Ecuadorian Amazon Excursion from Baños

Overview

This day of exploration departing from Baños de Agua Santa allows you to discover the diversity of the Amazon jungle. The journey begins at the Miramera viewpoint for a first encounter with the forest, followed by a visit to the wildlife reserve and a walk leading to a waterfall where a refreshing swim is possible. The programme continues with a descent of the Puyo River in traditional canoes. You will then visit the Cotococha community to observe the lifestyle of the indigenous Kichwa people. The adventure also includes access to the highest natural viewpoint in the jungle, where you can try the Tarzan swing and relax in a hammock. The day concludes with a visit to a cocoa farm to learn about artisanal chocolate making and enjoy a tasting. Lunch is included in the package. The service includes hotel pick-up, a professional guide, as well as the loan of rubber boots and a rain poncho.

Itinerary

1. Mirador Miramera

   We leave from our office in our transport first place Mera viewpoint, whose name honors the canton that will welcome you to the Amazon region "EL CANTÓN MERA" Mira Mera has two planks used as viewpoints for those who are not afraid of the vertigo of heights, since you will clearly see the void below and the Amazon jungle around you.

   · 1 h· Admission included

2. Cascada Hola Vida

   We continue with the journey until we reach the entrance of the waterfall, we will have a walk, we will be able to swim nearby and even locate ourselves behind it. Hola Vida, being a 225-hectare ecological reserve that emphasizes the protection and conservation of the environment, while at the same time allowing national and foreign tourists to visit its famous 21-meter-high waterfall, the waterfall is located in the middle of the protected forest of this place. Hola Vida is a natural reserve of tropical forest. The environment of the place is unique, it presents a secondary forest in very good condition, as well as an extensive tribal history.

   · 2 h· Admission included

3. In this river we will have a descent to be able to experience this activity that they use to move from one community to another, we will also be able to appreciate the typical houses of the Kichuas natives

   · 1 h

4. At this location we will have lunch, the menu can be a vegetable soup and the second can be grilled chicken, grilled meat, or we also have a vegetarian menu and for drinks we will have a cold natural energizing guayusa tea.

   · 2 h· Admission included

5. Located on the banks of the Puyo River, Cotococha is one of the Kichwas indigenous communities, which offers its visitors the chance to get to know Amazonian culture in depth. Dance of the Kichwa nationality is performed in one of the cabins of the community The community offers rest, crafts, gastronomy and ancestral knowledge. The traveler comes into direct contact with nature and enjoys the daily life of the locals We will have fawn practice and we can take pictures with the animals that live free in the community.

   · 2 h· Admission included

6. Indichuris is a Kichwa community that has developed a series of tourist attractions, among them is the viewpoint, from which you can have a privileged view of the Amazon. The extreme swing The viewpoint You can also take walks, rest in hammocks and visit the cave of the devil's mask

   · 1 h· Admission not included

7. In this cocoa paradise we will have information about the cocoa plants and the production process, we will participate in roasting, cleaning the cocoa and then grinding it to make its base paste. For tourists who want to try it, it has an extra price of 2 dollars can taste a cocoa tea, a cup of chocolate and a cassava tortilla with cheese

   · 1 h· Admission not included

8. Puyo

   We pass through the city of Puyo, known as the city of Cinnamon, considered the heart of the Amazon.

   · 1 h

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

We will pick you up from the different hostels and hotels in the canton with our Tourist transport.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Assistance animals are welcome.
• Public transport is available nearby.
• Not recommended for travellers with spinal problems.
• Not recommended for pregnant women.
• Not recommended for travellers with cardiovascular problems.
• Suitable for all fitness levels.
• Maximum capacity of 20 travellers.
• Immediate confirmation upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• Cancellations up to 1 day before departure are 100% refundable.
• No refund available on the day of departure.

Who is it for?

• Travellers interested in indigenous culture and wild nature.
• People seeking an activity combining hiking, canoeing, and relaxation.
• Groups or individual travellers (up to 20 people).

What makes it different

• Equipment provided: rubber boots and rain poncho included.
• Varied programme including a canoe descent and a visit to a Kichwa community.
• Hotel pick-up included.

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Product code: 229140P2

Activity offered by Alexander Tour SA. via Viator.