Whitewater Rafting & Jungle Lodge Stay: 3-Day Adventure from Quito

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Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting, explore the Ecuadorian Amazon, and stay at a jungle lodge. Enjoy a full day of rafting, a guided jungle tour, and rappel down a waterfall.

Duration: 3 days

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

You can’t miss out on our rafting adventure on the Jatun Yacu River.

Quito - We will depart early from Quito for a 4-hour journey to the adventure city of Tena. Please coordinate your pick-up time with our travel assistance team.

Tena - Upon arrival in Tena City, breakfast is not included as you have a variety of options to choose from based on your preferences, with prices ranging from $3 to $7 USD. After refueling with breakfast, we will proceed to the adventure office to drop off your luggage, change your clothes, and try out the special equipment needed for rafting on the JatunYacu River.

Rio Jatunyacu - We’ll journey for 50 minutes to Cando, a Kichwa Community in Llanganates National Park.

After gearing up and a safety briefing, we’ll plunge into the adventure! Amidst stunning natural beauty, the river will thrill and calm in turns, offering an unforgettable experience.

At Shandia, a Kichwa community on an island, we’ll enjoy games and local crafts. A delicious lunch will fuel us for the rest of the trip to Puerto Napo, ensuring endless fun!

Throughout the day, the mountains along the Jatun Yacu River will remind us of the jungle’s allure. With our certified guides, this journey is sure to be unforgettable.

Suchipakari Amazon Eco Lodge & Jungle Spa, Ecuador - Arrival at the EcoLodge

After the welcome briefing, you can enjoy the unique outdoor spaces in your refuge, located deep in the rainforest.

7:30 PM | Special Dinner
8:30 PM | Jungle NIGHT WALK to discover the unique nocturnal life of the tropical forest. Our guide will choose the trail and provide rubber boots. Don’t forget to bring your flashlight, or you can use your phone.

Return to the EcoLodge to enjoy a special night.

Breakfast | Tropical Waterfall Hike

Suchipakari Amazon Eco Lodge & Jungle Spa, Ecuador - Today calls for a hearty breakfast to fuel our day ahead. Buen provecho!

Afterwards, our guide will supply us with rubber boots and energizing guayusa water as we prepare to embark on an exciting adventure trip to a hidden gem of the Amazon. This uncharted territory promises a unique and exclusive experience. Our knowledgeable guide will offer detailed explanations, taking into account factors such as the time of day, weather conditions, and the physical abilities of the group.

Rio Pusuno - Today is your opportunity to indulge in one or more of the optional tours offered by the lodge. For those enchanted by nature, consider beginning your day with a serene birdwatching tour at daybreak, followed by a delightful breakfast. While the reserve boasts nearly 30 rainforest waterfalls, only four are accessible to guests. Accompanied by your knowledgeable guide, you’ll have the chance to select which waterfall trail to venture along. There’s nothing quite like a refreshing dip in the water after an invigorating hike. Here are your options:

RAYUCOCHA Waterfall Adventure: Embark on an exhilarating hike along ancient trails leading to a hidden waterfall.

RUMI YAKU Waterfall: Immerse yourself in a primary rainforest hike, complete with a paddle canoe excursion to observe wildlife and a visit to Monkeys Beach.

UMBUNI Waterfall: Explore the picturesque Umbuni waterfall before continuing your journey to the Paicawe Lagoon and Playa de Monos.

Laguna Kawana Reserva - Enjoy a paddle canoe ride through the Kawana Fauna Production Lagoon Reserve and discover a rich diversity of plants and animals across two distinct landscapes and ecosystems

Misahualli - Following that, you’ll explore the Misahualli port, where you can observe monkeys frolicking in the forest near the shoreline, providing a perfect vantage point to admire the pink hues of the sunset painting the sky over the Misahualli and Napo rivers and verdant forests. Here, you’ll also have the chance to acquire locally crafted items, goods, and mementos before returning to the Eco-Lodge.

Suchipakari Amazon Eco Lodge & Jungle Spa, Ecuador - Indulge in a relaxing moment by the pool before dinner. Afterwards, your guide will offer a comprehensive overview of the activities planned for tomorrow, as well as transportation options for either returning to Quito or continuing your adventure to Baños de Agua Santa.

Misahualli-Quito

Suchipakari Amazon Eco Lodge & Jungle Spa, Ecuador - Today, we start with a special farewell breakfast before walking to the nearby Cacao Farm.

TENA - Based on feedback from our adventurers, the tour ends in the city of Tena. This allows you to choose whether to spend more time in this tranquil jungle city or return to Quito with various options for shared or private public transportation. Our guide will provide you with all the necessary information.

Tena City is ideal for completing the famous loop: Quito - Amazon Rainforest - Baños de Agua Santa (Tungurahua Province). This is a great advantage for travelers who want to continue southward through Ecuador, as it eliminates the need to return to Quito.

What's Included

Certified and Professional Guides (IRF - International Rafting Federation, ACA - American Canoe Association)
Accommodation nights in comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and hot…
All meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Safety equipment provided: Buoys & Life Jackets, Rubber Boots (Size 35 to 44)
In-vehicle air conditioning
Native Guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Rappelling $15 Ppp
Mountain Bike: $10 usd Ppp
Quad $55 usd Ppp

Additional Information

3 days of pure adventure await you… We kick off the first day with an early journey from Quito, as we delve into the exhilarating world of rafting in Llanganates National Park. The Jatun Yacu River, meaning “Grand River,” sets the stage for one of the most thrilling adventures you’ll experience today. Tomorrow, our expedition takes us to explore one of the waterfalls surrounding the ecolodge… Your guide will outline the various options available, which may include immersing yourself in indigenous culture, canoeing through wildlife reserves, or capturing photos of monkeys at Misahualli River Beach. On our final day, we delve into the art of chocolate-making before concluding our tour in the city of Tena.

This program begins in Quito and concludes in Tena City. Upon reaching Tena, you have the choice to either venture onwards to Baños de Agua Santa in Tungurahua Province or return to Quito. Simply consult our guide, and they’ll assist in organizing your preferences.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Elizabeth_t

Oct 2, 2023

Exciting Amazon Adventures - We had such a wonderful time on our 3 day tour here. Everybody who we encountered was very kind and knowledgeable, including all our drivers! Our driver from Quito to Tena was perfectly on time and very wonderful. My Spanish is okay but I’m definitely a little slow and I was certainly rusty since we had just gotten to the country. The driver was very nice and patient, he spoke slowly and told me so much about the country. A lot of our conversation was unprompted. He told me about the climates, the people, the culture and he even gave us some tips on things to avoid - like stray dogs. He told us his favorite things about Quito as well. It was really nice to be able to talk with him. Soon enough we were in Tena and ready to white water raft. The river was beautiful, as were the forest and the people. We really enjoyed our time on the rafting. Again we had the opportunity to learn about the culture and nature. We got to swim in the river. We went through some amazing rapids. They had a wonderful and delicious lunch for us which was full of fresh vegetables. They also took amazing photos for us. It was such a nice time, we are very happy for the opportunity! Our time at the eco lodge was tranquil and beautiful. The flora is absolutely beautiful. There are so many beautiful plants and flowers to see. There’s a tarantula there as well, although we weren’t fortunate enough to meet it. There are many birds with so many interesting songs. The oro pendala is particularly amazing! I’ve never heard a bird song like that before. At night you can walk around the forest and see the nature then as well. The walking paths are very nice and the forest is just magnificent. The waterfall hike was great too. We opted for the longer hike. The forest is so interesting and wild. Although we didn’t get to encounter much wildlife - for that you either have to be lucky or go deeper - but we learned about many plants and swam at the last waterfall. Making chocolate was also very interesting and delicious! There’s so much more I can say but I’ve already written a novel. I can tell you that this company cares about their guests. They will take care of your needs. They will help in anyway that they can. The guides and everyone they work with are prompt, so you will be on time. If you’re lucky, they may offer additional experiences as well. This tour is what you make of it, and you’d have to try to have a bad time if that’s what you want. I would recommend this experience 100 times over, it was worth every penny. Thank you for everything!

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Selena_m

May 21, 2024

Full Program was not Offered - This was supposed to be 3 days of adventure in the Amazon, unfortunately I was only given the opportunity to do 3 activities and it was never communicated to me why nor was I refunded anything. Rafting was excellent 10/10, Suchipakari Jungle Lodge was 👌🏽, excellent service and food, and the jungle trek offered by the Lodge was also exciting. I was NOT taken on the Sloth trail, to see the monkeys nor the night walk and there was miscommunication about hiking to the waterfall and the rappelling experience. I wrote the program coordinator who did reach out and assisted in some way (hence the 4 stars) but there wasn't sufficient time to make amends for what was supposed to be 3 exciting days in the Amazon. Disappointing, as this experience was largely my reason for being in Ecuador.

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