Ashuar Lodge expedición a la selva 7 días circuito

On this day we will drive from Quito to Baños City and continue towards the Famous Waterfalls Avenue (a route with more than 30 waterfalls), on this tour we will visit the most beautiful ones as Agoyan (where you can optional do zipline), Manto de la Novia (here you can go across Pastaza Canyon by cable car, known as Tarabita), Pailón del Diablo.

At this point we will walk down to see the largest waterfall and discover its 6 balconies few feet away the water.

Finally, overnight in a wonderful hostel and enjoy some of the Baños Nightlife.

Meals includes: B

Accommodation included: La Floresta Hotel *** Stars or Similar

After breakfast we will drive you to Shell Airport (1 hour away from Baños). Once at Shell, guests will be received by our Achuar representatives and will be assisted for the flight.

The plane will rise over the immaculate pristine jungle, on a 50-minute flight, arriving at the landing strip of the local Sharamentsa community.

In the afternoon, we will have a quiet activity where guests can walk along one of the River beaches. At night after dinner, we will explore the River in search of nocturnal animals such as monkeys, alligators and birds.

Meals includes: B - L - D

Accommodation included: Jungle Lodge **

Early in the morning: Our guides will escort guests on a 30 minute boat ride to reach one of the best natural attractions, the Claylick, where guests will see different species of parrots, macaws, and parrots such as the Cobalt-Winged Parakeet, Chestnut- Fronted Macaw, Yellow Crowned Amazon.

After breakfast, guests can take an approximately 2 hours walk (with little breaks), where they will learn about medicinal plants of the area and tropical forest ecology.

Then, lunch at the Communitary tourism Center of Sharamentsa and time to rest. At the afternoon: guests will be able to explore Pastaza river in a traditional balsa wood, while looking at the local wildlife such as the pink river dolphin.

After dinner: guests can partake in a spectacular night walk, observing the many different kinds of insects and amphibians that are found around the lodge.

Meals includes: B - L - D

Accommodation included: Jungle Lodge **

Early in the morning we are going to participate in “Guayusada” ceremony and dreams interpretation.

Breakfast and departure for a full day activities: our guides will escort guests along the Tsenkush o Kawau trail and visit Guanchanza waterfall, which in english means “golden parrot”.

During this time guests can learn about the forest and its benefits for the Achuar people.  Then, Picnic lunch in the forest.

After lunch: guests will visit one of the Achuar communities that is located close to the lodge. After Traditional Typical dinner: cultural activities (legends in hammock house, traditional greetings around a campfire) Guests will also be able to learn the art of Achuar face painting and how it relates to their different activities.

Meals includes: B - L - D

Accommodation included: Jungle Lodge **

This day the guests could go to Birdwatching upstairs river or to go to the Claylick.

Breakfast and departure for a full day activities: our guides will escort guests along the Waterfall trail. After lunch: guests will visit an Achuar community. This is one of our most popular activities offered, because of the significant cultural contribution to the Achuar people.

After a traditional typical dinner: cultural activities (legends in hammock house, traditional greetings) Guests will also be able to learn and practice the art of Achuar face painting and how it relates to their different activities.

Meals includes: B - L - D

Accommodation included: Jungle Lodge **

Early morning: our guides will bring guests to specific points near the hotel, in order to locate various species of birds. Breakfast and preparation for departure.

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In the last few hours before departure from the Achuar territory, guests can participate in a blowgun contest to demonstrate who is the best hunter among the guides and guests.

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Upon arrival to Shell, we will continue our drive back to Quito , along the way we will enjoy the view to landscapes of the Andes.

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Unfortunately we have to say GOODBYE! END OF SERVICES

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Please let us know in advance your hotel in Quito or if you need an extra transfer to Quito´s Airport to coordinate (in case of a transfer the price is usd 65 ) 

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Meals: B