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MINIMUN 2 PEOPLE
SCHEDULE (Daily Tours)
Departure Time from Baños: 9am
For tourists who wish to start the tour from Puyo: 11:15am Meeting point at Shell, Military Base. (You must contact Turismo Ecuador 24 management)
Duration: 3 Days 2 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 moderate (suitable for everyone)
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1
9am – Meeting at the Turismo Ecuador 24 office
Welcome, registration, and signing of documents.
– Transfer to Puyo
The trip will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes in our private vehicle. Along the way, you will observe the Waterfalls Route.
– Visit to Mira Mera viewpoint
Our first stop will be the Mira Mera viewpoint, whose name honors the canton that welcomes you to the Amazon region.
– Typical Amazon lunch (optional)
We continue the journey by canoe for 20 minutes until we reach the place where we will enjoy a delicious lunch to recharge energy. We offer 4 options:
- Chicken
- Beef
- Fish Maito (Additional cost $3)
- Vegetables
– Guided hike through the tropical rainforest
In the afternoon, we will have a 1-hour hike inside the jungle. Our specialized guide will provide information about Amazon plants and trees until we reach Hola Vida Waterfall, where you can swim and enjoy its crystal-clear waters.
– Visit to local Kichwa community
Our next stop is visiting the indigenous community of Coto Cocha. They will share a traditional dance, demonstrate the use of the blowgun, and show their museum where handmade crafts are displayed. You may purchase crafts if you wish.
– Visit to Indichuris viewpoint
We travel to the Indichuris viewpoint where you will witness a beautiful sunset surrounded by vines, hammocks, swings, the jungle, and the impressive Pastaza River in the background.
– Accommodation and Dinner
Our accommodation is waiting for us. We will stay in an indigenous community, have dinner, and prepare for a night walk to observe the flora and fauna of the Amazon. Afterward, we return to our accommodation for a well-deserved rest.
DAY 2
Breakfast.
Jungle hike to the “HIDDEN WATERFALL” approximately 3 hours.
Interpretation of flora and fauna present in the area.
Hike and swimming at the Hidden Waterfall and/or Sacred Waterfall (swimming, photography).
Lunch. (Amazon tour and gastronomy)
In the afternoon, we will take an excursion to the Caimanes Lagoon. We will navigate or walk near the river while the guide uses flashlights to locate caimans in their natural habitat. This activity is completely safe and one of the most exciting experiences in the Amazon.
The Organic Chocolate Process of Ecuador
We will visit a local home and participate in the production of organic chocolate. We will return to our accommodation where a delicious lunch awaits us, followed by rest before our return to the city of Baños de Agua Santa.
Dinner.
DAY 3
After breakfast, we'll begin a hike to the Guayuri waterfall, hidden deep in the jungle. During the trek, we'll traverse natural trails surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, where the guide will explain the area's biodiversity.
After lunch, we will visit an Amazonian lagoonwhere it is possible to observe giant fish, such as the paiche, one of the largest freshwater fish in the world.
Return to Baños de Agua Santa
End of Tour
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WHAT TO BRING
Mosquito repellent
Flashlight
Sunscreen
Swimsuit
Light and waterproof clothing
Trekking shoes
Towel