Yaku Itinerary
- 3 days 2 nights
This beautiful lodge in the Ecuadorian Amazon offers a unique jungle experience, with twelve bungalows combining traditional style and modern comforts. The 24 rooms are sustainably built with solar-powered electricity and hot water, and a nearby spring provides fresh water. Explore the wonders of the rainforest and enjoy an unforgettable journey.
- Transfer Santa Rosa – Yacuma Ecolodge
- (on the way we will do tubbing and artisanal gold panning)
- Briefing and welcome with traditional “Guayusa” drink
- Bungalow assignment
- Dinner
- Night grounds excursion
- Breakfast (8:00 am)
- Hike the Medicinal Plants trail (2 hours)
- Visit the Kichwa community of Chontayacu,
- observation of the community’s lifestyle!
- Shopping of local crafts and organic crops
- Lunch
- Piranha fishing
- Visit the “Hidden Lagoon”
- Dinner
- Campfire celebration
- Clay Lick” morning excursion (weather dependent)
- Breakfast
- Transfer Yacuma Ecolodge – Santa Rosa
Day 1 (transfer in): Transfer by public bus Tena (12H00 pm) – Santa Rosa
Day 3 (transfer out): Transfer by public bus Santa Rosa – Tena
- The tour starts and ends in the small village of Santa Rosa
Highlights
- Yacuma Jungle Lodge: A true Ecolodge working for Sustainability and Environmental Protection.
- Lighting for the cabins is based in Solar Energy through the usage of Photovoltaic solar panels, and a network of high efficiency rechargeable batteries and low consumption light bulbs, both crafted in Ecuador.
- Yacuma Indigenous Community School.
- TOURS: Guided tours available (private and groupal.
- ACCESSIBLE: Easy access by both public and private transportation.
- Yacuma Medical Assistance: Every 3 months Yacuma provides medical assistance to members of the community. These experienced doctors provide free and professional medical care, including free medicine provided by Yacuma EcoLodge. This is completely voluntary out of love and passion for helping fellow humans.
- EMPLOYEES: All our staff is part of the local Quichua community and take part in constant training and development courses.
Tour includes
- Native guide in Spanish
- English translator
- Transport from Tena – Santa Rosa – Tena
- Community tickets
- Noted meals
- Accommodation in bungalows for 2 people
- Private facilities
- Canoe rides
- Mentioned Excursions
- Rubber boots in your size
- Purified water
Tour does not include
- Services not specified in program
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bottled beverages
- Personal expenses
- Extras
- Flights
- Transport to Tena City
- Travel insurance
- Waterproof poncho
Packing List
- Passport
- Sun cream and Sunglasses
- Cotton shirts, 3 or more
- Long pants, 3 or more (no jeans)
- Short pants, 3 or more
- Comfortable shoes and sandals, socks
- Sweater
- Binoculars
- Toiletries
- Small day pack
- Flashlight and batteries
- Glasses, Cap or Hat Comfortable backpack for walking.
- Swimsuit
- Camera
- Plastic bags to protect cameras, binoculars, film, etc.
- Hat or Cap
- Cotton socks, one pair for each day
- Cotton underwear
Would you like to start a experience with us?
Please feel free to contact us, our Travel Experts will be happy to send you a free quote according to your needs and budget!