Adventure in the Yasuni National Park, the heart of the Jungle

A rewarding 30 minute flight to Coca over the eastern Andes mountain range is the beginning of this amazing experience. After landing, a short 5 minute drive to the port in the Napo River will take you onto a comfortable covered motor boat. Here you will start a boat ride along the Napo for approximately 2 hours. Some birds can be spotted on the way. After arriving, you will take a magical and peaceful 2 hour dugout-canoe along a narrow creek that connects to the lake where the lodge is located. Great chances to spot wildlife, various species of monkeys as well as large birds like toucans, parrots or even macaws. Late afternoon arrival at the lodge.

After breakfast, you will experience the life above the forest floor visiting the canopy tower. This tower is located deep within the forest. Get a very good sample of the 567 species recorded so far, with a close look at colorful tanagers, macaws, toucans, flycatchers and even Spider or Howler Monkeys feeding themselves on the nearby trees. The canopy tower opens a whole new world to the guests. Return to the lodge for a typical Ecuadorian lunch. After lunch there are many options to choose from before you start the afternoon activity: climb the central tower for birdwatching, or just relax in your hammock. In the afternoon, hike through a marvelous terra- firme forest to discover the ecology and the role of plants in the complex world of the Tropical Rain-Forest: vines, ancient trees, bromeliads, orchids stand out in this impressive natural garden. After the hike, explore the surrounding creeks with possibilities of running into a Giant otter family. Dinner.

This morning you will visit the best parrot clay licks in Ecuador! Early start and paddle downstream. Then, take the motorboat for a 10-minute ride for a wonderful view of thousands of parrots such as the amazon-mealy, blue-headed, orange–cheek, among others landing on the earth to eat some clay. Later, a short hike to the parakeets’ clay lick, where hundreds of cobalt-winged parakeets remain on the top of the trees searching for the best time to get minerals from the clay. Lunch. In the afternoon, visit the interpretation area to learn about the traditions of the ancestral Kichwa community. Return to the lodge. Dinner.

This morning you will hike along the Tiputini trail and its terra-firma forests and swamp forests, searching for more wildlife such as Golden-Mantled Tamarins, White-Faced capuchin monkeys, two and three-toed sloths, pigmy squirrels, carnivores and their tracks on the forest floor. Back to the lodge for lunch and a well-deserved rest. In the afternoon paddle canoes will take you to explore deeper areas in the surrounding creeks with more possibilities of seeing unique wildlife. After dinner, you will share a talk about the community.

Early breakfast, and last excursion canoeing back to the Napo River, the creek may reveal new sights of Giant otters, Monk Saki monkeys, hoatzins, blackcapped donacobius or other birds. The motorized canoe will take you back to Coca, for the flight back to Quito. NB: Please read all itineraries as a guide only. All routes and programs may change without notice due to National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, seasonal changes, safety reasons, and wildlife encountered during the trip. Flexibility is the key to the success of any expedition. However, the safety and interest of our passengers is always our priority. Additional day(s): Optional excursions such as hiking on different trails and forest types are available. Canoe rides to further explore the surrounding stream areas will allow for additional wildlife viewing. Excursions to see mammals and craft workshops with the local community are also available, among other options.