Amazon - Ecuador
Quichua
Superior Lodge
3-4 Days
Included
Medium
Only three hours from Quito, in the province of Napo, is the private reserve of Huasquila, which is situated 800 meters above sea level at the point where the Andes Mountain Range ends and the Amazon River begins. It’s the perfect place to travel with the family and take in the beauty of nature. Visitors can engage in a number of activities related to its diverse ecosystem and learn about the Kichwa community’s culture thanks to its geographical location. Every nook and cranny of this location exudes the energy and mysticism of the Amazon region, where you can discover new species of flora and fauna that have never been seen before, making it a singular and unforgettable experience that will compel you to return to this enchanted location.
Ecological cabins were constructed by members of the local indigenous communities and designed in the Kichwa style using local materials. They have high ceilings that help them keep a cool temperature even during the hottest parts of the day. Each cabin has a balcony with a hammock and big windows that make morning bird watching easy; toucans are frequently spotted nearby. Each cabin has a hot water private bathroom, lots of interior space, and shampoo and soap.
Itineraries
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DAY 1 With transportation: Road journey to Huasquila Lodge, stopping to observe humming birds on route. Without transportation: Arrival to lodge 1pm yourselves. After lunch visit to waterfall. Night lesson in chocolate making.
DAY 2 Jungle trek to Mondayaku Waterfall, and Guayusa plantation visit. Afternoon visit to Kichwa community. Nocturnal walk looking for frogs & insects.
DAY 3 Early breakfast and check-out. With transportation: Soak in the Papallacta hot springs on the return journey. Without transportation: make your own way home after check-out.
(3 days A)
Day 1: Start your day in a magical location with up to 14 different types of hummingbirds, surrounded by lush vegetation. We then proceed to Huasquila where we arrive in time for lunch. After a brief break, we travel to a stunning waterfall for an exhilarating bath and the opportunity to hang from a vine. After a satisfying dinner, head back to the lodge to learn about the making of chocolate by roasting cacao beans.
Day 2: Start the day with a trek through the jungle, where you’ll pass through a 120-meter-long cave and see fruit bats while being surrounded by primary and secondary forest. After that, we go to Mondayaku waterfall so you can swim in its waters. Visit a Guayusa plantation and factory on the way back, and then, after lunch, go to a Kichwa community to take part in the making of the renowned “chicha.” Enjoy a traditional dinner in the evening, and then, after a brief rest, explore the gardens for 40 minutes in search of insects, frogs, and other nocturnal creatures.
Day 3: You will depart the lodge for Papallacta to soak in the well-known hot springs after a leisurely breakfast. We return to Quito after a box lunch.
DAY 1 With transportation: Road journey to Huasquila Lodge, stopping to observe humming birds on route. Without transportation: Arrival to lodge 1pm yourselves. After lunch visit to Jumandy Caves. Night lesson in chocolate making.
DAY 2 Rafting on the Jatunyacu River full of adrenalin & adventure. Return to lodge for dinner.
DAY 3 Jungle trek to Mondayaku Waterfall, and Guayusa plantation visit. With transportation: Road journey back to Quito. Without transportation: Check-out, onward journey by yourselves.
(3 days B)
Day 1: Start your day in a magical location with up to 14 different types of hummingbirds, surrounded by lush vegetation. We then proceed to Huasquila where we arrive in time for lunch. After a brief break, we travel to the underground JumandyCaves, which were so named in honor of the native fighter who embodied the resistance against the Spanish conquerors. After having a delicious dinner when you get back to the lodge, you can roast cacao beans later that evening to learn more about how chocolate is made.
Day 2: After a leisurely breakfast, head up to the Jatunyaku River for a thrilling 23-kilometer rafting adventure through the Llanganates National Park. We return to the lodge for dinner and recreation after a box lunch.
Day 3: Start the day with a trek through the jungle, where you’ll pass through a 120-meter-long cave and see fruit bats while being surrounded by primary and secondary forest. After that, we go to Mondayaku waterfall so you can swim in its waters. Visit a Guayusa factory and plantation on the way back, then depart for Quito after lunch.
DAY 1 With transportation:Road journey to Huasquila Lodge, stopping to observe humming birds on route. Without transportation: Arrival to lodge 1pm yourselves. After lunch visit to waterfall. Night lesson in chocolate making.
DAY 2 Jungle trek to Mondayaku Waterfall, and Guayusa plantation visit. Afternoon visit to Kichwa community. Nocturnal walk looking for frogs & insects.
DAY 3 Full day at Mishualli for canoe ride, Ceibo Tree walk, and visits to Amazonica Rescue Center & Caiman Lagoon. Return to lodge.
DAY 4 Early breakfast and check-out. With Transportation: Soak in the Papallacta hot springs on the return journey. Without Transportation: After enjoying the breakfast you check out and make your own way to your next destination.
(4 days A)
Day 1: Start your day in a magical location with up to 14 different types of hummingbirds, surrounded by lush vegetation. We then proceed to Huasquila where we arrive in time for lunch. After a brief break, we travel to a stunning waterfall for an exhilarating bath and the opportunity to hang from a vine. After a satisfying dinner, head back to the lodge to learn about the making of chocolate by roasting cacao beans.
Day 2: Start the day with a trek through the jungle, where you’ll pass through a 120-meter-long cave and see fruit bats while being surrounded by primary and secondary forest. After that, we go to Mondayaku waterfall so you can swim in its waters. Visit a Guayusa farm and production plant on the way back, and then, after lunch, go to a Kichwa community to take part in the making of the renowned “chicha.” Enjoy a classic dinner in the evening, and then, after a brief rest, explore the gardens for 40 minutes in search of insects, frogs, and other nocturnal creatures.
Day 3: Leave for Punta Ahuano after breakfast to spend the entire day at Misahualli, taking part in activities like a canoe trip, a hike to the Ceibo Tree, and a visit to the Amazonico Rescue Center. Visit the Caiman Lagoon later after lunch in a box. Dinner at the lodge after your return.
Day 4: You will depart the lodge for Papallacta to soak in the well-known hot springs after a leisurely breakfast. We return to Quito after a box lunch.
DAY 1 With transportation: Road journey to Huasquila Lodge, stopping to observe humming birds on route. Without transportation: Arrival to lodge 1pm yourselves. After lunch visit to Jumandy Caves. Night lesson in chocolate making.
DAY 2 Rafting on the Jatunyacu River full of adrenalin & adventure. Return to lodge for dinner.
DAY 3 Hiking and relaxation in the Grand Canyon area, a unique system of caves and waterfalls. Return to lodge for dinner.
DAY 4 Jungle trek to Mondayaku Waterfall, and Guayusa plantation visit. With Transportation: Road journey back to Quito.Without Transportation: Check-out, onward journey by yourselves.
(4 days B)
Day 1: Start your day in a magical location with up to 14 different types of hummingbirds, surrounded by lush vegetation. We then proceed to Huasquila where we arrive in time for lunch. After a brief break, we travel to the underground Jumandy Caves, which were so named in honor of the native fighter who embodied the resistance against the Spanish conquerors. After having a delicious dinner when you get back to the lodge, you can roast cacao beans later that evening to learn more about how chocolate is made.
Day 2: After a leisurely breakfast, head up to the Jatunyaku River for a thrilling 23-kilometer rafting adventure through the Llanganates National Park. We return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation after a box lunch.
Day 3: Go on a hike to the Grand Canyon, also known as the secret lake, a magical location surrounded by waterfalls and caves, after breakfast and a brief drive. To enter the waterfall pool and soak up its energizing water, jump from the cave there. After these pursuits, savor a box lunch before returning to the lodge late at night to unwind.
Day 4: Start the day with a trek through the jungle, where you’ll pass through a 120-meter-long cave and see fruit bats while being surrounded by primary and secondary forest. After that, we go to Mondayaku waterfall so you can swim in its waters. Visit a Guayusa factory and plantation on the way back, then depart for Quito after lunch.
Lodge comfort
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Guidance
Location
Park-reserve
Community visit
Lodge immersion
Rooms
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Rooming
Sharing
Rubber boots
Mosquito net
Rain ponchos
Private bathrooms
Private terraces
Wooden shelf's
Hot showers
Lounge areas
AC outlets