Ancient Traditions in Ecuador's Jungle
Several indigenous communities, such as the Quichuas, live in Napo. The inhabitants traditionally have held on to and manifested their cultural identity by using native materials harvested in the rain forest to handcraft beautiful artisan products such as shigras (bags), ceramics, bows, and arrows. Located in northeastern Ecuador, Napo has a wet tropical climate.
Sports and Adventure Tourism
The most popular sports in the region are rafting and kayaking, chosen by those looking for the maximum in adventure in the middle of a paradise of pure and crystal waters. In the Napo, Misahuallí, Hollín, or Calmitoyacu, near the 16th century town of Archidona, it is easy to find underground rivers, cracks, passageways, and impressive caves among the powerful waters that run through the Amazon jungle.
In Tena, the capital city of the province of Napo, there is a large concentration of rivers with many facilities for practicing water sports. You can choose between calm routes and the excitement offered by heavy rapids. Another popular trip made by tourists is along the Upano River in southern Ecuador in the province of Morona Santiago. Ecuador offers schools and instructors to help facilitate these activities. In the Casanga and Quijos Rivers of Baeza (Napo) or in the Lake of Lago Agrio (Nueva Loja, Sucumbíos), you can do some great fishing. The main travel agencies in the country's major cities, including the capitals of the Amazon provinces, will help to organize any trip or tour desirable. To participate in any high risk sports such as kayaking or rafting, you need to have a specialized guide who knows the river and jungle territories.
KANOA LODGE
DAY 01: Arrive by bus or plane to Tena, then we will go in our private car to Misahualli where we will visit the butterfly-farm. Here we will learn about the four phases of life of the butterfly, you can see monkeys as the capuchin. After boarding a canoe you will float down several Napo river until you get to our Lodge. We will show your rooms and lunch. In the afternoon you go to the jungle walking about 3 hours, we will know about the medicinal plants, trees and lianas. Return to lodge were we will have dinner. In the evening, we will make a night tour of about 1 hour into the jungle.
DAY 02: Early morning breakfast, then departure on jungle trek (6 hours). The guide will explain to you the natural power of the plants, the rainforest, animals and life in the jungle. We will continue to the waterfall of Río Blanco. Here we will enjoy (lunch). In the afternoon, we will visit the indian community of Pacay Chicta we will see the preparation of chicha (an alcoholic beverage prepared from yuca) and practice the "cerbatana" a blowweapon to shoot darts. After we will return to our lodge. Dinner.
DAY 03: After breakfast we will make an excursion to the reserve Sumaco Napo Galeras, Lunch, in the evening will visit the indigenous community where we will enjoy spectacular typical dances, dinner and lodging (in the indigenous community).
DAY 04: After breakfast we will return to lodge, lunch, then will make an excursion in Canoe to visit the habitat of prehistoric birds of hoatzin, demonstration and elaboration of the Chicha (tipical beverage of the region) and gold washing.
DAY 5: After breakfast, we sail by canoe to the creeks of the Napo river, course to the rehabilitation center of animals Amazoonico, where we will know several species monkeys, wild Guatusas, Cusumbo, Capibares, Sahinos, Tigrillos, Cats, Toucans, Guacamayos, Parrots, Pericos, Boas, Cayman, terrestrial and aquatic Turtles. Finalizing our visit, we will enjoy a Box Lunch, then continue our route to the indigenous museum where we will know more about the Quichua´s traditions, and taste chicha of yuca, in our route we will visit an artisan center where we will learn how utensils and adornments are made (an ideal place to buy souvenirs). Returning to Tena and end of our services.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Transportation from Tena by bus and canoe
- Full meals and purified water
- Raincoats, lifesavers jackets and rubber boots
- All visits and excursions
- English speaking guides
- All our guides speak English
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE: Transportation from Quito
Note:
12 years of experience guarantees you the security you are looking for. We can offer you a tour for the number of days you require. Our guides are native Quechua indians and have license of tourism guides granted by the Ministery of Tourism.
| KANOA LODGE | |
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| Days Available | Price per Day |
| All days | $ 50 ADT |
| $ 40 CHD | |
KANOA LODGE (jungle)- 5 days |
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