La Casa Del Suizo Jungle Lodge
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La casa del Suizo Jungle Lodge

La Casa del Suizo Jungle Lodge is accessible by car or bus. It´s about a three and a half hours ride from Quito and than followed by an easy 20-minute ride on motorized canoe.

Satiate your curiosity for the Amazon rainforest. Learn new things and most importantly, have fun and relax.

Each day on the Napo River promises new adventure. The monkeys you spot out on the way to activities and the local community you witness. The raft you build with your own hands. As the sun sets over La Casa del Suizo head to the swimming pool to gaze at the stunning jungle view, relaxing into the night.

Itineraries

3 days / 2 nights
Price from (p/p): $ 0,00

Day1

The journey to La Casa del Suizo departs from Quito, Ecuador’s capital, at 8:00am via private transportation. The first leg of our voyage brings us to Papallacta, a small mountain village famous for its natural hot springs. Arriving between 10:00 and 10:30am, we take some time to visit these springs for a soothing dip in their steaming thermal waters, before lunch at the Hotel Papallacta. Shortly after noon, we continue on our route along a scenic stretch of road which takes us out of the majestic Andes highlands and down into the “Oriente”, or Amazon region. Along the way there are several opportunities to stop for photographs, overlooking lush green valleys and sparkling waterfalls. The road ends at Punta Ahuano, a tiny port town on the north bank of the Napo River, where canoes await for a late-afternoon, 15-minute ride downstream to La Casa del Suizo. We arrive with time to get settled and enjoy the sunset from the swimming pool with a welcome cocktail.
Day2

We begin the day with an early breakfast. Walking through primary and secondary forest trails, we observe distinct species of birds and insects as well as a great variety of trees and medicinal plants. The guides explain how such plants are used not only in medicine, but also in construction and other local activities. Along the trails, there are several opportunities to up the adventure factor, with hanging bridges and vines for swinging from tree to tree like Tarzan. We go on to experience the true adventure of explorers past, building and navigating a raft! On a small river island our guide shows us how to bind balsa logs together with rope to form a ‘vessel’, so those who wish can float down the Napo for about an hour, en route back to La Casa del Suizo. The duration of this visit is around 4 hours. Lunch at La Casa del Suizo, followed by “The Island”: a one-hour walk around a totally flat river island where we can spot a great variety of plants and insects. Later we visit the Mariposario (Butterfly House) where we witness the awesome life-cycles of butterflies.
Day3

After breakfast we depart for the trip up the mountains and back to the city. About halfway there, the bus stops at a lookout to stretch our legs and enjoy a lunch box before continuing on to Quito.

4 days / 3 nights.
Price from (p/p): $ 0,00

Day1

The journey to La Casa del Suizo departs from Quito, Ecuador’s capital, at 8:00am via private transportation. The first leg of our voyage brings us to Papallacta, a small mountain village famous for its natural hot springs. Arriving between 10:00 and 10:30am, we take some time to visit these springs for a soothing dip in their steaming thermal waters, before lunch at the Hotel Papallacta. Shortly after noon, we continue on our route along a scenic stretch of road which takes us out of the majestic Andes highlands and down into the “Oriente”, or Amazon region. Along the way there are several opportunities to stop for photographs, overlooking lush green valleys and sparkling waterfalls. The road ends at Punta Ahuano, a tiny port town on the north bank of the Napo River, where canoes await for a lateafternoon, 15-minute ride downstream to La Casa del Suizo. We arrive with time to get settled and enjoy the sunset from the swimming pool with a welcome cocktail.
Day2

After breakfast we board a dugout canoe and navigate 20 minutes down the scenic Napo River. The destination is Cosano, where during a two-hour walk through primary rainforest we are going to lookout for tropical birds and interesting vegetation. Just across the river from La Casa del Suizo is AmaZOOnico, a rescue centre for wounded and displaced tropical rainforest animals. Here we can see coatis, tapirs, and several species of monkey, snakes, and a variety of colourful birds, many of which wander around freely. Lunch at La Casa del Suizo. Mid-afternoon, we continue on to the village of Ahuano, where we learn about raditional Quichua culture. A local host shows us how to make chicha, a typical beverage (tasting optional!), and demonstrates the spiritual cleansing rituals still practiced today throughout the surrounding community. Finally, we participate in a blowgun target-shooting contest – but don’t expect to beat the natives!.
Day3

We begin the day with an early breakfast. Walking through primary and secondary forest trails, we observe distinct species of birds and insects as well as a great variety of trees and medicinal plants. The guides explain how such plants are used not only in medicine, but also in construction and other local activities. Along the trails, there are several opportunities to up the adventure factor, with hanging bridges and vines for swinging from tree to tree like Tarzan. We go on to experience the true adventure of explorers past, building and navigating a raft! On a small river island our guide shows us how to bind balsa logs together with rope to form a ‘vessel’, so those who wish can float down the Napo for about an hour, en route back to La Casa del Suizo. The duration of this visit is around 4 hours. Lunch at La Casa del Suizo, followed by “The Island”: a one-hour walk around a totally flat river island where we can spot a great variety of plants and insects. Later we visit the Mariposario (Butterfly House) where we witness the awesome life-cycles of butterflies.
Day4

After breakfast we depart for the trip up the mountains and back to the city. About halfway there, the bus stops at a lookout to stretch our legs and enjoy a lunch box before continuing on to Quito.

Included

Transport to and from La Casa del Suizo.
Canoe ride for entering and leaving the hotel.
2 and 3 nights’ accommodation.
Aquatic transport in activities.
All meals.
Bilingual guide.
Activities led by native guides.
Rubber boots in excursions.
Free Wi-Fi.
Taxes.

Not included

Drinks.
Tips.

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La Casa Del Suizo Jungle Lodge
Region > Tena

La casa del Suizo Jungle Lodge

Itineraries

3 days / 2 nights
Price from (p/p): $ 0,00

Day1

Day2

Day3

4 days / 3 nights.
Price from (p/p): $ 0,00

Day1

Day2

Day3

Day4

Included

Not included

Booking & availability

In short

La casa del Suizo Jungle Lodge

Itineraries

3 days / 2 nights Price from (p/p): $ 0,00

Day1

Day2

Day3

4 days / 3 nights. Price from (p/p): $ 0,00

Day1

Day2

Day3

Day4

Included

Not included

Booking & availability

3 days / 2 nights
Price from (p/p): $ 0,00

4 days / 3 nights.
Price from (p/p): $ 0,00