5 DAYS $369
DAY 1
Arriving at Grand Selva Lodge, our staff will welcome you with the traditional Guayusa drink. We will continue to the room for a short rest before will meet to the lobby for a short talk containing general information about lodging and activities. The same that will be provided by one of our specialized guides, in order to proceed to lunch.
We will continue with the preparation of traditional chocolate. Tasting of hot chocolate with fruits and facial mask.
We meet in the dining room at 7 pm for our dinner with organic ingredients from the area.
Our "Night walk" will start at 8 pm where we will provide you with flashlights and boots. Our guide will introduce different fascinating animals, such as spiders, grasshoppers, paiche, eels, snakes, toads, frogs, owls and much more in one of the best night tours around the Ecuadorian jungle.
DAY 2
At 8 am we will enjoy a continental breakfast with homemade bread, eggs, ham, cheese, jam, butter, fresh fruit juice, milk, coffee and tea.
Then we prepare for the "Full Day Amazoonico" which consists of tubing or kayaking down the Arajuno river. We arrive at “Amazoonico”, an animal rescue center, a great opportunity to observe wild animals and contribute to their well-being. Later, in the motorized canoe, we will visit the Anaconda Island where we will be received by an indigenous family who will give us a presentation of the blowpipe, the extraction of the fiber of the pita plant, elaboration and tasting of chicha. We will also see the hoatzin bird and the swamp of caimans. A Box-Lunch will be served to us on the riverbank. Upon returning in the motorized canoe we will observe the Paiche Arapaima Lagoon– the monster of the Amazon.
At 7 pm we will meet in the restaurant for dinner.
DAY 3
After breakfast, we'll get ready to visit the waterfalls "Cascadas de Latas". This guided tour takes you through a majestic landscape of pure jungle harmony. The guide will explain the most interesting aspects of the flora and fauna. The healing power of standing beneath the waterfall and allowing the water to massage your body provides a feeling of relaxation and rejuvenates your senses. You'll be able to see and feel the waterfalls cascading into one beautiful pool after another. These natural pools invite you to bathe in the fresh, crystal-clear water that flows from the mountains.
Next, we visit the Monkey Beach, the Amazonian port where we enjoy a local lunch.
This afternoon, a tour to a biological lagoon awaits us, an immersive experience in the Amazon. The adventure begins with a transfer to the reserve, followed by a gentle hike along trails surrounded by lush vegetation, where it's common to see tropical birds, monkeys, and a wide variety of flora. Upon arrival at the lagoon we will board on a quiet canoe ride, ideal for appreciating the biodiversity from a unique perspective, surrounded by natural sounds and pristine landscapes. During the tour, a naturalist guide shares knowledge about the ecosystem, local species, and the importance of a sustainable relationship with the rainforest.
Dinner will be served at 7 pm.
DAY 4
This morning, a fascinating experience awaits us at the butterfly farm. We begin by crossing the majestic Napo River by ferry, heading to a sanctuary that is home to more than 30 species of butterflies. There, you will enjoy a guided tour through flower-filled gardens, where you will discover curious and surprising facts about these marvelous creatures, their incredible life cycle, and many more secrets that make this visit a unique and unforgettable experience.
Back at the lodge, we will serve lunch in the dining area with menus of your choice.
Next, we will get ready for an authentic activity in the protected primary forest reserve with native guides explaining the harmonious experience with the jungle, giant trees, and impressive viewpoints.
Special farewell dinner.
DAY 5
At 8 am we will enjoy a continental breakfast with homemade bread, eggs, ham, cheese, jam, butter, fresh fruit juice, milk, coffee and tea.
Check out at 10 am.
