The Kapawi Project began in 1993. The goal was to commence a new trend in eco-tourism, in partnership with the OINAE, by providing a monthly means of economic support and jobs to the Achuar Indians located in Kapawi as well as in other communities. In 10 years, all installations will belong entirely to the Achuar Indians. The lodge accommodates up to 40 visitors and was built in accordance to the Achuar concept of architecture (not a single nail was used!).

Environmentally friendly methods such as solar energy and trash recycling are also being utilized.

Kapawi is located in the most remote area of the Ecuadorian Amazon basin, in the province of Pastaza. Flight destinations are to Sharamentsa from where motorised doughnut canoes will take you to Kapawi in a comfortable 1-hour and a half ride. We use the best aircraft, with very high standards. Nevertheless due to type of weather of the tropical rain forest some delays can be expected. Our recommendation is for you to please consider adding an extra day to your itinerary after visiting Kapawi to make sure you meet your connecting flights to your next destination!

The Lodge:
Completed in 1996, Kapawi is the newest of the Eco-lodges in South America. Built in partnership with the indigenous organisation OINAE, and the private enterprise CANODROS, Kapawi is a State-of-the-art-project. The lodge was created in accordance with the Achuar concept of architecture without a single metal nail. Environmentally friendly methods such as solar energy, biodegradable soaps, and trash-recycling systems are also being utilised.

Achuar is the name of one of the four groups of the linguistic family Jivaro, (Achuar, Shuar, Aguaruna and Huambisa). With a global population of about 80.000 people, the Jivaro group is by far the most important homogeneous culture on the Amazon basin.  Well known in the past for their internal wars, the Achuar they now live peacefully in small villages.

As suggested by the missionaries, they obtain their products in small plots -"chacras"- and from hunting, fishing and gathering in the rain forest.

At the beginning of the 1970's the Achuar were the only Jivaros who had not suffered any loss of culture due to contact with the Western world.

Access: We offer two different alternatives to access Kapawi from Quito, depending on the number of passengers and/or the logistical facilities at the time of your arrival and departure.

Prices 2010
4 Days: USD 926,- per person
Single Supplement: USD 259,-

5 Days: USD 1155,- per person
Single Supplement: USD 347,-

8 Days: USD 1677,- per person
Single Supplement: USD 551,-

Included in the price
Transportation Quito-Kapawi-Quito, 1 transfer hotel-airport in Quito, all meals, English-speaking naturalist guide, accommodation in a double room with private bathroom, excursions according to the program, all general equipment including mosquito nets and bed linen, rubber boots.

Not included in the price
International flights, Achuar community fee USD 10.- per passenger, international airport tax. In Kapawi: Soft and alcoholic beverages, tips and personal items. binoculars, alcoholic beverages and travel insurance.