GO DEEPER INTO THE JUNGLE 4 DAYS

Descubre los paisajes cambiantes desde Quito a la Amazonía en esta aventura de 3 días, explorando los ríos y selvas tropicales del río Napo y su naturaleza.

Subject to changes due to weather, availability and group interests

DAY 1 

The first stage of our journey takes us to Papallacta, a small mountain town famous for its natural hot springs. Arriving between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. We will take time to visit these springs and enjoy a relaxing bath in their steaming hot springs, before lunch at the Hotel Termas de
Papallacta. Shortly after noon, we continue our route along a scenic stretch of highway that takes us out of the majestic highlands of the Andes and into the "Oriente", or Amazon region. Along the way there are several photo opportunities, overlooking lush green valleys and glistening waterfalls. 

The road ends in Punta Ahuano, a small port town on the north bank of the Napo River, where the canoes wait for a 15-minute ride to the Casa del Suizo. We arrived in time to settle in and enjoy the sunset from the pool with a welcome cocktail.

DAY 2 

During the 2nd and 3rd day at La Casa del Suizo, we participated in various activities in the morning, afternoon and full day. These programs will begin after an early breakfast and are led by native and bilingual guides.

Note: activities on days 2 and 3 can be reversed. Others are also available

After breakfast we will board a canoe and sail 20 minutes along the picturesque Napo River. Our destination is Cosano, where during a two-hour walk through the primary jungle we will be attentive to the and important aspects of the surrounding vegetation.

Just across the river from La Casa del Suizo is AmaZOOnico, a rescue center for injured animals and displaced from the rainforest. Here it is possible to see coatis, tapirs and various species of monkeys, snakes and a variety of colorful birds, many of which roam free. Lunch at La Casa del Suizo. Later, in the middle of the afternoon, we continue to the town of Ahuano, where we learn about the traditional Quichua culture. A local host shows us how to make chicha, a typical drink (which of course everyone can savor), and demonstrates the rituals of spiritual cleansing that are still practiced in the surrounding community. Finally, we participated in a blowgun target shooting contest, but don't expect to beat the natives.

DAY 3

We start the day with an early breakfast. Walking through paths of primary and secondary forests, we can observe different species of birds and insects, as well as a great variety of trees and medicinal plants. The guides explain how plants are used not only in medicine, but also in construction and in the midst of local activities. Along the way, there are several opportunities to add to the adventure factor, with suspension bridges and tree vines to swing like Tarzan.

Let's experience the true adventure of the explorers of the last, building and rafting! On a little island river, our guide shows us how to tie the raft logs with a rope to form a "boat", so that those who wish, can float on the Napo for approximately one hour, from return to La Casa del Suizo. The duration of this visit is around 4 hours. Lunch at La Casa del Suizo, followed by a visit to "La Isla": a one-hour walk around a totally flat river island where we can observe a great variety of plants and insects. Later we visit the Butterfly House (Butterfly House) where we witness the incredible life cycles of butterflies.

DAY 4 

After a delicious breakfast, we start the journey back towards the mountains and the city. Halfway, the bus stops to observe the vegetation, stretch our legs and enjoy a lunch before continuing our return to Quito...