SCHEDULE (Daily Tours)
Departure Time from Baños: 9 AM
For tourists wishing to take the tour from Puyo: 11:15 AM. Meeting point: Shell, Military Fort. (You must contact the Ecuador 24 Tourism Office.)
Duration: 2 Days 1 Night
Location: Puyo River – Entrance to Sangay National Park
Departure from: Baños de Agua Santa or Puyo
Tour Type: Nature, indigenous culture, hiking, river swimming
Difficulty Level: Easy to Medium (suitable for everyone)
DETAILED ITINERARY
DIA 1
9 AM – Meeting at the Turismo Ecuador 24 Office
Welcome, check-in, and signing of documents.
– Transfer to Puyo
The 1.5-hour tour will take place in our private vehicle. Along the way, you can observe the Waterfalls Route.
-Visit to the Mira Mera viewpoint
Our first stop will be the Mira Mera viewpoint, named after the canton that welcomes you to the Amazon region.
-Traditional Amazonian lunch (optional)
We continue the canoe trip for 20 minutes until we reach a place where we will enjoy a delicious lunch. To recharge, we have four options:
- Chicken
- Beef
- Fish Maito (Additional Cost $3)
- Vegetables
-Guided hike through the tropical rainforest
In the afternoon, we will take a 1-hour hike through the jungle. Our specialized guide will provide information about Amazonian plants and trees until we reach the Hola Vida waterfall, where you can swim and enjoy its crystal-clear waters.
– Visit to a local Kichwa community
Our next stop is to visit the Coto Cocha indigenous community. They will share a traditional dance, show us how to use the blowgun, and visit their museum, which houses their handicrafts. You can purchase them if you wish.
- Visit to the Indichuris viewpoint
We will travel to the Indichuris viewpoint, where you will witness a beautiful sunset surrounded by vines, hammocks, swings, the jungle, and the mighty Pastaza River in the background. (Additional cost $3)
- Accommodation and Dinner
Our accommodation is waiting for us. We will spend time with an indigenous community, have dinner, and then head off for a night hike to appreciate the flora and fauna of our Amazon. We will return to our accommodation for a well-deserved rest.
DAY 2
Breakfast.
Jungle hike to the "Hidden Waterfall" (approximately 3 hours). Geobotanical route, hotel accommodations.
Interpretation of the local flora and fauna.
Birdwatching, observing nests, butterflies, and insects.
Hike and swim at the Hidden Waterfall and/or the Sacred Waterfall (swimming, photography).
Lunch. (Tour and Amazonian cuisine)
Organic Chocolate Making in Ecuador (2$)
Visit a local home and participate in the production of organic chocolate.
Return to the city of Baños de Agua Santa.
End of the Tour
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WHAT TO BRING
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunscreen
- Flashlight
- Swimsuit
- Light, waterproof clothing
- Hiking shoes
- Towel
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