No experience necessary for this unique and adventurous Amazon tour! Paddle in expedition kayaks and camp for one night, and enjoy the Bataburo jungle lodge in Huaorani territory in the vast Amazon basin. Kayak through one of the country's largest national parks and one of most important bio diverse ecosystems on earth.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Quito
Day 2: Into the Jungle (B,L,D)
A morning flight carries you over the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes and down into the Amazon basin. A three-hour drive will take you to your put-in and the start of your amazing journey. During your trip you'll kayak 3-6 hours a day.
You'll meet your Huaorani guide and spend time in a local community were you'll have the unique experience of learning about the Huaorani people, their commitment to preserving the natural treasures of the region, as well as their history and traditions. Tonight's campsite is hosted by a local Huaorani family - enjoy a campfire dinner.
Day 3: Paddling the Tiguino River (B,L,D)
Today, you'll have nearly 25 km of river kayaking to do. This is a challenging trip, but you are treated with the beauty and mystery of the Ecuadorian Amazon along the way.
This incredible region boasts some of the world's highest biodiversity and sustains the traditional lifestyle of numerous indigenous groups. On your silent journey downriver you'll have an excellent chance of spotting toucan, tapir, monkeys, capybara, macaws, and maybe even the elusive jaguar. There will be plenty of short stops to stretch and rest your muscles. Expect a late arrival to this evening's campsite.
Day 4: Kayaking and Hiking (B,L,D)
This morning you'll paddle to the remote Bataburo Jungle Lodge. The lodge's the wooden buildings and thatched roofs are designed to blend into the surrounding landscape.
In the afternoon, enjoy a hike into the forest where your naturalist guide teaches you about the complex ecology of the rainforest, and your Huaorani guide explains the medicinal and everyday uses of the area's plants and trees. Relax and overnight in the rustic jungle lodge.
Day 5: Exploring Jungle Lakes (B,L,D)
After a filling breakfast, you'll start your kayaking downstream for an enjoyable 3-4 hour trip. Today you'll reach a region of flooded forest and small jungle lakes where you'll have the chance to spot the caimans and prehistoric Hoatzin bird.
You also get to take a cool swim with piranha, or fish for giant catfish and the sharp-toothed fish. All fishing is catch and release, so there are plenty of big fish to go around! Tonight, you'll return to Bataburo where you can relax in a hammock and share stories about your Amazon adventures.
Day 6: Motorized Canoe to Coca. Overnight (B,L,D)
After a short wildlife hike in the morning, you head back upriver by motorized canoe, and transfer to Coca where you'll overnight before your flight back to Quito in the morning.
Day 7: Fly Quito. Overnight.
Day 8: Return Home
Accommodations: 3 nights hotels, 1 night camping, 3 nights rustic jungle lodge. Accommodations are clean and comfortable and food is good, but this is not a luxury Amazon tour.
Food Includes: All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast.
Transportation: Local flights, taxi/jeep, motorized and paddle dugout canoes. Bilingual local naturalist guide and Indian guide in the Amazon; Local Representative in Quito.
Start Dates 2007 : Mar 11, Apr 1, Apr 29, May 20, May 27, Jun 24, Jul 1, Jul 22, Aug 19, Sep 16, Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 9
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Note: Internal flights Quito-Coca-Quito is not included. Please add US$120 for round trip (flight cost subject to change).
Personal Budgeting: Allow $40 USD for meals not included, $38 USD international departure tax. Single Supplement:$45 USD. Pre & post tour accommodations: Share $45 USD, Single $60 USD
Arrival/Departure Transfers: 1 person $50 USD each, 2 or more people $25 USD
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