VISITOR'S GUIDE
Everything before arriving
What to pack
Lightweight clothing: t-shirts and long pants, swimsuit.
Rain poncho: it's a rainforest all year round.
Insect repellent, sunscreen, hat and reusable water bottle.
The lodge provides rubber boots and flashlights.
Binoculars and a dry camera bag are very useful.
Climate and health
Warm and humid all year round: 24–32 °C during the day, cooler at night on the river.
It can rain in any month; the rainiest period is usually from April to July.
Vaccinations are not required by law, but yellow fever and tetanus are usually recommended.
The risk of malaria in the area is very low.
Consult your doctor.
Drinking water at the lodge is purified and free.
Traveling with children
Families are very welcome; the pool and short walks are favorites.
The guides adapt the duration of the walks to the youngest children.
There are always life jackets in children's sizes on board.
There are reduced rates for children under 12; please let us know their ages when you inquire.
Arrive easily
From Quito
There are 3 options to get from Quito to Grand Selva Lodge:
Option 1: By bus, changing buses in Tena - $9 - approx. 6-7 hours
Option 2: Shared taxi from your location in Quito to Grand Selva Lodge. Departs Quito at 5 am and costs $40 - 4.5 hours
Option 3: Private taxi to the lodge - $160 - 4 hours.
We can also help you arrange your transfer to the lodge at the time of booking.
From Tena
From Tena, the journey to Grand Selva Lodge takes approximately 40 minutes.
Buses depart from the vicinity of the Tena Bus Terminal; take one towards Chontapunta and ask the driver to drop you off at the Campococha Community – Río Cusano – Grand Selva Lodge.
The bus costs approximately $1.90 per person.
You can also take a private taxi from Tena, for about $25 per vehicle.
From Baños
From Baños, you can travel by bus to Puerto Napo for about $6 per person, with an approximate duration of 3 hours 30 minutes.
From Puerto Napo, continue to Grand Selva Lodge for 30 minutes by public transport at $1.75 or taxi at $20 per vehicle.
You can also take a private taxi directly from Baños, for about $80 per vehicle.
The entire taxi journey takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes .