ARAJUNO LODGE
We have 88 hectares of Amazon Rainforest adjacent to a 2,500 hectar reserve. We offer hiking, rafting, birding, swimming, floating the river and just plain relaxing. Our food is high quality, mostly organic and from our own farm and the local area. We offer Shamanic healing ceremonies, visits to local communities and conservation projects. Our cabins are delux with solar electricity and hot water. We have an observation tower overlooking the river, raise our own fish for serving to groups as well as other native species for conservation projects. We offer excellence in Eco-tourism.
- Sunny decks with Hammocks for relaxing
- observation tower
- trail system
- river for swimming and floating
- full professionally equiped kitchen
- our own purified water system
tEach of the following programs has a strong component of environmental education as a necessary aspect of sustainable development of natural resources and conservation concerns.
Environment: Natural resource conservation work, particularly developing native forest management plans, valuable tree species seed collection, tree nursery work, etc.
Economic: Community-based tourism project development.Help the local community develop local tourism resources, training in community tourism.Help develop other alternative sources of income through the production of local value-added products.
Agriculture/Aquaculture: Develop local production systems for native as well as domestic species of fish and other animals as an alternative food source.Work with local communities to develop alternative sources of vitamins and minerals through small-scale family gardens.Organic fertilizers and pest/weed control.
Health: Provide health information as it relates to family planning, nutrition, disease control, sanitation and more at a local health center or directly in any of several communities.
Other types of assistance needed:In the Rio Arajuno area and at AJL there is a need for these types of assistance:
Marketing Specialist Strategic Planning Specialist Resource Manager Development/Special Events Paper Making Specialist
Bamboo Specialist Hotel/Restaurant Specialist Recycling Specialist Environmental Education
English Instructor Art Instructor Computer Skills Instructor Horticulture Instructor
Ecology/Biology Instructor/Researcher Forester Crop Specialist Pest Management Specialist Orchid Specialist Biologist
Botanist Grant Writer Chef Builder/Carpenter Wood Carver Organic Gardener/Farmer Small Animal Food Production Specialist
typical volunteer/intern day
A typical volunteer/intern day at AJL starts:
07.00 am, wake up, do some exercises, go for a dip in the river, and refresh yourself.
07.30 -breakfast is served.
8.30 - your working day begins. Some volunteer/interns/interns work in the organic farm, others go to one of the villages to work with community members in a variety of programs including the following; school gardens, women in handicrafts, teaching English, native forest inventory, tree nursery work, seed collection, aquaculture projects, community tourism training, preparing and giving talks and much more.Some volunteer/interns/interns work on projects at the reserve, such as trail maintenance, working at the organic farm/agroforesty system, species propagation, inventory of plants and animals and much more.
13.00 Lunch.
14.00 Continue with your work.
17.00 Take it easy, refresh yourself, go for a swim or for a walk on a trail. Relax, wash your clothes or help in the kitchen.
19.00 Dinner at the lodge.
20.00 Go for a night walk looking for nocturnal animals or organize for a star watch. Do some games with others, play cards, listen to music, play the guitar or spend some time by yourself, reading a book or just relax in one of the hammocks.
22.00 To bed.
Keep in mind:To work at AJL you ought to have a desire to lend a hand in protecting biodiversity in a highly endangered tropical habitat within one of the world's top "biodiversity hotspots".Some qualities of a volunteer/intern at are for instance: honesty and ability to work with a group or as an individual, flexibility, initiative, creativity, responsibility, kindness, love for nature and interest in conservation and community development efforts.At times your work activities may involve strong physical labor alongside your Ecuadorian counterparts.
Why volunteer/intern?
Volunteer/intern work is a way for you to do incredible things in another country and another culture. You get the opportunity to learn Spanish, gain valuable skills and experience and provide service to poor indigenous communities that need your help. It's a reciprocal process that benefits both you and your community. By such an interchange, you take part in improving the world by making friendships across boarders and by emphasizing values such as tolerance and peace as well as helping others to help themselves.We can guarantee that you will leave Ecuador having made new friends for life and a positive contribution towards sustainable development and conservation efforts.
Cost
Arajuno Jungle Lodge relies 100% on donations and financing from its own ecotourism program to enable conservation work to continue. In order to provide your food and lodging and other expenses, we must charge a nominal fee to Volunteer/Interns who come to help the local communities that are basically poor and can provide no material support.
The rate is as follows:
US$ $140/week, $20/per day
These prices include food and lodging. Depending on the amount of tourists, scientists and Volunteer/Interns at AJL, each Volunteer/Intern may get his or her own bedroom; nevertheless, in most situations bedrooms have to be shared.
A US $25 application fee is required of all applicants
Additional Local Agency Payment 50,00Usd
PRICES 2011
Full Package: Jungle - 4 days/3 nights $330 per person
Jungle and Rafting 4 days/3 nights $402.00 per person
Full Package: 3 days/2 nights $290 per person
Jungle y Rafting 3 days/2 nights $374.00 per person
Economic package: 3 days/2 nights 274 per person
Package: Birders Special 4 days/3 nights $419.00 per person
Days extras Lodging $29.00 in cabins or $7.00 in tents per night/ per person.
Food $8.00 each meal per person
10% discount for Peace Corps Volunteers on full packages.
We can offer discounts for groups of 10 or more
Capacity for guests staying in cabins is 18.
Capacity for guests staying in tents is 12
Maximum capacity for total guest is 30.
Location: Napo province on the bank of the Arajuno River adjacent to Jatun Sacha Reserve. Arajuno Jungle Lodge has 88 hectares, the majority being primary forest.
Reservation requirements: All reservations are confirmed by paying a 50% non-refundable deposit before arrival... Prices are based on a minimum of 2 guests.
Includes:
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Lodging in cabins with hot water and solar electricity 24 hours a day.
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Nacional and Internacional cuisine
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Professional bilingual guide. (English & Spanish)
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Canoe transport from the Rio Arajuno bridge to the lodge and return to bridge.
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Entrance fees to reserves
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All activities described in packages
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Use of canoes and kayaks.
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Filtered drinking water
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Rubber boots
Does not include:
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Transportation to and from Tena.
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal hygene items
- Tips
- Sales tax 12%
- 2.5% additional service charge for Paypal payments
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