This 4-day premium tour at Napo Wildlife Center includes canoe trips along lakes and rivers, forest excursions, and birding tours. Experience an incredible adventure paddling a small canoe or hiking on the forest trails. Ascend a 36-meter canopy tower for a bird's-eye view of Eastern Ecuador's rainforest, where you'll spot colorful birds, Spider Monkeys, and other wildlife up close.
Highlights
Climb the Canopy Observation Tower to see jungle from above
Visit Añangu Lake in search of the Giant Otter
Hike along the forest trail to visit the Kichwa Añangu community
Moderately active but not overly strenuous. This level includes activities like casual cycling, yoga, or excursions/activities that typically last 3-5 hours total each day.
Take a 30-minute flight over the eastern Andes to Puerto Francisco Orellana (El Coca), followed by a 10-minute private transfer to the dock. Use the restrooms, enjoy a drink, and receive a boxed lunch before boarding a covered motorized boat.
Travel two hours along the Napo River to the Napo Wildlife Center welcome area. Switch to a guided paddle canoe for a quiet two-hour ride through a narrow creek, leading to the lodge on the edge of Añangucocha Lagoon. Along the way, watch for monkeys, toucans, parrots, and macaws.
Arrive in the afternoon to a panoramic view of the lagoon. Enjoy a welcome drink and snacks before a briefing about the lodge and upcoming activities. Settle into a comfortable jungle-view room. In the evening, a guide outlines the itinerary and the unique experiences available within Yasuní National Park through community-led conservation efforts.
*Please note that Air tickets for Quito – Coca – Quito, including assistance at the Quito airport, check-in support, and land transfers in Coca, are available at an additional cost. Please discuss with your trip planner for more information and booking options.
Day 2: Parrot Clay Lick | Kichwa Interpretation Center
Start the day early with a visit to one of Ecuador’s most accessible parrot salt licks, about an hour and a half from the lodge. Arrive just before the peak morning activity, when up to five species of parrots, parakeets, and macaws gather, including the blue-headed parrot, orange-cheeked parrot, yellow-crowned parrot, dusky-headed parakeet, and white-eyed parakeet.
Continue along a forest trail to the Kichwa Interpretation Center, "Kuri Muyu," managed by local women. Learn about Kichwa music, traditions, and their use of natural resources. Visit the craft shop to see handmade items and support the community’s work.
The excursion continues with a 30-minute walk through terra firme forest to a second parrot and macaw salt lick. If weather conditions allow, watch for birds and mammals along the way.
After lunch, travel back to the lodge along the main creek, keeping an eye out for wildlife. End the day with dinner at the lodge.
Start the day with breakfast at the lodge before heading out on a guided dawn walk to a 36-meter-tall observation tower near the Napo River. A 30-minute walk leads to the tower, built to high safety standards. Climb its 12 floors for a panoramic view of the rainforest canopy. From the platform at the top, spot colorful tanagers, macaws, toucans, and monkeys moving through the treetops.
After lunch at the lodge, explore a terra firme forest on a guided walk through dense primary vegetation. Keep an eye out for wildlife, including the rare Golden-mantled Tamarin monkeys. Later, board a canoe to navigate the nearby lake and streams, with the chance to spot a family of giant otters.
In the evening, visit the second observation tower above the restaurant for a view of the lagoon. After dinner, join a night hike with a flashlight to observe nocturnal wildlife, including insects, reptiles, amphibians, and possibly a nocturnal monkey.
Day 4: Depart for Quito
1 Breakfast
Depart early to reach the welcome area and transfer to a motorboat. Travel along the Añangu stream, listening to the morning wildlife as the sun rises. Continue by motorized boat back to Coca, then check in for the return flight to Quito. Flight details will be provided based on airline schedules.
Note: For security reasons, swimming in Añangucocha Lagoon is strictly prohibited. All activities are subject to change due to weather conditions.
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Prices for Apr 14, 2025 are estimated based on inflation. Contact us to confirm pricing and availability for your desired departure date.
Initial deposit is $400 + Internal Flight Cost, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
This was our first trip to South America and we were a little nervous. But Adventure Life made things so easy! All our questions were answered before we left, and our guide, Vidal, was amazing! He gave us enough space to explore without rushing us along. He also knew where the best picture taking opportunities were, which was great.
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