- Tour 3 days / 2 nights
- Tour 4 days / 3 nights
- Tour 5 days / 4 nights
La Casa del Suizo is a tranquil Amazonian refuge located on the shore of Ecuador’s majestic Napo River and a stone’s throw away from the easternslopes of the Andes Mountains. Perched comfortably above the riverbank andthe small Quechua Indian village of Ahuano, La Casa del Suizo overlooks vastexpanses of the surrounding tropical rainforest environment. It is also possible toreach La Casa del Suizo over land, along a scenic stretchof road, which takes us out of the majestic Andes highlands, and down intothejungle. During this aprox. 3 hours 45 minutestrip. There are severalopportunities to stop for photographs, overlooking lush green valleys andsparkling waterfalls.Be it by land, our destination is Punta Ahuano, tiny port towns on the Northbank of the Napo River where canoes await fora 20-minute ride downstream to La Casa del Suizo.
Wonderful wildlife
Adventure of the jungle, comforts of home
Fun activities for all.
Discover Amazing Creatures
Community encounters
Enthusiastic and experienced team
ENERGY: The lodge is powered by solar energy. Sixty-four solar panels of 75 watts each cover 80% of all the lodge’s energy needs. Every room has 4 lamps: 1 in the bathroom and 3 in the bedroom. We kindly request you to conserve energy by using no more than three lamps at a time.
WATER: The tap water is filtered through charcoal filters and purified with UV rays. Bottles of drinking mineral water are available in your room. Solar showers provide 5 gallons of hot water per person each day. For your convenience we recommend that you take showers at the end of the day.
RAIN: Each room is provided with an umbrella that you can use to go to different areas of the lodge.
NIGHT: No artificial illumination exists along the boardwalks since it could modify the behaviour of nocturnal animals. You should carry a flashlight with you.
SWIMMING: Swimming can be safely done in lakes and calm rivers. Nevertheless, as the water level goes down in the dry season, this activity can is not always available.
MEALS: We serve a tasty combination of international food and traditional plants. A wide variety of exotic fruits are also available. Soft drinks, snacks and hot water for coffee and tea are available all day.
BREAKFAST: Starting at 5.00 a light breakfast is provided to birdwatchers. A full breakfast is available from 7.00 on.
LUNCH: Lunch is provided in the dining room from 12:30. Box lunches are provided to visitors taking full-day trips.
DINNER: Dinner is served from 19:00.
LIBRARY: A well-endowed library is open all day long. Paperbacks, magazines and books are available.
BOUTIQUE: A small boutique stocks essential items you may have forgotten (film, toothbrushes, toothpaste, sunscreen, insect repellent, hats etc.), as well as handicrafts and souvenirs.
SOAP: All soaps used in the lodge are biodegradable. In the shower as well as in the sink you will find shampoo and soap dispensers. Please do not use non-biodegradable soaps.
TRASH: Trash is sorted into two classes: biodegradable (food, paper, etc.) and non-biodegradable (metal, plastics, glass, etc.). Please deposit garbage in the appropriated trash containers, which you will find in your room.
A typical day at La Casa del Suizo
- Early wake up
- Breakfast buffet
- Morning activity departure
- Free time at the hotel
- Lunch buffet
- Afternoon activity departure
- Free time at the hotel
- Dinner buffet
- Free time at the hotel
- Refreshing night sleep
Morning Activities:
- Rainforest walks
- Wood raft building & ride through the river
- Animal Rescue Center visit
- Tubing in the river
Afternoon activities:
- Chocolate preparation
- Butterfly Farm visit
- Indigenous Family visit
- Caiman Lagoon
- Gold panning demonstration
- Indigenous Traps & Medicinal Plants Museum
- Amazon ceramics demonstration
- Balsa Wood carving demonstration
Additional Adventure Activities (extra cost):
- Canopy Adventure Park
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Acommodations
- All meals
- All excursions
- Native Guides
- Bilingual guides
- All ground/ aquatic transportation
- Tips
- Drinks
Health
It is always advisable to consult your physician about health measures and vaccinations before traveling to a foreign country. Although tropical diseases are rare around La Casa del Suizo, during your stay in Ecuador you may pass through areas of slightly higher risk.
Please take any medication you may need with you, as the selection of medicines in our first-aid kit is very limited.
Emergency Communication
La Casa del Suizo now has direct radio contact with Quito , as well as permanent telephone communication. In case of a medical emergency, there is a medical center in the town of Ahuano (adjacent to La Casa del Suizo) where guests may be treated.
Weather
In the tropical rainforest is best to be prepared for all kinds of weather. A common question we receive is about the “dry and rainy seasons” of the Amazon, but it is best not to trust such generalizations to plan a trip. At times it can be hot and sunny, but a cool rainstorm may appear at a moment’s notice during any time of the year.
We have ceiling fans in each room for hot afternoons, but at night (especially after the rain) some guests are surprised at the need for a sweatshirt!
Clothing
Lightweight pants and long sleeved cotton shirts are ideal for walks in the forest. However, if you are more comfortable wearing short sleeves, remember that exposed skin may need a light dousing with insect repellant.
During the rain, full waterproof clothing can be uncomfortable as it often gets you wet with sweat instead of water, but rain ponchos are recommendable for tropical cloudbursts. We supply rubber boots up to men’s size 14 for walks in the forest interior.
Comfortable shoes (or sandals), shorts and t-shirts are fine for around the hotel during meals and free time. And don’t forget your bathing suit!
Laundry
La Casa del Suizo now provides laundry service (washing and drying) for our guests. Please consult costs with our hotel administrator.
Bar
Drinks are not included in your package, and may be paid on the last night of your stay in cash (U.S. dollars), or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club or American Express).
Wifi
There is free WIFI connection in the common areas, please ask at the front desk for the username and the password.
- Passport
- Binoculars
- Camera,
- Insect repellent
- Sun protection (sun cream / sunglasses / hat or cap)
- Water bottle
- Lightweight long pants and long sleeved shirts for walks
- Shorts and short sleeves for around the hotel
- Bathing suit
- Comfortable shoes and extra socks
- Small day pack
- Rain jacket/poncho
- Plastic bags to protect cameras, binoculars, etc… from rain
La Casa del Suizo Gallery
Prices are Per Person – 2026
Included in all prices
- Acommodations
- All meals
- All excursions
- Native Guides
- Bilingual guides
- All ground/ aquatic transportation
Acommodation
The lodge has 75 private rooms and can accommodate 180 guests. Casa del Suizo offers double, twin, triple, and even quadruple rooms for families. Additionally, there is a suite with its own Jacuzzi and spectacular views of the Napo River. All rooms have a private bathroom with hot and cold water, fans, 24-hour electricity, and a private balcony with hammocks. One of the lodge’s greatest surprises is the food.
Activities
- Rainforest walks
- Wood raft building & ride through the river
- Animal Rescue Center visit
- Tubing in the river
- Chocolate preparation
- Butterfly Farm visit
- Indigenous Family visit
- Caiman Lagoon
- Gold panning demonstration
- Indigenous Traps & Medicinal Plants Museum
- Amazon ceramics demonstration
- Balsa Wood carving demonstration
- Canopy Adventure Park
Kayaking
Rafting
Accommodation
Our 75 modern rooms provide full electricity, hot water and ceiling fans to make your stay with us more comfortable. Each room has its own terrace as well, with an exquisite view that may be peacefully absorbed from a comfortable hammock. With a magnificent panorama of the Napo River, our guests may also enjoy our swimming pool, outdoor dining area and pool bar, which offer an array of delicious tropical drinks. The hotel’s dining rooms offer a wide variety of both Ecuadorian and international dishes, and our buffets cater to vegetarians.
