4 Days Archidona Amazon and Kichwa Community Tour

You will be arriving at lunchtime at a beautiful lodge located at the gateway to the Amazon: Archidona. After lunch and a short break, you will have a short walk to a waterfall of 12 meters, where you will give yourself an energetic bath. You will see medicinal plants, a lagoon, the Huasquila tree, and a vineyard. After returning to the lodge, a delicious dinner awaits you accompanied by the singing of the toads of the lagoon in front of the restaurant. Afterward, you will be the protagonist of a chocolate session where you will learn everything about the process of chocolate making, starting with the toasting of the beans, continuing with the grinding until - of course - tasting a delicious dessert with fruits!

Wake up to the sounds of the rainforest and enjoy a delicious local breakfast. You will head off on a three-hour jungle trek surrounded by primary and secondary forest. Begin by crossing a 394-foot (120 m) long cave, where you can find fruit bats. Then move on to the Golondrinas waterfall, which is approximately 46 feet (14 m) high, and have a dip in its waters. Upon your return, visit a guayusa (Amazonian holly tree) plantation and factory. Traditionally, guayusa leaves are used for making tea. After a break for lunch, you'll have the chance to interact with the Kichwa community and experience their traditional dances and culture. You'll also learn about the preparation of the famous chicha, a fermented beverage made out of manioc (cassava). In the evening, enjoy a dinner featuring regional specialties. Afterward, take a 40-minute walk around the gardens. Here, you can spot grasshoppers, insects, frogs, and—if you're lucky—bio-luminous fungi.

After breakfast, we will depart to "Punta Ahuano," where you will enjoy a full day of Misahuallí by canoe. The program includes the following activities: a canoe trip, a walk to the Ceibo, and a visit to the AmaZOOnico Rescue Center with the option of tubing down the river. After visiting the Caiman Lagoon and eating a box lunch, the river transport will take you back to the port. We will conclude the day with dinner at the lodge.

Enjoy one last delicious breakfast and the sounds of the rainforest before checking out.