BACKGROUND:
The Napo Wildlife Center, NWC Amazon Lodge,
is the greatest and ultimate alternative luxury ecohotel in Amazonian
Ecuador. This ecotourism project includes the conservation of approximately
over 52,000 acres (over 21,400 hectares ) of the most pristine Amazon
Rain Forest within the Yasunì National Park, an important biosphere
reserve and the largest tract of tropical rain forest in Ecuador.
The Napo Wildlife Center, NWC Lodge is located by the Anangucocha lake,
into the unique ancestral territory of the Anangu Quichua Community. Thanks
to their own initiative and supported by the Tropical Nature Conservation
System, we have built in partnership the most carefully designed
first class Amazon lodge in Ecuador.
We want to invite you for a visit to this special destination. Please
do not hesitate and contact your travel agent or operator
for further information on the premier Amazon lodge in Ecuador:
the Napo Wildlife Center, NWC.
The journey to NWC starts in Quito, Ecuador's capital city. From it's national airport an approximately 35 minute flight will take guests over the Eastern Andes Mountain Range, crossing the equator and looking into snow capped volcanoes over 5,790 meters above sea level (18,991 feet) to reach the headwaters of the Amazon Basin near the Napo River at only 250 m.a.s.l (820 feet). After landing on the Puerto Francisco de Orellana town airport, locally known as Coca, NWC staff will greet passengers and take them for a short 5-7 minute transfer to embark on our covered motorized canoe. Here a comfortable breeze will company guests on an approximate 2 1/2 hours boat ride, 50 miles ( 80 kilometers ) downstream the largest Ecuadorian tributary of the Amazon: the Napo river. During this trip a good number of birds could be spotted along the way and they include: herons, kingfishers, ospreys, and many others as one travels away into a more pristine and remote area.
Boat will arrive to the northwest boundary of the Yasuni Biosphere Reserve where NWC is located by the Anangucocha lake. To access the lodge guests may either start a guided 2 ½ km (1,5 miles ) hike on rich forest wildlife or embark on a quiet and enjoyable paddle dugout canoe ride with our staff for about 1 1/2 hours along a creek with dense flooded palm forest. Following any route, as people get deeper into this preserved area, they will be surprised by the oftenly seen monkeys of several species, colourful birds and other amazing potential wildlife encounters. At the end of the walk and near the end of the paddle people will reach the Anangu Lake and have a superb view of the lodge waiting for them on the other side.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Lodging
at NWC has been designed to offer maximum privacy and comfort to the world
traveler, providing lake and forest views from their private porches,
as well as preserving one of the most pristine spots of Amazon forest
in Ecuador. Each of our 10 individual large luxury cabanas are prepared
for receiving guests in double occupancy or arranged in advance for a
3 members family visit. Rooms include a king size and twin size beds,
private bathrooms with on demand hot water, a multi-speed ceiling
fan , electricity provided by silent generators supplemented by
solar panel power system, plenty of lights and 120 v outlets, screened
windows and mosquito nets.
Buildings keep the traditional native architecture with harmonious modern
mixture inside providing cool shaded terraces with inviting hammocks and
ample space from where visitors may observe the surroundings. While resting
from activities people may get to see a group of giant otters investigating
near the lodge dock or a large 4 meter (13 feet) black caiman crossing
the lake or a capybara looking for rest near our lake edge, or experience
the graceful often flights of blue and yellow macaws over the lodge area.
The hall has a library with books on local birds and tropical ecology,
next door the bar provides ice-cold beer, wine, soft drinks and other
liquor selections. The calls of red howler monkeys will company the resting
times before gearing up for the next excursion.
Guests are welcome to use our observation tower next to the dinning hall
during free time other than the guided visit and simply relax with the
great view of the Anangu lake. The not so distant canopy of the rain forest
will be a good opportunity for birding or discovering more wildlife right
next to the lodge. The dock area is a nice spot to receive that equatorial
tropical sun or the base for a nice dip into the lake. Without fear you
can swim around the dock and have a refreshing time, guides of course
will jump in first and eliminate any doubts you may have in spite of the
black caimans and piranha inhabitants!, believe me it is a very safe and
rewarding cool water. Meals are carefully prepared to delight the variety
of tastes and desires of the international visitor, including traditional
Ecuadorian dishes, forest gifts or the preparation of vegetarian or special
meal requirements. Reverse osmosis water filtration system is used in
the kitchen (very safe) We have invested in an environmentally sustainable
sewage system, best and unique on the Napo region and probably best in
the Amazon. All waste water is treated to the highest standars in order
to keep the swamps clean of human activity.
ACTIVITIES
Visitors
will be divided up into small groups, and lead by a native Anangu guide,
who is also an official Yasuni Park Ranger, expert on the forest's secrets
about medicinal plants and other useful items of the rain forest, and
an excellent bilingual naturalist guide with great deal of knowledge in
tropical forest biology. Both guides using their unmatchable enthusiasm
will create informative enjoyable excursions every day providing an educative
fun experience. Groups and guides will tailor their excursions while taking
advantage of the highest peaks of activity and weather conditions in the
forest. They will schedule their outings before done or at sunrise. This
will maximize wildlife observation and of course each group will decide
with their guides how extreme and intense they take their Amazon excursion,
this applies for afternoon excursions and night outings, when an overwhelming
concert of natural sounds will flood the atmosphere. Welcome and gear
up to enjoy the best fauna attractions on the Napo!!!
OUR
NWC`S UNIQUE PARROT CLAY LICKS
One
of the highlights at NWC is going out on a very early excursion to reach
two of Ecuador's most accessible parrot clay licks along the Napo region.
These parrot clay licks are part of to our reserve and lodge territory.
They have a history of being visited by naturalists and are mentioned
in The Birds of Ecuador (Ridgely and Greenfield, 2001). These are 2 of
the over a dozen clay licks found on the Anangu Community territory. Our
parrot clay licks can be reached by following the Giant Otter creek downstream
on dugout canoe near the Napo river. The Napo Wildlife Center has exclusively
constructed well established and comfortable blinds in each parrot lick
in order to provide visitors best viewing and high quality photo/video
opportunities. Activity kicks off at main lick between 7 to 8 in the morning
and at second blind after midday. Species include: Mealy, blue headed,
yellow crowned, orange winged and orange cheeked parrots, cobalt winged,
dusky headed and white eyed parakeets, with the occasional rarities like
scarlet shoulder parrotlet and scarlet macaws. In best weather conditions
at least 800 individuals of most species can be spotted and in other days
spite the rain one could still see a few dozens. This could be a full
day excursion visiting both blinds equipped with a nice freshly made box
lunch, or a half day visiting the main lick and returning for a served
lunch at the lodge. Don't miss a superb natural event full of unique sounds
and brightly colored plumages!!.
TOWER
There is a 19 m (60 feet) tall observation
tower on top a 13 m (42 feet) hill. High enough to get great views of
possible troops of howler or spider monkeys in the nearest forest canopy
by an immense tropical scenery. It turns out to be just next to the main
house at NWC. From here the avid professional and amateur birdwatcher
can spot a great number of species. One can look into the forest canopy
and let inspiration flow, sorry if this gets interrupted by two large
macaws flying by. Armed with a spotting scope and binoculars guides will
look and show you the best. Tower provides an ample platform for visiting
groups with resting levels.
NWC
has a large lake with two creeks that can be easily explored quietly while
sitting on a dugout canoe paddled by our expert guides and staff eager
to spot and show you wildlife. The possibilities are great in finding
more troops of other species of monkeys like squirrel, saddle-backed and
white fronted capuchin monkeys or those that by natural distribution or
best habitat occur only on our South side of the Napo and include: monk
saki, spider, woolly and golden mantle tamarin monkeys. NWC is home to
a total of 11 species of monkeys. Following the creeks a group of giant
otters in a hurry to catch their fish for supper are a good chance. A
well deserved prize for NWC guests. Creeks have a dense vegetation on
sides, with large trees overhead and calm flowing waters, no one knows
exactly what awaits in the next meander, a flooded forest with anaconda
or a gentle easy moving three toed sloth.
FOREST TRAILS & HIKES
Hikes
along a variety of forest types are possible by visiting different trails.
One can appreciate the tropical forest richness, discover new plants and
colorful or well camouflaged insects. On forest trails, guests
can see monkeys, lizards, tortoises, frogs and army ants in addition to
an array of birds, including toucans, macaws, parrots, manakins and hummingbirds.
Our staff is constantly aware of wildlife movements
and they report each other when and where it will be best to try looking
for....."hey guys, we had a glimpse of a large spotted body last
week on the main trail, when we approached discovered deep heavy steps
of a cat.." This is the territory of the rich terra firme, the land
of anything is possible, expect the unexpected. The largest mammals like
jaguar, puma, tapir, giant anteater and giant armadillo have been spotted
on our area.
BIRDWATCHING
Over 568 species of birds have been
recorded at the Napo Wildlife Center, more than 1/3 of all of Ecuador`s
birds. A vast and rich bird-life that can reward the most avid
birdwatcher with the unrivalled South Napo specialties. NWC and Anangu
are a classic visiting location for someone travelling Ecuador
seeking for the overwhelming bird diversity.
Agami and ZigZag herons are found near the lake and creeks, including
all 5 kingfishers. The large raptors like Harpy and Crested Eagles find
healthy mammal food around our area. The active calls of forest floor
mixed species flocks with the largest numbers of the surprising antbirds
can be found. Canopy flocks are normal to run into, chances are birds
provide an hour or so of a multitude of wow`s. Gear up with the
best binoculars for the most superb views and active excursions helped
with the expertise of the top native birdguide along the entire Napo:
Jiovanny Rivadeneira. He is the head of a number of native guides that
will eagle eye sight and successfully find for you that great plumaged
world.
THE AÑANGU COMMUNITY
Anangu is not only home to the great NWC lodge, it has been the ancestral territory of a Quichua indigenous community that has the same name. Anangu people are active participants of the conservation and management of a large territory within the park as well as our partners in tourism. We would like to invite you see the community that had a dream and initiative long time ago to handle this vast rain forest territory by establishing their own lodge. Helped by EcoEcuador Foundation part of the Tropical Nature Conservation System, a world leading group of ongoing ecotourism projects, we all now work together on a nature tourism company. You can join some families on their daily activities when harvesting bananas, coco, manioc, a starchy jungle root, staple food for Amazonian people, or maybe helping preparing chicha, a traditional drink based on cooked and fermenting manioc. You like fish?, try catch your own in Amazon rivers helped by the local natives and their particular techniques.
TRIP ARRANGEMENTSNapo Wildlife Center, NWC, will operate Monday and Friday, thus making itineraries Mon-Fri 5day / 4night trips and Fri-Mon 4 days / 3 nights trips. However, NWC will operate programs on any day of the week ( except Sunday, when there are no flights in routes Quito-Coca) . With an inexpensive extra fee for non Monday and Friday canoe trips, so you can tailor the trip to fit the group schedule needs. A longer NWC stay is possible for particular interest groups with an 8 day/ 7 night trip. We count with specialized naturalists that can delight those really focused guests. No problem leading hard core birding groups, botanical or insect workshops. Please contact us to tailor a unique Amazon experience.
FLIGHTS
Aircrafts taking care of our flights between Quito and Coca are modern planes: JetProp Beechcraft 1900-D Air-liner with 19 seats and Fokker MK-4000 Fellowship with capacity for 67 pax. Crafts and pilots are FAA-certified in the US.
INCLUDES:
Accommodation, all meals, pure water, river transportation and local Coca airport - boat in - out transfers, all excursions, including visits to the exclusive NWC`s parrot-macaw clay licks currently at $ 15 per person for other lodges. Native and naturalist bilingual guides, Yasuni National Park entrance fee, currently at $ 10 per person and subject to change without previous notice, purified water during meals, rain poncho and rubber boots provided when needed for excursions.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• drinks
• gratuities
any other item not specified
"Yachana"
means "a place for learning" in the indigenous Quichua
language. FUNEDESIN , a non-profit foundation whose goal is to protect
Ecuador's rainforest by educating and empowering its people, constructed
Yachana Lodge in 1995.
The Lodge is nestled on the banks
of the Napo river in the tiny community of Mondaña three hours
from Ahuano by motorized canoe. It is a unique ecotourism destination
that helps travelers understand the environmental and cultural threats
facing the Amazon region.
Yachana Lodge sits
amidst 3000 acres of primary and secondary rainforest that are home to
thousands of species of exotic plants and animals. Every room provides
a stunning view of the Napo river and comes with a private bathroom complete
with hot showers and safe drinking water. The water comes from natural
springs and is purified for use in food preparation and in all other areas
of the lodge. Towels, bedding, and soap are provided.
The dining room serves exquisite dishes made from ingredients grown locally.
You will have the opportunity to taste local foods prepared traditionally
as well as western foods. We are proud of our excellent soups (an Ecuadorian
speciality), homemade breads and freshly squeezed juices. The meals are
primarily vegetarian with chicken or fish being served occasionally. Our
bar offers beer, wine, soft drinks, and mineral water (additional cost).
Yachana Lodge also has a meeting room located on the second floor.
It has solar powered lights so you can read or meet comfortably in the
evenings. The area contains a library , chairs, white board, and
balcony with a magnificent view overlooking the river. Also a video
library that includes films dealing permaculture, ceramic artesanía
in the Amazon, and the community developmental work of FUNEDESIN.
Our gift shop contains a variety of local artisanry and handicrafts, ceramics,
T-shirts, hats, jams, and coffee mugs, as well as basic supplies such
as insect repellent and toothpaste. Shop hours are posted on the door
of the shop.
Energy consumed in the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, cabins, dining room,
and conference room is provided by solar power . Kerosene lanterns are
used along the walkways.
The Yachana Lodge area falls within the buffer zone of Gran Sumaco National Park. The actual park is 205,249 hectares (513,122 acres) and was designated as a protected area by the Ecuadorian Department of Forestry in 1994. The area around the park is referred to as the buffer zone and is intened to be used by the local peoples for the purposes of settlement, development, education, and health. The emphasis of the buffer zone is on raising the awareness of the local population for the need to protect the park and its natural resources. UNESCO designated the National Park as a "Man and Biosphere Reserve" In 2001. These Biosphere Reserves are areas of terrestrial and coastal ecosystems that conserve biodiversity through sustainable management and use. They are internationally recognized, nominated by national governments, and remain under the sovereign jurisdiction of the countries in which they are located.
INTINERARIES
- 4 DAYS - 3 NIGHTS - TUESDAY - FRIDAY
Day 1.- Your journey to the Amazon Basin
starts in Quito at 2800 meters above sea level, with a 35 minute flight
over the Andes to the Port town of . At 9:30am, you will have to be at
the airport ( TERMINAL NACIONAL ) . The flight departs from Quito at 10h30.
Depart Quito by air (Icaro) for Coca. If it is a clear day the view as
you cross the Andes and fly over the jungle is incredible. You will be
met on arrival by a guide from the lodge. You will have to take a box
lunch in the way from Coca to Yachana.
Travel up the Rio Napo in one of our 61 ft. motorized canoes. Each person
will be supplied with a life vest. The trip will take approximately two
and a half hours, depending upon the condition of the river. While traveling
to the lodge our guide will explain your surroundings in detail.
Arrival at YACHANA LODGE. You will be shown to your rooms a nd your luggage
will be delivered by our staff.
Welcome, registration, and orientation.
A visit to some of FUNEDESIN's project sites. This is our parent organization,
and your visit helps support their evelopmental and environmental projects.
Time to relax, socialize, and have a drink on the deck.
Dinner. Briefing for next days activities by our guides. A night walk
to look for "nocturnal species."
Day 2.- Breakfast. Primary Forest Hike. Join our guide
for your jungle adventure and discover the immense biodiversity of the
jungle and the interrelations between the flora, fauna, and man. Although
it takes time to tune into the jungle, many of the rainforest secrets
are easy to discover with the aid of the guides´ keen eyes. Photo
opportunities are endless, as are opportunities to ask the many questions
that are bound to arise.
Lunch, Free time ( 1 hour). Traditional Cultural Activities. Canoe ride
to observe birds along the river's edge. Time to relax, socialize, and
a briefing for tomorrow. Dinner Bonfire on the beach.
Day 3.-Bird Watching (optional activity). Breakfast
A cultural experience - a visit to a traditional healer. This is a 10
minute trip by boat upstream, and then approximately a 10-15 minute walk
...bring your cameras for this one!!. There will be a stream crossing
by dugout canoe . You will be able to participate in a traditional cleansing
ceremony, view a small cultural museum, and try your skills at using a
blow gun and throwing a spear. Lunch free time.
Afternoon Visit a typical house. And learn to make a basket. (the trip
to the typical house involves a 30 minute walk). Dinner. Briefing for
the next day.
Day 4.- Early breakfast Depart Yachana for Coca to Quito.
Arrival in Quito (you will be met at the airport by our driver)
This itinerary will give you a general overview of your expected activities. However, sometimes due to conditions beyond our control, some of these activities may have to be rescheduled or changed.
INTINERARIES - 5 DAYS -
4NIGHTS - FRIDAY - TUESDAY
DAY 1.-Your journey to the Amazon
Basin starts in Quito at 2800 meters above sea level, with a 35 minute
flight over the Andes to the Port town of . At 9:30am, you will have to
be at the airport ( TERMINAL NACIONAL ) . The flight departs from Quito
at 10h30.
Depart Quito by air (Icaro) for Coca. If it is a clear day the view as
you cross the Andes and fly over the jungle is incredible. You will be
met on arrival by a guide from the lodge. You will have to take a box
lunch in the way from Coca to Yachana.
Travel up the Rio Napo in one of our 61 ft. motorized canoes. Each person
will be supplied with a life vest. The trip will take approximately two
and a half hours, depending upon the condition of the river. While traveling
to the lodge our guide will explain your surroundings in detail.
Arrival at YACHANA LODGE. You will be shown to your rooms and your luggage
will be delivered by our staff.
Welcome, registration, and orientation.
A visit to some of FUNEDESIN's project sites. This is our parent organization,
and your visit helps support their developmental and environmental projects.
Time to relax, socialize, and have a drink on the deck.
Dinner. Briefing for next days activities by our guides. A night walk
to look for "nocturnal species."
Day 2.-Breakfast
Primary Forest Hike. Join our guide for your jungle adventure and discover
the immense biodiversity of the jungle and the interrelations between
the flora, fauna, and man. Although it takes time to tune into the jungle,
many of the rainforest secrets are easy to discover with the aid of the
guides´ keen eyes. Photo opportunities are endless, as are opportunities
to ask the many questions that are bound to arise.
Lunch, free time.
Traditional Cultural Activities. Canoe ride to observe birds along the
river's edge. Dinner. Bonfire on the beach
DAY 3.- Birding watching with our guide. This is an
optional activity. Breakfast
Visit to a secondary forest- a living and dynamic forest. Learn all about
the personality of the secondary forest. Our guides will introduce you
to a wide variety of native forest species including those that have been
used for generations for medicinal purposes, as well as others which serve
the people in many ways for their daily needs such as the construction
of their homes as well as the making of their baskets, twine, weapons,
clothing, and food.
Lunch. free time.
Gold panning - Visit local people who earn their living panning for gold.
Try your hand at panning for gold the "old fashioned" way.
Time for a swim in the Napo River (with guide supervision).
Time to relax, socialize, and briefing for the next days activities. Dinner.
Bonfire on the beach
DAY 4.- Bird Watching (optional activity) Breakfast
A cultural experience - a visit to a traditional healer. This is a 10
minute trip by boat upstream, and then approximately a 10-15 minute walk
(bring your cameras for this one)! There will be a stream crossing by
dugout canoe, as well. You will be able to participate in a traditional
cleansing ceremony, view a small cultural museum, and try your skills
at using a blowgun and throwing a spear.
Lunch
Visit a typical house and learn to weave a basket as the locals do. (The
trip to the typical house involves a 30-minute hike). Time to relax, socialize,
and have a drink on the deck. Dinner. Briefing for tomorrow
DAY 5.-Early breakfast
Depart Yachana for Coca to Quito. Arrival in Quito (you will be met at
the airport by our driver, and returned to your hotel)
This itinerary will give you a general overview of your expected activities. However, sometimes due to conditions beyond our control, some of these activities may have to be rescheduled or changed.
LOCATION:
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LODGE:
* 15 multiple huts (single, double, triple
and quadruple accommodations) with private bathrooms.
* All huts are made with typical materials of the zone
• Water is provided the 24 hours in the bathrooms. We get the
water from a well (20 meters deep)
• Electricity is provided through a diesel generator from 18H00
till 22H00 (110 V.)
• Each hut is equipped with beds (all beds with mosquito nets),
closet, hammock and a lamp.
• Each bathroom is equipped with sink, shower, toilet, toilet
paper, soap and towel.
• Near to the Yuturi river is located a big cabin where the
passenger will find the restaurant, the bar, a comfortable place to rest
and a viewpoint located 15 meters upstairs
• The kitchen staff offers healthy and variety food. If the
passengers have vegetarian preferences, our staff is ready to offer vegetarian
food
• Our staff is going to clean the cabins every day.
• The administration of the lodge offer for the passengers
a security box to keep their values.
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES :
Adventurous hiking 7 hours aprox. Observation
of flora and fauna of the area
Short hiking 4 hours aprox. Opportunity to observe medicinal plants
Birdwatching 1 ½ hours aprox. Aquatic trip early in the morning
Pirana fishing 1 ½ hours aprox. Canoes trip through the lagoon.
Native guides will show how to use the blowgun. 1 hour aprox.
Night aquatic trip by canoe. 1 ½ hours aprox. Opportunity to observe
caimans, reptiles and the night birds.
Visit to the Chorongos Island 3 hours aprox. Observation of a big group
of monkeys
Visit to the indigenous family, we will learn about traditions and customs.
Right hike to watch terra firme species. Observations of insects, reptiles
and nocturnal roadants
Paddling on the Yuturi lagoons to see the fantastic enviroment or the
VARZEA and Terra Firme, 3 hours aprox.
IMPORTANT: Yuturi Tour reserves the right to modify the itineraries due to weather conditions in the best interest of our clients.
SUPPLEMENT
FOR SINGLE ACCOMMODATION:
•
30% IN LOW SEASON
• 50 % IN HIGH SEASON
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
•
Local naturalist guide (indigenous guide)
• Fluvial Transportation Coca-Yuturi-Yarina-Coca
• Translator naturalist guide English - Spanish (National tourism
guide with license)
• Three daily meals
• Programmed excursions
• Accommodation in cabins with private bathrooms
• Safe bottle water in meals, cabins and excursions
• Rubber boots (till number 43).
THE PROGRAM DOESN´T INCLUDE:
•
Personal equipment: flash lights, rain poncho.
• Extra meals and extra beverages
• Trnasportation QUITO - COCA - QUITO USD 120,oo (air)
R.T. USD 20,oo (land) R.T.
RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST:
•
Original passport,
• Lightweight pants and shorts,
• A sweater
• Long and short sleeved T-shirt,
• Raincoat,
• Sun block,
• Mosquito repellent,
• Plastic bags,
• Comfortable shoes,
• Flashlight,
• Rubber boots (if larger than 43)
LOCATION:
The Yarina E. R. is located 25 Km in straight line (down river) from Puerto Francisco de Orellana (El Coca). Our motor boats take 1 hour of fluvial navigation on the Napo river to reach the Yarina lodge.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LODGE:
•
20 multiple huts (single, double, triple and quadruple
accommodations) with private bathrooms
• All huts are made with typical materials of the zone
• Water is provided the 24 hours in the bathrooms. We get the
water from a well (20 meters deep)• Electricity is provided
through a diesel generator from 18H00 till 22H00 (110 V.)
• Each hut is equipped with beds (all beds with mosquito nets),
closet, hammock and a lamp
• Each bathroom is equipped with sink, shower, toilet, toilet
paper, soap and towel
• Near to the Manduro river is located a big cabin where the
passenger will find the restaurant, the bar and a comfortable place to
rest.
• The kitchen staff offers healthy and variety food. If the
passengers have vegetarian preferences, our staff is ready to offer vegetarian
food.
• Our staff is going to clean the cabins every day
• The administration of the lodge offer for the passengers
a security box to keep their values.
INTINERARY
All passengers will take the activities described in each day of this itinerary and always depending of the time of entrance or departure.
| Monday: Breakfast. After breakfast we will take a small canoe to navigate on the Manduro river till the Sapococha Lagoon. We will walk around the lagoon enjoying a concert of sounds of birds, frogs, monkeys, etc; in addition we will learn about different types of aquatic plants. Return to the lodge and lunch. After lunch we will visit the Socali path, characterized for a variety of different jungle lands. This path is used like an introduction trail to learn about the flora and fauna that is possible to find in different types of forest. Return to the lodge to have the dinner and resting time. |
| Tuesday:
After breakfast we will visit the Capibara path. An adventure
trail with many swamps. In this trail you will see some palm trees
that is possible to see in other places. Return to the lodge to
take the lunch. |
| Wednesday:
Breakfast. After take our rubber boots and jungle dresses
we will take a canoe to navigate up river watching birds, butterflies,
orchids, amphibians, all this till reach the trail "Dos ramas".
We will have a short trekking to learn about medicinal plants,
birds and animals. Return to the lodge, lunch. |
| Thursday:
After breakfast we will take the motor boat to go out
of the borders of our reserve and visit an indigenous family of
the Quichuas del Oriente community. Our guides will talk to you
about traditions and costumes of these tribes. Return to the lodge
for lunch. |
| Friday:
After breakfast, we will go deep inside in the jungle
till a small river surrounded by stones, sand, clay and other
elements. In this place the guides will show us the techniques
and instruments for the practice of the gold pan. |
| Saturday:
After breakfast we will visit the Capibara path. An adventure
trail with many swamps. In this trail you will see some palm trees
that is not possible to see in other places. Return to the lodge
to take the lunch. |
| Sunday:
After breakfast we will take the motor boat to go out
of the borders of our reserve and visit an indigenous family of
the Quichuas del Oriente community. Our guides will talk you about
traditions and costumes of these tribes. Return to the lodge for
lunch. |
IMPORTANT: Yuturi Tur reserves the right to modify the itineraries due to weather conditions in the best interest of our clients. back up
SUPPLEMENT
FOR SINGLE ACCOMMODATION:
• 30% IN LOW SEASON
• 50 % IN HIGH SEASON
THE
PROGRAM INCLUDES
• Local naturalist guide (indigenous
guide)
• Fluvial Transportation Coca-Yuturi-Yarina-Coca
• Translator naturalist guide English - Spanish (National tourism
guide with license)
• Three daily meals
• Programmed excursions
• Accommodation in cabins with private bathrooms
• Safe bottle water in meals, cabins and excursions
• Rubber boots (till number 43).
THE
PROGRAM DOESN´T INCLUDE:
• Personal equipment: flash
lights, rain poncho.
• Extra meals and extra beverages
• Trnasportation QUITO - COCA - QUITO USD 120,oo (air)
R.T. USD 20,oo (land) R.T.
RECOMMENDED
PACKING LIST:
• Original passport,
• Lightweight pants and shorts,
• A sweater
• Long and short sleeved T-shirt,
• Raincoat,
• Sun block,
• Mosquito repellent,
• Plastic bags,
• Comfortable shoes,
• Flashlight,
• Rubber boots (if larger than 43)
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