Kapawi Ecolodge Amazon Experience 3-night Program

Kapawi, Pastaza, Ecuador

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Kapawi Ecolodge
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51 reviews
Duration: 4 days
Group size: 1 - 999
Kapawi Ecolodge Amazon Experience 3-night Program
Kapawi, Pastaza, Ecuador

Kapawi Ecolodge
  • Email address verified
51 reviews

Duration: 4 days
Group size: 1 - 999

About this trip

Immerse yourself in the Amazon Rainforest with Kapawi Eco-lodge's 3-night trip itinerary running from Friday to Monday. 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.  

Suggested packing list

Clothing 

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

  • 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.

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
  • 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.
  • Chartered 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 for 2-way flights is USD 290.

Available Packages

Standard double room price per person
$996

Available options

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

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KE
Kapawi Ecolodge
51 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

The generosity and care taken to ensure we could experience this unique place and it's community is a gift. Thank you for everything, the meals, the lodge, the adventures all exceeded our expectations.
By Brynje E for Ingrid Wehrle x2 Kapawi November 11-18, 2024 on Nov 28, 2024
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
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