Experience the Amazon's unique ecosystem and incredible biodiversity first hand on this 4-day Amazon River cruise aboard the M/V Manatee. Enjoy several excursions into the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest to encounter a unique and untamed biodiversity, while your experienced crew takes care of every detail of your trip.

Highlights

Take an evening walk in Yasuni NP and experience its nocturnal activity
Canoe the Panayacu River and take in its fascinating sights and sounds
Visit with Kichwa women as they discuss their customs, cuisine & daily life

Activities

Places Visited

Activity Level: Variable

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Day 1: Quito | Fly to Coca | Embark

Accommodation
1 Dinner

Depart from Quito in the morning and after a 30 minute flight arrive at Francisco de Orellana (Coca). Arrive in Coca and transfer to the docks to embark on a motorized canoe. Navigate down the river for about 60 minutes before meeting the M/V Manatee. Throughout the journey you have a chance to admire the rainforest landscape and sand banks of the great Napo River.

Immediately after boarding the M/V Manatee, continue navigating downstream. Settle in to your cabin and familiarize yourself with the ship as you sail. In the evening, disembark and take an evening walk to experience the forest's nocturnal activity.

Day 2: Panacocha, The Mythical Piranha Lagoon

Accommodation
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Continue down the Panayacu River delta. We will embark on a canoe trip to Pañacocha Lake (“Piranha Lagoon” in the native Kichwa language), an ecosystem flooded by blackwater river water. The surrounding protected rainforest is home to primates and birds species which we will be able to spot during a walk with our guides. Enjoy a delicious Amazon-style BBQ meal and refreshing beverages at a nearby camping site. We will take part in aquatic activities such as kayaking and/or swimming.

Day 3: Parrot's Clay Licks | Kichwa Women’s Community

Accommodation
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

In the morning, set out to visit one of the most amazing spectacles located on this side of the western Amazonia, known as Parrot Clay Licks, these unique pools of mud are rich in minerals and attract hundreds of parrots, parakeets and amazons every day. Weather permitting, have a chance to visit this astonishing natural phenomenon.

Later visit the Sani Warmi Kichwa Interpretation Center, where a group of Kichwa women speak and share their customs, cuisine and daily life with you. They have created the center in order to showcase their culture. The visit to the Sani Warmi community is a unique opportunity to learn about Amazonian lifestyles along the Napo River. You also have the opportunity to buy handmade crafts, local products and souvenirs as well as the opportunity to participate in the Charapas Turtle Conservation that we support together with the community.

Your trip into Ecuadorian Amazon, ends here, as you must begin our trip back to Puerto Providencia. During your last night in the Ecuadorian Amazon enjoy a farewell cocktail with the ship´s staff.

Day 4: Disembark | Coca | Fly to Quito

1 Breakfast

Before sunrise, navigate towards Itaya, it is from here that you must disembark the M/V Manatee Amazon Explorer, in order to be transferred by a motorized canoe to El Coca (1-hour ride). From Coca, fly to Quito and prepare for your return home.

Ship/Hotel

Manatee

Name: Ecuador Tours & Travel
Brand: Adventure Life
Rating: 4.8 (407 reviews)

Manatee

The Manatee Amazon Explorer is an intimate way to explore the great Amazon - it holds just 30 passengers, and is a stunning example of jungle comfort and luxury.

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Early Booking Discount 22854

Book by February 28, 2025, and enjoy a discount of up to 10%. This offer applies from June 1, 2025, to December 20, 2026, except Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The discount is subject to availability and cannot be combined with other promotions. A non-refundable deposit of 20% is required at the time of booking. Additional restrictions may apply. Please contact us for details.
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Up to 40% Off for the 2nd Guest 26587

Book by February 28, 2025, and enjoy a discount of up to 40% for the 2nd guest. This offer applies to select departures from January to May 2025.

Anakonda Amazon Cruise: 40% OFF for the 2nd guest
Manatee Amazon Explorer: 30% OFF for the 2nd guest

The discount is subject to availability and cannot be combined with other promotions. A non-refundable deposit of 20% is required at the time of booking. Additional restrictions may apply. Please contact us for details.
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Per person starting at

$2,294 2-3 travelers

Standard

20 sq meters, 10 cabins, 8 with twin single or double beds and 2 triple occupancy cabins with a twin bunk and a single bed. Each cabin features large picture windows and a balcony. Equipped with air conditioning, closets, bedside table, 24 hours of electricity and 110-voltage outlets and switches.

Deluxe

24 sq meters, 4 suites with twin single or double beds, or a double bed and a single pull out bed in the triple occupancy cabins. Each cabin features large picture windows, a balcony, and private Jacuzzi style baths. Each cabin is equipped with air conditioning, closets, bedside table, 24 hours of electricity and 110-voltage outlets and switches.

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Operated by Anakonda Amazon Cruises

Included

3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners
3 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Transfers to/from the vessel when arriving on recommended flights.
All excursions, rain ponchos, and rubber boots.
Exclusive access to VIP Lounge in Coca city (before and after the cruise).
Private & personalized assistance for Quito - Coca - Quito flights at both airports on the recommended flights.

Excluded

Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Transportation to and from Quito airport.
All alcoholic & Non-alcoholic drinks
Satellite internet
Contribution to local communities

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Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.

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Amazon Exploration

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Quito | Fly to Coca | Embark

Day 2: Panacocha, The Mythical Piranha Lagoon

Day 3: Parrot's Clay Licks | Kichwa Women’s Community

Day 4: Disembark | Coca | Fly to Quito

Ship/Hotel

Manatee

Manatee

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