B: Breakfast / L: Lunch / D: Dinner
Note: The activities on day 2 and 3 may be inverted, depending on the number of guests present.
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.
TOUR PRICES | |
5 Days / 4 nights | |
Dlb /Tpl/Cdpi | 625,00 |
Single | 690,00 |
4 Days / 3 nights | |
Dlb /Tpl/Cdpi | 515,00 |
Single | 580,00 |
3 Days / 2 nights | |
Dlb /Tpl/Cdpi | 410,00 |
Single | 490,00 |
All prices are per person in US dollars
Minimum 2 person to operate
Children under 12 years old: 30% discount
Children under 3 years old: Free
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.
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