4 Days Archidona Amazon and Kichwa Community Tour

Ziua 1 · Hola Archidona! The Gateway to the Amazon: Arrival to the Lodge

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   Archidona

   5 ore

   You will be arriving at lunchtime at a beautiful lodge located at the gateway to the Amazon: Archidona.

   After lunch and a short break, you will have a short walk to a waterfall of 12 meters, where you will give yourself an energetic bath. You will see medicinal plants, a lagoon, the Huasquila tree, and a vineyard.

   After returning to the lodge, a delicious dinner awaits you accompanied by the singing of the toads of the lagoon in front of the restaurant.

   Afterward, you will be the protagonist of a chocolate session where you will learn everything about the process of chocolate making, starting with the toasting of the beans, continuing with the grinding until - of course - tasting a delicious dessert with fruits!

Overnight at Archidona

Ziua 2 · Jungle Trek & Indigenous Community Encounter

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   Archidona

   5 ore

   Wake up to the sounds of the rainforest and enjoy a delicious local breakfast. You will head off on a three-hour jungle trek surrounded by primary and secondary forest. Begin by crossing a 394-foot (120 m) long cave, where you can find fruit bats. Then move on to the Golondrinas waterfall, which is approximately 46 feet (14 m) high, and have a dip in its waters. Upon your return, visit a guayusa (Amazonian holly tree) plantation and factory. Traditionally, guayusa leaves are used for making tea.

   After a break for lunch, you'll have the chance to interact with the Kichwa community and experience their traditional dances and culture. You'll also learn about the preparation of the famous chicha, a fermented beverage made out of manioc (cassava). In the evening, enjoy a dinner featuring regional specialties. Afterward, take a 40-minute walk around the gardens. Here, you can spot grasshoppers, insects, frogs, and—if you're lucky—bio-luminous fungi.

Overnight at Archidona

Ziua 3 · Misahualli River Excursion

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   Archidona

   5 ore

   After breakfast, we will depart to "Punta Ahuano," where you will enjoy a full day of Misahuallí by canoe. The program includes the following activities: a canoe trip, a walk to the Ceibo, and a visit to the AmaZOOnico Rescue Center with the option of tubing down the river. After visiting the Caiman Lagoon and eating a box lunch, the river transport will take you back to the port. We will conclude the day with dinner at the lodge.

Overnight at Archidona

Ziua 4 · Goodbye Rainforest

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   Archidona

   4 ore

   Enjoy one last delicious breakfast and the sounds of the rainforest before checking out.