Amazon - Ecuador
Quichua
Superior Lodge
3-4 Days
Included
Medium - Low
A region that is resistant to change is what the lodge and its staff want to show and tell. Native Americans and their myths, legends, and beliefs. Discover how the “lungs of the world” were created and who the ancestors of the people who once lived in these regions were by visiting these incredible locations, native homes, primary rainforest, and jungle in constant evolution, and by sharing your personal experiences with others. This is especially important as Western men change.
Among the accommodations the lodge offers 3 types of cabins. A Cofan cabin which has 4 bedrooms, a Secoya cabin for 5 people and a Huaorani cabin with 2 bedrooms, a matrimonial room and a double room. All cabins are fully equipped with electricity, ventilation, hot water and private bathrooms. Also, all cabins have balconies with hammocks in them to enjoy garden views. There are twin bed cabins, standard cabins and matrimonial cabins.
Itineraries
Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one
Day 1 Pickup from Punta Ahuano and transfer to Anaconda Lodge. In the afternoon, hike in Amazon Rainforest to a swamp where you may see caiman alligators. Then arrive to a Kichwa House to learn about the chocolate elaboration process. Dinner back at the lodge.
Day 2 Morning trek in the primary forest to observe various species of flora and fauna. Return to the lodge via canoe or river tubing. Lunch and free afternoon. Night walk to discover nocturnal species.
Day 3 Early breakfast & transfer back to Punta Ahuano.
(3 days)
Day 1: Pickup and transfer to Anaconda Lodge from Punta Ahuano. We will depart the Lodge’s port in the late afternoon in a motorized canoe that will travel through the Napo River first. We will then go to a local family’s home where they will show us how they live and how 100% organic chocolate is made before taking a trip to the so-called “New Forest.” You will spend more than two hours walking through the jungle of the Anaconda Island as it is still forming, taking in the breathtaking flora and fauna of the island as you go.
Day 2: After a filling breakfast, the day officially begins. You will embark on an excursion to the primary forest at 9:00 am, where you can see various monkey species. Afterwards, head back to the lodge for lunch. The following afternoon is free for you to do nothing. To have the chance to see amazing nocturnal species of monkeys, birds, insects, spiders, frogs, and snakes, you will leave the lodge at 18:30 for a night walk. Back at the lodge, dinner marks the end of the day.
Day 3: The check-out time is at 10:00 am, and breakfast is served at 8:00 am. After that, you will paddle back to Punta Ahuano in the canoes.
Day 1 Pickup from Punta Ahuano and transfer to Anaconda Lodge. In the afternoon, hike in Amazon Rainforest to a swamp where you may see caiman alligators. Then arrive to a Kichwa House to learn about the chocolate elaboration process. Dinner back at the lodge.
Day 2 Excursion to primary forest. Afternoon return to the lodge while doing tubbing. Rest of the afternoon at leisure at ther lodge.
Day 3 Early start for a 3-hour excursion at the margin of Napo River. Afternoon tubing activity to return to the lodge. Afternoon at leisure for bird observation. Late afternoon for a nocturnal walk.
Day 4 Early breakfast & transfer back to Punta Ahuano.
(4 days)
Day 1: Pickup and transfer to Anaconda Lodge from Punta Ahuano. We will leave the lodge’s port in the afternoon in a motorized canoe and travel first through the Napo River before entering the Arajuno River, where we may see up to five different species of monkeys. We will then go to a local family’s home where they will show us how they live and how 100% organic chocolate is made before taking a trip to the so-called “New Forest.”
Day 2: After breakfast, at 8:45 am, you will depart for a three-hour walk through the primary forest where you will see a variety of fauna species. Additionally, you will see magnificent trees that are 196 feet tall and breathtaking landscapes that let you experience the Amazon ecosystem. You will use tubing to navigate through the Arajuno River to get back to the lodge (this is optional). After checking in at the lodge at noon for lunch, you are free to relax or take a nap for the remainder of the afternoon.
Day 3: The day’s activities will start at 9:00 with a trip to Ahuano, where you will take a three-hour hike through a brand-new primary forest near the Napo River, where you can observe various native plant and animal species. After the walk is complete, you can return to the lodge by boat, canoe, or tubing. You will have the afternoon to yourself after lunch to unwind or rest, and at around 18:30 in the evening, you will set out on an amazing night walk where you will have the chance to see nocturnal species. You’ll head back to the lodge to eat and rest.
Day 4: The check-out time is at 10:00 am, and breakfast is served at 8:00 am. After that, you will paddle back to Punta Ahuano in the canoes.
Lodge comfort
Superior Lodge
Capacity
Guidance
Local + bilingual naturalist guide
Location
Park-reserve
Community visit
Rooms
Double, triple and quintuple available
Private bathrooms
Yes
Showers
Yes - hot water
Rubber boots
Provided
Rubber boots
Provided
Mosquito net
No needed, there are no mosquitoes at the lodge