Day 1: Arrival - free time or optional activities
Depending on your arrival time at the lodge, we recommend an optional activity (not included) or if you prefer, you can enjoy at your leisure our facilities which include a private reserve of 120 hectares, a spectacular palm-shaped pool, and a crystal clear river.
Optional activities are: hike in our private reserve with a native guide to discover the interesting Amazonian flora, guided horseback riding in which you can enjoy a beautiful tropical landscape, or chocolate making workshop (please let us know at the time of booking if you wish to add any of these activities not included in your programme).
In the evening you will enjoy a delicious three-course gourmet dinner.
Day 2: Classic Amazon Tour: Jungle walk - Wildlife Rescue Centre - Indigenous Community
After enjoying a full breakfast, we will head to the Napo River, where we will take a motorised canoe to the wildlife rescue centre “AmaZoonico” to meet monkeys, parrots, tapirs, ocelots…We will also take an interesting walk where we will learn about flora, insects, and medicinal plants and understand the importance of the jungle for local cultures. After a picnic lunch on the banks of the river, we will visit a native Kichwa family who will explain how to prepare chicha, the typical drink of the indigenous communities. We will finish with a visit to the colourful market of the capital Tena to see some of the most interesting local products.
In the afternoon, you can relax and enjoy the facilities of the lodge. In the evening, you will enjoy a delicious three-course gourmet dinner in our restaurant.
Day 3: Rafting in the Jungle
After breakfast, we will head to the Jatunyacu River for a guaranteed day of fun and waves. This 25km, 3/3+ level rafting trip has the perfect combination of rapids, natural pools, and breathtaking scenery. Even if you have never rafted before, no problem, this is your perfect opportunity and you will enjoy it whether you are an expert or a beginner. During the tour, we will stop for a picnic lunch on the banks of the river. If you want to go rafting with children, no problem, we will go to another river with a level 2/3 where you can enjoy this activity with your family and in a totally safe way for the little ones.
In the afternoon, you will be able to relax and enjoy the facilities of the Lodge. In the evening, you will enjoy a delicious three-course gourmet dinner in our restaurant.
Day 4: Free time - optional activities at the lodge - Farewell
Your time at the Amazon Lodge has come to an end but before leaving you can still take a last dip in our spectacular pool or participate in an optional activity such as the chocolate-making workshop.