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ITINERARY:
DAY 1 : Morning flight from Quito (12h00) to Lago Agrio (12h30). Reception at the airport followed by lunch. Transfer by bus to Chiritza, 1 ½ hours south east of Lago Agrio on the River Aguarico. From here your transportation is by motorized canoe down the Aguarico River until you reach PARADISE HUTS ~ this exciting leg of your trip takes 1 ½ hours. Evening meal. Optional is a nocturnal hike.
DAY 2 : After breakfast hiking in the 100 hectare forest owned by Paradise Huts to see the great variety of species of plants, trees and animal life. You will see the "Ceibo" Tree, the largest tree found in the jungle. Lunch back at the lodge is followed by a visit to the home of an indigenous family to see a demonstration and participation in the use of blowpipes, typical musical instruments and the elaboration of woven goods. Evening meal.
DAY 3 : Breakfast followed by a visit to San Pablo, the largest Secoya tribe community in the region, to learn of their customs and way of life. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon try your hand at paddling an indigenous canoe on the Aguarico River. Evening meal (farewell cocktail for those on the four day tour).
DAY 4 : Early breakfast and departure for Puerto Gregorio to take the bus (2.5 hours ) to Lago Agrio and catch the flight back to Quito.
After breakfast departure for Secoyas to visit the local shaman who will lead a small hike revealing secrets of jungle life, medicinal plants and their uses. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon try your hand at paddling an indigenous canoe on the Aguarico River. Evening meal and farewell cocktail.
DAY 5 : Early breakfast and departure for Puerto Gregorio and then by bus to Lago Agrio to catch the flight back to Quito.
Please note that the itinerary above may be subject to change.
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