Day 1: Puerto de Orellana / Francisco de Orellana Airport - Coca - Yasuni National Park - Napo River - Yasuni Kichwa Ecolodge

The trip starts from the town of Coca, from where we’ll travel in comfortable ecological canoes, operated by outboard motors. The canoe trip down the river takes about two hours, and lunch will be provided for you. Throughout the ride you will see birds, such as herons, kingfishers, terns and other shore bird species, along with beautiful landscapes.

Arriving at Yasuní Kichwa Ecolodge, you will be warmly welcomed with a traditional drink and lunch. After, you will be taken to your cabins, situated amidst the teeming wilderness, on one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth. In the afternoon, there’ll be a short walk down to the banks of the Napo River to enjoy a beautiful sunset on the beaches and islands. Once you return to the lodge, you will have dinner and can have a rest for the remaining part of the evening.

Accommodation: Yasuni Kichwa Ecolodge (double room)

Day 2: Yasuni Kichwa Ecolodge - Interpretation Centre "Kuri Muyu" - Yasuni Kichwa Ecolodge

You’ll start the second day off with breakfast, and an early departure on board the boat. We’ll visit an amazing parrot clay lick that brings visitors face to face with approximately 11 species of parrots (including parrotlets and macaws) - depending on the seasons, weather conditions and general good fortune. We’ll end the morning with a visit to the Interpretation Centre “Kuri Muyu”, which is handled by the women of the community. Here, you’ll learn about the Kichwa culture, crafts, traditions, and the traditional use of natural resources directly by the people in the community.

We’ll return for lunch and take a break in the lodge. It will then be a one hour walk and climb up the 35m observation tower to see a variety of birds, howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, toucans, parrots and sloths. After, we will return to the hotel in a motorized canoe for a traditional dinner.

Accommodation: Yasuni Kichwa Ecolodge (double room)

Day 3: Yasuni Kichwa Ecolodge - Mama Cuna Road - Añangu - Yasuni Kichwa Ecolodge

The day starts with a breakfast, before you head off to visit the different community projects. You’ll then receive a talk about the worldview of Kichwa, and their addition to medicine in the world. We’ll then go for a walk on the Mama Cuna road. This is an excellent opportunity to see more wildlife, ceiba trees, strangler, bamboo cane, vines and shrubs from Yasuní. We’ll return for lunch and rest at the lodge.

Once at the Añangu stream, you will board a small canoe and head down the river on a spectacular adventure through the forest, with opportunities to see nightlife (such as alligators) and to listen to the sounds of nature at its purest. Return to the hotel in motorized canoes for a traditional dinner.

Accommodation: Yasuni Kichwa Ecolodge (double room)

Day 4: Yasuni Kichwa Ecolodge - Coca - Puerto de Orellana / Francisco de Orellana Airport

We’ll get up at 4:30 am to share one of the ancient customs of the Kichwa culture, in which we will make wayusa to energize the body, listen to the Kichwa songs, and think about important issues in a peaceful and unique way. Then we’ll get back for breakfast, before taking a motorized canoe back to the city of Coca.

Note: Minimum 2 passengers for this tour.

DAY 1 - 09:00

Meeting point in the town of coca

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DAY 1 - 09:30

Trip down the river by canoe, during which you will see birds such as herons, kingfishers, terns, and other shore bird species

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DAY 1 - 11:30 to 13:00

Arrival to Yasuní Kichwa Ecolodge, lunch here

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DAY 1 - 13:00

You will be taken to your cabin

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DAY 1 - 17:00

Return to the lodge; free evening

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DAY 2 - 07:00

Breakfast

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DAY 2 - 08:00

Departure to the amazing parrot clay lick

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DAY 2 - 10:00

Visit the Interpretation Centre “Kuri Muyu”, run by the women of the community

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DAY 2 - 12:00

We return for lunch and take a break in the lodge

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DAY 2 - 14:00 to 17:00

A one hour walk to climb up the observation tower (35m) to see a variety of birds

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DAY 2 - 17:00

Return to the hotel in a motorized canoe for a traditional dinner

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DAY 3 - 07:00

Breakfast

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DAY 3 - 08:00

Visit the community projects, listen to a talk about the worldview Kichwa addition to medicine

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DAY 3 - 12:00

We return for lunch and rest at the lodge

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DAY 3 - 14:00

We will head down the river on a forest adventure, with opportunities to see nightlife (alligators)

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DAY 3 - 17:00

Return to hotel in motorized canoes for a traditional dinner

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DAY 4 - 04:30

We get up early to share one of the ancient customs of the Kichwa culture

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DAY 4 - 08:00

We get back for breakfast, before taking a motorized canoe back to the city of Coca

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- Transportation Coca – lodge and community – Coca (with canoe)
- Bilingual Community Guide
- All the activities and excursions
- All meals described in the itinerary
- Yasuni National Park entrance fee
- Impermeable ponchos and rubber boots
- Accommodation (double room)

- Transport from/to Coca (with bus/airfare)
- Meals and drinks not included in the itinerary
- Tips
- Personal expenses

- Long sleeves (shirts), hat or cap, sunglasses with a strap, cotton socks, light wind breaker & sweater, swimming suit, towel, raincoat
- Insect repellent, sunscreen, zip-lock plastic bags
- Flashlight (torch) and batteries
- Binoculars

Cancellation or changes of this tour:

Changes: It is FREE to change the tour date before 5:00 pm (Quito time) 7 days before the tour begins.

Cancellations: If you cancel before 5:00 pm (Quito time) 30 days before the tour begins, a 10% administration fee will apply. After this time, there is a 100% cancellation fee.

Please email bookings@findlocaltrips.com to cancel this tour or make any changes.

1. What should I bring to the tour?

   - Passport or Ecuadorian I. D. - Suitcase or backpack - Knapsack for daily excursions - CLOTHES SUGGESTIONS: Pants/trousers that dry quickly, cotton t-shirts and some long-sleeve shirts, shorts, 1 light sweater or jacket, hat or cap, swimsuit, sunglasses with a strap, comfortable walking shoes and sandals - Batteries - Insect repellent and sunscreen - Plastic bottle for water - Small lantern (mining-type head gear is recommended) - Extra cash and small change for personal expenses

2. How can I get to Francisco de Orellana (Coca) from Quito?

   - By bus: Various bus companies operate the Coca route. Buses that go via Loreto take about 9 hours. Others go via Lago Agrio and take about 11 hours. The fare for either route is around $15. - By plane: Coca is just a 30-minute flight from Quito. Fares run from $58 to $65 each way. Note that for local flights, you must be at the airport one hour before your flight.

3. What kind of weather can we find in Puerto Francisco de Orellana (Coca)?

   From August to November it can be hot and humid. From May to July it is rainy season. The average year-round temperature is between 6°C and 19°C, with the coolest month being April.

4. What time is used in Puerto Francisco de Orellana (Coca)?

   Local time in Coca is GMT -5, the same as on Ecuador's mainland.