Kapawi Eco Lodge in Ecuador
Explore some of the Amazon's most pristine rainforest and river systems, while discovering the lifestyle and culture of the local Achuar Indian community.
Humboldt Avenue of the Volcanoes River safaris by dugout and kayak Rainforest treks with native guides Superb bird-watching plus caiman and river dolphins Native community engagement Pioneering ecolodge Option to vary trip from 4-8 days
Price
US $1771 including domestic flights only
Duration
5 Days
More info
5 days, including domestic flights and land transfers, all meals and excursions, English speaking guides, Achuar community fee.
Stays of 4 to 8 days possible.
Single supplement applies. Upgrades to suites available.
Stays of 4 to 8 days possible.
Single supplement applies. Upgrades to suites available.
Description of Kapawi Eco Lodge in Ecuador
Price information
US $1771 including domestic flights only
5 days, including domestic flights and land transfers, all meals and excursions, English speaking guides, Achuar community fee.
Stays of 4 to 8 days possible.
Single supplement applies. Upgrades to suites available.
Stays of 4 to 8 days possible.
Single supplement applies. Upgrades to suites available.
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This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Travel guides
The Amazon is the largest collection of living species, in the biggest and wildest rainforest, on the planet. It's also huge cities and remote communi...
Vacation information
Dietary requirements:
We can cater for vegetarian and vegan diets.
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.
Planet and people
The Kapawi eco lodge is currently run in conjunction with the native Achuar people, and in 2011, it will be handed entirely into their care. The current owners of the Lodge, CANODROS, contribute rent and a visitor fee per person to the 52 Achuar communities. The Achuar had previously based most of their economy on cattle farming, but now the Lodge contributes significantly to the Achuar communities in terms of employment and training oportunities, and also opportunities for supplying produce and handicrafts.Before Kapawi, most of the Achuar based their external economy on cattle ranching. Today, members of the 52 Achuar communities base a significant percentage of their economy on ecotourism. Up to 45% of their total income comes from direct employment, supplying products to the ecotourism project and handicraft sales that represent 21%.Kapawi Lodge was highly recommended in the 1999 British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Awards.
We are also now supporting the UK registered chairty Amantani. As this charity is very much in keeping with our ethos of small scale, targetted help which is educational & sustainabale. HuchuyYachaq is the other main Peruvian charity we support by paying a for a full time teacher. A % of all our income goes to support those projects.
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