3-Day Amazon Rainforest Tour in Tena with Kichwa Community Stay

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Learn about the culture of the Kichwa tribe
• 02 Discover the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest
• 03 Visit a bird clay leak in the jungle
• 04 Enjoy a canoe ride on the Amazon river
• 05 Join traditional activities with the local community

This 3-day tour offers an exciting jungle experience in which you will discover the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest and interact with the indigenous culture of the Kichwa tribe. Enjoy navigating the river to the camping site, visiting a bird clay leak, and walking to admire the jungle landscape. You can also join activities with the local people and learn how they still live sustainably in the XXI century.

This 3-day tour offers an exciting jungle experience in which you will discover the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest and interact with the indigenous culture of the Kichwa tribe.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Tena

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Departure from Tena and Jungle Arrival

• 09:00 am: Departure from Tena by car to the river.
• 11:00 pm: Arrival at the camping site, Arajuno Cultural Community Center.
• 16:30 - 18:30: Walk in the jungle.
• 20:30: Options: night walk or overnight canoe ride.

2

Day 02

River Journey and Traditional Jungle Activities

• 06:30 am: After breakfast at 6:00 am, we will flow down the river to the Klay Leak.
• 08:00 am: Walk to see the landscape in the jungle.
• 14:00: Return to the campsite after lunch.
• 16:00: Traditional activities with the locals. Options: traditional fishing, handicrafts, or chocolate.
• 17:00: Free time for yourself.

3

Day 03

Traditional Chakras and Return to Tena

• 07:00 am: Visit the traditional chakras and learn about our jungle way of farming with the local indigenous people.
• 09:00 am: We continue looking for plants and harvesting afterwards by preparing local food and having a traditional meal.
• 13:30: Back to the campsite to pack and prepare for the way back.
• 14:30: We take a motor canoe on our way back.
• 15:00: Arrive at the road to take the bus or pickup on the way back to Tena.
• 16:00: End of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All transportation in the destination location
• Purified water
• Snacks or box lunch
• Bilingual specialized Tena local guide
• Necessary equipment for each activity

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Alcoholic or bottled drinks
• Extra consumption
• Tips
• Services not previously specified
• 5-star accommodation
• Anything not included

What to bring

• River shoes, tennis shoes, or sandals, not flip-flops
• River clothing
• Long sleeves and pants
• Towel
• Personal cleaning items
• Caps
• Sunglasses: if you wear them, please have something to tie them down
• Mosquito repellent and sunblock
• Day pack with extra changes of clothes and a towel

Know before you go

• It is warm all year round. Perfect weather to be outside; expect flash rains at any time.
• I recommend bringing a waterproof bag to protect your electronic devices.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Tena, Ecuador

Tour start

Tena, Ecuador

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.