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Cabins: twin, double, triple and quadruple accommodations.
Private bathroom: Yes.
Showers: Yes – hot water.
Mosquito nets: Yes.
Electricity: Yes.
Boots / Rain ponchos: Boots are provided, ponchos no
Swimming pool: YesMarch 22, 2019
Casa del Suizo is one of the most established rainforest lodges in Ecuador, easily accessible from Quito for a short, relaxing break in pristine nature.
Amazon La Casa del Suizo Lodge
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Hightlights of Amazon La Casa del Suizo Lodge
- Casa del Suizo is one of the most established rainforest lodges in Ecuador, easily accessible from Quito for a short, relaxing break in pristine nature.
- Located on the shore of the Napo River, you can enjoy fine river sunsets over the forest from the comfort of the swimming pool or bar.
- Casa del Suizo offers 77 modern rooms, each with river-facing private balcony, relaxing hammocks, hot water 24-7, electricity and ceiling fan.
- Lodge social areas compare to a comfortable tropical resort, with al-fresco dining, a great variety of international and Ecuadorian food, attractive bar area serving cocktails, and a magnificent swimming pool.
- Tours at Casa del Suizo combine nature, adventure & culture, with activities such as: forest walks, wildlife spotting, explanations about medicinal plants & Kichwa customs / traditions, boat trips along the Arajuno and Napo Rivers, visit to Kichwa ceramic workshop, kayaking, river tubing, and much more besides.
Amazon La Casa del Suizo Lodge
Itineraries and pricing 2024
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- $783 Dbl/x3/CdlPer person
- $1209SinglePer person
Itinerary for 3 days
- Day 1 Transport from Quito to Papallacta hot springs with time to take a relaxing soak. Then head to Punta Ahuano where we board a 15-min canoe to Casa del Suizo. Free time to settle-in & enjoy sunset from the pool with a welcome cocktail. Note: Entrance to Papallacta hot springs, and lunch are included (If the package is purchased with transportation).
- Day 2 Morning trek through the forest to observe species of flora and fauna, & learn about medicinal plants. Next, learn how to build a raft from balsa logs, and use it to float back down-river to the lodge. In the afternoon we trek on a forested island (1 hour), before visiting a butterfly house.
- Day 3 Early departure for the journey back to Quito through the mountain landscape, with box lunch to enjoy along the way.
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- $896Dbl/x3/CdlPer person
- $1306SinglePer person
Itinerary for 4 days
- Day 1 Transport from Quito to Papallacta hot springs with time to take a relaxing soak. Then head to Punta Ahuano where we board a 15-min canoe to Casa del Suizo. Free time to settle-in & enjoy sunset from the pool with a welcome cocktail. Note: Entrance to Papallacta hot springs, and lunch are included (If the package is purchased with transportation).
- Day 2 Early navigation down river to Cosano, for a trekking activity through primary rainforest, looking out for tropical birds. Next, visit the AmaZOOnico rescue and rehabilitation center to see various rescued animals such as Coati, Tapir, Monkeys & Snakes. In the afternoon, we visit the village of Ahuano to learn about local Kichwa customs and traditions such as cleansing ceremony and blow-gun shooting.
- Day 3 Morning trek through the forest to observe species of flora and fauna, & learn about medicinal plants. Next, learn how to build a raft from balsa logs, and use it to float back down-river to the lodge. In the afternoon we trek on a forested island (1 hour), before visiting a butterfly house.
- Day 4 Early departure for the journey back to Quito through the mountain landscape, with box lunch to enjoy along the way.
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Amazon Tours Specifications
Inclusions
- Canoe transportation from/to Ahuano and Casa del Suizo
- Accommodation at lodge
- Transportation and bilingual guides during all the activities
- Meals (from box lunch on day1, to box lunch on final day)
- Rubber boots for excursions
- Free Wi-fi
- One activity with river transportation per day
Exclusions
- *Please be advised that there is an additional cost for the Papallacta hot springs activity if it is not booked directly with Casa del Suizo. The fee is $313 per person.
- Entrance fees to AmaZOOnico and Mariposrario ($5 each)
- Beverages
- Tips
- Other personal expenses
- $1-$5 per person (Chocolate preparation, butterfly farm, Caiman lagoon, Indigenous traps & Medical Plants Museum, Amazon ceramics demonstration)
- Canopy adventure park, kayaking, rafting (extra cost)
Access - transportation
- To reach Ahuano town, you can either travel with private land transportation (aprox $300 total round trip, pick up from your Quito hotel or the airport), Or make your own way by public transport from Quitumbe bus station to Tena ($10 per person approx.) per way.
- From Ahuano all passengers must take a 15-20minute trip by canoe to reach Casa del Suizo Lodge.
- From Tena: take a bus to Puerto Ahuano ($2 per person approx.) per way, or a taxi ($20 per person approx.) per way .
Accommodation and facilities
Cabins: twin, double, triple and quadruple accommodations.- Private bathroom: Yes.
- Showers: Yes – hot water.
- Mosquito nets: Yes.
- Electricity: Yes.
- Boots / Rain ponchos: Boots are provided, ponchos no
- Swimming pool: Yes
- Shampoo, conditioner and soap. You will also be provided with fresh towels each day
- Bar
- Laundry
- Towels
- Biodegradable bathroom amenities
- Hammock
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