Step inside a luxury eco-lodge located in the most bio-diverse spot on earth: Yasuni National Park. Glide on a canoe and glimpse giant otters, caimans and herons on the riverbank. Climb high into the trees and watch nature’s theatre come to life before you, from jumping spider monkeys and pygmy squirrels to a whimsy of rainbow-coloured birds, all within touching distance.
Journey Highlights
• Travel deep into the Amazon rainforest in a remote region of Ecuador
• Venture through the Amazon by canoe, kayak and on foot
• Get close to an impossible array of wildlife in one of Earth’s most biodiverse places
• Meet indigenous communities and learn skills to thrive in the rainforest
From Quito, soar over the eastern Andes to El Coca airport. Then, travel by motorised canoe along the mighty Napo River to your destination, Napo Wildlife Centre, a haven for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and adventure seekers in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon. This luxury eco-lodge becomes your base for a foray into the most bio-diverse spot on earth: Yasuni National Park. Begin your discovery by canoe along a narrow creek teeming with wildlife. Watch macaws, toucans and parrots overhead and spy monkeys playing in the trees. Toast to the start of your adventure over a gourmet dinner. As night falls, head back onto the water to explore the moonlit magic of the forest.
Napo Wildlife Center (Cabaña Suite) | Meals: LD
Rise with the birds and set out for the finest canopy tower on the Napo River. From your 12-storey throne deep in the forest, watch a whole world of wilderness waking for the day. Flocks of colourful tanagers, blue and yellow macaws, spider monkeys and toucans will all entertain you. Later, explore the forest by foot. You’ll barely take a step without seeing something remarkable, whether it’s a golden-mantled tamarin monkey, vibrant manakin or exotic lizard. Venture out on a dugout canoe for a close-up encounter with giant otters in the nearby creeks.
Napo Wildlife Center (Cabaña Suite) | Meals: BLD
Early this morning, head straight to the parrot clay licks, arriving in time for nature’s best show. Witness firsthand how these mineral-rich pools of mud attract a patchwork of birdlife, including eleven species of parrots, parakeets and macaws. Later, hike to a local Quichua community and learn how people thrive in this remote corner of the world. Trek onwards to a second parrot clay lick and enjoy a picnic lunch before returning to your lodge.
Napo Wildlife Center (Cabaña Suite) | Meals: BLD
Venture deep into the jungle along the Tiputini Trail. Keep your camera at the ready for sightings of white-faced capuchin monkeys, pygmy squirrels and sloths. Later, navigate along the river by canoe and investigate the rare species hidden in the smallest tributaries. Return to your lodge and simply recline on your private balcony watching the dance of nature around you.
Napo Wildlife Center (Cabaña Suite) | Meals: BLD
Drink in the last of your rainforest experience as you return by canoe to the Napo River. Then transfer to El Coca airport for your onward flight to Quito where your journey ends. Meet your A&K representative to assist you with your onward journey.
Meals: B
Contact one of our Journey Designers to start planning your itinerary.
Depending on your preferred dates and arrangements, final pricing for this Extension will vary from low season to peak season travel.
As a result, it is not available for online booking.
Please call A&K on 1300 851 800, send us a booking enquiry to book this journey or contact your travel agent.
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