Kayak through the thick of the Amazon and meet colorful birds and troops of monkeys hanging from the trees that line the river; visit the Kichwa indigenous people and learn about their culture and traditions.
Itinerary
Kayak into the Amazon Basin
Tena
8 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
Tracing the edge of the eastern Andes we take a scenic drive passing the continental divide as we descend into the Amazon Basin. Upon entrance to this amazing ecosystem you will see the change from dry shrub and plants of the Ecuadorian paramo to the large and leafy green of the rainforest. As we leave the modern world behind, we depart in kayak down the river Punin for a three-hour paddle towards a Kichwa community where we will set up our campsite. In the late afternoon the members of the community will join us to recount stories of old as well as teach us traditions within the community. Overnight: Kichwa campsite Meals included: Lunch and dinner
Accommodations
Campsite
Food And Drinks
Lunch
Dinner
Parrot clay lick and Kayak the Arajuno river
Tena
8 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
We rise early to the sound of chirping birds and make our way in canoe downriver to the favorite gathering place of vibrantly feathered local parrots: the claylick. This mineral-rich structure is where the parrots come every morning to get minerals that help them detoxify the diet they eat. Watch as the birds flit around each other looking for the best spot to get their fill. After watching these colorful friends dine, we too will get nutrients through a yummy traditional breakfast including Guayusa tea brewed from the dried leaves of the plant, native to the Amazon, of the same name. Upon finishing breakfast, we will hop on our kayaks and paddle on the Arajuno River. Be on the lookout for the myriad of birds that live in the towering treetops such as toucans, king fishers, oropendolas, parrots, swallows, hawks, and more. We stop riverside to picnic on a freshly prepared meal before continuing on. After a day on the river we return to Quito. Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Food And Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
What's included
INCLUDED
Top Experienced Certified English-Speaking Guide
One night accommodation in a Basic Lodge
Water and snacks at all time
Lunch (2)
Dinner
Breakfast
Private Land Transport from/to Quito city
NRS kayaking gear, doubles or single infaltable kayaks
NOT INCLUDED
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Tips for guides and drivers
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
Tena, Ecuador
Provider
Activexpedition
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