Journey to the Achuar territory
Pastaza Province,
Impact Trip 4 Days 3 Nights
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Highlights of this experience
Experience the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador from the perspective of the indigenous Achuar people.
Accommodation
Accommodation in a private double room with bathroom in the ecolodge in the middle of the Amazon rainforest
Group Activities
The lodge can accommodate a maximum of 20 people. The activities will take place in small groups
Activities
All activities, such as hikes, canoe tours, boat tours, community visits are included
Transportation
50-minute flight from Shell into the rainforest and boat transportation to the lodge are included in the price
This is how your experience would look like:
This 3-night program offers you an unforgettable experience in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador. Stay in a lodge run by the indigenous Achuar Nation and experience their homeland through the eyes of the local people. Hike through the primary rainforest, go canoeing on the Pastaza River and learn more about …
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Discover authentic places apart from mass tourism
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Your trip directly funds the local projects
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Strengthen communities & ecosystems
Get to know the project and the host
Juan
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Hi, I'm Juan and I’ll be happy to host you during your stay!
This Ecolodge is owned by the indigenous Achuar communities of Kapawi, Suwa and Kusutkau, members of the Achuar Indigenous Nation in Ecuador.
The vision of the ecotourism project is to fulfill an ancient Achuar prophecy of global unity and cooperation for the survival of all people.
It's one of the most unique places in the world for profound connections between two worlds, the indigenous and the modern, enabling the exchange of knowledge, wisdom and shared leadership in addressing environmental challenges.
Since the beginning of the project, the vision of this ecotourism project has been developed in collaboration between the Achuar and the travelers who are welcomed here - starting with the very first group of travelers
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Location
How to get there
A visit to Kapawi Ecolodge starts and ends in the town of Shell, located 4-5 hours from Quito at the edge of the Amazon basin.Our chartered planes are usually scheduled to leave from Shell at 9.30 am.The flight covers 160 kilometers to Kapawi and takes approximately 50 minutes before landing in the Achuar village of Kusutkau, one of the 3 Achuar communities that own Kapawi Ecolodge.The price for this flight is included in the price...
Cancellation Policy
- A cancellation of this tour is possible at any time.
- If you cancel at least 30 days before the date of travel, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel between 29 and 15 days before the departure date, 20% of the tour price will be charged.
- If the cancellation is made between 14 and 8 days before the departure date, 50% of the tour price will be charged.
- If the cancellation is made between 7 and 1 day before the departure date, 80% of the tour price will be charged.
- You can also find the cancellation conditions in our terms and conditions
General Information:
- Limited mobility
- Not all parts of this trip are suitable for people with reduced mobility. If you have any questions, please contact us directly.
- Visa requirements
- Please enquire about the visa requirements for this country before you travel. Here is a link to the Federal Foreign Office. If you have any questions please contact us directly.
- We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance.
