... cruise the Pañacocha lagoon by paddle canoe while observing the fantastic variety of birds visible from the waters edge and through the flooded forest. Return to the Lodge for breakfast. Go out in paddle canoes again to reach a trail-head. Along the way we will see the incredible flooded forest vegetation, observe riparian wildlife and tread through the islands created by vegetation to see the colonies of birds and their nests along the rivers edge. Hike along an exclusive trail to view the diversity of vegetation and terrestrial birds. Lunch on the trail. In the evening we will have fun fishing for pirañas. Dinner and relaxation. 

(During the course of the day there will be plenty of opportunities to get a chance to observe the Pink Amazon River Dolphin.) 

... breakfast. Go out on a jungle trail hiking adventure for three hours, traversing through wild virgin rainforest which is the heart of the  Pañacocha protected forest.

We will observe a huge number of wild medicinal plants that are utilized by the local indigenous communities. We will also observe Mackaws, Parrots, Parakits, Tucans and many wild animals, insects and reptiles that live in the area.

In the afternoon we will come together with the native guides to share their knowledge about the use of the most feared weapon of the Ecuadorian Amazon known as the “BODOQUERA O CERBATANA” or otherwise known as the Amazonian Blowgun.

Dinner. Night trip in the small rowing canoes (piraguas) in the river Panayacu and Pañacocha lagoon. 

 (During the course of this day as well, there will be plenty of opportunities to observe the Pink Amazon River Dolphin.)  

... breakfast. Check out with all our luggage to visit the Yasuni National Park, napo´s clay-licks, napo´s canopy tower. Continue the trip by the Napo River to reach YARINA Ecological Reserve. Lunch will be served on the PILCHE COMUNITY. Our guides will talk to you about traditions and costumes of these tribes, and taste the MAITO DE PESCADO..

Dinner at Yarina Eco Lodge and nocturnal activity on the forest

... after breakfast departure to Coca, in order to cacht your fly back to Quito. Arrive in coca at 09.00 am

IMPORTANT:  The Amazon Dolphin Lodge, reserves the right to modify the itineraries due to weather conditions in the best interest of our clients.

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The program includes:

- program- excursions

- a native naturalist guide

- an english-speaking guide

- three meals per day during the tour

- drinking water to all the meals and during the hikes

- supply of rubber boots up to size 43

- entrance at Pañacocha Protected Forest

- entrance at Yasuni National Park

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Not included:

- personal equipment such as, rain coat, latern and hiking shoes (size 44 upwards)

- expenses for additional drinks and food

- tips for the staff

Tipping is at the sole discretion of the passengers and should be based on the level of service received during your tour.  Pleasse follow those guidelines:

• $ 10 per passenger / per day - Naturalist Bilingual guide 

• $ 5 per passenger / per day - Native guide 

• $ 10 per passenger / per day - Staff 

(Keep in mind that the tips will be shared equally amongst lodge personnel)

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We recommend to bring along:

- latern

- hat or cap

- long light pants

- pullover and coat

- personal identification 

- T-shirts with long sleeves

- rain coat and / or wind breaker

- sun lotion and mosquito repellent

- rubberboots from size 43 upwards

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RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST:

Original passport, lightweight pants, shorts, sweater, long and short-sleeved T-shirts, raincoat, sun block, mosquito repellent, plastic bags, comfortable shoes. 

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TRAVEL from Quito to Coca ...

... If you choice travel by plaine, we are available to make the reservation and print the air tickets for you, the rate is 285 usd r.t. tkt (subjet to change without notice) and this rate is per person. Just choice the selecction on ... add options ...

... If you decide to travel by land, the private car is 300 usd per one way and the car is capacity by max 7 people. We pick you up at your hotel and continue the travel to Coca. Same system for back. Just choice the selecction on ... add options ...

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Cancellations and Penalties

- 20% (NO REFUNDABLE) is mandatory to confirm your reservation

- 80 % must be paied in total 8 days before to begging the program with us

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RESPONSABILITY of Amazon Dolphin Lodge,. will not be liable for any injury, accident or loss which may occur during the execution of the tour, we act only as the agent for the airline or bus company, providing air or land  transportation to / from Coca and assume no responsibility for delays, cancellations, accidents on the travel to Coca. “WE WILL NOT REFUND ANY AMOUNT TO VOLUNTARY UNUSED SERVICE”