Family Kapawi Ecolodge 4-day Program

Kapawi, Pastaza, Ecuador

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Kapawi Ecolodge
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50 reviews
Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 999
Family Kapawi Ecolodge 4-day Program
Kapawi, Pastaza, Ecuador

Kapawi Ecolodge
  • Email address verified
50 reviews

Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 999

About this trip

Immerse yourself in the Amazon Rainforest with Kapawi Eco-lodge's 4-day trip itinerary. Kapawi is located deep in the Achuar indigenous territory, only accessible by air. The highlight of our travel experience is not only the remoteness of our nature sanctuary in the Amazon Rainforest, but the unique Achuar cultural immersion you will experience as our guest. Guests can customize their experience, with activities ranging from wildlife, birdwatching, relaxed or hard-core adventures, hiking and paddling, fishing, and cultural immersion. Guests can also, on special occasions, decide to spend the night in one of the neighboring Achuar communities.

Suggested packing list

Clothing 

  • 3 to 4 pairs of lightweight long pants; quick drying material preferred. Avoid jeans, as weather is hot, humid and wet. 
  • 4 long-sleeved shirts; quick-drying material preferred. 
  • 3 or 4 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

  • Transportation
    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.
  • Accommodation
    Private accommodation.
  • 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.
  • Overland transfers
    Overland transportation Quito-Ambato-Shell on January 31, and Shell-Ambato on February 3, 2020

What’s not included

  • International airfare
    International flights to and from Ecuador
  • Alcoholic beverages
    Please bring cash for purchases at the bar. Unfortunately we cannot take credit card payments at the ecolodge yet...
  • Souvenirs
    Handicrafts, ceramic, weavings

Available Packages

Standard room group price x 5

1 double, and 1 triple accommodation. Including overland transfers.

$5,097

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KE
Kapawi Ecolodge
50 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

I had an amazing time at Kapawi and loved every second of it! My highlights were experiencing the Achuar ceremonies and visiting their families. I learned so much in such a small space of time and am taking a lot of insights back home!
By Marie-Sophie V for Marie-Sophie x1 Kapawi Nov. 11-15, 2024 on Nov 18, 2024
Great time! All the people are super friendly. Unique experience for someone that loves nature.
By Martin C for Martin Cordovez x2 Kapawi Noviembre 1-4, 2024 on Nov 15, 2024
Me and my family (four adults) had the best week at Kapawi! We experienced the perfect mix of discovery (nature and people) and calm moments in the comfortable lodge - visiting the local village and school and sharing experience with a local family, and walking, boating, kayaking, swimming, always observing birds, monkeys and dolphins and learning about trees and nature in the Ecuadorian Amazon forest Kapawi region. Our English-speaking indigenous guide planned activities to meet our interests and requests and is super knowledgeable about the nature and people's traditions and ways of living. Would truly recommend this once in a lifetime experience!
By Servane P for Servane x4 Kapawi October 20-26, 2024 on Nov 04, 2024
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
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