Anakonda Cruise 8D-B

Quito- Coca: Fly from Quito to Coca on a 30 minute flight. Transfer to the dock to board a motorized canoe 1 hour journey to the Anakonda Amazon Cruise Boat. Once you have settled on board, you have the opportunity to explore the cruise ship. After dinner, head to the forest for a night walk to discover various nocturnal species that inhabit the Amazon such as frogs & insects.

Yasuni National Park: Early in the morning we head into Yasuni National Park, a pristine and undisturbed region of the Ecuadorian Amazon. With a little bit of luck, we may see the legendary Pink River Dolphin, and this place is also home to anacondas, river turtles and various primate species. Later in the afternoon, we take you canoeing in a black water lake, home to giant otters and the magnificent, albeit elusive manatee. You will also enjoy a hike in the Riparian Forest, where you can spot birds and an ant colony by the Giant Fig Tree.

Kichwa Family: The day starts with a visit to an authentic kichwa family, located on the banks of the Napo River, where you can learn about their culture and customs. Later we head back to the cruise for lunch, and to enjoy some leisure time as the cruise continues its navigation.

Canopy Tower: Our first activity today will be to land and explore the Amazon ecosystem looking for a myriad of different animals and plant species. In the afternoon, we visit a canopy tower, built against a giant Kapok Tree, affording an amazing view of the Amazon Basin. In the evening we venture along the river in canoe in search for black caiman alligators.

Indillama and Napo River: We begin the day kayaking along the Indillama River, which leads into Yasuni National Park. During this trip, you will be able to see the wildlife in the surrounding forest. In the afternoon, after lunch, you will have leisure time to relax, and in the early night you can go to a walk through the jungle to observe nocturnal creatures.

Pañacocha Biological Corridor: Continuing downstream to the Pañayacu river delta, we take a canoe trip to the Pañacocha reserve, which is an ecosystem flooded by blackwaters, where you may see various species of primates, birds and fish. After a brief walk, you will stop for lunch at a nearby campsite to enjoy an Amazon style BBQ. After lunch, you can kayak or swim in the Pañacocha lake. We return to the boat for dinner onboard.

Parrot Clay licks: Early in the morning we head to the Parrot Clay Licks, a unique place, rich in minerals, that attracts hundreds of colorful parrots, parakeets and amazon birds every day. Later you will visit a Kichwa Cultural Center to learn about Amazon Communities, their culture, traditions and cuisine. Before sunset, we go to visit an observation tower, which offers an amazing view of the Amazon forest canopy. End of activities and dinner.

Coca: After breakfast, enjoy the last part of the return journey onboard and then disembark the cruise to take the motorized canoe back to Coca city for your onward travel.