Pastaza Wildlife Tours: Discover Amazonian Biodiversity

We leave from the city of Puyo, Pastaza to the Hola Vida reserve approximately 40 minutes. Private Tours at 09:00 AM and Group Tours 10:30 AM We will know their culture, observe the construction of their homes and crafts made of pottery and raft, and hunting instruments such as the famous “blowgun” explanations about medicinal plants , hallucinogenic, toxic, palm trees, heliconias, insects; such as: butterflies, beetles, spiders, ants, termites etc., and the demonstration of the “clay” that is used for the elaboration of ceramic objects, and as facial treatments in the spa, when you arrive at the waterfall you can enjoy A refreshing bath. With many activities Tasks to do • Viewpoints • Giant Fish • Canoe • Community • Typical Dance • Skin treatment clay • Painted faces • Lunch • Indichuris viewpoint • Chocolate factory • blowgun • Hello Life Waterfall • Fauna & Flora • Liana (Tarzan Flight)

FIRST DAY. We leave Puyo by bus towards the Villain River for a 3-hour trip, then we take a motor canoe to navigate the Villain River downstream for 3 hours, observing birds such as parrots, toucans, turkeys, orioles, until we reach the community of Nichacocha. Lunch. Recognition of the area and sharing with the Quichua family. Camping. Dinner and accommodation in a cabin with tents. SECOND DAY. After breakfast we take a 4-hour walk through the primary forest, explanation of the existing botanical variety, medicinal, ornamental, poisonous, fruit and vegetable fiber plants. Possibility of seeing monkeys in a salting house. Lunch. In the afternoon visit a yucca and banana plantation. Demonstration of the elaboration of chicha, ceramics and tobacco. THIRD DAY. After breakfast we sail to a lagoon where we will go piranha fishing. Lunch. In the afternoon, a short walk to observe gigantic and ancient trees. FOURTH DAY.

Make them live a complete holistic experience. In direct contact with nature, the customs and traditions of the Amazonian peoples, their customs, flora, fauna and the energy of the Amazon jungle. The tour can start at the airport you arrive at (for a fee) or from our meeting point in the city of Puyo, which belongs to the province of Pastaza, at its land terminal. At the main door our guide will welcome you with a delicious Guayusa, a traditional drink. Do not worry you will be able to locate it since it will be with a sign with your name. They will live in direct contact with nature, carry out a very pleasant aquatic activity and, in turn, the guide will comment on the ancestral properties of certain plants... the history of Amazonian peoples, their importance, ways of life and certain symbolisms that especially characterize them. certain Amazonian peoples and nationalities.

07:00 Concentration in the Agency • Departure from the city of Puyo estimated time 2 hours • Walk through the jungle to the community 1:30 hours. • Welcome in the Community. • Walk in primary jungle towards the Cave of the Tayos • Adaptation to the dark. • Tour in the mysterious Caves of the Tayos, estimated time 3 hours • Observation of stalactites, stalagmites, dripping walls, spiders, scorpion spider, bats, etc. • Various natural rock formations • Sections with underground current • Good possibility to observe the Tayo or Guácharos, which are nocturnal birds, feed on wild fruits and build their nests on the rocks. • Return to the Community. • Lunch, prepared by the Shuar Community • Return to the city of Puyo.

This unique river is listed as one of the best rivers in Ecuador for tubing, offering all who visit an experience of adventure and contemplation of nature. Adrenaline fans will enjoy "running" medium-class rapids, at the same time that they will be able to appreciate a tropical rain forest with all its flora and fauna. Our motto is to provide a safe and fun tour offering tourists the opportunity to work as a team during the tour. The crossings on the river last approximately one hour and a half, and we include a delicious lunch and enjoy the spectacular view. Includes: Transportation, lunch, specialized equipment, buoy, tickets, bilingual guide and safety kayaker. Recommendations: what to bring? Shorts, bathing suit, tennis shoes or sandals with ankle straps and sunscreen. You must bring extra clothes and cloth to change at the end of the tour. Tour operator:

Day 1  6:00 am departure from the city of Puyo by public or private bus according to the tour reservation (2 hours)  Walk through the jungle with luggage 1:00 hour to the cabins.  Welcome or part of the Shuar Indigenous Community.  Installation in the Community cabins.  Lunch.  Walk in the sector (area), explanation of plants, landscapes and photography  First tour of the Tayos caves.  Return to camp.  Dinner, bonfire, anecdotes of the Indigenous Cultures.  Lodging. Day 2  Amazonian breakfast.  Walk in primary forest and interpretation of flora and fauna.  Second entrance and tour within the mysterious Tayos Caves.  Observation of stalactites, stalagmites, spiders, bats, etc.  Return to the Community.  Lunch (Prepared by the Shuar Community).  Return to the city of Puyo and end of services. TOURS DO NOT INCLUDE:  Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and tips.  Anything not specified in the program.

RESERVA HOLA VIDA SALIDA DE PUYO 09:00A.M. 3 DIAS PRIMER DIA • Visita Comunidad Casahurco • Caminata a la selva 3 horas explicación de plantas medicinales • Baño en el rio • Almuerzo • Practica de cerbatana • Compartimiento con la gente Indígena de la comunidad • Caminata Nocturna en busca de serpientes e inseptos y tipos de ranas • Dormita en cabañas de la gente Indígena SEGUNDO DIA • Desayuno • Visita a la comunidad Ukuwasi • Danza típica • Caminata de un circuito de 5 cascadas • Almuerzo • Cano rio Puyo • Merienda • Caminata Nocturna visita de caimanes • Comunidad Indichuris descaso por la noche TERCER DIA • Desayuno • Visita a la fabrica de chocolate artesal • Vista de dos miradores con increíbles paisajes • Vuelo de Tarzan en liana • Almuerzo • Retorno a la ciudad de Puyo INCLUYE: • Botas de Caucho • Ponchos de agua • Guía Especializado