Trip to Amazon Rainforest an Indelible Experience
A trip to Amazon rainforest is an experience of a lifetime. The diversity of the flora and fauna in these forests is incomprehensible. Apart from these you may also witness the ancestral cultures of this land. The beautiful lagoons, waterfalls and rivers are a treat to the soul. This place is perfect for adventurous tourists looking to unwind and indulge in doing something different. This place also offers a number of opportunities to botanists in studying new medicinal plants. This article discusses about the accommodation and activity particulars helpful for tourists.
Accommodation
Amazon forest tour operators have all the information regarding accommodations in this place. Depending on your budget and requirements you can choose to stay in Amazon forest lodges or hotels. These operators arrange flights, transfers and all other requirements. Staying in the midst of the rich natural inhabitation is indeed an experience of a lifetime. All the facilities required to make your stay comfortable are available in these hotels. You may inquire about the facilities available to make sure you are not taken by surprise upon arrival. In case of any special requests you may inform them in advance.
Activities And Weather
The Amazon rainforest is known for its perfect weather conditions supporting wildlife and plants. For most part of the year the climate is humid and rainy. The period with maximum rain is the best time to visit this beautiful place. Most of wild species can be seen engaged in a number of different activities like eating, playing and many more. Amazon jungle tour can be both relaxing and adventurous. It requires you to be physically fit as most of journey is in canoes and hiking. For tourists who like adventure this is a perfect holiday destination. Hiking through different terrains and exploring the natural beauty of Amazon is worth the pain.
Packing Tips
When going on Amazon forest tour ensure that each person carries only one bag preferably a backpack. Shoes or boots suited for hiking are essential. Carry a pair of extra clothes as the rains are unpredictable. Ensure that you carry first aid kit and personal medications with you while travelling. In case you have any special medical condition like asthma, it is suggested that you inform your guide prior to beginning your journey from the hotel. The lodges provide rain coats and rubber boots during the excursions. Also the guide always carries a backpack with aid kit for any case and a big bottle of pure water for all the passengers.
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NAPO WILDLIFE CENTER
This is the most luxurious lodge in Ecuador's Amazon, consisting of 10 luxury cabañas and a large dining hall with a library and a well-stocked bar. Attached to the bar is a 50-foot viewing tower from which you can see the Andes on a clear day!
To get to Napo Wildlife Center (NWC), guests fly by jet from Quito to the town of Coca (officially known as Francisco de Orellana) on the Napo River. After a short drive from the airport to the dock, we board a large, motorized, covered canoe for a scenic two-hour trip down the Napo River. Upon arrival at the entrance to the NWC Reserve, we switch to smaller, dugout canoes and paddle up the Blackwater creek to the lake and lodge (motorized transport is not allowed on the creek or lake to avoid disturbing the wildlife).
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SACHA LODGE
Located in the heart of the Amazon, Sacha is strategically situated beside a tranquil oxbow lake, Pilchicocha. The lodge was carefully designed to be comfortable for travellers yet preserve the flavor of the jungle.
Activities are spread out over a wide area and allow visitors to explore several distinct but equally fascinating habitats. For adventurous souls, the day does not necessarily end with dinner. Night walks and canoe trips, with the aid of flashlights, often reveal creatures seldom seen during daylight. Caimans (of the alligator family) and giant insects rule the jungle after sunset.
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LA SELVA LODGE
Winner of the Ecotourism Award from the World Congress on Tourism and the Environment, La Selva lodge sits high on the lake of Garzacocha. The cabanas are of native design and are very comfortable and the food is the pride of the lodge. There are a number of possible excursions with an English guide, some more physically challenging than others. La Selva is home to many trails and a 135 foot observation tower and a large butterfly farm. The adventures are limitless. Deep in this Amazon jungle of unparalleled biodiversity you are lodging in a paradise where anything is possible.
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SANI LODGE
Sani Lodge is truly a one of a kind Ecuador eco-lodge dedicated to ecotourism, environmental conservation, and community projects in the Amazon rainforest. Sani Lodge is owned and operated by members of the Sani community, meaning that with their extensive knowledge of the Amazon wildlife and biodiversity they can give the guests of Sani Lodge the true experience of the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle. In addition to providing excellent service to its guests, Sani Lodge participates in community ecotourism - profits from the jungle lodge are reinvested into the community, improving the lives of all who live there.
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YARINA LODGE
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trategically located on the Napo River only 60 minutes by covered motorized canoe from Puerto Francisco de Orellana (EL COCA) lays Yarina Lodge. Deep in the wilds of the Amazonian jungle in an area of forest with the highest diversity of micro-habitats in the Napo area, reserved for indigenous Quichuas. It was established with an aim to alert both foreigners and Ecuadorians of the cause of environmentalism in the Amazon. There are more species of animals, birds, reptiles and insects than anywhere else on the Napo River. Now it is one of the most important environmental centers in the area, in conjunction with Yuturi Conservation Group and San Carlos Foundation.
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BATABURO LODGE
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lodge is located 90 kilometers south-east from the city of Coca. The
river Tiguino flows through the Huaorani Territory. This is a
Primary rainforest. Together with the organization of the Huaorani
villages, the ONHAE, agreed to build the Bataburo Lodge.
Bataburo has been built in the style of the indigenous Amazon
people, in complete harmony with the surrounding jungle. In this
paradise full of mysteries, we offer you comfort without losing the
sense of adventure.
Accommodation in double rooms with the private or share facilities,
mosquito-nets and electricity (110 v), canopy observation tower of
aprox. 132 feet.
In the main cabaña, which serves as
bar/dinning room, there is a space to relax in hammocks and enjoy
the view of our lagoon "Amaroncocha", which is right behind the
cabaña.
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| CUYABENO NATIONAL PARK LODGES (CITY OF LAGO AGRIO) |
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TAPIR LODGE
Situated in the northeastern Province of Sucumbíos, in the upper Ecuadorian Amazon region, within the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve lays the Tapir Lodge. Built in partnership with family members of the Siona Community, with whom Tapir Lodge shares the Eco-tourism activities and profits in order to help meet appropriate ecological standards. Tapir Lodge offers all the facilities possible in the heart of the jungle, but in order to avoid unnecessary disturbances to the environment, we employ alternative means of illumination, such as solar panels which produce 110 volts of electricity.
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SAMONA LODGE
Samona Lodge (The Cuyabeno Reserve) is located in the Cuyabeno protected forest reserve. Wildlife is in abundance everywhere in the reserve. A short list of possible observations includes: Howler, Squirl, Capuchin and night monkeys along with the Black-mantled Tamarin and Pigmy Marmoset.
Activities are spread out over a wide area and allow visitors to explore several distinct but equally fascinating habitats. We also offered: night walks and canoe trips, with the aid of flashlights, often reveal creatures seldom seen during daylight. Caimans (of the alligator family) and giant insects rule the jungle after sunset.
Monkeys, sloths, anteaters, armadillos, tapirs, jaguars, manaties and fresh water dolphins are just some of the mammals that live here, along with a great variety of reptiles such as snakes, caiman and the great anaconda and numerous fish, including Paiche(Arapaima), measuring over 3 meters in length and the famous piranha.
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CUYABENO LODGE
In 1979 the Cuyabeno Nature Reserve was founded between the rivers Aguarico and San Miguel, which is in the province of Sucumbios. The spectacular trips into Cuyabeno introduce the visitor to the complex system of tropical lagoons, swamps and flooded areas inhabited by the Siona Indian Community. Cuyabeno's abundant aquatic and land habitats are home to fresh water dolphins and turtles, anacondas, crocodiles, monkeys, ocelots, sloth and birds such as hoatzins, arras and kingfishers. A huge range of vegetation flourishes in this tropical rainforest: plants such as palms, bromeliads, ceibos, helicons, macrolobium, wild roses, orchids are frequently seen. This once-in-a-lifetime trip will definitely be a memorable experience for everyone who is fortunate enough to participate. This Lodge emphasizes on eco-tourism. They get their electricity from solar cells to charge their batteries; therefore, only in the common room you have electricity and in the rooms there are candles. The rooms do not have windows but a mosquito net over the bed.
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JAMU LODGE
Located 15 min from the Laguna Grande, on the banks of the Cuyabeno River, in the Cuyabeno Reserve. Jamu is in the perfect location to view the protected forest of Cuyabeno which is flooded with wildlife; you can also swim in the Laguna Grande. A stay at the Jamu Lodge offers a continuous possibility of activities.
The lodge offers 5 cabañas that can accommodation up to 40 people, each cabaña is built in a traditional rustic style with thatched roofs, and is lit naturally with candles in order to maintain the experience of the jungle.
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SIONA LODGE
The Siona Lodge has the most distinctive locations in the Cuyabeno Reserve, allowing for picturesque sunsets viewed across the large freshwater lake. Much of the wildlife you will see is dependent on the unique ecosystem the lake supports allowing for some rare viewing opportunities.
The lodge can accommodate comfortable up to 20 people in four individual guest huts; each hut has 2 double bedrooms each with its own private bathroom and shower. Our spacious balconies, complete with a hammock and lounge chairs, invite you to relax and enjoy the view of the jungle.
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YACHANA LODGE
2008 winner of the NatGeo Geotourism Challenge, is the best example of Geotourism with its unique focus on education and community development lode unparalleled in Ecuadorian Amazon.
Your visit to Yachana includes a wide range of services and amenities, including three delicious meals every day, satellite Internet and a gift shop. The lodge is the training facility for the young, Yachana Technical High School students in ecotourism who often assist lodge staff in providing you with the very best service, but also, a very human touch.
We also serve Yachana Jungle Chocolate in many forms at almost every meal that, needless to say, is a highlight for anybody who loves real chocolate! We can accommodate special dietary requirements if advised ahead of time.
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MISAHUALLI JUNGLE LODGE
Misahualli Jungle Lodge is located in Puerto Misahualli, Napo province of Ecuador. It is approximately 206 Kilometers and 4:00 hours away from Quito. The access road is 100% paved and the average traveling speed is 50 Km per hour. We are equipped to host 80 guests at a time, which allows us to provide personalized attention to all our visitors. Our national and international menu-style cuisine showcases a variety of options aimed to please your palate.
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COTOCOCHA LODGE
Cotococha Amazon Lodge is located 200 km east of
Quito, at an altitude of approximately 500 meters. The area forms
part of the Upper Amazon Basin, characterized by small Quichua
communities and abundant vegetation. Due to the location near the
Andes, the area is rich in tropical humid forests, one of the most
biologically diverse regions in the world with a high number of
endemic species in flora and fauna. The comfortable lodge overlooks
the amazing Napo River with its small islets of stones and sandy
shores
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LA CASA DEL SUIZO
La Casa del Suizo is a tranquil Amazonian refuge located on the shore of Ecuador ’s majestic Napo River and a stone’s throw away from the eastern slopes of the Andes Mountains . Perched comfortably above the riverbank and the small Quechua Indian village of Ahuano, La Casa del Suizo overlooks vast expanses of the surrounding tropical rainforest environment.
Is possible to reach La Casa del Suizo over land, along a scenic stretch of road, which takes us out of the majestic Andes highlands, and down into the jungle. Approximately 4 -hour trip; there are several opportunities to stop for photographs, overlooking lush green valleys and sparkling waterfalls. 240 Km from Quito by 100% paved road which takes us to the Quichua village of Ahuano, our destination is Punta Ahuano, tiny port towns on the North bank of the Napo River where canoes await for a 20-minute ride downstream to la Casa del Suizo.
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HAMADRYADE LODGE
The Hamadryade lodge is an opening within the rainforest; an elegant example of contemporary architecture nested at the heart of an exuberant nature. Our four luxury bungalows with their sumptuous bathrooms will offer a unique chance to fully live this Amazonian experience in this intimate and exclusive lodge. Every night, the sounds of the jungle will accompany your dreams for a perfect night. Each bungalow is a tribute to the mysterious cultures of various Amazonian ethnic groups, a harmonious alliance between tradition and modern design. The French owners will welcome you in this hidden retreat and make sure that your stay will be the highlight of your trip.
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| OTHER REGION LODGES (SHELL AND PUYO REGION) |
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KAPAWI LODGE
This resort is considered the top jungle resort in Ecuador. Flying from Quito to the small town of Macas or sometimes to the small community of Montalvo you take a small plane deep into the jungle, close to the border of Peru. Once at Kapawi you stay in a comfortable room with private showers and go on short expeditions close to the resort. Kapawi is considered one of the best eco-tourist projects in South America.
Kapawi (and the Tropical Rain Forest) is as safe as a temperate forest where very few animals are dangerous. They are generally shy and prefer to run rather than attack (similar to poisonous snakes).
Kapawi has Achuar and naturalist guides who are well versed in the environment. They carry first aid kits and radios for emergency purposes. Life jackets, well-maintained paths and motorized canoes guarantee security for our visitors. An evacuation protocol is available upon request.
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HUAORANI ECO LODGE
Huaorani Ecolodge opened in August 2007 and provides accommodation for 10 people in a style which is in harmony witH the surrounding environment and the Huaorani culture.
Huaorani Ecolodge is situated in the terra firma rainforest (one which is never flooded) an hour walk from the community of Quehueri'ono, in the northwestern part of the territory. You are in a comfortable and secure setting consisting of five Huaorani-style, palm-thatched cabins named after the Huao communities along the Shiripuno River, constructed of local materials.
Within these are luxury modern tents. All cabins have a pair of twin beds, a private bathroom equipped with a shower, a flush toilet and a porch with comfortable chairs. As an added bonus you are provided with environmentally-friendly soap and shampoo.
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MANATEE JUNGLE LODGE
Experience the marvelous biodiversity of the Amazon Rain Forest. Beautiful and vibrant colors adorn the many species of birds, including macaws, parrots, hawks and the great harpy eagles. The great rivers of this region are the lifeblood of these birds and are home to caimans, fresh water river dolphins, piranhas, catfish and giant paiches. Butterflies of exquisite color, beauty and unusual size are common here, as well as the croaks of giant frogs. The howler monkeys also thrive here on a rich diet of insects only found in the Amazon.
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