4 Days Archidona Amazon and Kichwa Community Tour

4 days Private tour

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About this activity

The Amazon rainforest's unmatched biodiversity lures visitors to lodges for an expedition into its exotic flora and fauna. Adventure seekers can enjoy hiking, canoeing, birdwatching, and wildlife watching via organized tours.

Guests can immerse themselves in cultural experiences at lodges that cultivate connections with indigenous communities, highlighting their traditions, handicrafts, and regional cuisine. Many lodges prioritize sustainability and conservation, promoting eco-tourism.

The Amazon serves as a serene remote getaway for travelers seeking solace in nature's tranquility. Photography enthusiasts will relish the captivating landscapes and wildlife the rainforest has to offer, providing a paradise for capturing stunning moments.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Ecuador Galapagos Travels

Ages: Adults (18–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Accommodation in base camps and hotels in double rooms (single room with supplement).
Included: Meals as in the program listed: B = breakfast, L = lunch or lunch box, D = dinner.
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast

Not included

Not included: Personal equipment
Not included: Travel Insurance
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

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

Archidona

5 hours

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

Day 2 · Jungle Trek & Indigenous Community Encounter

Archidona

5 hours

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

Day 3 · Misahualli River Excursion

Archidona

5 hours

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

Day 4 · Goodbye Rainforest

Archidona

4 hours

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The transportation is not included; passengers have to find the Lodge entrance directly, the meeting point will be at the lodge to start the 4-day, 3-night program. If they require it's possible to coordinate with the lodge to be picked up in Archidona village.

End point

The transportation is not included; passengers have to find the Lodge entrance directly, the meeting point will be at the lodge to start the 4-day, 3-night program. If they require it's possible to coordinate with the lodge to be picked up in Archidona village.