This day-trip offers an incredible variety of activities. Experience life in a Kichwa family, learn how to make chocolate, guided jungle walk to learn how the indigenous use the plants in their day-to-day life, visit an animal rescue center and go inner tubing, all in one action packed day!
| DEPARTURE | Café Tortuga, Tena | ||||
| ARRIVE | 08:30 | ||||
| CLOTHES TO WEAR | Comfortable clothing | ||||
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Day 1: Arajno River and Napo river
The tour begins at 8:30 am from the Café Tortuga in Tena. Travel by private taxi to the Puente de Arajuno then by motorized canoe along the Arajuno River and explore different areas along the way.
The first stop is a guided tour in the jungle to an ancient Ceibo tree, believed to be more than 200 years old! The guide will also point out various plants, fruits and trees along the way. After the hike, continue down the river to visit a local Kichwa indigenous family. They will show you their culture, their traditions and the way they live. You will try the local beverage «chicha de yucca» and you’ll see a show of they typical dance.
The next stop is to the animal rescue center, AmaZOOnico. Learn how they rehabilitate, reintroduce and care for animals that have been victims of illegal trafficking. Not all animals can be reintroduced but those who can, are set loose in a nearby protected forest called Selva Viva.
The next stop along the Napo River is the «Isla Cacao Sisa Wasi», an organic cocoa farm where you will visit the cocoa plantation and make your own artisanal chocolate.
To finish this epic day-tour, you will travel by motorized canoe to Punta de Ahuano where a delicious lunch will be waiting for you.
A vehicle will take the group back to Tena. Arrival time is approximately 4:30pm.
Please note the price does not include IVA (15%)
- Sun cream
- Hat
- Insect repellent
- Swimwear
