NAPO WILDLIFE CENTER
The Napo Wildlife Center’s ecotourism project includes the conservation of approximately 130 km2 of Amazon rainforest in Yasunì National Park, an important UNESCO biosphere reserve and the largest expanse of rainforest in Ecuador.
The lodge is located at the end of a creek which gradually widens to open into the beautiful serene waters of Lake Añangu. The lake is home to hundreds of species of freshwater fish (including piranhas, giant “pirarucú” lungfish, rays, peacock bass, etc.), otters, waterfowl, endangered “charapa” turtles, etc. Evening paddle boat rides offer a great opportunity to safely get up close and personal with the caimans and observe the primates and other wildlife on the lake shores: a unique experience under the stars with the background music of hundreds of frogs, toads, insects, nocturnal birds and the splashing of fish and caimans as they feed and mate. This beautiful lake will always be a perfect backdrop for your Amazon adventure at the Napo Wildlife Center.
Napo Wildlife Center offers the following programs:
* PREMIUM TOUR (4 days / 3 nights)
* EXTENDED STAY (5 days / 4 nights)
* BIRD WATCHING PROGRAM (5 days / 4 nights)
* CULTURAL AND ADVENTURE TOUR (5 days / 4 nights)
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY / CULTURAL AND ADVENTURE TOUR.
Included
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- Native Guide
- Transport
- Full Board
Not included
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- Drinks
- Park Tickets
Itinerary
Day 1+
Quito/Coca flight lasting 30 minutes, crossing the Eastern Cordillera. Arrival in Coca (Francisco de Orellana) mid-morning. After airport procedures, transfer by local bus or taxi from the airport to the Napo River port. Boarding in comfortable motorized canoes. The trip lasts approximately two and a half hours, during which time a picnic is provided.
At night, after dinner, you can sail around the lagoon in search of nightlife and above all, listen to the sounds of these magical places.
Day 2+
Get up early to arrive in time at the salados just an hour from the hotel. Many parrots come between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. to eat mineralized clay deposited in thin layers on walls or on the ground.
After a half-hour walk in the forest, visit the parakeet lamedero; These usually start their activity from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. It is possible to see around 11 species of parrots and parakeets: The visit depends on the climatic conditions although it is generally a success.
Lunch at the Interpretation Center to learn about Kichwa culture, their crafts, traditions and ancestral uses of natural resources.
Day 3+
After breakfast, departure to the observation tower located in the area of influence of the Napo River. The 36 meter high tower, located 20 minutes from the hotel, was opened to visitors in November 2004. The galvanized metal tower was built with the highest standards of quality and safety. From the heights, a wooden platform built in the cut of a ceibo tree will provide a magnificent 360-degree view. Flocks of colorful tanagers, guacamayos, toucans and other species can be seen active in the morning and before dusk.
In the afternoon, visit the primary forest to explore its secrets: possibility of seeing lizards and even the chicico monkey. After the walk, you can explore the lagoon and its small streams in search of giant otters occasionally seen in this area.
Day 4+
Walk the Tiputini trail to look for chicicos, capuchin monkeys, squirrel monkeys, 2 and 3-toed sloths...
Return to the lodge for lunch and a little rest. In the afternoon, navigation by rowing canoe in deeper areas on the channels of the Añangucocha lagoon.
After dinner, a video about the local community and the Napo Wildlife Center will be offered.
Day 5+
Early departure and final navigation on the Black River to its confluence with the Napo River. Possibility of coming across giant otters, flying monkeys...
the Coca / Quito return flight will be announced in accordance with the timetable proposed by the airline.