Name: Kapawi Ecolodge Amazon Experience 7-night Program
Start: 2019-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2029-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Kapawi, Pastaza, Ecuador

Kapawi Ecolodge

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44 reviews

Duration: 7 days

Group size: 1 - 999

Kapawi Ecolodge Amazon Experience 7-night Program

Kapawi, Pastaza, Ecuador

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Kapawi Ecolodge

Email address verified

44 reviews

Duration: 7 days

Group size: 1 - 999

Kapawi Eco-lodge's 7-night trip itinerary runs Monday-Monday or Friday-Friday. This travel experience allows our guests to customize their experience, with activities ranging from wildlife, birdwatching, relaxed or hard-core adventures, hiking and paddling, fishing, and cultural immersion. Our 7-night program allows our guests and visitors to spend 1 full week in the Achuar territory, which provides enough time to include more natural and cultural activities in their travel itinerary, with the option of spending one night in one of the neighboring Achuar communities, or visit more than one community. Sometimes it is not necessary to leave the ecolodge to enjoy the Amazon Rainforest, or the Achuar culture!! Our 7-night travel experience also allows our guests and visitors to have more time to relax at the ecolodge, enjoy the sounds of the forest, observe wildlife on site, or go swimming or kayaking in the Capahuari river right from our dock.

5 to 6 pairs of lightweight long pants; quick drying material preferred. Avoid jeans, as weather is hot, humid and wet.
5-6 long-sleeved shirts; quick-drying material preferred.
5 or 6 short sleeved t-shirts.
1 pair of hiking socks for each day in the rainforest.
1 light windbreaker, sweater or fleece jacket.
1-2 brimmed hats (suitable for both sun and rain).
Bathing suits.
1 rain poncho.

Footwear

1 pair of comfortable walking shoes.
1 pair of sandals.

Equipment

Sun block lotion. SPF 45 or higher is recommended.
Insect repellent (plenty of, as also useful to spray directly onto clothing).
After bite/itch relief
Anti-malaria pills (please check with physician before).
Small flashlight. Headlamp models recommended.
Refillable Water bottle.
Binoculars (optional)
Diarrhea medication, rehydration sachets, probiotics and electrolytes.
1 quick drying towel
Wet tissues or supplies of small tissue packs
Light snacks/energy bars (just in case)
Black bin liners/or zip lock bags to keep belongings dry
Journal/camera/sunglasses etc
Personal toiletries

* Please bring US dollars in small bills for purchases made in the communities (handicrafts, others).

Accommodation
Private accommodation in double rooms.
All meals
Guides
Local and naturalist bilingual guides
All activities
Includes hikes, river activities, community visits and overnights.
Boots and rain poncho
We will require shoe size confirmation prior to the travel experience.
Conditions
All prices are per person and in U.S. Dollars
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Prices are based in double accommodation
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Single supplement 30%
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Children under 12 years old get 30% off regular program price

International airfare
International flights to and from Ecuador
Alcoholic beverages
Please bring US dollars in cash. Unfortunately we cannot take credit card payments at the ecolodge yet.
Souvenirs
Handicrafts, ceramic, weavings
Overland Transportation
The Kapawi experience starts when you board the plane in Shell. We can arrange private transfers to Shell from different starting points: Quito, Baños, others. Please ask for a personalized quote.
Private flights
Chartered two-way flight Shell-Kapawi-Shell. Includes a 50-minute flight each way in a small 3-, 5-, or 9-seater plane over the Amazon basin. Price per person is USD 290.

Private flights Shell-Kapawi

$145

Private flight Kapawi-Shell

$145

Kapawi Ecolodge

44 reviews

Inaugurated in 1996, Kapawi Ecolodge is an award-winning Achuar indigenous ecotourism enterprise, located in Ecuador's last large tract of Amazon Rainforest in southeastern Ecuador. Kapawi Ecolodge offers a unique and authentic natural and cultural travel experience deep in the Amazon Rainforest, in the lower basin of the Pastaza, Capahuari, and Kusutkau rivers. Kapawi is owned and operated by the local communities, and offers an immersion in nature and culture, and an experience with Achuar communities, forest, and Amazon rivers.

We had the most amazing time. Made to feel very welcome by everyone. Chumpy, our guide, was fantastic. We learnt so much & seen so many wonderful things, thanks to our guide. The accommodation is lovely, very comfortable. The food is amazing. Nothing is too much trouble for anyone & we were looked after like royalty. This is 5* all the way. Will hopefully return someday. Would recommend to anyone, who wants an authentic amazon jungle experience.

By Craig B for Extras Craig Bailey x2 Kapawi June 3-7, 2024 on Jun 09, 2024

Kapawi, wow, where do I start. I think most adventure, travel and new culture seekers can appreciate that no matter what you read, watch or hear nothing will ever quite compare with the real thing. The adventure truly started getting from our current home base in Miami, Fl to Kapawi, that itself was just as much part of the fantastic experience as a whole. From the unfavorable weather heading in (remember where you are) alternating our small aircraft departure time in, to issues with electricity due to a storm (again your in the middle of the amazon), it was a trip that kept you on your toes for more than just the expected reasons (being in the Amazon), but being adaptable, constantly, continued to keep the experience a humbling one. The issues that were out of everyoens control did not dampen the experience at all, infact it honestly made it more meaningful. The entire team on site, all staff, local community members, interpreter who joined us were so hospitable, caring and sharing knowledge constantly, nothing was ever a problem. I've paid far more to stay at places I won't mention that I've received far less service. The food was incredible, the tours and daily excursions all planned, mapped out kept us really busy and engaged for the entire experience. We did the 5nights, and would have enjoyed extending it, 3 nights would not quite be enough IMO. The sunsets were incredible and the constant daily nature sounds are unforgettable, I simply can't rate this experience highly enough, no words, a uniquely favorite trip that we will cherish for years to come. Edwin a special mention to you, Muchas gracias amigo mío.

By Jesse R for Jesse Ross&Jessica Retallack x2 Kapawi May 12-18, 2024 on May 20, 2024

What a wonderful time at Kapawi Ecolodge - we stayd 5D/4N and had the most magical experience! Highly recommended

By Paul N for Paul Niel x7 Kapawi Ecolodge March 25-29, 2024 on Apr 13, 2024

Our family of 5 (3 kids ages 9, 12, 14) stayed for about 6 days over the New Year. Our stay was incredible! Because the resort is owned by an indigenous Amazonian tribe (with experienced naturalists/biologists on the tours), a stay at this resort is incredibly genuine in its feel. I was previously at a lodge on the Brazilian side but this felt so much nicer and truer. The cabins are beautiful, the food was wonderful and the whole experience felt like a once in a lifetime almost other worldly experience. We had so much fun, we learned/ experienced/ saw so much. I would highly highly recommend going to Kapawi. Also, the manager helped us with transportation on the remainder of our trip throughout Ecuador. Thank you!!

By Marilyn K for Marilyn Kline Familyx5 Kapawi Dec 2023 -Jan, 2024 on Apr 04, 2024

The accommodations, food, and guide were excellent. We learned so much about the rainforest environment and the local indigenous culture. We did numerous jungle walks where our guide Edwin taught us about the plants, many of which are medicinal and/or edible and he demonstrated how the vines and bark of some are used by the local Achuar people. We saw numerous birds, monkeys, and pink dolphins. I would recommend this trip to anyone!