Amazon Region Tours
Our tours in the Ecuadorian Amazon goes through large rivers, walks in the midst of lush
forests, sightings of reptiles, birds, mammals and many other species.
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- Anakonda Amazon River Cruise
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Travel on board the Anakonda Amazon River Cruise, the only luxury ship in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest, and experience the Amazon in a most unique way! Visit the remote and pristine areas where few have had the opportunity to travel, and interact with the region’s 15 local communities, while enjoying the comforts, commodities and services of a 5-star boutique hotel on board with us in the middle of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Our 40 guests aboard the 148 foot-long M/V Anakonda Amazon River Cruise may enjoy a wide variety of wine and fine dining, complete with the all-inclusive comfort of a five-star boutique hotel. Our 18 suites, each with an area over 215 square feet, feature sitting areas, large and comfortable beds, and wall-to-wall panoramic windows. The observation deck with the outdoor Jacuzzi and our al fresco lounge are ideal places to have a cocktail, to relax with a good book or simply enjoy the spectacular view. Accomodation:
The Anakonda Amazon River Cruise is the only luxury cruise liner in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest. Its 18 suites each with an area of 215-258 square feet, are equipped with air conditioning and 24-hour electricity, each with a private bathroom with hot water and all necessary amenities, allowing our guests to enjoy their cruise with nothing to worry about. To accommodate families, Anakonda offers four interconnected suites. Passengers can socialize in the dining room, bar, observation deck with outdoor Jacuzzi, and in the al fresco lounge. There is also a small boutique where one can purchase souvenirs, or perhaps some vanity products that may have been left behind at home. Our guests will be assisted by our 25-person crew, including a concierge, purser, paramedic, 4 skilled nature guides, and 4 local guides. Dining:
Travelers on board the Anakonda Amazon Cruises will enjoy a wide variety of national and international fusion cuisine. We take traditional and well-known cuisine from all over the world and adapt it using fresh, local products. It’s not unusual for our guests to enjoy unique fare such as Quinoa Risotto or fish prepared in coconut sauce. Seasons:
The Anakonda Amazon River Cruise operates year round. Every trip is unique, based on the changing seasons. During the high water season, when the water levels of rivers and inlets grow, launch boats are able to venture deeper into the flooded forest. During the low water season, the river recedes to form beautiful sandy river beaches. Our guests may choose from four, five and eight-day itineraries, each one of them with spectacular highlights that are sure to make every passenger’s trip a memorable experience. On our 8D/7N itinerary, we visit Yasuni National Park, the Cuyabeno Wildlife reserve, and the Limoncocha and Pañacocha biological corridors, giving our passengers the opportunity to connect with the Ecuadorian Amazon and experience its wonders. Our new programs to be offered include:
Stargazing
Natural Medicine
Ancestral indigenous encounters
Jungle Trekking
Glamping
More.. Itineraries:
4 days / 3 nights (Sunday to Wednesday)
5 days / 4 nights (Wednesday to Sunday)
8 days / 7 nights (Sunday to Sunday)
8 days / 7 nights (Wednesday to Wednesday
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- Cuyabeno Lodge - Accommodation in Cuyabeno
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The Cuyabeno Lodge is the only overnight facility on the Great Cuyabeno Lodge. It is the firstecotourism lodge in a wildlife reserve in Ecuador. The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is the best wildlife viewing reserve on the mainland of Ecuador. ITINERARY
Day 1: Quito - Lago Agrio - Río Cuyabeno - Laguna Grande
Fly or drive over the Andes to the oil town of Lago Agrio. Continue by private transportation to the entrance of the Cuyabeno Reserve in the Bridge of the Cuyabeno River. Load your luggage onto a dugout-motorized canoe and follow the winding Cuyabeno River to Laguna Grande, the largest lagoon in the Cuyabeno reserve, also the site of the Cuyabeno Lodge. Day 2: Explore the Flooded forest via foot and canoe.
Rise at dawn to bird watch before breakfast and spot river dolphins. After breakfast a trek through terra firma forest with your naturalist guide to explore plants and wildlife. The guide will inform you about the forest and medicinal plants and local folklore. After lunch you will take a trip by dugout canoe to the flooded igapo with macrolobium trees covered with abundant epiphytes to spot the active monkeys and birds in the afternoon. Day 3: After breakfast journey down the Cuyabeno River followed by a short trek through terra firma to reach the Siona village with picnic lunch served by our cook. You will return to the lodge late afternoon for a siesta or a refreshing swim in Laguna Grande. After dinner, a nocturnal excursion to spot caimanand nocturnal birds. Day 4: Optional early bird watching. After breakfast a rainforest walk to explore plant and wildlife, medicinal plants, and track animals. In the afternoon excursion to explore smaller lakes. Day 5: Cuyabeno – Lago Agrio – Quito
Following an early breakfast journey up the river to the bridge where our vehicle will take you back to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito either by bus or by air. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US -
- Sacha Lodge
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The journey to Sacha Jungle Lodge begins in Quito, Ecuador's capital city. From here, a 25-minute flight takes you over the Andes Mountains majestic snow-covered peaks and down over 8.500 feet (2.600 meters) into the Amazon Region. The flight destination is the port town of Puerto Francisco de Orellana, locally known as Coca, where you will be met by a bilingual guide and taken to a private dock. Here we will pause for a snack and to use the rest rooms before boarding our covered motorized canoe for a 2-hour, 50-mile (80-kilometer) trip down the sediment-rich waters of the Napo, the largest river in Ecuadorian Amazonia. During the ride it is easy to spot handsome shore birds such as herons, kingfishers, spoonbills and ospreys between the scattered native huts as you travel steadily away from civilization. Upon arrival to Sacha Lodge's 5.000-acre (2.000-hectare) private reserve, our guests will take their first walk along a raised boardwalk through dense flooded palm forest where several species of monkeys are often sighted. But don't worry... we will carry your luggage for you! The path leads to Pilchicocha Lake, a blackwater paradise where you'd least expect to find any sign of people, but dugout canoes (and even paddlers) await to carry you even farther. As you cross the lake, the cries of tropical birds lead you to your final destination and home base for an exciting jungle experience. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US
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- Napo Wildlife Center
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The most luxurious lodge in Ecuador's Amazon.
The lodge consists of 10 luxury cabañas and a large dining hall with a library and a well-stocked bar.
Attached to the bar is a 50-foot viewing tower from which you can see the Andes on a clear day!
The rooms are huge (over 450 sq. ft.), always clean, and include: - One king-sized bed and one twin-sized bed (up to 3 people)
- Private bathrooms with on-demand hot water showers
- Private porches with lake views
- 24-hour electricity with plenty of lights and plenty of 120v outlets
- Ceiling fans and secure screens for plenty of bug-free ventilation The lodge itself is beautiful with local architecture, hardwood floors and well considered amenities.
Monkeys, Parrots, and Giant Otters during the day, with the comfort of a hot shower, tasty dinner, and a cold beer at the end of the day. This is the way to see the rainforest in luxury. ¿How to get there?
To get to Napo Wildlife Center (map), guests fly by jet from Quito to the town of Coca (officially known as Francisco de Orellana) on the Napo River. After a short drive from the airport to the dock, we board a large, motorized, covered canoe for a scenic two-hour trip down the Napo River. Upon arriving at the entrance to the NWC Reserve, we switch to smaller, dugout canoes and are paddled up the blackwater creek to the lake and lodge (no motorized transport is allowed on the creek or lake so that wildlife isn't disturbed). This paddle can take anywhere from one to three hours, as on the creek guests might see Giant Otters, potoos, kingfishers, Hoatzins, jacamars, hawks, and monkeys. We eat lunch en route and arrive at the lodge by late afternoon. We have put together a GPS waypoint file (in Garmin Map Source format) for our guests who use GPS units. DEPARTURES:
Are possible any day of the week except Sunday (because there are no flights to Coca on Sundays). We recommend no fewer than 4 days/3 nights at Napo Wildlife Center , and find that our guests prefer 5 days/4 nights because it allows them to take advantage of all of the attractions. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US -
- Manatee Amazon Explorer
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The 90 foot long (27 m.) 24 foot wide (7 m.) "Manatee Amazon Explorer" riverboat has been specially built for cruises in the Ecuadorian rainforest, accommodating 30 guests in comfortable cabins with private bathrooms and running hot water, individual air conditioning, on board laundry service, large dining room, inviting bar and lounge area, panoramic terrace, delicious cuisine and the finest multilingual naturalist guides. In addition, it is equipped with two powerful 250 HP engines for a 12 knot output, two 60 Kw generators for 110 and 220 V/60 cylces, Furuno GPS, deep sounder, radar, VHF, HF, satellite phone, video/cable and the highest safety standards, personable service and efficiency. Technical Especifications:
- Type of vessel: River motor yacht
- Capacity: 30 passengers, 12 crew
- Length: 27 meters ( 89.1 feet ) Beam: 7 meters (23.1 feet)
- Speed: 12 knots
- Electricity: 110 and 220 volts, 60 hertz
- Generators: 2 Iveco, 60 kw
- Engines: 2 John Deere, 250 HP each
- Safety: Fire detectors, life jackets, 2 life boats
- Decks: Main deck, Cabin deck, Sun deck
- Navigation equipment: Furuno GPS, deep sounder and radar
- Communications: VHF, HF, satellite phone
- Facilities: Bar, restaurant, boutique, guest laundry, air conditioning, boots and rain ponchos.
- Crew: 12 (include Naturalist Guide) Yasuní River Amazon Rain Forest Excursion
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