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LIANA
LODGE
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Location:
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Located
near the community of Puerto Barantilla (south of Puerto Napo - in the
Tena region). With their canoe they await your arrival on the
river shore at Puerto Barantilla at an agreed time, usually in the
early afternoon. From there you are taken two kilometers downstream in
wide and safe motor canoes until we reach our lodge. After your welcome
drink they will show you to your cabin. In the evening, at our inviting
open fire, they can arrange your tours during your stay with us.
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Description:
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The
Lodge has a maximum of 35 guests in 12 double rooms, 1 quadruple, 1
triple room and one family cabin. Overall they have 8
semi-attached double cabins for guests, one central building with
reception area, restaurant and bar, as well as 2 smaller staff
buildings. In the rainforest there is no electricity. For this
reason you can enjoy tranquil evenings with candle light and the sounds
of the forest.
All of our cabins are made out of local materials. You will be
surprised how comfortable they are. They are built on stilts and are
mainly made out of bamboo with traditional palm thatched roofs,
creating a lovely flair. From your cabin you have a lovely
view of the river and all cabins have their own spacious terrace, from
which you can watch the sun go down while resting in your hammock.
The bathroom is tiled, with warm shower, toilette and wash basin. Every
room has an ensuite bathroom. The water arrives from a cristal clear
spring behind the lodge. To allow better air circulation in the
rooms we have replaced windows with mosquito meshes. This and the palm
thatched roofs create a cooler room temperature and you might even need
a woollen blanket at night.
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Activities:
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- AmaZOOnico
- Visit of the rescue center for animals which is situated at 30 minute
walk from Liana Lodge. (it's possible to go by canoe as well). The team
of volunteers will show you the selva's animals : monkeys, parrots,
ocelots... Most of the animals live free, however, some of them are
kept in cages for their own security. After the tour, you will have the
opportunity to go to the bar and the small shop which presents the
kichwa's artisanal work.
- Mirador
- You will discover the jungle in walking to the Mirador, where you
have a wonderfull view over the Island Anaconda and the village of
Ahuano.
- Rio
Rodriguez - Discovering the protected area of Selva Viva, you
arrive at the Rio Rodriguez where you can relax by enjoying your meal
served in leaves of platanillos and taking a bath. All over the day,
the kichwa guide shares his knowledge about the flora and fauna with
you. He explains to you which plants are used by the kichwas for
medicine and which one for roof construction, blowguns and so on.
Concerning the fauna, you will have the opportunity to observe an
interesting variety of insects (butterfly, ants, termite) and maybe
amphibias. However, the chances that you see bigger mamals are small
because usually they are night-active or very discreet.
- Balsa
Raft - By canoe, you go up the Rio Arajuno until the Rio Cosano.
On a small beach, you build a kichwa traditional raft on which you can
float down the Rio to Liana Lodge. It is as well possible to swim
beside the raft.
- Ceibo
Trees - the guide shows you the astonishing insectes and the
flora of the Selva. On the way you will meet the Ceibo, one of the
biggest tree in Amazonia, with its impressive buttress roots.
- Gold
panning - By canoe, you will reach a beach of black sand. Over
there, the guide will show you how they pan for gold ... and you will
have the opportunity to try for yourself. With a bit a luck, you will
find gold!
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Tours:
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4-days
/ 3-nights
[any
day] *other lengths
availble
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5-days
/ 4-nights
[any
day] *other
lengths availble |
US $153.00 per person
Includes
All meals; guided excursions; lodging; bilingual &
native guides; aquatic transportation from Puerto Barabtilla; local
taxes.
Does
not include
Transportation to/from Quito; drinks, tips & personal expenses.
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US $210.00 per person
Includes
All meals; guided excursions; lodging; bilingual &
native guides; aquatic transportation from Puerto Barabtilla; local
taxes.
Does
not include
Transportation to/from Quito; drinks, tips & personal expenses..
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