Activities at Minga Lodge & Sanctuary
Choose your own adventure!
Discover how Minga is protecting and rescuing the residents of the Amazon rainforest. Volunteer and get to know them or see them in the wild on guided hikes.
With an expert guide, hike deep into the Amazon rainforest to discover its unique flora and wondrous wildlife. There are still new species of plants and insects being discovered!
Paddle down a tributary of the Rio Napo by canoe or kayak where it is not unusual to spot more than 30 species of birds in one hour, like the prehistoric looking Hoatzin, as well as majestic eagles.
Just after sunrise hop into your expedition vehicle and take a journey deep into unexplored corners of the Amazon. This is the ultimate off-road adventure!
Reel in the catch of the day as you fish in quiet tributaries running off of the pristine Rio Napo. Explore the waters and savour the thrill of angling in the heart of the Amazon.
Learn about this stingless but powerful pollinator important to farmers, crops, biodiversity and reforestation in the Amazon. See which of its honey you like best in a honey tasting!
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Meet with cocao farmers and learn to make chocolate from the bean. Visit our professional test kitchen for a chocolate tasting complemented by familiar ingredients, and unique ones!
Nourish your body with organic ingredients grown across the river at the Minga Superfood Farm — a hub for sustainable agriculture, reforestation and Melipona bee conservation.
Start your day with a coffee tasting of locally sourced and expertly roasted coffees. Try your hand at scoring the aroma, acidity, body, and flavor of coffee prepared in several ways.
Visit a local farmer to help him harvest fruits and vegetables from his farm. Take them back to Minga Lodge and join our Kichwa chefs for a cooking lesson that transforms local ingredients into delicious traditional dishes like fish wrapped in palm leaves.
Meet skilled female artisans and learn how they generate income through traditional jewelry making. Their unique jewelry pieces are entirely local, made from nuts and seeds collected in the rainforest.
Follow the footsteps of an Indigenous weapons expert and learn how to throw a spear and shoot a blowgun. Test your precision as you take aim at targets of papayas mounted on sticks.
Join a local shaman for a traditional cleansing ceremony and blessing. The Elder also explains how certain plants can be used for medicine and healing.
Strike gold on the Rio Napo's shores. Join our expert guide to unearth a glimmering nugget and discover how locals support their households in this unique experience.
Reset your system through a curated cleanse using fresh, local ingredients.
Experience deep relaxation and clarity through curated healing vibrations.
Sharpen your mind and biology through cutting-edge therapies such as Vagal Nerve Training.
Clear your energy and restore balance through this ancient Amazonian ritual.
A traditional Amazon sweat lodge experience to foster deep purification and renewal.
Rejuvenate your body and boost circulation through an invigorating cold plunge. Melt away tension and ignite deep relaxation in soothing hot pools.
Gain optimal strength and wellness in our fully equipped gym.
Reconnect and reflect on guided walks along lush rainforest trails.
Find balance and serenity in our open-air pavilion surrounded by nature.
Awaken your senses, invite reflection and set intentions through mindful sips of pure cacao.
Restore and reawaken through holistic treatments that blend Amazonian botanicals with expert care, from deep massages to reflexology.
Elevate your well-being with ayurvedic healing (available with an additional cost). Explore ancient wisdom to balance your body and mind in the heart of the Amazon.
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