Authentic community ecotourism          –         Cultural immersion with the Achuar          –          Ecotourism reserve of 2,500 hectares

Kapawi Ecolodge, opened in 1996, is a pioneer of community ecotourism in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Located in a remote area, it is accessible via a 50-minute flight from the town of Shell, which is a 4-5 hour drive from Quito. This lodge offers travelers an authentic immersion in Achuar culture, directly supporting local communities. Kapawi Ecolodge spans a 2,500-hectare ecotourism reserve, allowing visitors to explore the rich biodiversity of the region. Additionally, it operates in collaboration with three Indigenous communities: Kapawi, Suwa, and Kusutkau, ensuring that ecotourism benefits these communities directly.
  • Experience moments of cultural immersion and learn about the Achuar indigenous way of life.

  • Travel to a remote location in the Amazon Rainforest to spend time in nature.

  • Design your personal travel experience and travel at your own pace.

  • Choose from a menu of options including guided hikes (daytime and nighttime), boat rides and river explorations in an area with 4 navegable rivers, wildlife viewing opportunities, kayaking and swimming in the Capahuari river

  • Choose from several community visits and overnight community stays.

Kapawi Amazon EcoLodge - Unique Experiences

Kapawi Ecolodge
Tour 8 days / 7 nights

Kapawi provides a travel experience in the Amazon Rainforest of Ecuador that will help you disconnect, while connecting you with the Amazon Rainforest and the Achuar indigenous people, challenging you to explore and experience something authentic that we hope, in the long run, will create a positive memory in your

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Kapawi Ecolodge
Tour 5 days / 4 nights

Whether you are exploring the forest with a community member, visiting a local family to learn about Achuar culture, gastronomy, medicinal plants, and handicrafts, or even spending a night or two in a community, our experiences are designed to give you a unique and authentic cultural experience.
To learn about

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Kapawi Ecolodge
Tour 4 days / 3 nights

This lodge offers travelers an authentic immersion in Achuar culture, directly supporting local communities. Kapawi Ecolodge spans a 2,500-hectare ecotourism reserve, allowing visitors to explore the rich biodiversity of the region. Additionally, it operates in collaboration with three Indigenous communities: Kapawi, Suwa, and Kusutkau, ensuring that ecotourism benefits these communities

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Prices are Per Person – 2026

Tours

 

This Amazon eco lodge of Ecuador is 100% owned and operated by the Achuar Indigenous community. All revenue generated from ecotourism goes towards supporting the community, preserving their culture and protecting the Amazon rainforest.

Included in all rates

  • Accommodation, all meals.
  • All excursions and activities.
  • Rubber boots and Rain poncho.
  • Local bilingual guide.
  • Community visits.
  • Boat rides, kayaking and other river excursions and activities.
  • A contribution to the Achuar community fund USD 50. This fee per visitor, included in the price, is reinvested directly in local health and education community projects.
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Accommodation:
Kapawi Ecolodge features 10 rustic cabins designed to provide comfort while connecting guests with nature. Social areas include a dining room and bar, perfect for relaxing after daily activities.

Bungalows
Handcrafted bungalows, furnished with expert craftsmanship and woodwork. All buildings at Kapawi are designed with traditional Achuar architecture and built by the local community. Our bungalows are either double cabins (2 beds) or triple suits (3 beds).

Itineraries:
Itineraries feature hiking excursions, along with many other deeply immersive nature experiences in Kapawi Ecolodge nature sanctuary.

 

Kapawi Amazon EcoLodge

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Entry Requirements

 

The following information is provided by the Ministries of the Interior and Human Relations for citizens who wish to visit and get to know Ecuador.

Therefore, Responsible travel as a tour operator considers the following guidelines in order to generate a satisfactory experience on your trip through Ecuador. Nevertheless, please note that any requirement can change without prior notice, and it is the responsibility of each traveler to make sure to comply with the current requirements when entering the country.

Visa

The duration to visit the country is 90 days a year; if you are going to extend your visit, it is recommended to pay an extension.

List of countries that need a visa to enter Ecuador:

AfghanistanGuinea BissauRepublic of the Congo
AlbaniaHaitiDemocratic People’s Republic of Korea
Angola KenyaSenegal
BangladeshKyrgyzstanSierra Leone
CameroonIndiaSyria
ChadIraqSri Lanka
Ivory CoastIranSomalia
CubaLibyaSudan
EgyptMaliSouth Sudan
EritreaMauritaniaTajikistan
EthiopiaMyanmarUzbekistan
PhilippinesNigeriaVenezuela
GambiaPakistanVietnam
GhanaNepalYemen
GuineaDemocratic Republic of the Congo 

Applying for a visa

In case of applying for a visa and being able to enter the country. Please contact the following emails: consejeria@cancilleria.gob.ec and citasvisas@cancilleriga.gob.ec.

For more information, there are links to Ecuadorian embassies as well as foreign embassies within the country.

In the case of entering the country by land or river

The Government, through its Ministries, provides that foreign citizens who enter the country through the land or river borders of Colombia and Peru may present their apostilled certificate indicating that they do not have a criminal record; this certificate must have been issued in their country of origin or residence in the last five years.  or in turn request the review of the corresponding information through the Ecuadorian Migration System (SIMIEC).

The following individuals are exempt from filing

  • Holders of a valid Ecuadorean visa
  • Holders of diplomatic passports
  • Children and adolescents under 18
  • Victims of human trafficking.

COVID-19 rules

There is not a COVID certificate needed at the moment, but if you experience symptoms prior to your trip, you can complete a health application and bring it to the airport.

Conditions for passport validity

The passport must be valid for at least half a year. Access is restricted without a valid or reported lost document

 Galapagos Islands

People could visit until 60 days. For enter, you need to present:

Foreign Exchange

When you leave the country, you must declare the foreign exchange if you exceed the aggregate of $1,380.

Personal ID

As a regular law, you must carry your identification. Always keep a copy of your passport, with the pages containing your photo and Ecuadorian entrance stamp.


 

Output Requirements

 

Departure of Foreign Citizens

  1. Valid passport
  2. Ticket Flight

Departure of national and foreign minors

Ecuadorian children and adolescents and resident foreigners may leave the national territory under the following conditions:

  • Accompanied by their parents, legal guardians, or whoever exercises parental authority, or with one of their parents with prior notarial or judicial authorization from those who are not traveling with them.
  • Alone or with third parties with the prior authorization of the parents, guardians, or those who exercise parental authority.
 
 
 
 

lenguage

The native language is Spanish. Some indigenous people speak Spanish, Quechua, and English. The indigenous communities living in the jungle speak their languages and dialects.

At Responsible Travel, we are trained to provide the best experience to the tourist. For this reason, our team of guides is bilingual, as are most of our suppliers (hotels and restaurants).