Pickup at hotel or airport in private vehicle. Our first stop will be at Papallacta, famous for its medicinal hot springs. After enjoying lunch at a private reserve near Papallacta, we will continue towards Huasquila Lodge.
In the afternoon, we will take a hike to a 12-meter-high waterfall for an energetic bathe, where you can also observe medicinal plants, a lagoon, and the Huasquila tree along the way.
After dinner at the lodge, we will participate in a chocolate session, where you will learn about the production process, starting with roasting, then grinding, and finally enjoying a delicious fruit dessert.
Transfer to the Lodge (Spanish)
English speaking guide at the Lodge
Lunch
Dinner
Entrance fee to the hotsprings
After breakfast, we will begin a jungle hike (approximately 3 hours), during which we will cross through a 120-meter-long cave where you may see bats. A few meters away, we will also visit a 14-meter-high waterfall, where you can immerse yourself in its waters.
After lunch, you will visit the Kichwa community and take part in their traditional dance, learn about their culture, and witness the preparation of the famous indigenous corn drink, called chicha. Following a dinner that includes regional specialties, you will have a night hike where you can find frogs, grasshoppers, insects, and with a bit of luck, bioluminescent mushrooms.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
English speaking guide
After breakfast, we will depart for Punta Ahuano, where you will enjoy a full-day Napo River experience with canoeing. Here, you will engage in the following activities: canoe ride, hike to the Ceibo tree, the option of tubing down the river, and a visit to the Amazonico rescue center.
We will also visit the caiman lagoon and enjoy a box lunch before taking the river transport back to the port. We will conclude the day with dinner at the lodge.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
English speaking guide
Entrance fee to the rescue center
After breakfast, we will head towards Quito. During the journey, we will make a stop at a captivating private reserve, where we will embark on a hike to explore the Andean Forest and participate in a birdwatching activity.
After enjoying lunch at this location, we will conclude the tour by dropping you off comfortably at the airport or at the door of your hotel, ensuring that your trip is an unforgettable experience.
Breakfast
Lunch
English speaking guide (tour)
Transfer back to Quito (Spanish)