“Sapo Rumi” 3 Days/2 Nights
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DAY ONE
Meet in our office in Tena at 8.30am. Your tour will commence by taking a 20 minute taxi ride to the community of Sapo Rumi. From here you will trek into the jungle. Your first stop is the large ancient rock that contains petroglyphs (also called rock engravings) of frogs. The word "Sapo" is the Kichwa word for “Frog” and “Rumi” is the Kichwa word for "Rock". Your guide will explain the importance of this place to the Kichwa people.
Walking further into the jungle along the river your guide will explain the different plants and flora along the way. You will learn which plants, fruits and trees have been an invaluable source of food, medicine, wood, household items, and clothing for the Kichwa people both past and present. You will stop for lunch at the cabins at approximately 12.30pm.After lunch you can relax around the cabins in the hammocks and/or take a swim in the river.
Continuing your hike, you will pass some caves. Your guide will explain the importance of these caves to the Kichwa people. Upon arriving at the last cave, your guide will set up camp. There is a refreshing small waterfall to wash in before dinner. While you wait for dinner you can watch the many green parrots returning to their nest above the cave, listen to their calls and the many other distinct sounds of the jungle. Dinner will be served at 6.30pm
DAY TWO
Breakfast will be served at 8.30am After breakfast your guide will bring you on a hike deeper into the jungle. He will continue to show you the different plants, fruits and trees and explain how they are used in the Kichwa culture both past and present. You will have lunch along the river, where you can swim and take time to relax and enjoy the beauty of the jungle. You will arrive in the cabins around 4.30pm in time to relax before dinner. In the evening dinner will be served at 6.30pm
DAY THREE
Breakfast will be served at 8.30am After breakfast you can practice your fishing skills in the river with your guide. Your guide will prepare any fish that are caught for lunch.
Lunch will be served at 12.30 am. After lunch you can learn how to make traditional Kichwa jewellery such as bracelets and necklaces from natural fibres and seeds.
You will arrive back in Tena at approximately 5pm.
Fitness Level: Moderate
What´s included in the price?
- Guide
- All meals, (breakfast lunch, dinner)
- Water
- Rubber boots
- Accommodation - mosquito nets included
- Transport in the Tena area (By taxi and local bus)
What to bring:
- Swimwear (for walking in the waterfalls)
- Shorts
- A hat
- Long trousers (not jeans) for walking in the jungle
- Long sleeved top or light sweater
- Insect repellent
- Sun Cream
- Shoes (We supply boots but we suggest bringing a pair of light shoes for walking in the cabanas)
- A small bottle for carrying water
- Torch
