Canyon & Caves

• Departure: 9:00 am (please arrive 15 minutes early)
• Duration: approx. 6–7 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Minimum age: 10 years
• Price: $55 per person
• Season: Year-round
• Minimum group size: 4 people

What’s included in this tour?

• Transportation
• Local guide
• Box lunch (picnic-style)
• Entrance fees

Itinerary:

We depart from the Caveman Tena office at 9:00 am and travel by private transport to the community of Mondayacu, located in the Archidona canton (around kilometer 10).

From there, we begin a 20-minute jungle walk. Along the way, our guide shares insights about local plant species and their traditional uses by the Kichwa people, both past and present.

The trail leads us to a magical spot—natural pools created by the Jondachi and Ñachiyacu rivers, deep in pristine rainforest.

We then reach the spectacular Grand Canyon, a stunning crystal-clear water hole, perfect for swimming, relaxing, and enjoying a picnic-style lunch inside one of the nearby caves.

Afterward, we explore hidden natural caverns with striking rock formations, connecting us to the mystical spirit of the Amazon.

We return to Tena to end the tour.

What to Bring:

• Comfortable, lightweight hiking clothes
• Closed-toe shoes (preferably for water or trekking)
• Swimsuit
• Small towel
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Reusable water bottle
• Camera or phone with a full battery
• Change of clothes (optional)