Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve

Thanks Kapawi for giving us an experience of a lifetime!!!! The cultural inmersion, the wildlife, the service, the staff, your guides, everything was wonderful. We went with friends and our son and daughter and left with a big smile and deep and transformational memories.

What an amazing 5 days in the amazon. Our guide, Santiago was absolutely incredible. His knowledge of the jungle, the wildlife, and the ecosystems taught us so much and our trip would not have been the same without him by our side the entire time. Edwin (Sincha), our Achuar Guide, allowed us to get a beautiful glimpse into the lives of his community. This lodge is a very special place. We were able to connect with the jungle in a way I don’t think we could have done if we chose to stay somewhere else. We really got to immerse ourselves in the amazon. From hiking, kayaking, early morning bird watching, swimming, visiting the achuar village, and evening boat rides, everything was so organized, so well planned. The food!!! The food was impeccable. Every day we had something different and our last night we were able to indulge in an authentic achuar meal. The stay was a lot better than expected and a lot better than portrayed on their website and their website photos. They were clean, well kept, and the grounds of the lodge were breathtaking. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to experience a truly authentic amazon experience. Having an Achuar Guide really made a huge difference in our experience. We really were able see how this indigenous tribe lives their daily lives and gained a plwhole new perspective. Our guides made us feel like a child again. Everything was so well planned. It felt like you just need to be 100% open to the experience and open to learning new things Things you definitely need to do: - kayak the pastaza river - kayak kusutkao river - night hike - recommend Santiago and Edwin as your Guides!! Go to knows - this is the amazon. Although bug nets cover your beds at night just understand that there will be bugs - There is no AC or hot water (we went end of aug/early sept and we had no issues) but it wouldn’t hurt to bring a portable fan - There is no wifi in the rooms (you’ll be too busy with activities to even notice the lack of connection to the outside world) - Do not do wayusa the day you plan on traveling back home - The travel to and from Kapawi is on a very small plane

I had such a wonderful time at Kapawi. Amazing people! Amazing wildlife. The peacefulness of the forest and river were perfection. I loved the forest hikes, the village visit, and dart blowing. There is something there for everyone. It was a trip to cherish. I hope to go back one day!

Fantastic and magical days in the Ecuadorian Rainforest. Chumpi and his team allowed us to take a glimpse into the fascinating life of the Achuar. We saw beautiful wildlife, spent time kayaking on the river and had still enough time to relax. The accomodation is great, food is very nice.

Our family of 5 (3 kids ages 9, 12, 14) stayed for about 6 days over the New Year. Our stay was incredible! Because the resort is owned by an indigenous Amazonian tribe (with experienced naturalists/biologists on the tours), a stay at this resort is incredibly genuine in its feel. You feel like you are helping to protect the environment when you are there, like the resort is truly ecologically minded. I was previously at a lodge on the Brazilian side but this felt so much nicer and truer (less commercial). The cabins are beautiful, the food was absolutely wonderful and the whole experience felt like a once in a lifetime almost other worldly experience. We had so much fun, we learned/ experienced/ saw so much. And every day my kids who normally would opt for video games begged to go swimming again in the amazon! If you have the opportunity, I would highly highly recommend going to Kapawi. Also, the manager helped us with transportation on the remainder of our trip throughout Ecuador (Papallacta, Baños, Mindo, etc.) which made everything seamless and easy.