CASA DEL SUIZO LODGE
ACCOMMODATION
Leisurely awaken to the calls of tropical birds and the rush of the majestic Napo River in our 77 peaceful rooms, each with its own terrace and hammocks to take in exquisite river and jungle views in private. Full electricity (including numerous power outlets), ceiling fan and 24-hour hot water ensure the most comfortable of stays.
PROGRAMS
Each day at La Casa del Suizo, we participate in several morning, afternoon and full day activities. These programs will begin after an early breakfast, and are led by both native and bilingual guides.
THE TASTE OF AMAZON LIFE PROGRAM
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
Discover the shifting landscapes from the Quito to the Amazon in this three-day adventure, exploring the rivers and rainforests of the Napo River and the wildlife they harbour.
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 with time to settle in and enjoy the sunset from the pool with a welcome cocktail.
DAY 2:
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 past, 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 (House of Butterflies) where we witness the incredible life cycles of butterflies
DAY 3:
After a delicious breakfast, we start the journey back to the mountains and the city. On the way we will make a stop in Baeza where we will enjoy a delicious and typical Amazonian lunch. On the way we will make a stop to visit Guango Lodge where we can enjoy observing several species of hummingbirds, without a doubt an unmissable visit for lovers of this species of birds. After this visit we will take the road to Quito our last stop.
GO DEEPER INTO THE JUNGLE PROGRAM
4 DAYS / 3NIGHTS
Trek, paddle and swing through the lush, primary rainforest which surrounds La Casa del Suizo, led by our native guides who possess vast knowledge of the diverse local fauna and flora.
DAY 1:
The first leg of our journey takes us to Papallacta, a small mountain town famous for its natural hot springs. Arriving between 10:00 and 10:30, we take some time to visit these springs for a relaxing bath in their steaming hot springs, before lunch at Hotel Papallacta. Shortly after noon, we continue our route along a picturesque stretch of road that takes us out of the majestic Andean highlands and down into the "Oriente", or Amazon region. Along the way there are several photo opportunities, overlooking lush green valleys and sparkling waterfalls.
DAY 2:
After breakfast we board a dugout canoe and navigate
20 minutes down the scenic Napo River. The destination is Cosano, where during a two-hour walk through primary rainforest we are going to lookout for tropical birds and interesting vegetation.
Just across the river from La Casa del Suizo is AmaZOOnico, a rescue centre for wounded and displaced tropical rainforest animals.
Here we can see coatis, tapirs, and several species of monkey, snakes, and a variety of colourful birds, many of which wander around freely. Lunch at La Casa del Suizo. Mid-afternoon, we continue on to the village of Ahuano, where we learn about traditional Quichua culture. A local host shows us how to make chicha, a typical beverage (tasting optional!), and demonstrates the spiritual cleansing rituals still practiced today throughout the surrounding community. Finally, we participate 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 to the mountains and the city. On the way we will make a stop in Baeza where we will enjoy a delicious and typical Amazonian lunch. On the way we will make a stop to visit Guango Lodge where we can enjoy observing several species of hummingbirds, without a doubt an unmissable visit for lovers of this species of birds. After this visit we will take the road to Quito our last stop.
GALLERY CASA DEL SUIZO
RATES PER NIGHT 2023
All rates are per person.
PROGRAM | ACCOMMODATION | DOUBLE StandarD |
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1 NIGHT PER ADULT | DOUBLE/TRIPLE | $159.00 |
1 NIGHT PER CHILD | DOUBLE/TRIPLE | $122.00 |
1 NIGHT PER ADULT | SINGLE | $189.00 |