Kapawi Ecologicla Reserve - Amazon Rainforest Tours

ACTIVITIES AT KAPAWI

There are three alternatives, according to your physical condition (not your age):

EASY:  Programs that include short hikes in the rainforest (up to 3 hours) on well defined trails, visits to the Achuar communities as well as trips in canoes.  Meals are served in the lodge or light meals are taken for the trip. Typical Achuar meals are also offered in their communities.  During overnight stays in the lodge or in tents.

MODERATE:  Programs that include medium-distance hikes in the rain forest (up to 5 hours), sometimes crossing flooded areas.  Trips in canoes and visits to the Achuar communities are also covered.  Light meals are taken for the journey or typical Achuar dishes are served in their communities.  Overnight stays include the lodge, in the Achuar communities and occasionally in tents.

DIFFICULT:  Demanding hikes of many hours or days in poorly defined and often flooded trails.  Porters will carry food and supplies.  Overnight stays are in tents or in the Achuar communities.  Exploration journeys to virgin areas are occasionally offered.  Trips on inaccessible rivers are done in inflatable rafts. Excellent physical condition is required!

• Hiking.- Easy, moderate or difficult, a long the tropical rain forest  visiting Achuar Communities.
• Bird watching.- It can take 2 hours approximately, generally this activity starts early in the morning, at 6 a.m. approx. There have being seeing more than 500 bird species round the area.
• Kayaking & canoe trips.- this activity can be done a long short rivers as the Capahuari or some lagoons near the lodge. The canoe trips can be taken a long rivers as the Pastaza.
• Fishing.- Catch and release prohibited.
• Camping.- this activity depends on the guests decision. Part of our staff takes the food to the camping area, we will try to give our guests the same services as they were staying at the lodge.
• Achuar Community visits.- This is one of our best activities offered in Kapawi, it is because of the significant cultural contribution to the Achuar people. We give our guests a briefing about the Achuar Culture, their ethics codes and some suggestions about how to behave during this activity.
• Self-guided path.- it can take 45 min approximately round the lodge.
• Caiman watching.- This activity is done during the nights because these reptiles are nocturnal animals.
• Night Hikes.- A very nice activity because it offers the opportunity to see a different perspective of the Rain Forest

NOTE:The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without warning due to weather conditions, National Park regulations or unforeseeable circumstances.

We will not be held responsible for any refunds whatsoever for changes to the printed or scheduled itinerary