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Every Monday 3 days/ 2 nights for only 250 USD per person
Gareno Lodge - Rainforest Tour in the Amazon Jungle
….in Huaorani Territory
from/to Tena
| 2 days/1 night |  |
| 3 days/2 nights | |
| 4 days/3 nights | |
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| Gareno Lodge, located about 48 miles east of Tena, was named after the Gareno River, which runs through the Huaorani Territory. | |
| This area epitomizes the mystical and wild heart of Ecuador’s primary rainforest. Gareno Lodge was founded through a collaboration between the village of Gareno and the Organización Nacional Huaorani de la Amazonia Ecuatoriana (ONHAE). It is designed as an eco-tourism project and offers its guests the opportunity to experience firsthand the biodiversity of the Huaorani Territory. | |
| The lodge features 4 private cabañas constructed from local materials. They all come standard with a private bath and a balcony with hammock overlooking the Gareno River. This remote rainforest paradise offers adventure without sacrificing comfort and convenience. | |
| All tours take place in the primary rainforest. The lodge organizes day tours with accommodations at the lodge, but for those who seek a more adventurous experience, jungle treks of up to 8 days can be arranged as well, with tent accommodations. | |
Activities
We can custom-tailor a program just for you. Our guides are very familiar with the fauna and flora of the rainforest. The following activities can be arranged:
- Rainforest hikes: guided tour (full day, half day, or shorter) to explore the plant life (trees, fruits, medicinal plants etc.) and the wildlife (birds, caimans, tortoises etc.) of the rainforest
- Bird watching (eagles, falcons, toucans etc.)
- Night hikes (nocturnal mammals, insects, caimans)
- Visit to a Huaorani community
Sample Trip Itinerary, 4 days/3 nights
| Day 1: |
| You travel 48 miles along the banks of the Napo River to Gareno Lodge, where you are welcomed with a complimentary cocktail. |
| Day 2: |
| After breakfast, you set out on a 4-6 hour guided hike through the rainforest. Your guide will explain plants and animals, Huaorani culture, and medicinal plant use. In the afternoon, you might enjoy fishing or swimming in the river. After dinner, you hike into the night to observe nocturnal mammals and insects. |
| Day 3: |
| Early in the morning, you have an opportunity to watch mammals and birds. After breakfast, a visit to the Huaorani village introduces you to Huaorani culture and allows you to purchase beautiful local handmade arts and crafts. You return to the lodge for lunch and get yourself ready for a blow dart competition. After sunset, you can, again, search for insects and caimans before settling down in front of a campfire. |
| Day 4: |
| Before breakfast, you have your last chance to do some bird watching before departing the lodge. |
Prices
| Gareno Lodge | Price per person in USD | Price per person in USD |
| (double occupancy) | (single occupancy) | |
| 2 days/1 night | 85 | 120 |
| 3 days/2 nights | 170 | 245 |
| 4 days/3 nights | 255 | 365 |
| Prices good through October 31, 2011 | ||
- Children under 12 years of age qualify for a discount
- Children under 3 are free
Services:
- Accommodations in cabañas with private bath (toilet/shower)
- Full-meal plan (starting with lunch on the day of arrival to breakfast on the day of departure)
- Daily guided excursions
Non-included Services:
- Transportation from Quito to Tena and back, and from Tena to Gareno Lodge and back
- Admission fees to the Huaorani Territory (currently USD 20)
- Any meals not specifically listed and beverages
- Tips and personal expenses
Additional programs at Gareno Lodge are available by request.
Program may be subject to change. Services listed in the itinerary may be subject to change due to organizational or climate factors.
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For more information please write us:
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