DAY
1 - SUNDAY: QUITO - COCA - NAPO RIVER
From
Quito we will take a flight to the Amazonian city of Coca, we will move to
pier to board our motorized canoe that will take us to the Anakonda
Amazon Cruises, where we will receive a warm welcome on board.
Los
Local naturalist guides will provide a brief and informative introduction to the
Ecuadorian Amazon.
After
of dinner, we will dive into the depths of the Amazon rainforest with a
brief walk to observe the nocturnal activity of the forest.
DAY
2 - MONDAY: PAÑACOCHA BIOLOGICAL CORRIDOR
We continue
sailing down the river to the mouth of the Pañayacu river. In this tropical forest
protected inhabit 9 species of primates, 500 species of birds and more than 100
fish species. This is the ideal habitat of the Piranhas, the Arawana (the
called “water monkey fish”) and the White Cayman.
Here,
We will walk along trails with our naturalist guides and relax in
a camp After lunch, we will sail by kayak and the bravest
You can enjoy a nice swim in the Lake of Pirañas, We promise not
it`s as dangerous as it sounds!
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return aboard the Anakonda Amazon Cruises, we will have the opportunity to
attend a conference given by our concierge and watch a documentary
education about the region.
DAY
3 - TUESDAY: SALADERO DE LOROS - AMAZON COMMUNITIES & TOWER OF
OBSERVATION
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In the morning, we will visit the parrots or clay licks of parrots. This place
Unique is rich in minerals and attracts hundreds of colorful parrots, parakeets and birds
Amazonian every day of the year.
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Later, we will visit a Kichwa Cultural Center, where we will learn about
Amazonian communities and their ancestral culture, traditions and gastronomy
Before
At sunset, we will visit an observation tower in the forest canopy
rainy, offering an amazing 360 degree view of the entire Amazon basin.
DAY
4 - WEDNESDAY: INDILLAMA AND NAPO RIVERS - NORTH SIDE OF YASUN NATIONAL PARK We will start the day at
kayaking along the Indillama River, one of the tributaries of the Napo River that we
It leads to Yasuni National Park. The kayaks sail smoothly and silently.
We can also use larger canoes to travel further in search of
New meetings 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 - THURSDAY: THE HEART OF YASUNI NATIONAL PARK (HOME OF THE LEGENDARY DOLPHIN
PINK)
Nos we will transfer to Yasuni National Park. Our guests will be
Glad to know that this is home to the legendary Pink Dolphin! In this
area we can also find anacondas, river turtles and various species of
primates, as well as the colorful Hoatzin.
In the afternoon, we will navigate
by canoe on a sewage lake, home of giant otters and the magnificent,
although elusive, manatee.
DAY 6 - FRIDAY: 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 address the
Anakonda Amazon Cruises for lunch and we will enjoy a moment of
free time on board. Those who wish may participate in lessons of
Cook with our chef.
DAY
7 - SATURDAY: ADVENTURE IN THE JUNGLE & OBSERVATION TOWER
Our passengers
you can relax and enjoy the Anakonda Amazon Cruises during the morning and
then disembark to explore a nearby forest on a hike
where we will discover different species of plants and animals that only
you can observe 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 navigate
by canoe, looking for black alligators with the help of our flashlights.
DAY
8 - SUNDAY: RETURN
Here ends our
adventure! We will enjoy the last section on board and disembark the Anakonda
Amazon Cruises to take the motorized canoe back to Coca (a
hour and a half of travel).