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Our tours offer a unique combination between natural and ethnic diversity of this region (with indigenous guides). Troops of parrots fly over our heads, orchids and other beautiful flowers will give the overwhelming green of the tropical rainforest. Indian children play on the shore of the river and wave at the visitors. The bird’s species are also numerous: oropendolas, hummingbirds, herons, parrots and many more. We hope you will share our enthusiasm.
To discover the remote areas of the Amazon, will undoubtly become an unforgettable experience! This wilderness is the home of many animals and plants. There are many different species of palms, orchids, sloths, tapirs, anacondas and river dolphins.
Our tour-program offers a broad spectrum of jungle trips. On the one hand you can spend the night in lodges, with all comfort of those stays; on the other hand you can spend the night in double tents, with a little less comfort. In both cases we take care of the necessary organisation and we will place bilingual guides to your disposal. This guide will be with you all the time and is supported by an Indio guide, who was born in the jungle. 12 people per group are the maximum for this tour.
Aguarico trekking - 8 Days
 Departures: Up on request
We will organize this fascinating adventure together with the Indians´ society of the Cofanes, who are settled on the upper region of the Amazonas. We will leave 90 km behind us, in which we set up 5 camps where we will spend the night. Our guides are indigenous people, who have a remarkable knowledge about the rainforest. They can decipher animal’s footprints and know the places where these animals preferably stay.
Not only is the natural life on the foreground on this tour, also the cultural experience that will be revealed to you by the guide, who is also a translator. This program will be organised with a minimum of five and a maximum of 12 people. This guarantees an adequate and high-quality service for you.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Flight Quito – Lago Agrio – Cofan Village Zabalo
In the morning we will fly from Quito to Lake Agrio and drive from there in approximately 1 and a half hour by bus to Chiriza. From the river Aguarico we continue our journey by motorboat. After a fast 3-hour ride down the river, we reach the Cofan village Zabalo. There we will have dinner and spend the night. -/L/D
Day 02: Boat trip River Zabalo
In the morning we will continue our trip by motorboat and go upwards river Zabalo. Uncountable sorts of birds live here, for example Hoatzins, Macaws, Caciques and Anningas. Besides that, the chance exists to observe howler- or squirrel monkeys or see herds of peccaries. After lunch in the jungle we will flow down the river and observe the animal life in silence. Back in Zabalo we will have dinner and spend the night. B/L/D
Day 03: Educative Walk – Patisacco
In the morning we leave the village for a walk through the untouched nature. The Cofán-guide will show us a whole range of plants and explain how and for what Indians use them. After lunch we will reach the first camp Patisacco. In the afternoon you can participate in an excursion, discover the region, or start with a Cofan-Indio your own little tour. If you prefer staying at the camp, you can look for different birds in the surrounding area and may see as much or even more than those who go wandering. B/L/D
Day 04: Lagarto
After breakfast we will continue our journey to camp Lagarto, which is an inlet of the River Lagarto. There you can swim and with a bit of luck you can see some of the many tapirs, which live in this area. At night we walk along the shores of the river to observe caymans. B/L/D
Day 05: Camp Fensijapa
Following the shores, we will reach camp Fensijapa. On the walk you will probably see a lot of animals. Besides the flooded forest areas that we will visit, we will also see different living spaces with their own flora and fauna. The suspension bridge next to the camp marks the best bathing place of the whole trip. By dawn begins the concert of the nocturnal jungle inhabitants. B/L/D
Day 06: Camp Fensijapa
From camp Fensijapa you will have excellent opportunities for bird watching. Those who want to, can climb well- secured up to the observation tower into the crowns of the giant trees. B/L/D
Day 07: Zabalo
Early start to Zabalo, where we will walk along a high chain of hills. From there we have good chances of seeing wool- and sakimonkeys. With a bit of luck our Cofan-guide will manage to lure a rare Pavonine Quetzal. After that, we go back to the village where you will have the opportunity to relax by swimming, or purchase some Cofan handicrafts.B/L/D
Day 08: Lago Agrio – Quito
Early in the morning we will ride down the river and head to the airport. From there we will fly back to Quito, where we will arrive in the afternoon. B/L/-
Price 2007:
USD 1.637.- per person
Minimum 2 People.
The price includes:
Flight Quito-Lago Agrio-Quito, transportation from Lago Agrio (bus/canoe) to Lago Agrio, accommodation in camps, English speaking Naturalist guide, native guide, Cuyabeno national park entrance fee, meals according to the program ( B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner), free purified water, all general equipment including tents (anti mosquito), excursions as mentioned above, rubber boots, rain ponchos.
Not included:
binoculars, alcoholic beverages, tips, International flight airport tax (USD 41.- per person), personal items and travel insurance!
Recommended packing list:
Passport, rain poncho, binoculars, very good flashlight, insect repellent, sun block, hat with brim, sunglasses, rubber boots if your size is bigger that us 13, lightweight long and short-sleeved shirts, lightweight pants and shorts - NOT JEANS. Comfortable shoes and long socks, camera, film (ASA 400) and flash, bathing suit, daypack.
Regarding the accommodation:
The camps are built with local material. They have a palm roof, wooden floor (one big space where everybody sleeps); bed linen is at your disposal. Showers and toilets are directly next door. Besides that you can take a bath in the river.
Level of difficulty for this tour:
The trekkings in the jungle require a good physical shape (because of the heat) but you only have to carry your own daypack.
Remarks:
The program can change because of the weather. All changes take place to the interest and the security of the traveller. Our camps are also used by scientists and researchers as base camps. Groups bigger than four people can define their own program as well as the start of the tour. As the area is hard to access, long boat trips are inevitable.
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