Need a break? Come and relax with Runa in the beautiful Amazon jungle and learn about Guayusa and the work we do in Ecuador.
Day 1 – Arrival
Pm: Airport Pickup and Transfer to hotel in Quito
Accommodation: Hotel, Quito
Day 2 – Andes Mountains
Am: Drive through Andes Mountains and catch your own trout to eat for lunch!
Pm: Papallacta Hot Springs, Guayusa Reception at Archidona Office
Accommodation: Runa House (Casa Runa)
Day 3 – Guayusa Tour and Jungle Hike
Am: Presentation on Runa, Tour of Guayusa Factory and all Nurseries
Pm: Jungle Hike in Colonso protected forest to see Guayusa plantations
Accommodation: Camping in indigenous community
Day 4– Guayusa Ceremony and Harvest Guayusa
Am: Guayusa Ceremony with Shaman
Pm: Harvest Guayusa
Accommodation: Runa House (Casa Runa)
Day 5 –Plant Guayusa Trees
Am: Plant Guayusa trees with local farmers
Pm: Handicrafts workshop in indigenous community
Evening: Guayusa Cocktails and Salsa Class
Accommodation: Runa House (Casa Runa)
Day 6 – Cando
Am: Day at Cando waterfalls and lakes
Pm: Traditional Ecuadorian Dinner
Accommodation: Runa House (Casa Runa)
Day 7 – Quito
Am: Drive to Quito
Pm: Explore Historic Part of Quito, Dinner in La Ronda
Accommodation: Hotel, Quito
Day 8 – Fly Home
Cost: $1800 (2 people). Includes accommodation, food, in country transport and all activities. Does not include flights to/from Ecuador, alcoholic beverages or travel insurance
Contact Cass Walker at cass@runa.org for more details
