Extension to the Amazon Raiaforest
Kapawi Ecolodge and Reserve
Same as your Galapagos Explorer Program with small variations as follows:
Details
- Tour Operator
- Tara Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2008
- Duration
- 11 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - No
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | THU. USA-ECUADOR : Arrive Quito.Transfer to hotel selected. |
| Day 2 | Kapawi | FRI. QUITO- KAPAWI : By plane to Kapawi. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3-4 | Kapawi | SAT-SUN. AT KAPAWI : Daily excursions and exploration of the Amazon Rain Forest. (B,L,D). About Kapawi Kapawi Ecolodge and Reserve is located in the most remote area of the Ecuadorian Amazon Basin. From Quito you will fly to Montalvo, the short slight to Kapawi from where wooden canoes will take you to the Lodge.( 10 minute ride). The lodge accommodates up to 40 passengers and was built in accordance to the Achuar concept of Architecture (not a single nail was used). Environmentally friendly methods such as solar energy and trash recycling are also being utilized. Kapawi is a placed of multiple choices and is characterized by its flexibility, you can design with your guide and your group the most suitable one to meet your interest and physical condition. Nevertheless, most itineraries will include visits to the Achuar communities, hikes in the rain forest, canoeing in rivers and lakes as well as close observation of the flora and fauna. This is a true experience of the Amazon Rain Forest. You will Macaws, Parrots, King Vultures, Yellow crowned parrot, Hoatzins Howler Monkeys, Pink Dolphins, Capibaras, Caymans and much more....it is heaven in this part of the Amazon !. The tour package to Kapawi includes all your meals, daily excursions with a naturalist English speaking guide, accommodations, airfare Quito-Kapawi-Quito. Not included: Achuar community fee of $10.00 (per passenger), soft beverages, alcoholic drinks, Government taxes. |
| Day 5 | Quito | MON KAPAWI-QUITO : (CONTINUE WITH YOUR ORIGINAL PROGRAM) Return to Quito and transfer to hotel selected. Afternoon city tour of Quito. (B,) |
| Day 6 | Otavalo | TUE QUITO-OTAVALO : (As your original program) |
| Day 7 | Galapagos | WED QUITO-GALAPAGOS : (As your original program) |
| Day 8 | Galapagos | THU GALAPAGOS : (As your original program) |
| Day 9 | Galapagos | FRI GALAPAGOS : (As your original program) |
| Day 10 | Quito | SAT GALAPAGOS-QUITO : (As your original program) |
| Day 11 | Return USA | SUN QUITO-USA : (As your original program) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- Rates subject to change at any time. Include local airfare Quito-Kapawi-Quito, all meals at the Kapawi, all transfers, all excursions and English naturalist tour guide. Yellow fever shots and Malaria pills are required.
