EXPERIENCE NATURE & WILDLIFE ADVENTURES
Discover the Amazon Rainforest, observe emblematic wildlife, and explore secluded rivers
SUPPORT A PIONEER INDIGENOUS ECOTOURISM ENTERPRISE
Meet the Achuar people, immerse in their culture, and share in their traditions and heritage
TAILOR-MADE ITINERARIES & PROGRAMS
Design a small-scale local experience that directly supports nature conservation and cultural preservation
EXAMPLE ITINERARIES FOR A TYPICAL STAY
Starting at $1140 per person
3 NIGHT JOURNEY
Experience the essence of the Amazon in a compact 3-night adventure at Kapawi Ecolodge.
Starting at $1140 per person
3 NIGHT JOURNEY
4 NIGHT JOURNEY
Starting at $1420 per person
4 NIGHT JOURNEY
4 NIGHT JOURNEY
Dive deeper into the rainforest with a 4-night stay, exploring its vibrant ecosystems and cultures.
Starting at $1420 per person
7 NIGHT JOURNEY
Starting at $2310 per person
7 NIGHT JOURNEY
7 NIGHT JOURNEY
Spend a full week discovering the diverse wildlife and rich traditions of the Amazon.
Starting at $2310 per person
CUSTOMIZED ITINEARY
CUSTOMIZED ITINERARY
DESIGN YOUR OWN JOURNEY INTO THE MOST BIODIVERSE RAINFOREST ON EARTH
At Kapawi Ecolodge, we want to make your travel experience as memorable as possible. We have a variety of nature, wellness and culture-based activities so that every guest can explore the Amazon rainforest at their own pace through our flexible experiences, tours, and suggested itineraries. Get in touch to start planning your stay.
EXPLORE DAILY AMAZON EXPERIENCES
NATURE & WILDLIFE
NATURE & WILDLIFE
NATURE & WILDLIFE
NATURE & WILDLIFE
NATURE & WILDLIFE
connect and learn about the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest on foot and by boat.
FAMILY ADVENTURES
FAMILY ADVENTURES
FAMILY ADVENTURES
FAMILY ADVENTURES
Kapawi Ecolodge provides the perfect setting for memorable, active, and fun experiences for family members of every age
CULTURAL IMMERSION
learn about Achuar life, Achuar knowledge of the forest plants, and spend time in communities gaining wisdom from indigenous leadership
CULTURAL IMMERSION
WELLNESS & HEALTH
WELLNESS & HEALTH
Kapawi's natural sanctuary is a transformational location to practice mind and body healing
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many rooms does Kapawi have? Kapawi has 11 private bungalows and can accommodate up to 30 guests. Groups are small, with no more than 4 guests per guide. All bungalows have private bathrooms and energy available 24 hours from our solar system. Kapawi has single, double, triple and family (x4) bungalows.
Is there wi-fi available at Kapawi? Yes, but it is only available in our office building, located in the same complex as the guests’ bungalows. We do not offer wi-fi signal in the bungalows or in the public areas, so that our guests fully enjoy their experience with us. Our resident managers also keep a contact phone number at the lodge, which can be reached via WhatsApp anytime in case our visitors need an emergency contact number.
Do I need malaria or other vaccination or medicine before visiting Kapawi? Kapawi is located in a low-risk area for malaria, and most of our guests do not take any malaria medication during their visit. Malaria medication can have side effects, and we always recommend our visitors to consult with their physician before visiting us.
Is Kapawi good for families with young children? Yes! Kapawi is ideal for families looking for customized and private itineraries, disconnecting to reconnect and experience soft adventures in the Amazon Rainforest. Kapawi built a new family bungalow, especially built to accommodate families with small children. Kapawi isn’t just for kids—it’s an inspiring destination for families with teens and adults looking to reconnect, recharge, and explore together. Shared adventure, cultural exchange, and deep immersion in nature offer powerful family bonding experiences. Kapawi offers families the option to design customized itineraries, all with a private guide and curated activities. Kapawi offers many options to explore the forest, enjoy several boat and kayak explorations of the rivers around the area, as well as visit the local Achuar communities.
Is Kapawi a good destination to learn about and experience native plant medicine? The Achuar are people of the forest, of palms and medicinal plants. Our experienced Achuar guides will guide you through forest hikes and will share their knowledge of the plants and their traditional uses. Kapawi can help visitors design special immersive experiences to learn about the relationship that the Achuar have with plant medicine, and which can include optional community stays and overnights. Kapawi isn’t just for kids—it’s an inspiring destination for families with teens and adults looking to reconnect, recharge, and explore together. Shared adventure, cultural exchange, and deep immersion in nature offer powerful family bonding experiences. Kapawi offers families the option to design customized itineraries, all with a private guide and curated activities. Kapawi offers many options to explore the forest, enjoy several boat and kayak explorations of the rivers around the area, as well as visit the local Achuar communities. The Achuar culture is based on dreams and visions. The Achuar start the day very early, 3-4 am, drinking wayus tea. Wayus is a tea from a native plant, Ilex guayusa, that contains caffeine and antioxidant properties. This is how the Achuar begin every day, drinking Wayus to cleans the spirit and share dreams, and this is also how the day starts at Kapawi Ecolodge, in our hearth hut by the Capahuari river sharing Wayus with the Achuar hosts.
Where does the food at Kapawi come from? Are there vegetarian/vegan menus? All meals and ingredients are Ecuadorian and the menu we provide to guests includes a combination of Achuar, Amazonian, and Ecuadorian dishes. Kapawi can cater to any diet, including vegetarian and vegan requirements. The Achuar are people of the Ajá (Ah-Ha), or family garden. Visitors will visit the Achuar communities and families, and learn from them about the daily garden and practices, the most common plants used in subsistence agriculture and local medicine, and will learn from them about local gastronomy. Sharing a meal prepared in the firepit with an Achuar host family is one of the highlights of every visit to Kapawi. The ecolodge works with the communities surrounding the lodge to purchase as many local products as possible. Local production is based on the traditional (chacra) system, which means that each family harvests its own farm.
What kind of wildlife can a visitor expect to see at Kapawi? Kapawi was designed as a project to help protect emblematic Amazonian wildlife, and it has a natural preserve of over 2,500 hectares around the lodge, and a wider area of influence that covers more than 20,000 hectares and 4 navigable rivers. Emblematic fauna is present all around, with some species commonly observed, including: pink river dolphins, 7 species of primates (red howler, dusky titi, squirrel, capuchin, tamarin, pigmy marmoset, and night monkeys), capybaras, river turtles, cayman, and many species of birds (Kapawi’s list has more than 500 species of birds), amphibians, and insects. Jaguars and felines are present (as captured in our camera traps), although they are not easy to spot. Other emblematic species, such as giant river otters, harpy eagles, tapir, wild boar, and others, are also present in the area. Kapawi can customized special wildlife adventures that will allow a visitor to explore the forest deeper in search of wildlife encounters and opportunities.