Ecuador Amazon Cruise - 5 Days

Itinerary

Day 1 Quito/Manatee Amazon Cruise

Fly to the jungle city of Coca. Head to the Napo River port for an unforgettable ride. Your guides will introduce you to the surprising Amazon world, its people, and hundreds of botanical wonders.

Day 2 Amazon

Terra Firmae Forest, Lakes and Gorges Morning disembarkation for a stroll on terra firmae forest, towards an internal lagoon on the Yasuni National Park, observing the different ecosystems and accompanied by the naturalist guide. The excursion includes the opportunity to swim and fish for the famous piranha, time to rest and lunch. The return to the mighty Napo River will be on board a native canoe, rowing along a small black water creek or gorge.

Day 3 Amazon

Parrots and the Limoncocha Biological Reserve Early departure by motor canoe to visit a very special corner of the jungle, the clay banks of the river where different species of parrots gather daily to eat this clay that helps them digest the seeds they feed on, it is quite a sight, colorful and noisy! Then, back aboard the Manatee to sail upriver and reach one of the tributaries of the Napo to observe the flora and fauna, the surprising pygmy monkeys and then a trek to the facilities of what used to be South America's Summer Institute of Linguistics in Limoncocha, currently the only Biological Reserve of Ecuador. Upon reaching the Limoncocha Lake, we will board a canoe and travel along the banks of this marshy ecosystem, where over 470 species of birds have been recorded. There is a possibility to fish for piranha, and for a short walk. At night, it is possible to observe the black caimans that inhabit the lagoon; quite an experience.

Day 4 Amazon

Culture / The Amazonian man / Giants of the Forest The adventure today begins with a visit to the Museum of Pompeya, a small archaeological sample with Amazonian funeral urns that date back several centuries, as well as utensils and ways of life of the ancient denizens of the rain forest, which can still be seen today. We will also have the opportunity to see the giant trees of the Amazon, like the kapok, which rises over the forest canopy to more than 80 meters high, with huge, protrading roots. Guests can also try rowing the canoes on a tranquil tributary of the Napo River up to the house of a native family, to share a moment with them and learn their ways of life.

Day 5 Amazon/Quito

The Return While the Manatee navigates upriver, the guides wrap up our knowledge of the great Amazon region. Then transfer to the airport for the flight to Quito.

Trip Details

Accommodation	Cabins on river boat (4 nts)
Departure	Mondays
Group Size	No Minimum
Included Highlights	Guided hike of Limoncocha Biological Reserve, Museum of Pompeya, a canoe ride on the Napo Valley to visit the home of a native family, rain forest hikes
Meals Included	All meals on cruise (not including drinks)
StartFinish	ex Quito
Transport	Bus, Local Flight, Boat, Canoe
Brochure Intro	Aboard the Manatee Amazon Explorer cruise the Amazon Basin and discover the amazing wilderness.

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