On these short jungle treks you will learn all about the unique ecosystem of the Amazon rainforest. Hiking in the jungle we will see medicinal plants and trees, exotical flowers, and colourful butterflies and birds. By dugout canoe we go down a river with rapids, and we swim under waterfalls. We also will learn about the culture of the indigenous inhabitants of the forest. | |
 From the town of Puyo we leave at 8:00 a.m. by pick-up. After 1 hour we arrive at the entrance of a rainforest reserve. Here we leave our backpacks and we walk for 2 hours in the rainforest. During the hike the guide tells us about different plants and trees, and we can see butterflies and birds. After a swim under a waterfall we return following a different trail. We visit an indigenous family to see how they make the ceramics that are used for the traditional chicha-drink. Then we go by dugout canoe for 30 minutes on the rapids of the Puyo River. We drive back to Puyo by pick-up and arrive at about 7:00 p.m.
DIFFICULTY: easy
DEPARTURE: any day with minimum 2 persons
WE PROVIDE:
- naturalist guide
- transportation from / to Puyo
- meals and purified drinking water
- rubber boots and rain poncho
Day 1 We leave Puyo at 9:00 a.m. by pick-up. After a 1-hour drive we arrive at our small jungle lodge, at the entrance of a rainforest reserve. We take a 2-hour hike in the forest. During the hike the guide tells us about different plants and trees, and we can see butterflies and birds. After a swim under a waterfall we return following a different trail. After lunch we visit an indigenous family to see how they make the ceramics that are used for the traditional chicha-drink. Also we will learn how to use the cerbatana (blowgun). We spend the night in the lodge.
Day 2 After breakfast we start an adventurous 5-hour walk in the jungle. We follow a small stream and part of the hike we will wade through the water until we arrive at a beautiful waterfall, hidden in the rainforest. On the way back we take a different trail, and the guide will explain about the flora and fauna. After lunch we embark a dugout canoe and go down the rapids of the Puyo river. We arrive at a high viewpoint from where we have a wonderful view of the jungle. We can see the rainforest with its rivers, and with clear weather it is possible to see the mountains Sangay ( one of the most active volcanos in Ecuador), El Altar and Tungurahua. By pick-up we drive back to Puyo. Arrival at about 5:00 p.m.
DIFFICULTY: moderate
DEPARTURE: any day with minimum 2 persons
WE PROVIDE:
- naturalist guide
- transportation from / to Puyo
- accommodation in small lodge (double and quadruple rooms with private bath, hot shower)
- meals and purified drinking water
- rubber boots and rain poncho
Day 1 See day 1 of the 2-day program
Day 2 After breakfast we start an adve  nturous 5-hour walk in the jungle. We follow a small stream and part of the hike we will wade through the water until we arrive at a beautiful waterfall, hidden in the rainforest. On the way back we take a different trail, and the guide will explain about the flora and fauna. After lunch we embark a dugout canoe and go down the rapids of the Puyo river. We return to the lodge and after dinner we make a nocturnal walk. We can see nocturnal birds and insects, and phosphorescent plants. With some luck we also can see the endangered black cayman.
Day 3 After breakfast we visit a small school in a community. Afterwards we visit a high viewpoint, from where we have a spectacular view of the jungle. We can overlook the rainforest with its rivers, and with clear weather it is possible to see the mountains Sangay ( one of the most active volcanos in Ecuador), El Altar and Tungurahua. By pick-up we drive back to Puyo. Arrival at about 5:00 p.m.
DIFFICULTY: moderate
DEPARTURE: any day with minimum 2 persons
WE PROVIDE:
- naturalist guide
- transportation from / to Puyo
- accommodation in small lodge (double and quadruple rooms with private bath, hot shower)
- meals and purified drinking water
- rubber boots and rain poncho
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