Ecuadorian Amazon

Kapawi Ecolodge and Reserve is located in the most remote area of the Ecuadorian Amazon Basin. From Quito you will fly to Wayensa from where wooden canoes will take you to Kapawi in a comfortable 1 hour and half 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.

"The Kapawi lodge provides an array of activities characterized by their flexibility in order for you to set the pace at which you discover this whole new world.

As part of a small group (not larger than ten, leaded by a naturalist and an Achuar guide), you can fully customize your itineraries, which may include visits to the Achuar communities, hikes in the rain forest, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, camping, cayman watching and birdwatching, in accordance to the group's chosen degree of difficulty.

These activities range from short hikes on weel-defined trails and visits to the Achuar communities, and leisurely canoe and kaykas rides to more strenuos and demanding hikes that may take a day or even overnight camping after trekking through poorly defined trails or flooded areas. You will find however that every step in contact with the forest shall be worth it."

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.

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

KAPAWI LODGE 2010 RATES PER PERSON

PLUS LOCAL AIRFARE US$325.00 net

*Children rates Sharing with 2 adults (3-12years old) (Children under 3 years old pay $87.50 for the local airfare).

SAMPLE AIRFARE FROM MIAMI TO QUITO, ECUADOR:

From US$500 to $600 via American Airlines (add-ons available from more than 100 other USA cities) depending on high or low season. (High Season=Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug). Have your Travel Agent call Tara Tours for the latest update.

For further information about these programs have your Travel Agent call Tara Tours

1-800-327-0080 or send mail to: tara@taratours.com

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