Ecuador Amazon Dual Experience 4 Nights / 5 Days Day 1 Quito - Coca - Napo Cultural Centre Lodge Depart Quito; take a 30 minute flight over the eastern Andes mountain range to the jungle city of Coca. You´ll be transferred from the airport to the river port where you will embark on a two and a half hour journey up the Napo River to Napo Cultural Centre Lodge, on a comfortable, covered motorized canoe. Dependant on the weather conditions the ride to the hotel could be also by private vehicle. Lunch will be provided during your journey to the lodge. On arrival, you will receive a warm welcome from the staff and a refreshing welcome drink. Afternoon Kayak excursion to discover birds and mammals Enjoy a traditional typical dinner . Day 2 Napo Cultural Centre-Napo Wildlife Centre Early morning ceremony to share one of the ancient customs of the Kichwa culture.After breakfast, take a visit to the 36m high canopy tower.Get a good sample of the 567 species in the area . Then transfer to the Napo Wildlife Centre for a typical Ecuadorian lunch During the afternoon hike through the tropical rain forest . Dinner at the lodge Day 3 Napo Wildlife Centre Wake up early to reach the best and most easily accessible parrot clay licks in Ecuador, located approximately 1 hour away from the lodge. Guests arrive just before parrot activity kicks off at the clay lick between 7:30 to 8:30. A total of 11 species of parrots, parakeets and macaws can be seen depending on weather conditions. Later, hike along a forest trail to visit the Kichwa community of Añangu and spend time with a family to share in their activities. Return to the creek and hike through the forest for about 30 minutes until we arrive to the second parrot clay lick where, if the weather conditions are fine, we will be able to find different species of parrots, parakeets and macaws. Lunch will be provided at the parrot clay lick observatory. Later in the afternoon we will arrive back at the lodge and have time to rest before dinner. Day 4 Rainforest Hike - Napo Wildlife Centre In the morning, hike along a primary forest trail to discover the forest interior where you will probably spot lizards, colourful manakins or the unique and endemic Golden-mantle tamarin monkeys. Back to the lodge for lunch.This afternoon, explore the lake and creeks by dug-out canoe where you’re almost sure to see a Giant Otter family along the way. Day 5 Napo Wildlife Centre - Coca - Quito After an early breakfast, depart on the final excursion canoeing back to the Napo River, along the way enjoying new sightings of Giant Otters, Monk Saki monkeys or many other rare birds. We’ll take a short break at the docking area and then embark on the motorized canoe for the 2-hour return trip to Coca where you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight back to Quito.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a sample itinerary subject to change due to weather conditions, safety and particular interests of guests and groups. Changes and additions are made in order to maximize wildlife viewing and wilderness enjoyment, cultural interaction with local people and to make the most of your time in the Ecuadorian Amazon. |
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Dates & Prices 2024-5 Departs: Daily
Prices Per Person NZ$ 3460 Twin / Double
NB additional cost for Quito-Coca return flight aprox NZ$400 |
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