3-Day Itamandi Lodge Amazon Tour

After reception in the city of Tena, we'll start the trip to Itamandi Ecolodge, from where we will take the private transport to Puente del Rio Arajuno (45 minutes approx.) At this point, our naturalist guide will give you information about the place, important recommendations and other tips to start our great experience in the tropical forest in a Motorized canoe that goes upstream for 20 minutes to Itamandi EcoLodge start. On this boat trip, you can appreciate the magic and beauty of the Amazon rainforest traveling along a river that flows in a zigzag through the jungle like a giant snake, considered the main system of the Pacha Mama (Mother Earth). Once we arrive at the dock area of ​​Itamandi EcoLodge, our staff will welcome you and give you brief and general information about your accommodation and the activities to be carried out. Lunch will be served at 1:30pm. After having tasted a delicious meal and having become comfortable; we will prepare for our first activity - Tubing in the Amazon jungle at 3:00 pm. At 6:30, we'll begin Night Hike (optional). A flashlight and camera are the most important tools in this nocturnal excursion, which allows guests to hear and catch the nocturnal sounds of fishing bats, owls, some insects, tarantulas, toads, frogs and possibly snakes. If the sky is clear, we may have the opportunity to observe a large number of stars.

In the early morning (5:45 am – 6:00 am, if the climate it permits) we'll take a canoe ride for 15 minutes upstream to visit a parrot clay lick (Saladero) to appreciate a unique site where parrots and parakeets gather in order to obtain the minerals that will help them to digest the fruits or seeds they have consumed. Hundreds of parrots and parakeets will approach the treetops and later will come down to the clay bank to eat this soil rich in minerals. It is essential to have binoculars to enjoy it. Breakfast we'll be served between 7:00am – 8:30am. At 9:00am or 9:30am, we'll head out for a hike through the primary and secondary Rainforest. Our expert naturalists teach you about the ecology and flora and fauna of the Rainforest along the trail. You will observe a great variety of insects, a diversity of birds flying around us and with some luck reptiles or monkeys. This activity takes about 2 ½ -3 hours. Then we'll return to Itamandi EcoLodge for lunch and a siesta at 1:00pm. At 2:30pm it is time to enjoy a cultural activity. An Amazonian Kichwa community will receive us and we learn about their way of life and the interaction they have with the forest. This encounter is going to show you that part of the Amazonia that you do not find on the maps: the Amazon people. Part of our visit to the community involves the demonstration of the famous “Chicha”, a fermented yucca drink that has become part of their festivals and daily use. We will take part in the preparation of this beverage and also try some of the local cuisine. We finish the visit with a traditional dance performed by the kids in this community and you also have some time to buy some handicrafts, made by the indigenous. This little business is to support the indigenous people in their daily life. Dinner will be served at 7:30pm.

At 8:00am we'll have our last breakfast. We'll check-out at 9:00am and travel by motorized canoe ride for 20 Minutes to the Arajuno Bridge in Tena.