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Altos del Pastaza Lodge & Reserve - Packages

Altos del Pastaza rainforest lodge's is scattered on our 76 hectares of primary rainforest, where we have protected and remains intact from centuries. We have native guides with jungle experience and good knowledge of Basic life support, as matter of fact one the owners is a Doctor (M.D.) so, he can trained personally to the staff.

We have excursions of 3, 4 and 5 nights where you can appreciate besides our reserve of 76 acres of preserve primary rainforest, the "Hola Vida" reserve's waterfall, " Golondrinas" water fall, Hidden fall and reserve, "Cotacachi" quechua Community, as well other Indigenous communities, boat rivers rides, rafting, jungle hiking, where you will have the opportunity to observe the flora and fauna of this incredible ecosystem, we can tailor the excursions according to your needs

. At the beginning of the excursion our Guide will explain about the tours, and the places that we will be visiting
. Remember also that the rainforest is balance ecological system to protect and not to destroy it.
. To enjoy more an excursion see, feel and experiment the local cultures.
. The excursion includes the fee of entrance to our reserve and other reserves, and local Indian communities.

3 Days and 2 Nights

Please see general description of our excursions, which may be changed due weather conditions, or as per our guest particular requests, and as well due creation of new excursions following recommendation of our former guests

Important Note: We can tailor the excursions according to you needs
Day 1 After your arrival at approximately 2 P.M. you will receive a complementary beverage
You can enjoy:
  • Our accommodations
  • Rooms, dinning room  
  • Natural refreshing pool and  well-chlorinated swimming pool
  • Fire place,
  • Card room 
  • Bar at the edge of the earth,
  • Handicraft shops 
  • Our unique and exclusive viewpoint “el Mirador”

In the afternoon we will walk down over the “altos del Pastaza reserve in direction to our “natural pool” where you will have a refreshment bath, we go as well to “Pastaza” River and we walk long side where we can see this wonderful ecosystem, and for the most adventurous, you can swim. On the way up and down you may see various animals and plants, our reserve is a sanctuary for different species of birds and butterflies (see relevant info)
We will have a dinner buffet before we go to rest.
There is an information Booklet in your room, where it is explained all about our facilities, excursions and programs.

Day 2 After breakfast, we will go to “Hola Vida” reserve; a  non profit organization, We will take a 1 hour walk to the “Hola Vida” waterfalls; you can take a refreshing bath as you wish, You may be able to watch the animals and birds of the area; our guide will give you explanations about medicinal, hallucinogenic and toxic plants, then  we will be back to our Lodge for lunch.

We have an alterative to Unique “Golondrinas” waterfall for most adventures guest instead of  “Hola Vida” waterfalls 
In the afternoon in our private transportation we will go to a local indigenous community “Cotococha” community or “Vencedores” community and after a short walk in the rainforest, we’ll visit an indigenous “Quichua” family who will show us how they make ceramics and how to use blow – guns with Curare poison, you may have the chance to watch as well monkeys, boas constrictor, etc.. then We will go back to the “Puyo” River and sail for unique canoe excursion; (Price upon request), On the way, you will see various animals and plants; birds, butterflies, in clear day, you will also have the chance to watch the majesty of “Sangay” volcano; we will pass indigenous communities and finally we will return to our lodge, in the afternoon you can enjoy our facilities and our dinner buffet; we also have the chance to visit another Indian community

Day 3 After breakfast we will escort you out of our lodge and reserve according you chosen package. We can plan an excursion to our reserve before you leave, if first day’s entrance was late. Available until 11:30 hours (lunch no included)


4 Days and 3 Nights

Please see general description of our excursions, which may be changed due weather conditions, or as per our guest particular requests, and as well due creation of new excursions following recommendation of our former guests.

Important Note: We can tailor the excursions according to you needs.
Day 1 After your arrival at approximately 2 P.M. you will receive a complementary beverage
You can enjoy:
  1. Our accommodations
  2. Rooms, dinning room  
  3. Natural refreshing pool and  well-chlorinated swimming pool
  4. Fire place,
  5. Card room 
  6. Bar at the edge of the earth,
  7. Handicraft shops 
  8. Our unique and exclusive viewpoint “el Mirador”

In the afternoon we will walk down over the “altos del Pastaza reserve in direction to our “natural pool” where you will have a refreshment bath, we go as well to “Pastaza” River and we walk long side where we can see this wonderful ecosystem, and for the most adventurous, you can swim. On the way up and down you may see various animals and plants, our reserve is a sanctuary for different species of birds and butterflies ( see relevant info)
We will have a dinner buffet before we go to rest.
There is an information Booklet in your room, where it is explained all about our facilities, excursions and programs.

Day 2 After breakfast, we will go to “Hola Vida” reserve; a  non profit organization, We will take a 1 hour walk to the “Hola Vida” waterfalls; you can take a refreshing bath as you wish, You may be able to watch the animals and birds of the area; our guide will give you explanations about medicinal, hallucinogenic and toxic plants, then  we will be back to our Lodge for lunch.

We have an alterative to Unique “Golondrinas” waterfall for most adventures guest instead of  “Hola Vida” waterfalls 

In the afternoon in our private transportation we will go to a local indigenous community “Cotococha” community or “Vencedores” community and after a short walk in the rainforest, we’ll visit an indigenous “Quichua” family who will show us how they make ceramics and how to use blow – guns with Curare poison, you may have the chance to watch as well monkeys, boas constrictor, etc.. then We will go back to the “Puyo” River and sail for unique canoe excursion; (Price upon request), On the way, you will see various animals and plants; birds, butterflies, in clear day, you will also have the chance to watch the majesty of “Sangay” volcano; we will pass indigenous communities and finally we will return to our lodge, in the afternoon you can enjoy our facilities and our dinner buffet; we also have the chance to visit another Indian community
Day 3 After breakfast, we will go to “Golondrinas” waterfall (médium rainforest complexity) In the afternoon in our private transportation we will go to indigenous community of “Cotococha” to start a incredible canoe ride over the “Puyo” River, (price upon request) , then we will return to our lodge,
Day 4 After breakfast we will escort you out of our lodge and reserve according you chosen package. We can plan an excursion to our reserve before you leave, if first day’s entrance was late. Available until 11:30 hours (lunch no included


5 Days and 4 Nights

Please see general description of our excursions, which may be changed due weather conditions, or as per your request

Important Note: We can tailor the excursions according to you needs
There is an information Booklet in your room, where it is explained all about our facilities, excursions and programs.
Day 1 After your arrival at approximately 2 P.M. you will receive a complementary cocktail
You can enjoy:
  1. Our accommodations
  2. Rooms, dinning room  
  3. Natural refreshing pool and  well-chlorinated swimming pool
  4. Fire place,
  5. Card room 
  6. Bar at the edge of the earth,
  7. Handicraft shops 
  8. Our unique and exclusive viewpoint “el Mirador”

After dinner welcome Traditional Indian dance (Cotococha community participants, for group of guest of 15 and more

Day 2  After breakfast, we will walk down over the “altos del Pastaza reserve in direction to our “natural pool” where you will have a refreshment bath, we go as well to “Pastaza” River and we walk long side where we can see this wonderful ecosystem, and for the most adventurous, you can swim. On the way up and down you may see various animals and plants, our reserve is a sanctuary for different species of birds and butterflies.
Luch is serve at “Mirador point” weather allows
Rest of afternoon to enjoy our facilities and/or excursión to upper side of our reserve.
We will have a dinner buffet.
At night “paintings over naked human bodies” by our well-known local artist Rodrigo Cevallos, for group of guest of 15 and more
Day 3 After breakfast, we will go to “Hola Vida” reserve; a non profit organization, We will take a 1 hour walk to the “Hola Vida” waterfalls; you can take a refreshing bath as you wish, You may be able to watch the animals and birds of the area; our guide will give you explanations about medicinal, hallucinogenic and toxic plants, then we will be back to our Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon in our private transportation we will go to a local indigenous community “Cotococha” community or “Vencedores” community and after a short walk in the rainforest, we’ll visit an indigenous “Quichua” family who will show us how they make ceramics and how to use blow – guns with Curare poison, you may have the chance to watch as well monkeys, boas constrictor, etc.. then We will go back to the “Puyo” River and sail for unique canoe excursion; (Price upon request), On the way, you will see various animals and plants; birds, butterflies, in clear day, you will also have the chance to watch the majesty of “Sangay” volcano; we will pass indigenous communities and finally we will return to our lodge, in the afternoon you can enjoy our facilities and our dinner buffet; we also have the chance to visit another Indian community
Day 4 After breakfast, we will go in our private transportation to “Golondrinas” waterfall (médium rainforest complexity)   
After the visit to the “Golondrinas” waterfall, we will go back to the “Puyo” River for tubing excursion; then we will return to our lodge, in the afternoon you can enjoy our facilities and our dinner buffet; we also have the chance to visit another Indian community
Day 5 After breakfast we will escort you out of our lodge and reserve and we will assist you with next destination in Ecuador or in South America


6 Days and 5 Nights

Please see general description of our excursions, which may be changed due weather conditions, or as per your request

Important Note: We can tailor the excursions according to you needs

There is an information Booklet in your room, where it is explained all about our facilities, excursions and programs.
Day 1 After your arrival at approximately 2 P.M. you will receive a complementary cocktail
You can enjoy:
  • Our accommodations
  • Rooms, dinning room  
  • Natural refreshing pool and  well-chlorinated swimming pool
  • Fire place,
  • Card room 
  • Bar at the edge of the earth,
  • Handicraft shops 
  • Our unique and exclusive viewpoint “el Mirador”

After dinner welcome Traditional Indian dance (Cotococha community participants, for group of guest of 15 and more

 

Day 2 After breakfast, we will walk down over the “altos del Pastaza reserve in direction to our “natural pool” where you will have a refreshment bath, we go as well to “Pastaza” River and we walk long side where we can see this wonderful ecosystem, and for the most adventurous, you can swim. On the way up and down you may see various animals and plants, our reserve is a sanctuary for different species of birds and butterflies.
Luch is serve at “Mirador point” weather allows

Rest of afternoon to enjoy our facilities and/or excursión to upper side of our reserve.
We will have a dinner buffet

At night “paintings over naked human bodies” by our well-known local artist Rodrigo Cevallos, for group of guest of 15 and more
Day 3 After breakfast, we will go to “Hola Vida” reserve; a  non profit organization, We will take a 1 hour walk to the “Hola Vida” waterfalls; you can take a refreshing bath as you wish, You may be able to watch the animals and birds of the area; our guide will give you explanations about medicinal, hallucinogenic and toxic plants, then  we will be back to our Lodge for lunch.In the afternoon in our private transportation we will go to a local indigenous community “Cotococha” community or “Vencedores” community and after a short walk in the rainforest, we’ll visit an indigenous “Quichua” family who will show us how they make ceramics and how to use blow – guns with Curare poison, you may have the chance to watch as well monkeys, boas constrictor, etc.. then We will go back to the “Puyo” River and sail for unique canoe excursion; (Price upon request), On the way, you will see various animals and plants; birds, butterflies, in clear day, you will also have the chance to watch the majesty of “Sangay” volcano; we will pass indigenous communities and finally we will return to our lodge, in the afternoon you can enjoy our facilities and our dinner buffet; we also have the chance to visit another Indian community
Day 4 After breakfast, we will go in our private transportation to “Golondrinas” waterfall (médium rainforest complexity)  
After the visit to the “Golondrinas” waterfall, we will go back to the “Puyo” River for tubing excursion; then we will return to our lodge, in the afternoon you can enjoy our facilities and our dinner buffet; we also have the chance to visit another Indian community
Day 5 After breakfast we will go for rafting excursion 3 hours, moderate complexity from indichuris reserve to “Tallapi” brigde, plus snack
In the afternoon visit and lunch un “Puyo” city and sightseeing
Monkey farm
Orchid “Omare” farm
Archeological museum
 “Tree” house and
Animal rescue center
Day 6 After breakfast we will escort you out of our lodge and reserve and we will assit you with next destination  in Ecuador or in south america


7 Days and 6 Nights

Please see general description of our excursions, which may be changed due weather conditions, or as per your request

Important Note: We can tailor the excursions according to you needs

There is an information Booklet in your room, where it is explained all about our facilities, excursions and programs.
Day 1

After your arrival at approximately 2 P.M. you will receive a complementary cocktail
You can enjoy:

  • Our accommodations
  • Rooms, dinning room  
  • Natural refreshing pool and  well-chlorinated swimming pool
  • Fire place,
  • Card room 
  • Bar at the edge of the earth,
  • Handicraft shops 
  • Our unique and exclusive viewpoint “el Mirador”
After dinner welcome Traditional Indian dance (Cotococha community participants, for group of guest of 15 and more
Day 2 After breakfast, we will walk down over the “altos del Pastaza reserve in direction to our “natural pool” where you will have a refreshment bath, we go as well to “Pastaza” River and we walk long side where we can see this wonderful ecosystem, and for the most adventurous, you can swim. On the way up and down you may see various animals and plants, our reserve is a sanctuary for different species of birds and butterflies.
Lunch is serve at “Mirador point” weather allows

Rest of afternoon to enjoy our facilities and/or excursión to upper side of our reserve.
We will have a dinner buffet
At night “paintings over naked human bodies” by our well-known local artist Rodrigo Cevallos, for group of guest of 15 and more

Day 3 After breakfast, we will go to “Hola Vida” reserve; a  non profit organization, We will take a 1 hour walk to the “Hola Vida” waterfalls; you can take a refreshing bath as you wish, You may be able to watch the animals and birds of the area; our guide will give you explanations about medicinal, hallucinogenic and toxic plants, then  we will be back to our Lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon in our private transportation we will go to a local indigenous community “Cotococha” community or “Vencedores” community and after a short walk in the rainforest, we’ll visit an indigenous “Quichua” family who will show us how they make ceramics and how to use blow – guns with Curare poison, you may have the chance to watch as well monkeys, boas constrictor, etc.. then We will go back to the “Puyo” River and sail for unique canoe excursion; (Price upon request), On the way, you will see various animals and plants; birds, butterflies, in clear day, you will also have the chance to watch the majesty of “Sangay” volcano; we will pass indigenous communities and finally we will return to our lodge, in the afternoon you can enjoy our facilities and our dinner buffet; we also have the chance to visit another Indian community
Day 4 After breakfast, we will go in our private transportation to “Golondrinas” waterfall (médium rainforest complexity)  
After the visit to the “Golondrinas” waterfall, we will go back to the “Puyo” River for tubing excursion; then we will return to our lodge, in the afternoon you can enjoy our facilities and our dinner buffet; we also have the chance to visit another Indian community
Day 5 After breakfast Long day excursion to “Hidden water” fall (high complexity) and reserve plus luncheon box
Day 6 After breakfast we will go for rafting excursion 3 hours, moderate complexity from indichuris reserve to “Tallapi” brigde, plus snack ( prices may be included according to chosen program)
In the afternoon visit and lunch in “Puyo” city and sightseeing:  
Monkey farm (paseo de los monos)
Orchid “Omare” farm
Archeological museum
 “Tree” house and
Animal rescue center
Day 7 After breakfast we will escort you out of our lodge and reserve and we will assit you with next destination in Ecuador or in South America

Notes

  • At the beginning of each  excursion our Guide will explain about the excursion, and the places that we will be visiting
  • Remember also that the rainforest is balance ecological system to protect and not to destroy it.
  • To enjoy more an excursion see, feel and experiment the local cultures.
  • The excursion includes the fee of entrance to our reserve and other points.
  • Our new programs: traditional Indian dance and paintings over naked human bodies by our well-known local artist Rodrigo Cevallos
  • We will try to follow the itinerary of our excursions, but we can chance or cancel it according to the weather conditions and the safety of our guests
  • Rafting excursion (prices upon request, minimum 4 guest) 
  • The price of package include even the fact you don’t participle on a daily excursion 
  • We advised our guest to leave valuables in the Lodge
  • We own experience guides, naturalsit guides for Birds and butterflies-prices upon request
  • We sometimes have professional drivers that can transport you to our and others reserves where native guides will take over the excursion
  • There is not guarantee to see rainforest animals during hiking
  • Remember also that the rainforest is balance ecological system to protect and not to destroy it

What to bring

  • Clothing
      • 3 lightweight long pants; quick drying material preferred; avoid jeans;
      • 2 long sleeved shirts, quick drying material preferred;
      • 1 pair of hiking socks for each day in the rainforest;
      • 1 light windbreaker, sweater or fleece jacket;
      • 1 brimmed hat (suitable for both sun and rain);
      • 1 light waterproof poncho ( provide in our lodge)
      • Bathing suit.

    Footwear

    • 1 pair of comfortable walking shoes;
    • 1 pair of sandals;
    • rubber boots for hiking in the jungle provide in the lodge

      Equipment

    • Sun block lotion
    • Insect repellent
    • Small flashlight

    Electronics:

    • Video-camera with extra batteries
    • Camera with extra batteries and extra films and/or memory cards
    • Small battery radio as you wishes
    • Small laptop
    • Binoculars

    Tips:
    Very well appreciated



TIPS

As per “Próxima Parada” a TV travel program which shows the most important turist attractions- destinations in Ecuador we are proud to announce that our lodge and reserve in one of the 10 more beautiful places to visit in Ecuador and unique in the rainforest region of Ecuador

Rain forest is one the world’s most biologically diverse ecosystems, even when it is less than 7 percent of the land surface on Earth.

Rain forest ecosystems contain more plant and animal species than virtually any other habitat in the world.

Rain forests play a critical role in global climate regulation by absorbing carbon dioxide and liberation of Oxygen to earth.

One hectare (about 2.5 acres) of tropical rain forest may contain more than 600 species of trees.

Many as 1,000 different cultures of indigenous peoples may be living in rain forests worldwide.

The early 1990s tropical forests were being destroyed at a rate of approximately 28 hectares (70 acres) a minute; 14 million hectares (35 million acres) each year.

Altos del Pastaza Lodge and Reserve is a santuary of birds and butterflies Bird List, among others

Little Tinamu (Crypturellus soui)
urkey Vulture  (Coragyps aura)
Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forticatus)
Roadside Hawk    (Buteo magnirostris)
Mottled Owl (Strix virgata)
Black Caracara (Daptrius ater)
Speckled Chachalaca (Ortalis guttata)
Western White-tailed Trogon (Trogon chionorus)
Squirrel Cuckoo   (Playa cayana)                                                           
Smooth-billed Ani   (Crotophaga ani)
Short-tailed Swift    (Chaetura brachyura)
Green Hermit   (Phaethornis yaruqui)
Tawny-bellied Hermit  (Phaethornis yaruqui)
Fork-tailed Woodnymph   (Thalurania furcata)
Gray-brested mountain-toucan    (Andigena laminirostris)             
White-throated Toucan  (Ramphastos tucanus)
Yellow-tufted Woodpecker   (Melanerpes cruentatus)
Golden-faced Tyrannulet  (Zimmerius chrysops)
Ecuadorian Tyrannulet  (Phylloscartes gualaquizae )
Slaty-capped Flycatcher  (Leptopogon superciliaris)
Boat -billed Flycatcher(  )
Common Tody-flycatcher  (Todirostrum cinereum)
Eastern Wood-pewee  (Contopus virens)
Smoke colored Pewee (Contopus fumigatus)
Social Flycatcher (Myizetetes similis)
Long Tailed Tyrant  ( Colonia colunus )
Piratic Flycatcher  (Legatus leucophaius)
Tropical Kingbird     (Tyrannus melancholicus)
Violaceous  Jay (Cyanocorax violaceus)
Black-billed Thrush  (Turdus ignobilis)
Southern Rough-winged Swallow  (Stelgidopteryx ruficollis)
Canada Warbler   (Wilsonia canadiensis)
Blackpoll  Warbler (Dendroica aestiva)
Blackburnian Warbler (Dendroica fusca)
Bananaquit     (Coereba flaveola)
Green Honeycreeper   (Chlorophanes spiza)
Black-faced Dacnis (Dacnis cayana)
Orange-bellied Euphonia    (Euphonia xanthogaster)
Thick-billed Euohonia (Euphonia laniirostris)
Golden Tanager   (Tangara arthus)
Saffron-crowned Tanager  (Tangara xanthocephala)
Golden-eared Tanager  (Tangara chrysotis)
Blue-necked Tanager  (Tangara cyanicollis)
Paradise Tanager  (Tangara chilensis)
Green-and-gold Tanager  (Tangara schrankii)
Bay-headed Tanager   (Tangara gyrola)
Blue-gray Tanager  (Thraupis episcopus)
Palm Tanager   (Thraupis palmarum)
Silver-beaked Tanager (Ramphocelus carbo)
Summer Tanager  (Piranga rubra)
Magpie Tanager  (Cissopis leveriana)
Olive Finch  (Lysurus castaneiceps)
Yellow-rumped Cacique  (Cacicus cela)
Northern Mountain-cacique  (Cacicus leucoramphus)
Subtropical Cacique  (Cacicus uropygialis)
Russet-backed Oropendola (Psarocolius angustifronds)
White eyed parakeet  (Aratinga leucophthalmus)
Blue-headed parrot (Pionus menstruus)Blackpoll Warbler (Dendroica atriata)

Altos del Pastaza Lodge and Reserve

Butterfly Species, among others

Danaidae
Lycorea cleobaea atergatis
Heliconiidae
Heliconius erato notabilis
Heliconius numata bicoloratus
Ithomiidae
Brevioleria arzalia ssp
Methona confusa psamathe
Methona curvifascia
Mechanitis lysimnia ocona?
Melinaea marsaeus mothone
Hypothyris euclea ssp
Oleria gunilla lota
Oleria janarilla
Athesis acrisione acrisione
Morphidae
Antirrhaea taygetina
Nymphalidae
Eresia pelonia f. ithomiola
Consul fabius ssp
Catonephele acontius
Papilionidae
Parides aeneas bolivar
Parides anchises drucei
Riodinidae
Charis sp
Eunogyra satyrus
Eurybia jemima sinnaces
Mesosemia eumene
Mesosemia sp
Stalachtis calliope
Satyridae
Cithaerias aurorina
Haetera piera
Pierella huceta latona
Pierella lena
Euptychia arnaea
Euptychi aegrota
Euptychia enyo
Euptychia harpya
Taygrtis marpesa
Taygetis penelea




















































 
Special Package
Altos del Pastaza Lodge and reserve offers a very special combined 6N/7D program which include a visit of 4 nights to Huaorani community.....
 
Accommodations
All rooms have a perfect view to the rainforest reserve and to the majestic Pastaza River, they have private restroom...
 
Promotions
Altos del Pastaza Lodge and reserve offers Rafting, Canotaje , Limpia Shamanica and more special tours in the jungle.....