Name: AMAZONIAN RAINFOREST JOURNEY SEPTEMBER 2024
Start: 2024-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Pastaza Ecuador

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Sep 26 - Oct 6, 2024

Group size: 12 - 16

AMAZONIAN RAINFOREST JOURNEY SEPTEMBER 2024

Pastaza Ecuador

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TREK ECUADOR

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12 reviews

Sep 26 - Oct 6, 2024

Group size: 12 - 16

Experience one of the most BIODIVERSE countries in South America in the Ecuadorian Rainforest!

This personal development journey takes place in a life changing environment where you have the rare privilege of learning from the indigenous Sharamensa people.

This is an invitation only, cultural immersion experience where you can truly disconnect from the hectic world and be surrounded by the most inspiring nature.

Having travelled here over 3 times, Craig will guide you through the experience, helping you through coaching, meditation and visualisations. We will also have the opportunity to practice yoga and enjoy the incredible food and activities of the area.

Watch the highlights from the most recent trip in August 2022.

Transfers
From and to the airport
Land transportation
Private/ To all destinations
Air transportation
Private chartered flights Shell-Sharamentsa/Kapawi-Shell
Accommodation
Double rooms (2 per room, single available with supplement)
Naturalist guide
Bilingual
Local guides
Indigenous local people
Meals
Full from day 1 to day 10
Activities
As described on itinerary or similar (nature and cultural)
Entrance fees
To all visit sites
Assistance
24 hours
Meditation/visualisation
Daily
Yoga
Offered in down times
Craig Goldblatt support
Moments of reflection

Day 1
Day 1
Arrival to Quito-Ecuador
Arrival to Quito-Ecuador. Transfer to your hotel in the city. Welcome Dinner with the group and accommodations at Hotel Cultura Manor. www.culturamanor.com

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Day 2
Day 2
Quito-Baños-Puyo/ Avenue of the volcanoes and Avenue of Waterfalls
After Breakfast and an introductory meeting with the group, we will depart to the city of Puyo. This ride takes approximately 4-5 hours. On the way, we will have the opportunity to spot the volcanoes of the Ecuadorian Andes, such as the Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Tungurahua, and more.

On the way, we will stop at the Quichua town of Salasaca. Visit the local artisan Alonso Pilla and maybe take part in a cleansing ritual with the woman shaman Julita. Enjoy a traditional Andean lunch before continuing to Puyo.

We will make One last Visit to the Pailón del Diablo Waterfall before arriving in Puyo. Arrive at Hostal El Jardin for dinner and accommodations. www.eljardinpuyo.com

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Day 3
Day 3
Flight into the Amazon rainforest-Welcome to Achuar territory!
Early breakfast at the hotel. Drive for 15 minutes to the local airport located in the town of Shell.

Take the 1-hour flight deep into the Amazon Basin and the Achuar Territory.

Arrival to the community of Sharamentsa in Achuar territory.

Visit one of the chief houses for welcoming and conversation. Sharamentsa is a very well organized community with an ecotourism project, solar electricity in each house and amazing hosts!

Depending on the time of arrival to the community, we can have an extra activity in the afternoon before having dinner and overnight.

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Day 4
Day 4
Explore and learn about a new culture and the rainforest
Early morning (4h30 am), Wayusa Tea Ceremony. This is the moment of the day where families share their dreams, worries and plan about the future.

Bath in the river with sunrise. Breakfast.

Hike for a couple of hours to the Ikiam Village. Return to Sharamentsa after lunch.

Dinner. Overnight Sharamentsa.

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Day 5
Day 5
Indigenous cosmovision/ Ceremony
Breakfast

Visit the sacred waterfall. Experience a Tabaco Ceremony.

Refresh in the waterfall before lunch.

In the afternoon, learn about the Cosmovision of the Achuar culture and visit the ancient Kapok tree.

Visit the Shaman and have a cleansing with him. (This activity can be done with the medicinal plant)

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Day 6
Day 6
Boat ride to the Kapawi Lodge
Morning debrief with the Shaman. Farewell with the community and visit to the handicrafts shop.

Board the motorized canoe to the Kapawi Lodge.

Arrive at the lodge for lunch. Learn about the Kapawi tourism project.

In the afternoon, enjoy the sunset from the river banks of the Pastaza river.

Dinner and accommodations at Kapawi.

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Day 7
Day 7
Kayak at the Kusutkao/Capahuari river
Start your day with early birdwatching in the Capahuari River.

Return to the lodge for breakfast.

Full-morning kayak expedition to the Kusutkao river; this activity includes a hike, wildlife watching, and swimming.

Return to the lodge for lunch and for one last activity such as swimming, fishing, kayaking, etc.

Dinner in Kapawi. Night hike or Caiman spotting.

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Day 8
Day 8
Community visit/ River activities
Start your day with early birdwatching in the Pastaza River, visiting the parrot's clay lick.

Return to the lodge for breakfast.

Enjoy the morning, Kayaking in the Capahuari River, swimming, and spotting wildlife.

Return to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, visit one of the close communities for a soccer game between locals and visitors.

Farewell dinner in Kapawi. Night hike or Caiman spotting.

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Day 9
Day 9
Farewell Rainforest
After breakfast, prepare for departure and farewell.

Begin the journey out of the rainforest traveling by small plane back to the town of Shell.

We will take the car from Shell and drive to Papallacta Spa and Resort - approx 4 hour drive.

On the way, we will stop for lunch.

Dinner and accommodations at Papallacta Resort and Spa.

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Day 1

Arrival to Quito-Ecuador

Arrival to Quito-Ecuador. Transfer to your hotel in the city. Welcome Dinner with the group and accommodations at Hotel Cultura Manor. www.culturamanor.com

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TrekEcuador is committed to offering personalized travel arrangements that cater to the distinct preferences of their clients. The company provides unconventional travel experiences that connect people from different parts of the world, enabling them to fully engage in the local culture and find inspiration to make a positive impact. TrekEcuador is committed to responsible tourism and ensures that all travel arrangements are meticulously organized.

Our trip to Kapawi Lodge was amazing! Everything was beyond my expectations. Travel-wise everything went smoothly, the lodge itself is beautiful and comfortable, the food was fabulous, and the staff were super helpful and really friendly. Our lodge guide and our local guide both kept us busy from dawn until the stars were out and every activity we did was interesting, meaningful, and fun. Adding Banos and especially the lovely hacienda at Cotopaxi to the trip just made it even better. Highly recommend!

By Jessica M for Kapawi Lodge, Baños and Cotopaxi on Feb 11, 2024

Great trip and experience!

By Claudia P for DISCOVERING QUITO on Dec 26, 2023

Marisa was able to complete a tricky multi-carrier booking that no one stateside could accomplish. Her fees were reasonable and transparent and she was able to work with us under a tight time schedule. Through no fault of hers, our return flight was delayed and our connection lost. Though we were able to work it out on own, Marisa talked us through it early on a Saturday and was very helpful as we scrambled.

By Tim F for Air ticket Richmond-Quito-Richmond on Jun 06, 2023

Amazing experience in so many ways. Staying at the Kapawi ecolodge was an unforgettable experience. Great food entertaining and knowledgeable guides who are totally invested in your experience.

By David C for Kapawi Lodge and hotels in Quito and Baños on Apr 03, 2023

Incredible locations, intact rainforests and very, very professional facilitation by TrekEcuador in close collaboration with indigenous guides and communities. Very happy to collaborate on future groups with TrekEcuador.