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4 Days Kapawi Lodge Amazon Jungle Tour Package
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Priced From: $816 pp dbl. occ.
Departures: Mondays
 Near the Ecuadorian-Peruvian border and seen from a small aircraft, interrupted only by isolated communities, the Amazon is an unending carpet of trees. During your flight over Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve, it will be difficult to differentiate the lodge from the local communities. The The nineteen thatch-roofed Cabañas (huts) that are aligned along a small lagoon look from the air like a rather unimpressive project. However, by combining the vernacular architecture, exogenous and low-impact technologies plus a unique and friendly working relationship with the Achuar it was possible to create what has been called "Ecuador's closest approach to the perfect ecolodge"
Tour Itinerary
Group Size: Min 2 - Max 20
Accommodations: 4 Star Jungle Lodge
There is no set itnierary for your time at Sacha and in the Amazon.
Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve is located in one of the most remote and well protected parts of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Deep in the nearly two million acres of the Achuar people’s territory, Kapawi is accessible only by air—flying in small planes over an unbroken green expanse of rainforest. Kapawi is an award winning eco-lodge noted for its comfort and quality of service, for its ecological design and sensitivity, and for its abundance of wildlife and rich biodiversity. Located in the territorial lands of an indigenous nation (6,000 people in 64 communities) still living as they have for generations and in intimate harmony with nature, Kapawi provides guests a range and depth of cultural experiences unmatched by any other rainforest lodges.
The Achuar are historically a nation of warriors with a firm commitment to preserve their territory and way of life, and to resist the encroachment of extractive industries and a western style of development. The Kapawi lodge is an example of an alternative development path and is a key element in the Achuar strategy for protecting their lands. It brings revenue, training and a connection with potential allies from the outside world.
A visit to Kapawi is a truly authentic and unique experience but authenticity need not come at the expense of comfort! 19 fully screened cabins built in traditional Achuar style sit atop stilts over a lagoon full of stunning plant, bird and insect life. Fine dining, fusing international and Ecuadorian cuisine, and a well stocked bar and social area are enjoyed by guests supported by a staff eager to make your stay in Kapawi an unforgettable experience. An Achuar guide and a bi-lingual naturalist guide accompany each group on a wide variety of activities designed to reveal the mysteries and majesty of the rainforest and Achuar culture.
SOME HISTORY
The Kapawi project opened in 1996 as a unique partnership between Canodros, an Ecuadorian tourism company, and the Achuar people. Each partner shared a vision of building an economically sustainable project that would contribute to the preservation of the cultural and environmental riches of Ecuador’s Amazon region.
Canodros provided the Initial funding, management and technical expertise to create this Internationally recognized eco-tourism project. As planned, the management of the project was transferred to the Achuar over the years and on January 1, 2008 total ownership and responsibility for the operation of Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve passed to the Achuar people.
Highlights
Amazon Jungle, Parrot Salt Lick, Amazon River, Indigenous tribes
Package includes
- Domestic return airfare
- Jungle transfers
- all meals
- all acitivities as listed
- all guides
- all accommodation
- all taxes
Not included in this package
- Transportation routes: Quito/Kapawi/Quito $ 240 p/person
- Fuel surcharge $ 42 p/person
- Achuar community contribution $ 10 p/p + $ 2.50 p/night
- Visa fees (if required)
- Passport & Visa Costs
- Vaccination Costs
- Personal Spending Money
- Meals where not listed
- Drinks
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Airport departure taxes
- Border taxes or fees
Optional Activities
A perfect combination is a visit toi Sacha and ther Insiders View to the Galapagos
- Galapagos Islands
- Otavalo Market Visit
- Quito City Tour
- Visit to the Equator
- White Water Rafting
- Mountain Biking
- Train Journeys
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12/09
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