ECOTOURISM AND BIODIVERSITY STUDIES – AMAZON LEARNING EXPEDITIONS
The Amazon Reserve for Peace is SELVA-Vida Sin Fronteras’ operational base of our sustainable development projects in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest. The Reserve is located on the shores of the Aguarico river, latitude 00 06′49. 85.
A natural habitat for flora and fauna, in 1990 the Reserve was officially declared a “protected area under private administration” and forms part of Ecuador’s national system of protected areas.
In January 2006, UNESCO and the Ecuadorian Ministry of Environment officially declared the SVSF base as the “Amazon Reserve for Peace”.
Since 1997, SVSF coordinates and implements sustainable development projects from the reserve, which support the basic needs of the Ancestral Indigenous communities and protect the Amazon Rainforest.
The execution of a real environmental educational and Amazon learning programs and journeys in which the Indigenous Communities have a directly participation will permit to the students, scientists, ecologists and all visitors looking for spiritual and relaxing skills, to have their own Nature encounter and experience of the necessity to preserve the Rainforest, the Indigenous Communities and their ancestral culture and costumes. Journeys and expeditions with responsibility and conscience.
Furthermore, you can visit the Secoya, Siona and Cofan indigenous communities who will introduce you to their unique culture and customs; in particular the "shaman", a living testimony to the necessity of preserving alternative forms of medicine based on centuries of knowledge and practice.
One of the most important aspects of your stay is that you have been able to combine a unique holiday experience with environment protection. The members of SELVA-Vida Sin Fronteras (The Rainforest LIFE-Whitout Frontiers will gladly show you the concrete sustainable development projects that are being implemented. thanks to your presence.
LEARNING EXPEDITIONS:
AMAZON Reserve For Peace
As non profit organization the income of our educational and learning journeys
serves to support our sustainable development projects and operational/
administrative costs. (Please see RATES)
The visitor should be informed of the nature of the expedition at the rainforest.
INCLUDES:
Everything that has been specified in the program.
Native/Naturalist Guides
All meals
DO NOT INCLUDE:
Bar
Air ticket QUITO/RAINFOREST/QUITO USD134,oo (daily flights except Sunday)
Cuyabeno National Park tax: USD 20.oo per person
Personal expenses, taxes nor tips
WHAT TO WEAR AND BRING:
RUBBER BOOTS
RAIN JACKET OR PONCHO
LONG AND SHORT SLEEVE SHIRTS
LIGHT LONG PAIR OF PANTS
INSECT REPELENT
SUN GLASSES
SUN PROTECTOR (UV PROTECTOR)
TENNIS SHOES
FLASHLIGHT
PAIR OF SHORTS
SWIM SUIT
PASSPORT AND PHOTOCOPY
IF YOU ARE BRINGING BINOCULARS, CAMARAS, VIDEO EQUIPMENT, ETC., IT IS
IMPORTANT TO PROTECT ALL EQUIPMENT FROM HUMIDITY.
CONSULT LOCAL RED CROSS FOR RECOMMENDED VACINATIONS.
In order to guarantee that your stay at Amazon Reserve For Peace, we have the
following programs which are designed to make your dreams come true. Maybe
the only thing you will not want to do is go home…
THE WHITE EAGLE TOUR
(3 day-2 night expedition)
Day 1
- Quito-Rainforest; EQ201, 10h30 , 30 minute flight. (Time flight could be change)
- Transfer to Amazon Reserve For Peace.
- Arrival Amazon Reserve For Peace. Welcome drink. Lunch.
- Afternoon walk through the private ecological reserve; unique flora and fauna
(birds, monkeys, insects, etc.)
Day 2
- Canoe expedition-Pisuri river: a wonderful small jungle river.
- Visit to Cofan Indigenous community and the Curaca.
- Box lunch.
- Walk through the jungle to observe, study and photograph wildlife species and
enjoy a very exhuberant vegetation.
- Return to the Amazon Reserve For Peace.
Day 3
- Early birdwatching.
- Departure to the Airport.
- EQ 202 flight to Quito; 11:30.
- Afternoon walk through the private ecological reserve; unique flora and fauna
(birds, monkeys, insects, etc.)
* Prices include full room and board at the exclusive Amazon Amazon Reserve
For Peace, transfers, canoe expeditions and bi-lingual naturalist guides.
* Itineraries could be modified due to climatic conditions.
PISURI-CUYABENO
4 day - 3 night Expedition
Day 1
- Quito-Rainforest; EQ201, 10h30 , 30 minute flight. (Time flight could be change)
- Transfer to Amazon Reserve For Peace.
- Arrival Amazon Reserve For Peace. Welcome drink.
- Afternoon walk through the private ecological reserve; unique flora and fauna
(birds, monkeys, insects, etc.)
Day 2
- Early morning departure by land to the Cuyabeno National Park.
- Canoe navigation down the Cuyabeno river (2 hours approx.).
- Box lunch. Expedition in the lakes of the Cuyabeno National Park, the sanctuary
for birds; over 530 species have been recorded up to the present. You may
observe pink dolphins, manatees and piachies and other species.
- Three hours trip up the Cuyabeno river to return to the Amazon Reserve For
Peace. Arrival 8:00 p.m. approximately.
Day 3
- Canoe expedition-Pisuri River; a wonderful small jungle river.
- Walk through the jungle to observe, study and photograph wildlife species and
enjoy the exuberant vegetation. Box lunch.
- Visit to Cofan Indigenous community and the Curaca.
- Return to the Amazon Reserve For Peace.
Day 4
- Early bird watching.
- Departure to the airport.
- Board EQ 202 flight to Quito.
* Prices include full room and board at the exclusive Amazon Amazon Reserve
For Peace, transfers, canoe expeditions and bi-lingual naturalist guides.
* Itineraries could be modified due to climatic conditions and/or National
Park regulations.
THE AMAZON CUYABENO NATIONAL
CAMPING AT CUYABENO
4 day - 3 night Expedition
Day 1
- Quito-Rainforest; EQ201, 10h30 , 30 minute flight. (Time flight could be change)
- Transfer to Amazon Reserve For Peace.
- Arrival Amazon Reserve For Peace. Welcome drink and lunch.
- Afternoon walk through the private ecological reserve; unique flora and fauna
(birds, monkeys, insects, etc.)
Day 2
- Early morning departure by land to the Cuyabeno National Park.
- Canoe navigation down the (2 hours) box lunch.
- Base camp set up at the Siona´s Indigenous Community Banks of the
Cuyabeno lakes.
- Three hours trek observing the exuberant flora and fauna through the rain
forest. Dinner. Lodging in tents and huts.
- Night expedition to observe alligators, agoutis, pacas, pirañas, etc.
Day 3
- Early birdwatching. The Cuyabeno National Park is a sanctuary for birds; over
530 species have been recorded up to the present.
- Navigation through lakes in search of dolphins, manatees, piachies and other
species; Laguna Grande. Box lunch.
- Three hours trip up the Cuyabeno river to return to the Amazon Reserve For Peace. Arrival 8:00 pm. approximately.
Day 4
- Early bird watching.
- Departure to the airport.
- Board EQ 202 flight to Quito.
* Prices include full room and board at the exclusive Amazon Amazon Reserve
For Peace, transfers, canoe expeditions and bi-lingual naturalist guides.
* Itineraries could be modified due to climatic conditions and/or National
Park regulations.
THE CUYABENO NATIONAL PARK THE MANATEE EXPEDITION
(5 day-4 night)
Day 1
- Quito-Rainforest; EQ201, 10h30 , 30 minute flight. (Time flight could be change)
- Transfer to Amazon Reserve For Peace.
- Arrival Amazon Reserve For Peace. Welcome drink and lunch.
- Afternoon walk through the private ecological reserve; unique flora and fauna
(birds, monkeys, insects, etc.)
Day 2
- Early morning departure by land to the Cuyabeno National Park.
- Canoe navigation down the (2 hours) box lunch.
- Base camp set up at the Banks of the Cuyabeno lakes.
- Three hours trek observing the exuberant flora and fauna through the rain
forest. Dinner. Lodging in tents and huts.
- Night expedition to observe alligators, agoutis, pacas, pirañas, etc.
Day 3
- Early birdwatching. The Cuyabeno National Park is a sanctuary for birds; over
530 species have been recorded up to the present.
- Navigation through lakes in search of dolphins, manatees, piachies and other
species; Laguna Grande. Box lunch.
- Three hours trip up the Cuyabeno river to return to the Amazon Reserve For Peace. Arrival 7:00 pm. approximately.
Day 4
- Canoe expedition-Pisuri River; a wonderful small jungle river.
- Walk through the jungle to observe, study and photograph wildlife species and
enjoy the exuberant vegetation. Box lunch.
- Visit to Cofan Indigenous community and their Curaca.
- Return to the Amazon Reserve For Peace.
Day 5
- Early bird watching.
- Departure to the airport.
- Board EQ 202 flight to Quito.
* Prices include full room and board at the exclusive Amazon Amazon Reserve
For Peace, transfers, canoe expeditions and bi-lingual naturalist guides.
* Itineraries could be modified due to climatic conditions and/or National
Park regulations.
THE PINK DOLPHIN EXPEDITION: THE CUYABENO NATIONAL PARK
(6 day-5 night)
Day 1
- Quito-Rainforest; EQ201, 10:15 - 30 minute flight. (Flight time could be change)
- Arrival Amazon Reserve For Peace. Welcome drink. Lunch.
- Afternoon walk through the ecological reserve; unique flora and fauna (birds,
monkeys, insects, etc.)
Day 2
- Departure to the Cuyabeno Reserve. Arrival at 11:00 a.m., approximately.
- Canoe navigation down the river (2 hours) box lunch.
- Base camp set up at the Banks of the Cuyabeno lakes.
- Three hours trek observing the exuberant flora and fauna through the rain
forest. Dinner. Lodging in tents and huts.
- Night expedition to observe alligators, agoutis, pacas, pirañas, etc.
Day 3
- Early birdwatching. The Cuyabeno National Park is a sanctuary for birds; over 530 species have been recorded up to the present.
- Navigation through lakes in search of dolphins, manatees and piachies (a fish dating back to pre-historic times); Laguna Grande. Box lunch.
- Base camp set up at the Banks of the Cuyabeno lakes. Dinner. Lodging in tents or huts.
Day 4
- Canoe expedition, Visit to Siona Indigenous community and the Shaman.
- Walk through the jungle and enjoy the exuberant vegetation. Box lunch.
- Canoe navigation up the Cuyabeno river. Return to the Amazon Reserve For Peace.
Day 5
- Canoe expedition-Pisuri River; a wonderful small jungle river.
- Walk through the jungle to observe, study and photograph wildlife species and enjoy the exuberant vegetation. Box lunch.
- Visit to Cofan Indigenous community and their Curaca.
- Return to the Amazon Reserve For Peace.
Day 6
- Early birdwatching.
- Departure to the airport. Board EQ 202 flight to Quito.
* Prices include full room and board at the exclusive Amazon Amazon Reserve
For Peace, transfers, canoe expeditions and multi-lingual naturalist guides.
* Itineraries could be modified due to climatic conditions and/or National
Park regulations.
AMAZON RESERVE FOR PEACE
Rainforest Ecological Reserve
RATES 2009 - 2010 IN USD DOLLARS
| EXPEDITION |
4-8 PAX |
9-15 PAX |
15 + 1 (FREE) |
ARFP-001
"THE WHITE EAGLE"
3 DAY - 2 NIGHT |
US$ 240 |
US$ 205 |
US$ 179 |
ARFP-002
"PISURI-CUYABENO"
4 DAY - 3 NIGHT |
US$ 318 |
US$ 287 |
US$ 265 |
ARFP-003
CUYABENO NATIONAL PARK
"CAMPING AT CUYABENO"
4 DAY - 3 NIGHT |
US$ 335 |
US$ 312 |
US$ 298 |
ARFP-004
CUYABENO NATIONAL PARK
"THE MANATEE" EXPEDITION
5 DAY - 4 NIGHT |
US$ 435 |
US$ 415 |
US$ 385 |
ARFP-005
CUYABENO NATIONAL PARK
"THE PINK DOLPHIN" EXPEDITION
6 DAY - 5 NIGHT |
US$ 536 |
US$ 498 |
US$ 455 |
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| SINGLE SUPPLEMENT PER NIGHT: |
US$ 30.00 |
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EXTRA NIGHT AT AMAZON JUNGLE RESORT
(full board) |
US$ 58.00 |
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