DAY 5: ​AMAZON JUNGLE TOUR

If you choose La Casa del Suizo for your adventure in the Upper Napo region, you'll have the flexibility to select one activity in the morning and another in the afternoon, based on your interests and availability. 

CASA DEL SUIZO - MORNING ACTIVITIES: (these activities can be combined with each other)

Trekking in the Jungle: Explore the primary rainforest of Misicocha or Cosano on guided treks, discovering jungle life and the cultural significance of plants in Amazonian Kichwa traditions, especially at the Cosano Reserve.
Balsa: Construct a traditional balsa raft using Indigenous methods and float downriver with a guide and support canoe, combining cultural experience, nature, and hands-on adventure.
Amazoonico Animal Rescue Centre(Extra fee: $5/person): Visit a sanctuary for rescued native animals, many unable to return to the wild due to poaching and trafficking. Your visit supports their care and protection.
Tubing: Enjoy a peaceful float down the scenic Arajuno River on an inflatable tube, surrounded by nature and accompanied by a guide in a motorized canoe for support and return transport.

SUGGESTED AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (these activities can be combined)

Caiman Lagoon (Extra fee: $2/person): Watch white caimans from a safe platform as your guide calls them to the water’s edge—offering a rare look at various stages of their life cycle. 
Kichwa Family (Extra fee: $3/person): Experience Kichwa culture through traditional food, chicha tasting, and blowgun hunting—blending ancestral customs with modern life. 
Gold Panning: Observe locals as they demonstrate traditional gold panning on the Napo River—a generational skill and modest livelihood in the region. 
Chocolate House(Extra fee: $2/person): Join a local family in crafting chocolate from fresh cacao beans in a hands-on experience that celebrates flavor and tradition. 
Butterfly Garden(Extra fee: $5/person): Visit a live exhibit of native butterflies and observe their life cycle in a lush, natural environment. 
Museum of Ancient Plants and Traps(Extra fee: $1/person): Explore traditional indigenous hunting traps and tools, including those used for cacao harvesting and forest survival.

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COTOCOCHA LODGE - ITINERARY
Begin your day with a 10-minute canoe ride upriver, arriving at a small shore where an exciting one-hour hike through the secondary jungle begins. Along the trail, your guide will point out the diverse flora and fauna that thrive in this unique rainforest environment.

Your walk concludes at the impressive Las Latas Waterfall, where you can take a refreshing dip in its crystal-clear waters. Surrounded by the sights and sounds of the jungle, it’s an experience that’s as rejuvenating as it is unforgettable. 

Return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon, visit a local kichwa family to learn about their ancestral culture and daily traditions. Discover ancient practices such as gold panning along the riverbank, pottery-making, and preparing chicha, a traditional beverage made from yuca. You’ll also get the chance to try a serbatana—a traditional blowgun once used for hunting in the Amazon. After this immersive cultural exchange, 

return to the lodge via forest trails. Upon arrival, enjoy a light snack and unwind. Following dinner, gather with fellow travelers around the fireplace to share stories and reflect on the day’s adventures.

• Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner.
• Accommodation in a double room at Lodge in Upper Napo.