Napo Wildlife Center 4 Days

After a rewarding 30-minute flight over theeastern Andean mountain range to reach thecity of Puerto Francisco Orellana "El Coca,"followed by a 10-minute transfer in privatetransportation, we will welcome you at our private dock. Here, you will have the opportunity to take a break, use the restrooms, enjoy a refreshing drink, and receive a boxed lunch for the journey.

From this point, an exciting two-hour journey begins along the imposing Napo River on our covered motorized boats to the welcome area of the Napo Wildlife Center. At this location, we will switch to one of our rowing canoes, with our staff taking care of paddling while you enjoy a magical and tranquil ride through a narrow creek that leads us to the lodge located at the foot of a beautiful lagoon.

During this approximately two-hour journey, there is the possibility of observing some monkey and bird species such as toucans, parrots, and even macaws. Upon arriving in the afternoon at the Napo Wildlife Center, we will be greeted with an impressive view of the Añangucocha lagoon. Upon our arrival, you will be welcomed with a refreshing drink and snacks, followed by a brief informative session about your stay with us by the administrator. Then, he will guide you to your comfortable room overlooking the jungle.

In the evening, one of our guides will provide acomprehensive explanation of the activities to be carried out over the following days while you enjoy exclusive access to Yasuní National Park offered by community-managed projects.

The day begins early as we head towards the most accessible parrot salt licks in Ecuador,located approximately an hour and a half from the lodge. Guests arrive just before the start of the morning parrot activity. Here, up to five species of parrots, parakeets, and macaws can be spotted, including the blue-headed parrot, orange-cheeked parrot, yellow-crowned parrot, dusky-headed parakeet, and white-eyed parakeet.

Subsequently, we venture along a forest trail to visit the Kichwa Interpretation Center "KuriMuyu," managed by the women of the local community. Here, visitors have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Kichwa culture, learning about their music, traditions, and traditional use of natural resources. Additionally, you can explore the craft shop, where local residents display and sell their unique creations, thereby supporting their creativity and work.

We continue our excursion through a lush terra firme forest for about 30 minutes until we reach the second parrot, parakeet, and macaw salt lick. If weather conditions are favorable, we will also have the opportunity to observe different species of birds and mammals.

After enjoying a revitalizing lunch, we begin our return to the lodge via the main creek where there is the possibility of observing various species of birds and mammals.

A delicious dinner awaits you in the evening.

After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the lodge, we will embark on an exciting dawn walk to the observation tower in the forest canopy, located in the influence area of the Napo River. The observation tower, standing at 36 meters tall, is just 30 minutes away from the lodge and was built to the highest standards of quality and safety.

During the ascent of the tower's 12 floors, visitors will have the wonderful opportunity to contemplate the tropical forest canopy and its diverse levels teeming with fantastic biodiversity. Upon reaching the top, they will reach a platform in the crown of an imposing Ceibo tree, from where they can enjoy an exceptional landscape.

From this elevated position, visitors can observe flocks of colorful tanagers, macaws, toucans, monkeys, and other species active in the early hours of the morning. This unique experience allows one to delight in wildlife from the treetops, providing a privileged view of the Amazon rainforest.

Our tower offers the best experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon: flocks of colorful tanagers crisscross the canopy, blue and yellow macaws fly close by, while spider monkeys forage for fruits. Two species of large toucans call in the early mornings and evenings, and life in the forest canopy unfolds before your eyes. Birds, practically invisible from the forest floor, suddenly are within your reach.

After enjoying lunch at the lodge, we will explore a terra firme forest in the afternoon. We will walk through lush primary vegetation insearch of varied fauna, with the thrilling possibility of encountering the unique and endemic Golden-mantled Tamarin monkeys. After the hike, we will explore the nearby lakeand streams in a canoe, with high hopes of spotting a family of giant otters on our journey.

At the lodge, you will also find a second observation tower above the restaurant, from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the lagoon and its surroundings. After dinner, prepare with your flashlight for a night hike. During this walk, you will have the opportunity to observe a wide variety of insects, reptiles, and amphibians, and even a species of nocturnal monkey.

We will depart early to return to the welcome area and change transportation to the motorboat. During our journey along the Añangu stream, we will enjoy the morning sounds of nature as the sunrise illuminates the landscape.

Afterwards, we will transfer to the motorized boat to return to Coca. Upon arrival, we will proceed with the check-in for our return flight to Quito.