AMAZONIA HOLISTIC PROGRAM

» Prior to the Trip: Advice and support for your trip to our lodge.

» Room, simple, double, matrimonial, family or group. The prices depend on the selection. (Let us know your preference at the time of registration)

» Full meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Tell us if you want a vegetarian, vegan or special diet at the time of registration. The program starts with lunch on the first day and ends with breakfast on the last day, or you can start with dinner on the first day and end with lunch on the last day.

» Canoe and lifeguard

» Rubber boots (sizes 34 to 45)

» Tours and activities according to itinerary

» Purified water, tea and coffee at no cost in the social area.

» Bilingual Local Guides: Spanish and Kichwa. * If you require a guide in another language or a translator, this has an additional cost ($10 per day, per group) and must be arranged beforehand. (See extra services)

» Flights

» Transfers to and from the city of Tena – Ahuano – Tena

» Tips

» Alcoholic drinks

» Entrance to the rescue center, US $ 4 per person.

» Any other service not mentioned in this program

» If a bilingual guide or a translator(Spanish/English) is necessary, please let us know your request in advance. There is an extra charge per day of USD $10 per bilingual guide applied to the group or individual that requires the service. This does not imply a private tour.

» In case of requiring a private tour in Spanish or English there is an extra charge of USD $60 per day applied to the group or individual that requires the service.

» Parking: Gaia offer a parking area in the lodge at no cost, in this case you need to cross the Napo River by ferry. Considering that sometimes the ferry could stop its service for different reasons (mechanical or weather conditions) is recommended to leave your car in the tourist parking area  in Punta del Ahuano (before the Napo River crossing); it is safe and guarded. The cost for this parking area is USD $10 per car, paid directly to the guard. Ask for instructions.

» Private and semi-private transfer to GAIA: The lodge can recommend and assist you to reserve or contract these transportation services to the lodge. It could be for different group sizes.  Ask for information as per your requirements.

» Laundry; if you need to wash and dry your clothes GAIA offer this service with a cost of USD $10 per bag up to 9 kg.

» WiFi, there is free internet access in the social areas.

All our facilities were built from ecological materials and sustainable construction methods. Our rooms are spacious and bright and are naturally climatized, with high ceilings and large windows.

Each of the cabins has a terrace, a space that complements the rooms and allows you to enjoy the views of the forest and the river, while enjoying the different sounds of nature.

Thinking of your comfort, all rooms have a large private bathroom with hot water; the windows are covered with screens, allowing insect-free ventilation; and each room has electric lighting, outlets, ceiling fan and mini fridge.

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All GAIA programs include three meals per day, breakfast lunch and dinner.

We offer an array of delicious dishes—a cuisine that includes traditional Amazonian recipes and flavors as well as national and international favorites. All meals are made with fresh ingredients, largely sourced from local communities in our area.

**Our kitchen staff can accommodate vegetarian preferences, as well as other dietary restrictions. Please let us know in advance.

During your stay at GAIA, you will always have access to complimentary purified drinking water, coffee and tea, available in the dining area.

Gaia is located on the southern bank of the Upper Napo River, 400 meters above sea level.

The average yearly temperature is 77°F (25°C). The area receives almost 200 inches of rain each year. The lowest rainfall occurs from November to January, and the highest occurs from April to July. June is typically the wettest month of the year.

Nighttime temperatures can be quite cool in comparison. In many areas, temperatures can fall to 50°F (10°C) and can feel cooler due to the frequent rainfall.

Our programs are suitable for everybody that as fitness condition according to the programs and activities mentioned. Nevertheless, you need to know our lodge is located 40 meters above the river Napo, and a long steep path with steps to the river which we take very day.

If you have some restrictions to go up and down stairs, hiking or walking on uneven terrain, let as to know in advance.  We have alternative itineraries and the possibility to avoid the stairs if required.  If this is the case you need to contact us in advance, and extra charges may apply.

• Binoculars

• Flashlight and batteries (indispensable for each person)

• Camera

• Insect repellent

• Sunscreen (cream / glasses / hat or cap)

• Water bottle

• Lightweight pants and long-sleeved shirts for walks

• Shorts and shirts / blouses with short sleeves for the hotel and its surroundings

• Swimwear

• Comfortable shoes and extra cotton socks.

• Sneakers. In the lodge and the rooms, we only use socks, shoes or bare feet; not shoes.

• Rubber boots (only if your sizes is less than 34 or more than 44)

• Lightweight poncho or rain jacket

• Plastic covers to protect cameras and binoculars from rain.

To confirm a reservation, a 50% is required.  Payments can be made through PayPal or through a bank transfer in Ecuador or the United States.

Please indicate which is the most appropriate method of payment and we will send detailed information.

» Activities and tours may be canceled, replaced or modified due to weather conditions.

» The tours and activities are carried out in groups ( maximum size of 12 people, and an average of 5-6 people), led by a native or local guide in Spanish.

» In general, our guides are familiar with foreign non-Spanish speakers in their activity. That is, they have the ability to transmit their knowledge in the easiest and simplest way to people with basic knowledge of Spanish, without language proficiency being an inconvenience.

» If you require a bilingual guide or a private guide, see the extra services section.

» Check In / Out: In case of requiring the room outside the established times, the lodge must be notified in advance and this will depend on the availability. Additional charges may apply.

-The regular check-in time is 13:00

-The regular  check-out time is 12:00

It is possible to enter the hotel before check-in time: you can make use of the social areas of the lodge and wait comfortably until the room is available at 13:00 hours.

In the same way you can check out at regular times and deliver your room at 12:00, and stay in the social areas of the lodge if you require.

» Acceptance of risk

The Client acknowledges that the nature of the tour is adventurous and may involve personal risk.

Activities such as hiking, motorized canoe, boating, swimming, wood rafting, use of inner tubes, use of vines, fishing and climbing can cause personal injuries.

The Client hereby assumes all such risk and does hereby release GAIA Amazon Lodge, its owners, employees, agencies and representatives from all claims and causes of action arising from any damages or injuries or death resulting from these inherent risks.