5 Days Embark on an Epic Amazonian Adventure from Quito, Ecuador

Day 1: DEPARTURE FROM QUITO | TENA | PUERTO MISAHUALLI | NAPO | JUNGLE TREKKING | TUBING | NOCTURNAL WALKS

1. Quito
   10m
   Departure From Quito City
   
   SHARED TRANSPORT | ROUTE: Quito - Baeza - Tena - Puerto Misahuallí | Pusuno Bajo | Suchipakari Ecuadorian Amazon Lodge & Natural Reserve
   
   Driver speak spanish, in the Jungle Lodge the tour start with your english guide
2. Antisana Ecological Reserve
   Pass by
   Antisana is a majestic and mysterious volcano on the western mountain range. It is the nucleus of this protected area in which we find moorlands and western Andean forests. Volcanic activity, glacial processes, and evolution have created amazing scenery along the way and a very diverse wildlife.
3. Tena
   Pass by
   Tena is an attractive place where many travelers find themselves hanging around quite happily for days before or after a trip into the rainforest. Tena has a friendly population, a gorgeous setting surrounded by jungle-covered hills, a lively malecón. White-water (Rafging or Kayaking) fanatics from around the globe come to paddle and play on the high concentration of surrounding rivers
4. 1 day · Admission ticket included
   Trekking in the Jungle
   
   Explore incredible primary forest in Ceibo Trail. The Suchipakari’s private reserve. Here, there are a number of walks (with varying levels of difficulty) that can last anywhere from an hour-and-a- half all the way up to four hours, taking you through thick and humid jungle, crossing muddy paths and encountering all sorts of wildlife. All the while your local guide will introduce you to all the hidden secrets and wonders of the jungle.
5. 2h
   Floating down the Pusuno River, gazing at the sky and the tree-lined banks, your bottom firmly wedged into a rubber ring and grazing the surface of the water, you would be forgiven for thinking you had drifted into an Amazon dream land. In this activity, a guide will accompany you
   
   Return to the Lodge & Dinner

Day 2: LATAS WATERFALL TRAIL | KICHWA COMMUNITY | MONKEYS BEACH

1. Cascadas de Latas
   4h · Admission ticket included
   "LATAS" WATERFALL TRAIL I QUICHUA COMMUNITY I MONKEYS BEACH.
   
   8:00 AM BREAKFAST
   
   9:00 AM I We start our walk along the path that will take us to the magical waterfall "Latas", a heavenly place that will allow us to find nature.
   
   1:30 PM BOX LUNCH
2. Misahualli
   45m
   MONKEY´S RIVER BEACH A popular tourist stop is the small town of Misahualli Ecuador. Located at the junction of the Misahuallí and Napo rivers this sleepy, end of the road town has beautiful jungle scenery and a large sandy beach.
   
   The most popular inhabitants of Misahualli are the monkeys. They wander along the beach and into the park at the center of town.
3. Comunidad Shiripuno
   2h · Admission ticket included
   VISIT THE KICHWA COMMUNITY ON THE NAPO RIVER
   
   Here we can learn more about the customs, typical dances and elaboration of cassava chicha. We will spend an unforgettable moment with the Kichwa women who will teach us more about their customs.
   
   Return to the Lodge & Dinner

Day 3: NAPO RIVER | CANOE RIDE | WILDLIFE CENTER | COMMUNITY ENCOUNTERS | CAIMAN LAGOON

1. Napo Province
   45m
   After the breakfast, walk to the Napo River is the Amazon’s largest tributary, and the rainforests it feeds are perhaps the most biodiverse on Earth. Suchipakari Lodge exists at the heart of it all.
2. Amazoonico Animal Rescue Centre
   3h · Admission ticket included
   The first visit is the Animal Refuge Center.
   
   You’ll never get closer to ocelot or tapir than you will at AmaZoonico, a rescue sanctuary for Amazon creatures. Led by volunteer guides, you’ll hear the incredible and sometimes tragic stories of the residents of the centre, from caiman to macaws and everything in between, who struggled to readapt to the wild after they were taken by poachers, sold on the black market, and forced to live domestic lives. By visiting AmaZoonico you are helping to guarantee the protection of these creatures.
3. Laguna del Caiman Negro
   2h · Admission ticket included
   CAIMAN SPOTTING
   
   The first thing you see is the ripple in the water, before a pair of be-spectacled eyes rises from the murky depths and stares into your own. Before long more and more pairs pop up: the family of caiman have arrived. While safely positioned on a wooden jetty, sometimes of around 15, ranging for full-sized father to weeks’ old baby.
   
   Box Lunch
4. Ahuano
   1h
   CERAMICS
   
   It’s almost hypnotic, watching the indigenous woman moulding clay from the riverbed into a dainty little bowl. In this encounter, a local will demonstrate how their community creates crockery from natural materials found in the forest, and the techniques used to seal and decorate them. There’s also an opportunity to purchase these lovely items for yourself. Return by canoe to the Lodge, Dinner & Lodging

Day 4: AMAZON RAFTING IN NAPO RIVER | RIVER BUFFET | TRANSFER TO THE LODGE | DINNER

1. Tena
   6h
   After Breakfast, transfer by car. This trip WHITEWATER RAFTING begins in Talag, Napo. Where our expert guide after fitting all of your equipment, we will give you a safety orientation and paddle practice before the adventure begins
2. Jatunyacu River
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Once on the river, participants will paddle for 4 1/2 hours along the 12-mile stretch with a stop for Lunch halfway down the river to restore your energy for the latter half of the paddle
3. Puerto Napo
   45m
   At the end of the river section, your private transportation will be waiting for you and will take you to return to Suchipakari Amazon Eco-lodge.
   
   Dinner & Goodbye Bonfire

Day 5: BREAKFAST | CHOCOLATE TOUR | DEPARTURE FOR TENA CITY | FINISH TOUR

1. 2h · Admission ticket included
   After Breakfast, enjoy our CHOCOLATE ROUTE
   
   Chocolate does actually grow on trees. Well cacao, the bean that forms the basis of it, certainly does, and is plentiful here in the Ecuadorian Amazon, one of the first places in the world to cultivate the crop. On this visit you will learn to spot cacao pods and how they are taken down from trees, cut open and their little beans removed. From there, locals will show you the processes that turn that little piece of nature into a rich, bitter-sweet indulgence.
2. Tena
   Pass by
   TOUR FINISH IN TENA CITY (Bus Station)
   
   The Tena City is also very well suited to make the famous loop Quito - Amazon - Baños (or reverse). A huge advantage for travellers who want to continue southwards through Ecuador as you will not have to return to Quito.

Pickup details

Welcome! To guarantee a seamless transfer from Quito to the lodge, we will provide a shared transportation service with our Spanish-speaking driver. Upon arrival at the lodge, you will be greeted by your English-speaking native guide who will provide you with all the details about the Amazon program.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• What do you need to bring?
• Passport (always take a copy)
• Camera Film with flash (high speed films are recommended (200-400 ASA)
• Sun Protection (sunscreen / sunglasses / hat or cap)
• Light cotton pants, Long-sleeved and shirts
• Comfortable shoes / sandals for at the lodge
• Extra pairs of socks
• Shorts / Bathing Suit
• Plastic bags to protect cameras or films from rain
• Insect Repellent
• Flashlight and batteries
• Binoculars (Waterproof binoculars for a better bird watching experience)Personal first aid kit
• Cash for paying for bar services, tips or for buying some souvenirs at the Interpretative Center
• A small bag for daily trips
• The itinerary may vary due to force majeure factors. We guarantee the fulfillment of all activities.
• Tour end in Tena city, we could offer a shared transport service to Quito.
• Single room supplement: 30%
• Special Christmas celebration (December 24th): Celebration with the Suchipakari Family and surprise gift for our guests. Dinner and breakfast buffet: Special dinner and buffet breakfast to celebrate this special date, such as Christmas.
• Special New Year's celebration (December 31st): Sacred Energy Ceremony: Group Energy Cleaning with our Shaman of the Kichwa Community. Dinner and breakfast buffet: Special food for receive the new year. A select choice of local products prepared by the expert chef of Suchipakari. Special celebration: Traditional end of the year celebration: Burning of stick figures at the end of the year, new year party, dj and more.