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Description
Go for an adventurous trip to the underrated Southern Amazon region of Ecuador. Get a chance to observe Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Peru’s colourful national bird and enjoy a beautiful hike in the rainforest along a clear stream. Walk in an enchanted rainforest to reach the waterfall, which the Shuar still use for their mysterious rituals.
Highlights
- Cuenca; a city in southern Ecuador’s Andes mountains
- Morona-Santiago; a province in Ecuador
- Quito; capital of Ecuador
- Limón Indanza; a canton of Ecuador
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Day 1: Hike Along a Red-Water River expand_more
Meet at 9:00 AM at the office and start the journey in a short while. The arrival at the hotel in Limón is scheduled around noon.
Afterwards, enjoy a delectable lunch and explore the small town for a while.
Then, put on “wet gear” (rubber boots and, in case of wet weather, a rain poncho), in order to enjoy a beautiful hike in the rainforest along a stream.
After about one hour of walking, return and have the chance to observe the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Peru’s colourful national bird.
At the end of the day, return to Limón for a delicious dinner.
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Day 2: Cave Adventure expand_more
- Enjoy a hearty breakfast, and get ready to depart to the cave. On the 1.5 hour drive, witness the spectacular views of the jungle.
- Within the obscure cave, see an underground river and a waterfall.
After the discoveries in the dark, enjoy lunch.
On the way back to Limón, stop at a river to relax for a while at a sandy beach.
In the evening, proceed to the finca, which is located a bit outside of Limón where you will be served a BBQ at the warm fireplace.
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Visiting a Shuar Community expand_more
After a hearty breakfast, drive to a small Shuar/Mestizo community in the rainforest.
Walk on an enchanted rainforest trail to reach a waterfall, which the Shuar still use for their mysterious rituals.
Return to the hotel and prepare the trip back to Cuenca.
Reach by late afternoon.
What's Included
2 nights accommodation in a hotel.
Transportation, activities and meals as listed above.
Rubber boots.
Spanish and English speaking guide.
What's Excluded
Drinks.
Tips.
Single supplement.
Personal expenses.
What to bring
Note: Please note that due to the weather some itineraries can be subject to change and availability without any prior notice.
What to bring?
Limón is situated in the Amazon rainforest so the weather is usually nice and warm but you have to be prepared for light and heavy rains. So, bring light clothes and just a few warm ones for the evenings or when it starts raining. We recommend you to pack the following for your trip:
Comfortable outdoor shoes.
Camera.
Insect repellent.
Sun cream(a high factor is recommended).
Lip balm(a high factor is recommended).
Flashlight and batteries.
Binoculars(if possible).
Bathing Suit.
Small daypack.
Hat or Cap for sun protection.
Light cotton pants.
Long-sleeved light cotton shirts.
Shorts.
Comfortable shoes and/or sandals for Limón.
Extra pairs of socks.
Passport(take a copy as well).
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 2 | USD 280 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |