2-Day Kayaking Adventure in the Amazon

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Kayak through the thick of the Amazon and meet colorful birds and troops of monkeys hanging from the trees that line the river; visit the Kichwa indigenous people and learn about their culture and traditions.

What's Included

Top Experienced Certified English-Speaking Guide
One night accommodation in a Basic Lodge
Water and snacks at all time
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Private Land Transport from/to Quito city
NRS kayaking gear, doubles or single infaltable kayaks
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Tips for guides and drivers

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your guide will pick you up at your hotel at 8:00am

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Kayak into the Amazon Basin

    1 stop
  • 1
    Tena

    Tracing the edge of the eastern Andes we take a scenic drive passing the continental divide as we descend into the Amazon Basin. Upon entrance to this amazing ecosystem you will see the change from dry shrub and plants of the Ecuadorian paramo to the large and leafy green of the rainforest. As we leave the modern world behind, we depart in kayak down the river Punin for a three-hour paddle towards a Kichwa community where we will set up our campsite. In the late afternoon the members of the community will join us to recount stories of old as well as teach us traditions within the community. Overnight: Kichwa campsite Meals included: Lunch and dinner

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Parrot clay lick and Kayak the Arajuno river

    1 stop
  • 2
    Tena

    We rise early to the sound of chirping birds and make our way in canoe downriver to the favorite gathering place of vibrantly feathered local parrots: the claylick. This mineral-rich structure is where the parrots come every morning to get minerals that help them detoxify the diet they eat. Watch as the birds flit around each other looking for the best spot to get their fill. After watching these colorful friends dine, we too will get nutrients through a yummy traditional breakfast including Guayusa tea brewed from the dried leaves of the plant, native to the Amazon, of the same name. Upon finishing breakfast, we will hop on our kayaks and paddle on the Arajuno River. Be on the lookout for the myriad of birds that live in the towering treetops such as toucans, king fishers, oropendolas, parrots, swallows, hawks, and more. We stop riverside to picnic on a freshly prepared meal before continuing on. After a day on the river we return to Quito. Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

    8 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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