The Lodge
Kapawi is located near the Ecuadorian and peruvian border, in the Southern Ecuadorian Amazon Basin on the Pastaza River, a major tributary of the Amazon. Kapawi is one of the most pristine and isolated points in the Amazon Basin accessed only by air. The closest town is within ten days walking distance. Kapawi is located in one of the areas with the highest biodiversity on Earth, with 10,000 different species of plants and more than 540 different species of birds. Located at a 240 km from Quito, the Achuar Territory has 5000 square kilometers, and with a population of Achuar Population 4500 indigenous approximately
This is for many the top jungle ecolodge resort in Ecuador. As you fly over over Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve, you could hardly differentiate the lodge from the local communities. Kapawi is aligned along a small lagoon, built with low-impact technology and with a mutual cooperative relationship with the local Achuar indian community. The lodge provides accomodation in a comfortable room with private showers and jungle expeditions nearby
KAPAWI LODGE PRICES 2012
PRICES PER PERSON (Less than 4 passengers asks to our sales)
All meals & Excursions with English speaking translator included
- 4 days / 3 nights: US$ 1239
- 5 days / 4 nights: US$ 1049
- 8 days / 7 nights: US$ 1509
- Lan Trasportation US$75 Quito Shell Quito
- Air Fare US$316 Shell Kapawi Shell (subjet to changes)
- Single passenger prices quoted at request.
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ITINERARY 4D/3N
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Picked up from hotels in Quito beginning at 6:00 am., Will be driven passing through Latacunga, Ambato, Baños, Breakfast, Arrival in Shell, Flight from Shell will pass over unbroken pristine rainforest, Arriving at the airstrip of the local Achuar community, Guides will escort you on a beautiful 30-minute canoe ride into the majesty and tranquility of the rainforest
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Lunch at Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve. Walk along one of the Pastaza River beaches. Here, our guides will give guests an introductory orientation session with information about the rainforest and the Achuar culture, while enjoying a beautiful sunset.
At night after dinner, we will explore the Kapawari river in search of nocturnal animals such as monkeys, alligators and birds. All this coupled with a fantastic starry sky Kapawi
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Motor boat ride to reach one of the best natural attractions, the Claylick, where guests will see different species of parrots, macaws, and parrots such as the Cobalt-Winged Parakeet, Chestnut- Fronted Macaw, Yellow Crowned Amazon.
After breakfast guests can take a walk, approximately 2 hours with stops, where they will learn about medicinal plants of the area and tropical forest ecology.
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Lunch at Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve. Time to rest. By kayak explore, the Kapawari River and its connecting lagoons, while looking at the local wildlife such as the pink river dolphin. As the river is quite calm, swimming is completely safe. After dinner: guests can partake in a spectacular night walk, observing the many different kinds of insects and amphibians that are found around the hotel
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Finding and spotting the great variety of birds that the southeast Rainforest of Ecuador offers like Hoatzin, Aninga, Speckled Chachalaca, White Eared Jacamar, Cocoi Heron, Neotropical Cormorant, and the Great Egret.
Breakfast and departure for a full day activities: our guides will escort guests along the Pitzacocha or Pama trail. During this time guests can learn about the forest and its benefits for the Achuar people. Our guides will also teach guests about Achuar hunting techniques and Arutam the spirit of the forest.
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Picnic lunch in the forest. After lunch: guests will visit one of the Achuar communities that is located close to the lodge. This is one of our most popular activities offered in Kapawi, because of the significant cultural contribution to the Achuar people. Guests will have a chance to see a community and its members and purchase some traditional handicrafts. Return to the lodge followed by dinner.
After dinner: cultural activities (legends in hammock house, traditional greetings)
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Guides will bring guests to specific points near the hotel, in order to locate various species of birds. Breakfast and preparation for departure.
In the last few hours before departure from the Achuar territory, guests can participate in a blowgun contest to demonstrate who is the best hunter among the guides and guests. Guests will also be able to learn the art of Achuar face painting and how it relates to their different activities. Fly to Shell.
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Box Lunches will be provided. Return to Quito along the same route as the arrival.
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ITINERARY 5D/4N
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Same as 4D/3N Tour
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Same as 4D/3N Tour
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Same as 4D/3N Tour
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Same as 4D/3N Tour
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Finding and spotting the great variety of birds that the southeast Rainforest of Ecuador offers like Hoatzin, Aninga, Speckled Chachalaca, White Eared Jacamar, Cocoi Heron, Neotropical Cormorant, and the Great Egret.
After breakfast guests will take a walk, approximately 2 hours with stops, where they will learn about the benefits and uses of the palms to the Achuar and the important ecological role played by insects and animals in the forest.
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Lunch at the Hotel. In the afternoon some activities will be offered: including Fishing where you can fish for piranha or catfish. Also the guest will learn the art of making crafts with staff Achuar Hotel.
At night after dinner, we will explore the Kapawari river in search of nocturnal animals such as monkeys, alligators and birds. All this coupled with a fantastic starry sky Kapawi.
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Bird watching upstairs Kapawari river or to go to the Claylick. Breakfast and departure for a full day activities: our guides will escort guests along the Pitzacocha trail. During this time guests can learn about the forest and its benefits for the Achuar people. Our guides will also teach guests about Achuar hunting techniques and Arutam the spirit of the forest.
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Picnic lunch in the forest. After lunch: guests will visit one of the Achuar communities that is located close to the lodge. This is one of our most popular activities offered in Kapawi, because of the significant cultural contribution to the Achuar people. Guests will have a chance to see a community and its members and purchase some traditional handicrafts. Return to the lodge followed by dinner.
After dinner: cultural activities (legends in hammock house, traditional greetings)
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Same as last day OF 4D/3N Tour
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Same as last day OF 4D/3N Tour
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*Ask for 8 days Itinerary
The programs includes:
- Lodging in bungalows with private bathroom and hot water
- Mentioned visits and excursions
- Native Spanish speaking guide
- All meals
- All taxes
The program does not include:
- Drinks (should be paid by cash at the lodge)
- Tips
- Extras
- Any other service not specified in the program
- Contribution to the Achuar Community (per passenger): US$ 35.00.
FACILITIES AND ACCOMODATION
The lodge accommodates up to 50 visitors with double and triple accommodations and was built in accordance to the Achuar concept of architecture.
Kapawi is the largest community-based project ever developed in Ecuador. It was developed and built in co-ownership with the private enterprise, Kapawi was created to provide a high standard service in one of the remotest and most pristine areas of the south east of Ecuador, away from oil exploitation and other destructive practices. |
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