This is a 3 or 4 day tour of exploration and discovery, it offers the opportunity to explore Ecuador’s Amazon region in a more immersive way. You will leave the beaten path and the common tourist routes to immerse yourself into the local culture, learn about the plant life and the exotic fauna of the Amazon basin. We will visit a parrot clay lek, we will have a gastronomic and cultural experience with a local indigenous community, our jungle walk will be an opportunity to learn about the biodiversity of the rainforest and we will have an encounter with the monkeys at the Misahualli port town.
Of course, we suggest you take our 4 day option with the exciting and fun white water rafting tour.
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Day 1: Arrival - Free time or optional activities (D)
It all depends on your arrival time, but we suggest you take advantage of one of our optional activities at the lodge (not included), some possibilities include: a walk into our 120 hectare private reserve, swimming in our spectacular springwater pool or dipping into the crystal clear Inchillaqui river. Guided activity options: Explore our reserve with a native guide who will point out the main medicinal plants of the Amazon, a horseback ride to explore the amazing tropical scenery or an artisan chocolate workshop (from the bean to the bar). Please let us know your preferences in advance so we can book your prefered additional activities.
In the evening you will be able to enjoy a 3 course gourmet dinner.
Day 2: Amazon Explorer Tour: Parrot clay lek - Indigenous community - Jungle walk (B/L/D)
We will have an early 5h30 am departure towards the Arajuno river. At the take out point we will board a motor canoe that will take us to the parrot clay lek. After enjoying this nature display (as in all nature based activities no guarantees are made) we will navigate to the Santa Barbara community to enjoy an encounter with the Kichwa culture and share a traditional Amazonian breakfast with the locals. We will then take a guided walk into the primary rainforest at the Jatun Sacha wilderness reserve, here we will have the possibility to discover the autochthonous flora and fauna as well as their importance to the local communities. Lunch will be served at the small port town of Misahualli, here we will have the opportunity to encounter the capuchin monkeys that live around the town.
In the afternoon we return to our lodge where you can enjoy all the facilities. In the evening, we will be treated to a delicious three course dinner at our restaurant.
Day 3: Jungle Rafting trip (B/L/D)
We start the day with a delicious breakfast. We will then head to the put out spot at the Jacunyacu river, for a day full of fun and waves. This section of the Jatunyacu is a class 3/3+ and is considered easy to moderate, a perfect mix of adventure and fun. Our river journey will be made up of 25 km (aprox. 15,5 miles) of rapids, natural pools and the amazing Amazonia scenery. No experience is required and the activities are suited for all ages, if you have not practiced white water sports before this is the perfect opportunity to get started. Throughout our journey we will find a peaceful spot to relax on the river banks and enjoy a picnic lunch. If you are traveling with smaller children or seniors, we can accommodate for their skills, we will choose a different river that is level 2 / 3 for a full day of family fun and safe for everyone.
In the afternoon we return to our lodge where you can enjoy all the facilities. In the evening, we will be treated to a delicious three course dinner at our restaurant.
Note: The White Water Rafting excursion is only included in our 4 day program. No previous experience is required.
Day 4: Free Time - Optional activities at the Lodge - Departure (B)
As our time at Hakuna Matata Amazon Lodge comes to its end, it is still possible to take a last dip in the pool or take part in an optional homestyle chocolate making workshop.
OPTION 1: 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS (PRICE PER PERSON, TAX INCLUSIVE)
Guest | Cabin Twin Occupancy | Cabin Single Occupancy | Lodge Twin Occupancy | Lodge Single Occupancy | Supreme Room Twin Occupancy | Supreme Room Single Occupancy |
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4 or more | 233 USD | 331 USD | 246 USD | 307 USD | 268 USD | 342 USD |
3 | 252 USD | 305 USD | 265 USD | 326 USD | 286 USD | 360 USD |
2 | 289 USD | 342 USD | 302 USD | 363 USD | 324 USD | 398 USD |
1 | 455 USD | 476 USD | 511 USD |
OPTION 2: 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS (PRICE PER PERSON, TAX INCLUSIVE)
Guest | Cabin Twin Occupancy | Cabin Single Occupancy | Lodge Twin Occupancy | Lodge Single Occupancy | Supreme Room Twin Occupancy | Supreme Room Single Occupancy |
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4 or more | 398 USD | 477 USD | 418 USD | 509 USD | 450 USD | 560 USD |
3 | 418 USD | 497 USD | 437 USD | 528 USD | 470 USD | 580 USD |
2 | 458 USD | 537 USD | 477 USD | 568 USD | 510 USD | 620 USD |
1 | 729 USD | 760 USD | 812 USD |
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--> 1-3 guests: 120 USD per vehicle --> 4-6 guests: 150 USD per vehicle - Private transportation, without stop at Papallacta --> 1-3 guests: 90 USD per vehicle --> 4-6 guests: 120 USD per vehicle - Public Bus. Aprox. 6 - 8 USD per person, you need to add the taxi transfer from Archidona to the lodge which is aprox. $5 USD per taxi or from Tena to the lodge which is aprox. $8 USD per taxi - Guided walk through our private reserve with a Spanish speaking native guide ($20 USD per group) - Guided horseback riding excursion through the jungle ($27 USD per person) - Artisan chocolate workshop ($20 USD per group) |
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