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 $1760 including domestic flights only
Duration
5 Days
Reviews
More info
Based on 2 sharing
Includes domestic flights, all meals and excursions, English speaking guides, Achuar community fee.
Quito-Shell-Quito land transfer approx $220 p.p 4 days: USD1480 pp Single supplement applies. Upgrades to suites available.
Quito-Shell-Quito land transfer approx $220 p.p 4 days: USD1480 pp Single supplement applies. Upgrades to suites available.
Description of Kapawi Eco Lodge in Ecuador
Price information
US $1760 including domestic flights only
Based on 2 sharing
Includes domestic flights, all meals and excursions, English speaking guides, Achuar community fee.
Quito-Shell-Quito land transfer approx $220 p.p 4 days: USD1480 pp Single supplement applies. Upgrades to suites available.
Quito-Shell-Quito land transfer approx $220 p.p 4 days: USD1480 pp 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 world’s largest rainforest hosts the richest biodiversity of any ecosystem on earth.
Ecuador may be a tiny country, but it packs an enormous punch when it comes to biodiversity. Read on in our guide.
Vacation information
Dietary requirements:
We can cater for vegetarian and vegan diets.
Indigenous communities:
This trip benefits Achuar communities by employing local guides and creating job opportunities based on existing skills like hunting. The lodge is entirely run and staffed by the local Achuar community, ensuring all employees are paid fair wages.
Renewable energy:
100% of the energy used at the lodge is generated by solar photovoltaic panels.
Community-based tourism:
On this vacation you stay in an Amazon lodge owned and managed by surrounding Achuar communities. It's mission is to be a source of economic development for the Achuar Indigenous Nation and preserve the surrounding rainforest.
Reviews
1 Reviews of Kapawi Eco Lodge in Ecuador
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2024 by Kathy Kachele
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
It was very relaxing. The getting to and leaving the lodge was the most memorable, as it’s about 3.5 hours long on a kind of unusual river in a narrow motorized boat.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
It’s very oriented to bird watching, we are NOT bird watchers but many jungle animals live high up in the trees also so it was okay.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The lodge is owned and operated by the local Kichwa people, and included a visit to their local community center.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
We had a great time. Our guide, Olger, was excellent…fun and knowledgeable. There were planned activities (mainly various hikes or boat trips), but the length was up to the guest.
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
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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