To make your stay easier, we recommended to only take a small back pack with your travel essentials for your 2-day stay in the Amazon Jungle. Your larger items of luggage will be locked and stored safely on the bus, under the supervision of the driver.
Morning
Departure from Quito to the east, crossing the eastern Andean Mountain range towards the Papallacta hot springs.Departure from Quito to the east, crossing the eastern Andean Mountain range towards the Papallacta hot springs.This route allows us to admire the impressive change of scenery, from the subtropical Andean valleys, to a pass that rises to 4,100 meters above sea level, an area dominated by a type of vegetation known as "Paramo", and if weather conditions permit, you can see the snow-capped peaks of the Antisana Volcano.
Our first stop will be at the viewpoint of the Papallacta Lagoon where we will be able to admire the beautiful landscape and feel the cold of the paramo.On the descent we will pass through the small town of Papallacta, famous for its volcanic hot springs, until we arrive at Termas de Papallacta Spa & Resort, a beautiful complex with its own hot and cold thermal pools, located in a spectacular mountain forest in the foothills of the Cordillera Oriental. Here you will have time to relax and connect with nature in its magical waters.
Afternoon
We continue our journey along a scenic stretch of road to the "Oriente" or Amazon Region. Along the way there are several photo opportunities, with an incredible view of lush green valleys and glistening waterfalls.The road ends at Punta Ahuano, a small port town on the north bank of the Napo River, where canoes await for a 15-minute ride to the lodge.
We arrive in time to settle in and enjoy the sunset from the pool with a welcome cocktail.
Evening
After a delicious dinner, we will get ready with our flashlights and cameras for a night excursion, which will allow us to capture and listen to the sounds of the jungle, we will be able to observe grasshoppers, toads, frogs, spiders, tarantulas, bats, insects and possibly snakes. On our return if the sky is clear we will enjoy a large number of stars.
Overnight at your lodge.
MEALS
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Dinner at the lodge