TAPIR LODGE

Tapir Jungle Lodge is located in the heart of the Amazon jungle, in Cuyabeno, and LE Lodge works with the local community for all activities and services. We have designed unique 4, 5 and 7 day Amazon tour programs, flexible enough for everyone to enjoy all the activities, always accompanied by our multilingual guide and in harmony with the jungle setting.

The Tapir Lodge is a pioneering lodge in Ecuador, built with the aim of respecting the precious ecosystem of the Cuyabeno reserve. Our environment fascinates us and we therefore work to disturb wildlife as little as possible. Tapir Lodge was designed to generate as little impact as possible in the jungle. It consists of two towers occupying half the space used by a simple, conformable jungle lodge and accommodating up to 26 people.

Keeping in mind the principles of sustainable and responsible tourism, Tapir Lodge is a pioneer in the field of alternative energy, implementing alternative energy sources for 24 hours. Our own solar panels provide enough power to light the lodge all day, charge all your electronic devices, and even use electronic equipment during your stay. We also use river water and have a system of bio-digesters for the water served.

LIANA LODGE

Liana Lodge is located in the Amazon rainforest, on the banks of the Arajuno River, a tributary of the Napo River. With a private car, the lodge can be reached in just 5 hours from Quito; the final destination of the trip is only accessible by canoe – a true jungle experience.

In our eco-lodge, our guests stay in 9 comfortable double cabins built with natural materials in accordance with the local architecture. They have a private bathroom, hot water and large terraces.

With our local guides, you can go hiking in the forest and a variety of other activities or simply enjoy a few hours of silence and tropical vegetation from your hammock on the balcony of your cabin.

LIST OF ACTIVITIES

Activities during your stay at the lodge can be chosen based on your specific needs and interests. We will discuss and define a specific excursion program for you personally on the day of your arrival.

All hikes and other activities take place after breakfast from 9 a.m. until noon and start again in the afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Between two activities, you can enjoy a delicious meal in our restaurant and relax.

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Other activities (not included in the hotel package)

Night walk after dinner
Late afternoon birdwatching

LA CASA DEL SUIZO

La Casa del Suizo was founded by Arnold Ammeter, or as he is more commonly known, “Benny”, born in Interlaken, Switzerland, Benny arrived by boat in Chile in 1963. After spending only three months there, his thirst for adventure and interest in the forests of South America led them in 1979 to Ecuador, where he still resides today. At first he worked in gold, but also began distributing Coca Cola to isolated communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon along the Napo River.

In 1985, Benny opened his first bed and breakfast, “La Casa del Suizo”, on the Upper Napo at the village of Ahuano. Today, La Casa del Suizo still operates there as a successful tourist resort overlooking vast expanses of the rainforest environment.

Attractions and activities available

In La Casa del Suizo, all excursions will be guided by a native of the region, with great experience and knowledge in natural medicine of the rainforest. A typical day starts after breakfast, and there are a variety of trails and activities to choose from!

HAMADRYADE LODGE

Hamadryade Lodge is a luxurious hotel located in the Upper Amazon (near Misahualli). This ecosystem, even if it is still the Amazon rainforest, is nevertheless different from what we find in the Lower Amazon. We are at an altitude of around 500m with hilly topography. As a result, the climate remains pleasant throughout the year (24°C on average), the absence of swamps allows easy access to remote areas of primary jungle, and of course, we have no mosquitoes or health problems linked to the presence of Malaria.

The Jungle tours that we offer are in the Sumaco/Galleras Biosphere Reserve or in the Jatun Sacha Biological Reserve, where it is possible to discover magnificent primary and secondary jungles and a wide variety of animal life (Saddleback monkeys, cappuccino monkeys,… Tucans, tucanillos, parrots and many more…).
This climate and the absence of swamps in the region offer other advantages: it facilitates hiking by offering a less stifling atmosphere, the firmer ground on these hills and allows easier walking.
The biggest advantage of the Upper Amazon is certainly due to its topography. The wild rivers which have slowly carved out immense canyons are today the site of fantastic river sports centers (Rafting, Kayaking, tubing, etc.), which allows us to offer a greater variety of nature activities to our customers.

At Hamadryade Lodge, we offer a wide range of activities: LAND activities, from the Jungle to indigenous communities, and WATER activities, from swimming in the pure waters of a waterfall to rafting down wild rivers. Whatever your age (even for small children) and condition, we have something beautiful and incredible for you to discover and enjoy.

CUYABENO LODGE

Cuyabeno Lodge opened its doors in 1988 with the belief that those traveling in the rainforest should enjoy services in an environment in harmony with the surrounding atmosphere and combine it with the needs of the modern traveler. Cuyabeno residents are pioneers in the field of tourism after building the first ecological lodge in Cuyabeno National Park. All of the lodge’s electricity is provided by solar panels, and the guides are bilingual naturalists from the area.

There are seven self-catering cabins, constructed from wood and thatched roofs, with double accommodation and a private bathroom with hot water shower. Additionally, there are three superior rooms located in the tower, offering exceptional views of the forest canopy! Facilities at Cuyabeno Lodge also include a restaurant, a reading and information room and a bar. The restaurant serves international and national specialties. If customers have special requirements due to dietary preferences or needs, your requests can be accommodated at no additional cost.
During your trip you will have the chance to experience: canoeing in the Laguna Grande in motorized boats and/or dugout canoes. Enjoy spectacular sunsets, medicinal plants and indigenous history. Visit the community of Siona and discover its culture. Night canoe trips to observe nocturnal wildlife. Etc.

YARINA ECO LODGE

The “Yarina Reserve” is strategically located in an area of tropical rainforest where biodiversity is one of the most important in the world. In this lower region of the Napo River there are more species of animals, birds, reptiles, insects and plants per hectare than in any other area of ​​the river and its surroundings.

The “Yarina Reserve” is a founding member of the “YUTURI” Conservation Group, an organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest and its fauna and flora. The “Yarina Reserve” was born as an ecological program aimed at teaching the importance of respecting the conservation of the Amazon rainforest and its local indigenous populations. Over the years, the company has grown and adopted new working methods in order to best develop its relationships with the local population, national and international tourists. Thus, today, the “Yarina Reserve” is considered one of the best wildlife rescue centers in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

“Yarina Eco Lodge” offers incredible programs from 4 to 8 days.

SANI LODGE

“Sani Lodge” is located on 40,000 hectares (100,000 acres) of pristine rainforest. Here, the biodiversity will surprise you! On your adventure, you walk through a gallery of pristine rainforest that is home to more than 1,500 species of trees, hundreds of vines and exotic flowers, as well as 550 species of tropical birds, 13 species of monkeys and 1,000 species of beautiful butterflies. “SaniLodge” is run by its owners all the time, so profits stay in the community, and, it helps improve health, education, and sustainable projects! This gives you the guarantee that all visitors have a real cultural experience with the 600 people of the Community.

“Sani Lodge” can accommodate a maximum of 38 people (at the cabins), giving more importance to quality, rather than quantity, and, thus, offering you a more intimate experience with the Amazon rainforest. The Lodge consists of ten private, thatched cabins and 4 family cabins, each with a private bathroom.

Sani Lodge offers programs from 3 to 8 days here are the programs available.

CULTURAL TOUR
ADVENTURE TOUR
BIRDWATHCHING TOUR
FAMILY TOUR.

LA SELVA LODGE

“La Selva”, which is located near Lake “Gazachocha”, in the heart of the forest, offers you a luxurious jungle experience. We have several very exciting excursions that will allow you to discover, and have thrills, in this magnificent, rich and natural region. You can hike, fish, swim, canoe, watch birds and butterflies, take photos or just relax.

Specialized naturalist guides, and their native assistants, will accompany you during all excursions, such as: El Salado, Hikes in the forest, visit to a local house, night excursions, “Ruth’s” hike, “Pedro’s” hike, “Chawamangois”, “Little Chawamango”. It is possible to include a few days of camping in your program.

The “Selva Amazon Eco Lodge” has 19 spacious suites, including 3 panoramic suites, with views of Lake “Garzacocha”, and spacious family suites, for those who have brought their children during their jungle adventure.

The “Selva Lodge” offers programs of 4 to 8 days of adventure, in perfect balance with nature and relaxation.

NAPO CULTURAL CENTER

Napo Cultural Center is located on the south bank of the Napo River, the largest in the Amazon and the Yasuni National Park. The lodge offers 12 cabins and can accommodate up to 36 people, as well as direct contact with the Kichwa community. Taste our traditional cuisine and share ancestral rites such as the Wayusada ceremony or the Kichwa catamaran which imitates our trade routes along the river. It will surely be an unforgettable experience!

The Yasuni comprises 980,000 hectares of beautiful natural rainforest, but this sacred part of our planet is threatened by deforestation, oil excavation and contamination. The Kichwa Eco-lodge sets an example in green tourism. Guests will enjoy a host of great activities, including all kinds of forest excursions and plenty of opportunities to learn first-hand just how precious this ecosystem is. The various tour programs are based on indigenous Kichwa cultural values; you are invited not only to open your mind to adventure, but also to new perspectives.

During your trip, you may have the chance to do the following activities: Hiking in the jungle, Visiting the interpretation center Bird and monkey watching, climbing the observation tower, participating in community projects Canoeing, preparing tea from the endemic Wayusa plant.

Napo Cultural Center offers the following programs:
YAKU KAUSAY (3 days / 2 nights)
SUMAK KAUSAY (4 days / 3 nights)
SUMAK HUASI (5 days / 4 nights)

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY SUMAK HUASI.

NAPO WILDLIFE CENTER

The Napo Wildlife Center’s ecotourism project includes the conservation of approximately 130 km2 of Amazon rainforest in Yasunì National Park, an important UNESCO biosphere reserve and the largest expanse of rainforest in Ecuador.
The lodge is located at the end of a creek which gradually widens to open into the beautiful serene waters of Lake Añangu. The lake is home to hundreds of species of freshwater fish (including piranhas, giant “pirarucú” lungfish, rays, peacock bass, etc.), otters, waterfowl, endangered “charapa” turtles, etc. Evening paddle boat rides offer a great opportunity to safely get up close and personal with the caimans and observe the primates and other wildlife on the lake shores: a unique experience under the stars with the background music of hundreds of frogs, toads, insects, nocturnal birds and the splashing of fish and caimans as they feed and mate. This beautiful lake will always be a perfect backdrop for your Amazon adventure at the Napo Wildlife Center.

Napo Wildlife Center offers the following programs:

* PREMIUM TOUR (4 days / 3 nights)
* EXTENDED STAY (5 days / 4 nights)
* BIRD WATCHING PROGRAM (5 days / 4 nights)
* CULTURAL AND ADVENTURE TOUR (5 days / 4 nights)
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY / CULTURAL AND ADVENTURE TOUR.

One of the best lodges in the Ecuadorian Amazon basin, located within the boundaries of Yasuni National Park, this lodge offers excellent service, delicious food and the most vibrant wildlife encounters, in addition to thrilling attractions such as canopy walks and caiman spotting.

Sacha Lodge sits within a 5,000-hectare private ecological reserve in the Amazon region of Ecuador, an accessible yet pristine rainforest sanctuary where you and your family can experience a true jungle adventure, safely and comfortably. Sacha Lodge is located 80 km from the Napo, the largest river in the Ecuadorian Amazon and rich in sediment. In recent years, Sacha Lodge has become a favorite destination for professional and amateur ornithologists. So far, 587 different bird species have been found here!

Sacha lodge offers programs of 4 to 8 days of experience.

Once you arrive, you are free to create your own itinerary with your guide, choosing from our list of activities, depending on the weather.