Day 1: Starting from Quito (or Banos), you can take a public (or private transport) to the city of Tena where our
guide will be waiting you for your transportation to the small Indigenous village of San Pedro. From here, we
navigate for about 30 minutes downstream along the Napo River by canoe, arriving at Yacuma Lodge in the
early afternoon where you will be welcomed by a typical cold drink and will be time to settle in the lodge’s
typical Quechua bungalows for two people. After lunch and a short rest, in the company of one of our expert’s
Indian guides, by canoe we go to the Birds Island where we make a hike in the forest around the Laguna
Escondida (Hidden Lagoon), an special place where we can observe different species of jungle birds: river
Garzas (great egret), Great Blue Heron, King fisher, Garrapatero, Oropendolas, etc. One of the most
interesting bird is The Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoatzin), the Amazon's weirdest birds and rather shy except
in breeding season. It has a punk hair-do, and a bright blue face. Added to that it smells really bad, so it's
also called the "Stink-bird." It eats only leaves and it is rather heavy, and hence a clumsy flyer. Later on we
canoe back to the lodge for a well deserved dinner. After a short rest and weather permitting we will go for a
night canoe ride with a silent navigation on the nearby lagoon and looking for wildlife.
Day 2: After breakfast in the lodge, we’ll begin a 3-4 hour trek through the deep primary rainforest. Along the
way an indigenous guide will show us the many species of plants and describe their medicinal purposes to
us. With luck we perhaps will see monkeys and birds such as oropendolas and parrots. Return to the lodge
for lunch and after a short rest we will make a walk in the forest to observe the different kind of trees
cultivated by the locals: bananas, papaya tree, pineapple, orange trees, sugar cane, etc. Then we continue to
the small settlement where we can observe (and buy) pottery made by the locals. Later on we continue our
walk for a visit to the Quechua indigenous community of Chontayacu, where you will have the opportunity to
learn about local customs and the way of life of the native people of the jungle. Later in the afternoon return
to the lodge for dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: After breakfast we say good bye to our Indian friends and we’ll begin our return journey along the
Napo River to San Pedro Village. From here transport (on your own) back to Tena and from there back to
Quito (public or private transport is not included). Breakfast.
guide will be waiting you for your transportation to the small Indigenous village of San Pedro. From here, we
navigate for about 30 minutes downstream along the Napo River by canoe, arriving at Yacuma Lodge in the
early afternoon where you will be welcomed by a typical cold drink and will be time to settle in the lodge’s
typical Quechua bungalows for two people. After lunch and a short rest, in the company of one of our expert’s
Indian guides, by canoe we go to the Birds Island where we make a hike in the forest around the Laguna
Escondida (Hidden Lagoon), an special place where we can observe different species of jungle birds: river
Garzas (great egret), Great Blue Heron, King fisher, Garrapatero, Oropendolas, etc. One of the most
interesting bird is The Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoatzin), the Amazon's weirdest birds and rather shy except
in breeding season. It has a punk hair-do, and a bright blue face. Added to that it smells really bad, so it's
also called the "Stink-bird." It eats only leaves and it is rather heavy, and hence a clumsy flyer. Later on we
canoe back to the lodge for a well deserved dinner. After a short rest and weather permitting we will go for a
night canoe ride with a silent navigation on the nearby lagoon and looking for wildlife.
Day 2: After breakfast in the lodge, we’ll begin a 3-4 hour trek through the deep primary rainforest. Along the
way an indigenous guide will show us the many species of plants and describe their medicinal purposes to
us. With luck we perhaps will see monkeys and birds such as oropendolas and parrots. Return to the lodge
for lunch and after a short rest we will make a walk in the forest to observe the different kind of trees
cultivated by the locals: bananas, papaya tree, pineapple, orange trees, sugar cane, etc. Then we continue to
the small settlement where we can observe (and buy) pottery made by the locals. Later on we continue our
walk for a visit to the Quechua indigenous community of Chontayacu, where you will have the opportunity to
learn about local customs and the way of life of the native people of the jungle. Later in the afternoon return
to the lodge for dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: After breakfast we say good bye to our Indian friends and we’ll begin our return journey along the
Napo River to San Pedro Village. From here transport (on your own) back to Tena and from there back to
Quito (public or private transport is not included). Breakfast.
3 Day Jungle Program (Friday to Sunday) :
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YACUMA LODGE PRIVATE TOURS GROSS RATES 2008 IN US$ PER PERSON:
Tour Lenght Passengers Number
2 3 4 5 6 7/10 11+ SS
3 days 305 260 240 230 220 210 200 60
4 days 350 325 300 290 280 270 260 90
5 days 435 390 360 350 340 330 320 120
The prices noted above are per person for individuals or groups. Departures can be arranged any time. (Minimum a day prior to departure is requested to
prepare the tour).
SPECIAL GROSS RATES WITH FIXED DEPARTURE DATES (MINIMUM 2 PARTICIPANTS):
• 4 Day Tour: Every Friday us$ 225. - Per person.
• 5 Day Tour: Every Monday us$ 280. - Per person.
• Rates include: Taxes; all meals in the lodge (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner); Canoes; English/Spanish speaking translator; Native guides;
Chontayacu Community entrance fee, excursions and visits.
• Rates do not include: Return flight to Tena city; Private or Public transportation Quito - Tena - San Pedro and return; Alcoholic or Soft drinks; Tips;
Extras; Personal expenses.
• Children under 12 years: 50% discount. (Children under 4 years free – in the same accommodation with their parents).
• Single Accommodation Supplement: US$ 30.- per night.
FLIGHTS (Not always available):
- Return flight Quito - Tena: us$ 130.- per person
- Flights (when available) Monday and Friday only
PRIVATE CAR TRANSPORTATION NET PRICES (FROM/TO QUITO)
- From 1 to 6 passengers: us$ 150. - 1 way
- From 7 to 10 passengers: us$ 180. - 1 way
- From 11 to 20 passengers: us$ 200. - 1 way
PUBLIC BUS TRANSPORTATION NET PRICES (FROM/TO QUITO): us$ 30.- PER PERSON.
All tours Include: Native guide, Spanish/English speaking companion, all entrance fees, noted meals (B=breakfast, L=lunch, BL=Box lunch, D=Dinner),
accommodation in the lodge in rooms with private facilities, canoes, excursions.
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Day 1: Starting from Quito (or Banos), you can take a public (or private transport) to the city of Tena where our
guide will be waiting you for your transportation to the small Indigenous village of San Pedro. From here, we
navigate for about 30 minutes downstream along the Napo River by canoe, arriving at Yacuma Lodge in the
early afternoon where you will be welcomed by a typical cold drink and will be time to settle in the lodge’s
typical Quechua bungalows for two people. After lunch and a short rest, in the company of one of our expert’s
Indian guides, by canoe we go to the Birds Island where we make a hike in the forest around the Laguna
Escondida (Hidden Lagoon), an special place where we can observe different species of jungle birds: river
Garzas (great egret), Great Blue Heron, King fisher, Garrapatero, Oropendolas, etc. One of the most
interesting bird is The Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoatzin), the Amazon's weirdest birds and rather shy except
in breeding season. It has a punk hair-do, and a bright blue face. Added to that it smells really bad, so it's
also called the "Stink-bird." It eats only leaves and it is rather heavy, and hence a clumsy flyer. Later on we
canoe back to the lodge for a well deserved dinner. After a short rest and weather permitting we will go for a
night canoe ride with a silent navigation on the nearby lagoon and looking for wildlife.
Day 2: After breakfast in the lodge, we’ll begin a 3-4 hour trek through the deep primary rainforest. Along the
way an indigenous guide will show us the many species of plants and describe their medicinal purposes to
us. With luck we perhaps will see monkeys and birds such as oropendolas and parrots. Return to the lodge
for lunch and after a short rest we will make a walk in the forest to observe the different kind of trees
cultivated by the locals: bananas, papaya tree, pineapple, orange trees, sugar cane, etc. Then we continue to
the small settlement where we can observe (and buy) pottery made by the locals. Later on we continue our
walk for a visit to the Quechua indigenous community of Chontayacu, where you will have the opportunity to
learn about local customs and the way of life of the native people of the jungle. Later in the afternoon return
to the lodge for dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
guide will be waiting you for your transportation to the small Indigenous village of San Pedro. From here, we
navigate for about 30 minutes downstream along the Napo River by canoe, arriving at Yacuma Lodge in the
early afternoon where you will be welcomed by a typical cold drink and will be time to settle in the lodge’s
typical Quechua bungalows for two people. After lunch and a short rest, in the company of one of our expert’s
Indian guides, by canoe we go to the Birds Island where we make a hike in the forest around the Laguna
Escondida (Hidden Lagoon), an special place where we can observe different species of jungle birds: river
Garzas (great egret), Great Blue Heron, King fisher, Garrapatero, Oropendolas, etc. One of the most
interesting bird is The Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoatzin), the Amazon's weirdest birds and rather shy except
in breeding season. It has a punk hair-do, and a bright blue face. Added to that it smells really bad, so it's
also called the "Stink-bird." It eats only leaves and it is rather heavy, and hence a clumsy flyer. Later on we
canoe back to the lodge for a well deserved dinner. After a short rest and weather permitting we will go for a
night canoe ride with a silent navigation on the nearby lagoon and looking for wildlife.
Day 2: After breakfast in the lodge, we’ll begin a 3-4 hour trek through the deep primary rainforest. Along the
way an indigenous guide will show us the many species of plants and describe their medicinal purposes to
us. With luck we perhaps will see monkeys and birds such as oropendolas and parrots. Return to the lodge
for lunch and after a short rest we will make a walk in the forest to observe the different kind of trees
cultivated by the locals: bananas, papaya tree, pineapple, orange trees, sugar cane, etc. Then we continue to
the small settlement where we can observe (and buy) pottery made by the locals. Later on we continue our
walk for a visit to the Quechua indigenous community of Chontayacu, where you will have the opportunity to
learn about local customs and the way of life of the native people of the jungle. Later in the afternoon return
to the lodge for dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: In the morning, we’ll start a 3 hours walk into the primary rainforest. Crossing small streams and different kind of terrains with several species of trees and plants we will
arrive to the main objective of this day: la Cueva de los Tutapishco (Amazon Bats (Saccopteryx bilineata) Cave). This is a special place and considered by the locals as a sacred
place where the shamans (medicine man) come to enter in contact with the spirits. We then continue our walk for about 2 hours until we meet our canoes on the shores of the
Napo River. We will canoe back to the lodge for lunch followed by a short rest. In the afternoon we go for a navigation in the Napo River where we will you will have the rare
opportunity to try panning for gold on the shores of the river. Later on we’ll also take you to a perfect spot for bathing beside one of the sandy shores of the Napo or Chontayacu
Rivers. Then we return to the lodge late in the afternoon and after dinner we invite you to have a drink at our informal social farewell evening. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: After breakfast we say good bye to our Indian friends and we’ll begin our return journey along the Napo River to San Pedro Village. From here transport (on your own) back
to Tena and from there back to Quito (public or private transport is not included). Breakfast.
5 Day Jungle Program (Monday to Friday):
Day 1: Starting from Quito (or Banos), you can take a public (or private transport) to the city of Tena where our guide will be waiting you for your transportation to the small
Indigenous village of San Pedro. From here, we navigate for about 30 minutes downstream along the Napo River by canoe, arriving at Yacuma Lodge in the early afternoon
where you will be welcomed by a typical cold drink and will be time to settle in the lodge’s typical Quechua bungalows for two people. After lunch and a short rest, in the company
of one of our expert’s Indian guides, by canoe we go to the Birds Island where we make a hike in the forest around the Laguna Escondida (Hidden Lagoon), an special place
where we can observe different species of jungle birds: river Garzas (great egret), Great Blue Heron, King fisher, Garrapatero, Oropendolas, etc. One of the most interesting bird
is The Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoatzin), the Amazon's weirdest birds and rather shy except in breeding season. It has a punk hair-do, and a bright blue face. Added to that it
smells really bad, so it's also called the "Stink-bird." It eats only leaves and it is rather heavy, and hence a clumsy flyer. Later on we canoe back to the lodge for a well deserved
dinner. After a short rest and weather permitting we will go for a night canoe ride with a silent navigation on the nearby lagoon and looking for wildlife.
Day 2: After breakfast we will start a 4-5 hour hike which will take us to our camp on the shores of Bueno Yacu River. In this camp visitors will be accommodated in tents. Along
the way an indigenous guide will show us the many species of plants and describe their medicinal purposes to us. With a little luck we will see monkeys and birds such as
oropendolas and parrots. In the afternoon, you will have the chance to rest, explore the magical surroundings, enjoy a refreshing swim or go fishing in the clear pristine waters of
Bueno Yacu River. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: After a leisurely morning we will trek back to Yacuma lodge. After lunch followed by a short rest we will make a walk in the nearby forest to observe the different kind of
trees cultivated by the locals: bananas, papaya tree, pineapple, orange trees, sugar cane, etc. Then we continue to a small settlement where we can observe (and buy) pottery
made by the locals. Later on we continue our walk for a visit to the Quechua indigenous community of Chontayacu, where you will have the opportunity to learn about local
customs and the way of life of the native people of the jungle. Later in the afternoon return to the lodge for dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: In the morning, we’ll start a 3 hours walk into the primary rainforest. Crossing small streams and different kind of terrains with several species of trees and plants we will
arrive to the main objective of this day: la Cueva de los Tutapishco (Amazon Bats (Saccopteryx bilineata) Cave). This is a special place and considered by the locals as a sacred
place where the shamans (medicine man) come to enter in contact with the spirits. We then continue our walk for about 2 hours until we meet our canoes on the shores of the
Napo River. We will canoe back to the lodge for lunch followed by a short rest. In the afternoon we go for a navigation in the Napo River where we will you will have the rare
opportunity to try panning for gold on the shores of the river. Later on we’ll also take you to a perfect spot for bathing beside one of the sandy shores of the Napo or Chontayacu
Rivers. Then we return to the lodge late in the afternoon and after dinner we invite you to have a drink at our informal social farewell evening. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: After breakfast we say goodbye to our Indian friends and then we’ll begin our return journey along the Napo River to San Pedro Village from where you can take your
transport (on your own) back to Tena and from there back to Quito. Breakfast.
arrive to the main objective of this day: la Cueva de los Tutapishco (Amazon Bats (Saccopteryx bilineata) Cave). This is a special place and considered by the locals as a sacred
place where the shamans (medicine man) come to enter in contact with the spirits. We then continue our walk for about 2 hours until we meet our canoes on the shores of the
Napo River. We will canoe back to the lodge for lunch followed by a short rest. In the afternoon we go for a navigation in the Napo River where we will you will have the rare
opportunity to try panning for gold on the shores of the river. Later on we’ll also take you to a perfect spot for bathing beside one of the sandy shores of the Napo or Chontayacu
Rivers. Then we return to the lodge late in the afternoon and after dinner we invite you to have a drink at our informal social farewell evening. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: After breakfast we say good bye to our Indian friends and we’ll begin our return journey along the Napo River to San Pedro Village. From here transport (on your own) back
to Tena and from there back to Quito (public or private transport is not included). Breakfast.
5 Day Jungle Program (Monday to Friday):
Day 1: Starting from Quito (or Banos), you can take a public (or private transport) to the city of Tena where our guide will be waiting you for your transportation to the small
Indigenous village of San Pedro. From here, we navigate for about 30 minutes downstream along the Napo River by canoe, arriving at Yacuma Lodge in the early afternoon
where you will be welcomed by a typical cold drink and will be time to settle in the lodge’s typical Quechua bungalows for two people. After lunch and a short rest, in the company
of one of our expert’s Indian guides, by canoe we go to the Birds Island where we make a hike in the forest around the Laguna Escondida (Hidden Lagoon), an special place
where we can observe different species of jungle birds: river Garzas (great egret), Great Blue Heron, King fisher, Garrapatero, Oropendolas, etc. One of the most interesting bird
is The Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoatzin), the Amazon's weirdest birds and rather shy except in breeding season. It has a punk hair-do, and a bright blue face. Added to that it
smells really bad, so it's also called the "Stink-bird." It eats only leaves and it is rather heavy, and hence a clumsy flyer. Later on we canoe back to the lodge for a well deserved
dinner. After a short rest and weather permitting we will go for a night canoe ride with a silent navigation on the nearby lagoon and looking for wildlife.
Day 2: After breakfast we will start a 4-5 hour hike which will take us to our camp on the shores of Bueno Yacu River. In this camp visitors will be accommodated in tents. Along
the way an indigenous guide will show us the many species of plants and describe their medicinal purposes to us. With a little luck we will see monkeys and birds such as
oropendolas and parrots. In the afternoon, you will have the chance to rest, explore the magical surroundings, enjoy a refreshing swim or go fishing in the clear pristine waters of
Bueno Yacu River. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: After a leisurely morning we will trek back to Yacuma lodge. After lunch followed by a short rest we will make a walk in the nearby forest to observe the different kind of
trees cultivated by the locals: bananas, papaya tree, pineapple, orange trees, sugar cane, etc. Then we continue to a small settlement where we can observe (and buy) pottery
made by the locals. Later on we continue our walk for a visit to the Quechua indigenous community of Chontayacu, where you will have the opportunity to learn about local
customs and the way of life of the native people of the jungle. Later in the afternoon return to the lodge for dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: In the morning, we’ll start a 3 hours walk into the primary rainforest. Crossing small streams and different kind of terrains with several species of trees and plants we will
arrive to the main objective of this day: la Cueva de los Tutapishco (Amazon Bats (Saccopteryx bilineata) Cave). This is a special place and considered by the locals as a sacred
place where the shamans (medicine man) come to enter in contact with the spirits. We then continue our walk for about 2 hours until we meet our canoes on the shores of the
Napo River. We will canoe back to the lodge for lunch followed by a short rest. In the afternoon we go for a navigation in the Napo River where we will you will have the rare
opportunity to try panning for gold on the shores of the river. Later on we’ll also take you to a perfect spot for bathing beside one of the sandy shores of the Napo or Chontayacu
Rivers. Then we return to the lodge late in the afternoon and after dinner we invite you to have a drink at our informal social farewell evening. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: After breakfast we say goodbye to our Indian friends and then we’ll begin our return journey along the Napo River to San Pedro Village from where you can take your
transport (on your own) back to Tena and from there back to Quito. Breakfast.