DAY
1 - FRIDAY: QUITO – COCA – NAPO RIVER
From
Quito we will take a flight to the Amazonian city of Coca, we will transfer to the
dock to board our motorized canoe that will take us to the Manatee Cruise, where we will receive a warm welcome on board.
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local naturalist guides, will provide a brief and informative introduction to the
Ecuadorian Amazon.
After
After dinner, we will dive into the depths of the Amazon jungle with a
short walk to observe the nocturnal activity of the forest.
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2 - SATURDAY: PAÑACOCHA BIOLOGICAL CORRIDOR
Continue
sailing downstream towards the mouth of the Pañayacu river. In this tropical forest
protected are home to 9 species of primates, 500 species of birds and more than 100
fish species. This is the ideal habitat for Piranhas, the Arawana (the
called “water monkey fish”) and the White Caiman.
Here,
we will walk along trails with our naturalist guides and relax in
a camp. After lunch, we will kayak and the bravest
you will be able to enjoy a nice swim in the Piranhas Lake, we promise you won`t
It`s as dangerous as it sounds!
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return aboard the Manatee Cruise, we will have the opportunity to
attend a conference given by our concierge and watch a documentary
about the region.
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3 - SUNDAY: SALADERO DE LOROS – AMAZON COMMUNITIES TOWER OF
REMARK
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In the morning, we will visit the parrot clay licks. This place
unique is rich in minerals and attracts hundreds of colorful parrots, parakeets and birds
Amazon every day of the year.
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Afternoon, we will visit a Kichwa Cultural Center, where we will learn about the
Amazonian communities and their ancestral culture, traditions and gastronomy
Before
After sunset, we will visit an observation tower in the forest canopy
rainy, which offers an amazing 360 degree view of the entire Amazon basin.
DAY
4 - MONDAY: INDILLAMA AND NAPO RIVERS – NORTH SIDE OF YASUN NATIONAL PARK
We will start the day in
kayak along the Indillama river, one of the tributaries of the Napo river that
leads to the Yasuní National Park. The kayaks ride smooth and quiet.
We can also use larger canoes to travel further in search of
new encounters with Amazonian biodiversity. The decision is yours! After
of a day full of adventures, we can enjoy our deck of
observation to relax in front of a magical view under the stars.
DAY
5 - TUESDAY: THE HEART OF YASUNI NATIONAL PARK (HOME OF THE LEGENDARY DOLPHIN
PINK)
We we will transfer to the Yasuní National Park. Our guests will be
delighted to know that this is the home of the legendary Pink Dolphin! In this
area we can also find anacondas, river turtles and several species of
primates, as well as the colorful Hoatzin.
In the afternoon, we will sail
canoe across a blackwater lake, home to giant otters and the magnificent,
though elusive, manatee.
DAY 6 - WEDNESDAY: KICHWA FAMILY ON BOARD ACTIVITIES
We will start the day
visiting an authentic Kichwa family located on the banks of the Napo River, where
we will share with her an exceptional cultural experience.
Then we will board the Cruise for lunch and enjoy a moment of
free time on board. Those who wish may participate in lessons of
cook with our chef.
DAY
7 - THURSDAY: ADVENTURE IN THE JUNGLE OBSERVATION TOWER
Our passengers
can relax and enjoy the Manatee during the morning and
later disembark to explore a nearby forest on a hike
where we will discover different species of plants and animals that are only
can be seen in the Amazon basin.
In the afternoon,
We will visit an observation tower, built next to a giant ceibo.
The perspective at the top of this tower is truly glorious!
At night, we will sail
by canoe, looking for black alligators with the help of our flashlights.
DAY
8 – FRIDAY: RETURN
Here ends our
adventure! We will enjoy the last stretch on board and disembark the cruise to take the motorized canoe back to Coca (a
hour and a half away).