Manatee 8D-B

• The Manatee Amazon Explorer with more than 10 years of experience navigating through the Napo River.
• The Manatee Amazon Cruise is able to take up to 30 passengers into the most pristine areas of the Ecuadorian Amazon, where they are able to experience the natural wonders of wildlife undisturbed by modern life.
• Guests aboard the 98.5-foot-long M/V Manatee Amazon Explorer may enjoy a wide variety of wine and fine dining, complete with the all-inclusive comfort of a first class hotel.
• Manatee Amazon Explorer has 14 cabins, fully equipped with all necessary comforts.
• The observation deck and al fresco lounge are ideal places to have a cocktail, to relax with a good book or simply enjoy the spectacular view.

Short Itinerary:

• MON : Fly to Coca city & journey by motorized canoe (1 hour) to the Manatee Boat. Free time to settle in. Night walk in search of nocturnal species such as amphibians & insects.
• TUE :  After breakfast we enter the pristine Yasuní National Park hoping to spot pink water dolphins and anaconda amongst other fauna. In the afternoon you can canoe on a black water lake with the chance to encounter giant otters, and hike in the forest.
• WED : Morning visit to a Kichwa family is followed by an afternoon at leisure as the cruise continues it’s navigation.
• THU : An early landing to explore the Amazon ecosystem with your naturalist guide. In the afternoon climb the Kapok Tree canopy tower to enjoy excellent rainforest views. Nocturnal canoe ride in search of black caiman alligators.
• FRI : Morning kayaking on the Indallama River, searching for wildlife along the way. Afternoon leisure time, and evening opportunity to walk in the forest.
• SAT : Navigation downstream to the Pañacocha Reserve, a flooded forest ecosystem. Amazon-style BBQ lunch, and time to swim in the lake or kayak.
• SUN : Morning visit to the Yasuní parrot clay licks, followed by the Kichwa Cultural Center to learn about local traditions and customs. Late afternoon climb an observation tower for wildlife spotting and sunset views.
• MON :  Cruise navigation and motorized canoe ride back to Coca city for your flight back to Quito.