Kapawi Ecolodge Amazon Experience 7-night Program

Kapawi, Pastaza, Ecuador

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Kapawi Ecolodge
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47 reviews
Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 999
Kapawi Ecolodge Amazon Experience 7-night Program
Kapawi, Pastaza, Ecuador

Kapawi Ecolodge
  • Email address verified
47 reviews

Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 999

About this trip

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. 

Suggested Packing List

Clothing 

  • 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).

What’s included

  • 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

What’s not included

  • 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.

Available Packages

Standard double room price per person
$2,149

Available options

Private flights Shell-Kapawi
$145
Private flight Kapawi-Shell
$145

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Kapawi Ecolodge
47 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.

Reviews

We had an amazing trip- already planning a trip back!!! Our guide Diego was so personable, informative, friendly. Food was amazing and everyone in the staff was so nice and helpful.
By Eliot Z for Eliot Zaiken x2 Otavalo & Kapawi Sep. 28 - Oct. 3, 2024 on Oct 07, 2024
Our week-long stay at the lodge was a delightful and relaxing experience. The accommodations were comfortable, and the food was both satisfying and well-prepared. While the website initially suggested flexibility in choosing daily activities, we found that the itinerary was pre-planned. Most of the activities were enjoyable and informative, but we felt there was room for improvement in terms of community immersion. The opportunities for direct interaction with the local community were limited, and we had hoped for a more immersive experience.
By David K for Charmaine and David Kerr x2 Kapawi Sep. 2 - 6, 2024 on Sep 25, 2024
We visited Kapawi Eco Lodge in August 2024 and had the most brilliant time. From the moment we contacted Kapawi and Juan Carlos a year before we travelled I knew we would be in good hands. I have never experienced such great customer service, Juan answered all our questions before travel and communicated brilliantly throughout. Once we arrived in Ecuador everything was organised perfectly, we were a group of 6 and stayed in 5 different hotels during our 2 weeks in Ecuador so there was a lot of moving parts, everything went smoothly. Kapwai Eco Lodge is a truly magical place, a beautiful setting with fantastic facilities but what made is special was the people. The Achuar were so welcoming, looked after us so well and we so passionate about teaching us about the rainforest. We've been very lucky and have travelled the world and met guides in environments such as the African Bush and our Kapawi Guide Chumpi was one of the best guides we have ever had. We learnt so much from him and he was so warm and keen to share this culture with us. Highlights were visiting two local communities and hikes through the rainforest. We will never forgot our time at Kapawi and have already been recommending it to everyone we know. It's a special environment to visit but made even more special by knowing you are supporting the Achuar, an incredible community who are the warmest and kindest people I have ever met. Thank you Kapawi, Chumpi and Juan for a trip of a lifetime. I really hope we can visit you all again in the future.
By Jenny C for Jennifer Cooke x6 Kapawi August 10-22, 2024 final payment on Sep 01, 2024
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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
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