Explore the Amazon Rain Forest in Ecuador

Things you'll see

Day 1:
15:30 - Arrive
From San Pedro on the Rio Arajuno, travel in canoe to Arajuno Jungle Lodge. Arrive at the lodge for a brief orientation and time to unpack.

18:30 - Dinner
Optional evening hike after dinner. We will be bug hunting, frog watching and, if we are lucky enough, some reptiles might be seen.

Day 2:
08:30 - Breakfast
After a scrumptious breakfast, prepare yourself for immersion into the fascinating Primary Rainforest. Along the trail, our expert naturalists will teach you about the ecology and provide stories about the primary rainforest. You will observe a great variety of insects, a diversity of birds flying around us and, with some luck, other animal species such as sloths and reptiles. While walking through crystal creeks you will have the opportunity to find several aquatic species such as fish, fresh water shrimp, crabs and more. Our goal on this walk is to reach the "Twin Towers," a pair of the oldest and largest trees in the primary rainforest.

14:00 - Lunch
Back at the lodge, you will enjoy a native-style lunch, called maito, made from locally grown fish wrapped in leaves and slowly smoked over an open fire- a true delicacy. When lunch is over, you will have time to relax or practice the lovely custom of siesta for about an hour. After the siesta, a variety of optional activities are offered such as fishing, swimming on the Arajuno River, or playing with our kayaks.
18:30 - Dinner
You will receive another gourmet treat from our chef and then, if you are up for it, you can experience a breathtaking launch from our 30-foot tree-mounted swing at dark!

Day 3:
08:30 - Breakfast
After breakfast, you will visit AmaZOOnico, a wildlife rescue center upriver from the lodge.You will see a wide variety of monkeys, macaws, ocelots, capybara, toucans, parrots and much more.
14:00 - Lunch
After a gourmet lunch, we will float down the river and enjoy some free time. As an additional option, later in the afternoon, we can be visited by a local shaman and participate in a native healing ceremony (This is an  additional USD$50 and must be booked at the time of your reservation).
20:00 - Dinner
After dinner, a bonfire on the beach awaits you for a night of laughing and singing.

Day 4:
08:30 - Breakfast and Farewell
After breakfast, you can leisurely pack your bags for departure.

Optional Jungle White Water Rafting - Day 4.
You will travel back to Tena, then on to another part of the jungle for the start of your rafting adventure on the Upper Napo River, also known as the Jatuyacu River, which means “Big Water” in Quichua. BIG is probably the best word to describe this river: Big waves and tons of fun! This jungle river shows no signs of contamination as it flows from the Llanganates National Park – an extremely rugged and uninhabited mountain range believed by some to be the hiding place of Inca gold.
Before launching into the river, you will receive a brief explanation about the trip and important safety measures that must be considered. Arranged through Rios Ecuador, this amazing journey for beginners and expert rafters alike is the perfect combination of exciting rapids and calm natural pools, not to mention the wonderful surrounding jungle scenery. The Napo River, one of the principal tributaries of the great Amazon River, is a must when visiting our lodge! No rafting experience is necessary to enjoy this ride.
this package includes lunch and transport to and from Tena.
Additional costs apply - see Tour Notes on the right hand side.

What's Included?

• Lodging in cabins with hot water and solar electricity 24 hours a day.
• Nacional and Internacional cuisine.
• Professional bilingual guide. (English & Spanish)
• Canoe transport from the Rio Arajuno bridge to the lodge and return to bridge.
• Entrance fees to reserves.
• All activities described in packages
• Use of canoes and kayaks.
• Filtered drinking water.
• Rubber boots

Important Notes:

• Location: Napo province on the bank of the Arajuno River adjacent to Jatun Sacha Reserve. Arajuno Jungle Lodge has 88 hectares, the majority being primary forest.
• Price based on a minimum of 2 people
• Group discounts apply
• Prices include 12% Ecuadorian government tax
• One off USD $40 administration fee applies per booking.
• Extra nights available
• 3 day/2 night packages available
• Rafting - additional cost for rafting: USD$75 pp, GBP£52 pp, EURO€60, AUD$99 pp, NZD$122 pp
• Rates Valid for 2010, subject to change

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