Itamandi EcoLodge offers sustainable travel and ecotourism to one of the most interesting places in the world: the Rainforest.
Just a 4-hour car and a short canoe ride away from Quito is our eco-friendly destination, which gives you the opportunity to plan an interesting jungle trip with luxury accommodation, always trying to foster to a sustainable development. Situated along the banks of the Arajuno River and car 45 min from Tena, there are lots of possible activities and excursions during your stay.
Our itineraries include a meeting with the Kichwa community, where you can attend the presentation of a folkloric dance with the children of the community, also you can try the local cuisine and share the “chicha”, an ancestral drink based on yucca to welcome a visitor; educational treks through primary forests, night walks, a visit to the parrot clay lick, bird watching, floating down the Arajuno River on tubes, production of artisan chocolate and more. Or you can enjoy a laid-back stay in our hotel area with an open-air pool, full service bar and relaxing zone.
Across the river sits the famed scientific research station Jatun Sacha

Itamandi EcoLodge consists of 19 private rooms of varying sleeping configurations and several public gathering spots, including the spacious dining room, an open-air combined bar, a majestic pool, and an observation tower.

The lodging at Itamandi EcoLodge was carefully planned to offer comfort to the traveler, yet preserve the environment and ambience. The outline of the structure was designed with the intermingling trees of the rainforest in mind, and its outreaching, multiple branches. In addition, the lodge feels authentic, airy and comfortable.

Our Restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes with a national and international touch. All meals are made with fresh, local ingredients,buffet service for breakfast and lunch, and table service for dinner.

Itamandi EcoLodge can gather to special diet needs as to vegetarian meals upon request.

Our bartender will prepare you some of the best drinks or cocktails we offer at our open-air bar. Enjoy a drink at night overlooking the river and the pool!

A raised and roofed boardwalk connects all of the guests lodging to the several large communal areas at Itamandi

Amazon Tour 3 days / 2 nightsAmazon Tour 4 days / 3 nights
Day 1 – Arrival day – Night hike in the jungleDay 1 – Arrival day – Night hike in the jungle
Day 2 – Meeting the magical Kichwa communityDay 2 – Meeting the magical Kichwa community
Day 3 – Visit the Saladero de Parrots – DepartureDay 3 – Discovering creatures on Anaconda Island
 Day 4 – Visit the Saladero de Parrots – Departure

Itamandi EcoLodge Gallery

Prices are Per Person – 2026

Tours

Included in all rates

  • Native Guide. Shared tours.
  • River transport: Rio Arajuno-Itamandi- Bridge Rio Arajuno Bridge
  • Accommodation in selected room.
  • Life jackets and rubber boots (sizes 36 to 44)
  • Complete meals (Tour starts with lunch and ends with breakfast)
  • Excursions and activities according to the pre-established itinerary, related to the number of nights.
 
 

Comfortable Rooms

Our ecolodge is the ideal space to rest in the middle of the Ecuadorian jungle. After enjoying our tours, you can take a break in our comfortable rooms.

Standard rooms

At Itamandi Ecolodge we have standard rooms for all types of tourists:

Double Twin: Includes 2 single beds with private bathroom and hot water.
Matrimonial: For 2 people, 1 double comma with private bathroom and hot water.
Triple: Includes 3 single beds with private bathroom and hot water.
Family: Special for 4 people, includes 1 double bed, 2 single beds with private bathroom and hot water.

Superior rooms

We offer you our cabin rooms with a rustic and elegant style, they have a balcony and a river view.

Double Twin, Matrimonial, Triple, Quadruple

Itamandi EcoLodge - Upper Napo River Tours

Tour 3 days / 2 nights

Nestled along the serene banks of the Upper Napo River, deep within the heart of Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest, lies a hidden gem that invites you to connect with nature in its purest form. The Itamandi EcoLodge, an eco-friendly sanctuary surrounded by pristine wilderness, offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore one

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Tour 4 days / 3 nights

This 4-day, 3-night journey is more than just a tour—it’s an invitation to connect with nature, culture, and yourself. Nestled amidst towering trees and vibrant wildlife, Itamandi EcoLodge serves as your gateway to one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet. Here, you’ll embark on guided excursions through dense

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Itamandi EcoLodge - Upper Napo River Lodge

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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).