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MODERATE ADVENTURE TOURS
Duration: 1 Day
Level of difficulty: Moderate
Season: All year
 Intermediate and experts paddlers alike are continuously marveled by the variety of world class kayaking rivers in the Tena area. There is everything; small fun technical rivers, large volume runs, awesome playboating, and steep creeks for adrenaline junkies.
Depending on your level of experience, we will take you to the best whitewater within your ability. You can choose from a large selection of kayaks, including some of the latest models in all-around boats, playboats and creek boats from Perception, Dagger, Prijon and WaveSport.
Prices per person:
$80 per person (2 pax), $60 per person (3+ pax)
The Price includes:
- Kayak plus all personal equipment
- Professional guides
- transportation to the river and back to Tena
- a delicious riverside lunch
- unsurpassed safety
THE LONG RUN - 1 DAY
Duration: 1 Day
Level of difficulty: Moderate
River Grading: III - IV (Depending on the time of year)
 The Ríos Toachi and Blanco are a fantastic introduction to the rivers of Ecuador. Flowing off the coastal side of the Andes they have some of the longest navigable sections of whitewater in the country. Combine this with the sights and sounds of the forest environment we pass through and you are guaranteed a day to remember.
What to bring: Swimsuit/shorts, T-shirt, tennis shoes/river sandals, sunglasses (with retention strap), baseball cap, sunscreen, insect repellent, towel, dry change of clothes. NB. During the months of March to May we highly recommend the use of a wetsuit. If you don't have a wetsuit you can rent one. Cost is $5.
Itinerary:
The day starts when we pick you up from our Meeting Point at Crossroads Café and Hostal (6.30am corner of Foch y Juan León Mera). We travel west down through beautiful cloud forest to the shores of the river. The trip will take about 3 hours.
 Before setting off we will fit you with life jackets and helmets, give you a comprehensive safety briefing and train each crew in the paddling techniques needed to navigate our way down the river. Once on the river you can expect both the action of thrilling whitewater and the tranquility of drifting silently through tropical rainforests. So while you´re guaranteed to get wet you´ll also have the opportunity to be absorbed by the sounds of the forest and to see wildlife up close from our mobile "viewing platform". Rafting time approx 3 to. 3½ hrs. (NB. From March to May we usually run the upper Blanco river - 43km, approx. 4½ hrs).
During the trip we'll stop by the side of the river for a delicious picnic lunch including fresh tropical fruits and served with soft drinks, juice and water. At the end of the trip we celebrate a fun day on the river with a few ice cold beers and return to Quito (approx. 7.00pm).
Prices per person:
$79 per person (with a minimum of 4 people)
The Price includes:
- Professional guides
- top of the line rafting equipment
- a delicious lunch plus snacks and beers
- transport ex Quito, and a safe, fun trip!
UPPER NAPO RIVER - 1 DAY
Duration:1 Day
Level of difficulty: Moderate
Season: All year
 The Upper Rio Napo is also known locally as the Rio Jatunyacu, which means "BIG WATER" in Quichua. "Big" is probably the best word to describe this river - BIG WAVES and BIG FUN!
A great trip for both beginners and experts alike, it has the perfect combination of exciting rapids, calm pools, and fabulous jungle scenery to delight everybody. Being the headwaters of one of the two rivers that form the mighty Amazon River, this is a rafting adventure that should not be passed up! No previous rafting experience is necessary.
Prices per person:
$59 per person (with a minimum of 4 people)
The Price includes:
- Professional guides
- breakfast
- top-of-the-line rafting equipment
- transportation to the river and back to Tena
- a delicious riverside lunch
- unsurpassed safety
THE DOUBLE RUN - 2 DAYS
Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Level of difficulty: Moderate
River Grading: III - IV (Depending on the time of year)
 The Ríos Toachi and Blanco are a fantastic introduction to the rivers of Ecuador. Flowing off the coastal side of the Andes they have some of the longest navigable sections of whitewater in the country. Combine this with the sights and sounds of the forest environment we pass through and you are guaranteed a day to remember.
What to bring: Swimsuit, shorts, T-shirt, tennis shoes or river sandals, sunglasses (with retention strap), baseball cap, sunscreen, insect repellent, towel, dry change of clothes and the copy of your passport.
Itinerary:
Day 1 starts when we pick you up from our meeting place the hostel Crossroads (Foch & Juan Leon Mera) at 6.30am. We travel west down through beautiful cloud forest to the shores of the river (approx. 3hrs).
Before setting off we will fit you with life jackets and helmets, give you a comprehensive safety briefing and train each crew in the paddling techniques needed to navigate our way down the river. Once on the river you can expect both the action of thrilling whitewater and the tranquility of drifting silently through tropical rainforests. So while you're guaranteed to get wet you'll also have the opportunity to be absorbed by the sounds of the forest and to see wildlife up close from our mobile "viewing platform". Rafting time approx. 3 and a half-hours.
 During the trip we'll stop by the side of the river for a delicious picnic lunch including fresh tropical fruits and served with soft drinks, juice and water. At the end of the trip we celebrate a fun day on the river with a few ice cold beers and return to our hosteria alongside the river - the sound of the waters a constant reminder of our adventure. In the afternoon there'll be time to hike in the surrounding rainforest or just relax by the pool. In the evening we can relive our experiences as we enjoy a delicious dinner and a few celebratory drinks.
On day 2 we 'll head back to the river for more whitewater action but also have the chance to catch our breath and take in the splendor of the surroundings. Return to Quito (approx. 6.30-7.00pm).
Prices per person:
$219 per person (min 4 pax)
The Price includes:
- Professional guides
- top of the line rafting equipment
- meals from lunch Day 1 to lunch Day 2
- snacks
- celebratory beers
- transport ex Quito
- a safe, fun trip
JUNGLE & RAFTING PACKAGE - 3 DAYS
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Level of difficulty: Moderate
Lodging: Hakuna Matata Lodge
 At only 10 km from Tena, capital of the absolutely safe Napo Province, this private hacienda of approximately 150 ha is the perfect place to enjoy to the fullest a never-ending series of activities, which this area lends itself to more than any other.
Hakuna Matata contrasts with all other destinations in the Amazon because of its commitment to respect its employees (we offer a contract, social security, training), dedication to real ecotourism (the property itself, selected excursions), respect for culture (private project in the nearby Quechua community Chaupi Shungo), nature conservation and improvement (reforestation, etc).
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Hakuna Matata at 1 p.m. or earlier by taxi (included) from Archidona. Lunch in our famous Restaurant Pangaea. After lunch you can choose between two options for your jungle excursion:
Option 1:
HORSEBACK RIDING WITH GUIDE(S) This unforgettable excursion is suited for both beginner and experienced riders. Accompanied by our professional guide and on well trained horses you'll take a very varied ride of about three hours. The trip goes through rivers and streams, along sloping hills and amongst rich flora. During the ride you can enjoy wonderful views. This entire excursion takes place on the private property of Hacienda Hakuna Matata.
Option 2:
HIKE WITH GUIDE(S) An experience in itself is the guided (bilingual naturalist guide) walk from some three hours. The medicinal properties of plants and trees, insects and age-old customs are explained by our professional guide. Walking through private jungle, secondary forest and fields, step by step you'll get closer to that unique wisdom that distinguishes the indigenous people of the area from the non-natives. Dinner in Restaurant Pangaea. Overnight stay in cabaña for 2 persons with private bathroom and hot shower.
Day 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON JUNGLE. DAY TRIP
Early in the morning -after breakfast- you'll leave Hakuna Matata for a two hour drive. In a small native village on the banks of the Río Arajuno, you'll board a 'canoa a motor' and navigate the Arajuno, Napo and other rivers.
Unlike the traditional tours that are organized in this area we designed an extra value alternative! During this Amazon excursion a whole range of activities are offered. Depending on weather conditions, number of participants and specific interests of the group, your guide will put together the route.
Rich flora, in primary and secondary forest, and fauna, in the form of birds, insects, amphibians and reptiles, will be introduced by our professional guide(s) during walks and canoe trips. Explanations of the use of medicinal plants, trees and herbs by the native people will be given. Tubing on one of the quiet rivers through primary forest is a spectacular experience. Lunch will be served on the trip.
Return to the hacienda at about 6 p.m.
Dinner in Restaurant Pangaea.
Overnight stay in cabaña for 2 persons with private bathroom and hot shower.
Day 3: RAFTING CLASS III - III+
 Early morning breakfast in Restaurant Pangaea. Afterwards, a 25 minute drive to Tena and then into the jungle takes us to the start of our rafting adventure on the Upper Napo river also known as the Jatuyacu river, which means "Big Water" in Quichua. BIG is probably the best word to describe this river: big waves and tons of fun! This jungle river shows no signs of contamination as it flows from the Llanganates National Park - an extremely rugged and uninhabited mountain range believed by some to be the hiding place of Inca gold.
On arrival at the river we'll receive a brief explanation about the trip and important safety measures that must be considered. Then we'll be ready to start our adventure. An amazing journey for beginner and expert rafters awaits; a perfect combination of exciting rapids and calm natural pools, not to mention the wonderful surrounding jungle scenery. The Napo river, being one of the principal tributaries of the great Amazon River, is an adventure that´s a must when visiting our lodge! No rafting experience is necessary to enjoy this ride.
At noon, we 'll have a freshly prepared picnic lunch on the river bank, and then continue our tour. Before dusk, we'll drive back in Tena after a day of great adventure filled with adrenaline and excitement. At 5pm you will depart for Quito.
Prices per person:
$262 per person (2-3 pax), $236 per person (4+ pax)
The Price includes:
- 2 nights accommodation in double cabins
- jungle excursions accompanied by an English speaking guide
- meals
- rafting on the Jatunyacu river (expert guides, equipment, safety kayak)
- private transport during the trip
JUNGLE & RAFTING PACKAGE - 4 DAYS
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Level of difficulty: Moderate
Lodging: Hakuna Matata Lodge
 At only 10 km from Tena, capital of the absolutely safe Napo Province, this private hacienda of approximately 150 ha is the perfect place to enjoy to the fullest a never-ending series of activities, which this area lends itself to more than any other.
Hakuna Matata contrasts with all other destinations in the Amazon because of its commitment to respect its employees (we offer a contract, social security, training), dedication to real ecotourism (the property itself, selected excursions), respect for culture (private project in the nearby Quechua community Chaupi Shungo), nature conservation and improvement (reforestation, etc).
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Hakuna Matata at 1 p.m. or earlier by taxi (included) from Archidona. Lunch in our famous Restaurant Pangaea. After lunch you can choose between two options for your jungle excursion:
Option 1:
HORSEBACK RIDING WITH GUIDE(S) This unforgettable excursion is suited for both beginner and experienced riders. Accompanied by our professional guide and on well trained horses you'll take a very varied ride of about three hours.
The trip goes through rivers and streams, along sloping hills and amongst rich flora. During the ride you can enjoy wonderful views. This entire excursion takes place on the private property of Hacienda Hakuna Matata.
Option 2:
HIKE WITH GUIDE(S) An experience in itself is the guided (bilingual naturalist guide) walk from some three hours. The medicinal properties of plants and trees, insects and age-old customs are explained by our professional guide. Walking through private jungle, secondary forest and fields, step by step you'll get closer to that unique wisdom that distinguishes the indigenous people of the area from the non-natives.
Dinner in Restaurant Pangaea.
Overnight stay in cabaña for 2 persons with private bathroom and hot shower.
Day 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON JUNGLE. DAY TRIP
Early in the morning -after breakfast- you'll leave Hakuna Matata for a two hour drive. In a small native village on the banks of the Río Arajuno, you'll board a 'canoa a motor' and navigate the Arajuno, Napo and other rivers.
Unlike the traditional tours that are organized in this area we designed an extra value alternative! During this Amazon excursion a whole range of activities are offered. Depending on weather conditions, number of participants and specific interests of the group, your guide will put together the route.
Rich flora, in primary and secondary forest, and fauna, in the form of birds, insects, amphibians and reptiles, will be introduced by our professional guide(s) during walks and canoe trips. Explanations of the use of medicinal plants, trees and herbs by the native people will be given. Tubing on one of the quiet rivers through primary forest is a spectacular experience. Lunch will be served on the trip.
Return to the hacienda at about 6 p.m.
Dinner in Restaurant Pangaea.
Overnight stay in cabaña for 2 persons with private bathroom and hot shower.
Day 3: RAFTING CLASS III - III+
Early morning breakfast in Restaurant Pangaea. Afterwards, a 25 minute drive to Tena and then into the jungle takes us to the start of our rafting adventure on the Upper Napo river also known as the Jatuyacu river, which means "Big Water" in Quichua. BIG is probably the best word to describe this river: big waves and tons of fun! This jungle river shows no signs of contamination as it flows from the Llanganates National Park - an extremely rugged and uninhabited mountain range believed by some to be the hiding place of Inca gold.
On arrival at the river we'll receive a brief explanation about the trip and important safety measures that must be considered. Then we'll be ready to start our adventure. An amazing journey for beginner and expert rafters awaits; a perfect combination of exciting rapids and calm natural pools, not to mention the wonderful surrounding jungle scenery. The Napo river, being one of the principal tributaries of the great Amazon River, is an adventure that´s a must when visiting our lodge! No rafting experience is necessary to enjoy this ride.
At noon, we'll have a freshly prepared picnic lunch on the river bank, and then continue our tour. Before dusk, we'll drive back in Tena after a day of great adventure filled with adrenaline and excitement.
Return to Hakuna Matata Lodge. Dinner in Restaurant Pangaea.
Overnight stay in cabaña for 2 persons with private bathroom and hot shower.
Day 4: BEACH AND RIVER
After breakfast you can visit the Pre-Columbian rock carvings (petroglyphs) and natural pools that are located only a few steps away from your cabaña! There are also marked trails with different levels of difficulty where you can do a short hike or just relax on the white sandy beach which invites sun worshippers and enjoy the crystal clear water of the Rio Inchillaqui. Lunch in Restaurant Pangaea. After lunch, transfer to Archidona to take return transport to Quito.
Prices per person:
$306 per person (2-3 pax), $334 per person (4+ pax)
The Price includes:
- Lodging in cabin with private bathroom and hot water
- All visits and excursions as detailed
- English Speaking guide
- All meals during program as specified
- Full day rafting excursion with professional rafting guide(s), specialised rafting equipment, safety kayak, transport from/to the Lodge, picnic lunch by the river and all safety measures
- All local taxes
Does not include:
- Transportation Quito / Archidona / Quito (by public transportation $ 6 p/way)
- Drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Any other service not specified in the program
- Minimum 4 people
NOTE: This package is subject to availability
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