge – Lago Agrio.
2 nights at Jamu Lodge or similar.
Meals according to program.
Excursions according to program with English speaking guide.
Rubber boats.
Travel guarantee via Swedish Kammarkollegiet.
Day to day presentation:
(B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
Day 1: Welcome to the jungle.
We take the flight from Quito to Lago Agrio where we are met by our guide. We travel north east towards the Sucumbios province and the Cuyabeno National Park. We pass by beautiful rivers and small villages going deeper into the rainforest.
When you arrive at “El Puente” (the bridge), we will have lunch before we continue our way to your lodge crossing down the river by canoe. This part of the trip will give you a taste of the flora and fauna that Cuyabeno has to offer. We will ensure that you and your luggage stay dry during the river ride. After welcoming you to the lodge, you will have time to get settled in your room. Then you will join us for a wonderful dinner, an opportunity to get acquainted with your travel companions.
After dinner, your guide will give you an introduction to the lodge, the Cuyabeno National Park and the fascinating experiences planned for your rainforest adventure. (L,D)
Day 2: Laguna Grande.
In the morning, after a delicious breakfast at the lodge, we will canoe upstream to explore the unique ecosystem of Laguna Grande. While navigating in the Igapo (flooded forest), you will see (Macrolobium), ancient majestic mimosa trees, which create the ideal habitat for epiphyte plants, such as bromeliads, orchids, ferns and cacti. We will continue the adventure to “Terra Firme”, where we will take a hike for the rest of the morning. You will get an introduction to the rainforest ecology and see an amazing variety of birds such as woodpeckers, tanagers, macaws and toucans. Here you will have the opportunity to see a couple of monkey species, as well.
After a delicious lunch and time to relax at the lodge, we will navigate back to Laguna Grande to enjoy a wonderful sunset, surrounded by animals of the rainforest as bats, bugs and frogs; and if the weather permits you will have the opportunity to go swimming and enjoy the lagoon. After a day of adventures, we will return to the Jamu Lodge where dinner will be waiting. After dinner you can join us for a quick night hike around the lodge to explore night wonders of the rain forest. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Meet the Indigenous.
After breakfast we will canoe up the Cuyabeno river until we reach the local community where we will experience daily community life and activities like harvesting and cooking. You will have the opportunity to buy handmade crafts, that are carefully produced by the locals. We finish our visit meeting the shaman at his house where he will share his knowledge about the rainforest and the processes he uses to heal his people. Here you get to experience an ancestral healing ceremony that has been passed on through the generations.
In the afternoon we will meet the local Siona family. They will show us and invite us to take part in the preparation of cassava bread. This local dish, which is prepared with the yuca (cassava) root, represents an important part of the local diet and the main source of carbs for the indigenous communities of the rainforest.” Once you have tried cassava bread we will head back to Jamu Logde to spend another night in the middle of the jungle. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Back to Quito.
Today we enjoy the final canoe trip back to El Punte and are then transferred to Lago Agrio from where you take the flight back to Quito. (B)
This is not included:
International flight. (Can be booked via us or on your own)
Hotel in Quito.
Entrance fee to the rainforest. (8 dollars to be paid in cash)
Meals not mentioned in the program.
Drinks.
Tip.
Personal expenses.
Travel insurance.
Price is based on the lowest season and is per person in a shared double room.
