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Paradise Huts Amazon Rainforest lodge

"Unlike man, a tree must shed its
leaves and show the world it's true nature."
John Charles Amesse.
Idyllically set on the west bank of the Aguarico River in the north-eastern province of Sucumbíos, Paradise Huts offers tours of four or five days into the Ecuadorian Amazon Jungle.

Although only 3 & 1/2 hours from Quito, the capital of Ecuador, the 110 hectares of private jungle belonging to Paradise Huts are only accessible by canoe. Directly across from our jungle paradise is the Cuyabeno Fauna Reserve, and to the north are found settlements of the Secoya Indian Tribe.

Paradise Huts accommodates up to 36 people in six individual guest lodges; every lodge has three double bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom and shower.

Additionally a spacious balcony is incorporated into each lodge, with hammocks and comfortable seats. The main lodge is centered around the spacious dining area and includes the kitchen and bar. Oil lamps provide the lighting throughout the lodges. The gardens within our small clearing are full of exotic plants, such as orchids and gardenias, tropical fruits including pineapple, passion fruit and bananas, and trees and bushes of coffee and palms, to name but a few.

Our neighbors to the north are the Secoyas and Cofanes, indigenous tribes which have inhabited this area for centuries and which were first "discovered" by the Spanish conquistador Pizarro in 1541. Included in your tour to the Secoya community of San Pablo de Kantesiya you will visit the house of the local Shaman and see the daily activities of the inhabitants of this small village. Also try your hand at using a genuine blowgun and paddling an Indian canoe!.

RATES:

$ 80 USD DAILY
4 Night Tour 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 evening meals
3 Night Tour 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 evening meals
SPECIAL OFFER Groups of 10 or more pax... 20% OFF

Tours with a Naturalist guide and translator
Tour in canoe
Transportation from Lago Agrio to Paradise Huts and viceversa
Rubber boots and life jackets Includes: Accommodation

Not Included:
Ticket Quito - Lago Agrio - Quito  USD122,00
Alcoholic and Soft Drinks
Personal Spending
Entrance fee to Secoya Indian Community USD 5,00

Amazonia

Paradise Huts map

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 : Morning flight from Quito (12h00) to Lago Agrio (12h30). Reception at the airport followed by lunch. Transfer by bus to Chiritza, 1 ½ hours south east of Lago Agrio on the River Aguarico. From here your transportation is by motorized canoe down the Aguarico River until you reach PARADISE HUTS ~ this exciting leg of your trip takes 1 ½ hours. Evening meal. Optional is a nocturnal hike.

Rainforest

DAY 2 : After breakfast hiking in the 100 hectare forest owned by Paradise Huts to see the great variety of species of plants, trees and animal life. You will see the "Ceibo" Tree, the largest tree found in the jungle. Lunch back at the lodge is followed by a visit to the home of an indigenous family to see a demonstration and participation in the use of blowpipes, typical musical instruments and the elaboration of woven goods. Evening meal.

Rainforest 2

DAY 3 : Breakfast followed by a visit to San Pablo, the largest Secoya tribe community in the region, to learn of their customs and way of life. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon try your hand at paddling an indigenous canoe on the Aguarico River. Evening meal (farewell cocktail for those on the four day tour).

Rainforest Canoes

DAY 4 : Early breakfast and departure for Puerto Gregorio to take the  bus (2.5 hours ) to Lago Agrio and catch the flight back to Quito.

After breakfast departure for Secoyas to visit the local shaman who will lead a small hike revealing secrets of jungle life, medicinal plants and their uses. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon try your hand at paddling an indigenous canoe on the Aguarico River. Evening meal and farewell cocktail.

Paradise Huts

DAY 5 : Early breakfast and departure for Puerto Gregorio and then by bus to Lago Agrio to catch the flight back to Quito.

Please note that the itinerary above may be subject to change.

Paradise Huts

Paradise Huts Animals
Rainforest Animals
Rainforest Visitors
Rainforest Sunset
Shaman

 

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