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31 Dec
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7-Day Amazon Camping and Kayaking Discover Yasuni
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Highlights
This is the perfect adventure for nature lovers, jungle explorers, and wildlife watchers who would like to experience the untouched Amazon. You will discover Ecuador's Amazon in the Yasuni National Park, world-famous for its tremendous biodiversity and its authentic indigenous cultures which are still very much alive. While kayaking down rivers and lagoons, you will feel as if the animals are following you. You see displays of parrots, toucans, macaws, kingfishers, herons flying across the river, as well as curious giant otters who will approach the canoe to have a look.
"Unique Experiences"
Camp along the river shore in the heart of the Amazon rainforest and explore the jungle in the dark through an amazing night hike.
Share time with native Kichwa people, hearing their stories and legends and learning about their traditions, which are still alive.
Important note: A minimum of 2 passengers is required for this trip
Itinerary
Meet in Coca and Enter the Yasuni Park
Parque Nacional Yasuni
8 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedLet’s board a morning flight to the town of Coca town to begin our adventure. We’ll take a scenic drive to the Tiputini River, at the entrance of the YASUNI National park. While the guides prepare our gear, we’ll enjoy a riverside picnic. Our first expedition will be canoeing down this gorgeous river surrounded by complete nature and wildlife. Along the way, we will have opportunities to spot river turtles, monkeys, caiman, and many species of birds like the oropendola, caciques, kingfishers, macaws, toucans, parrots and more. We will spend the night at our campsite.- AccommodationsCamping in Yasuni National ParkFood And DrinksLunchDinner
Kayak and searching for wildlife
Parque Nacional Yasuni
8 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter a healthy breakfast, we will continue our canoeing exploration, heading deeper into the jungle. Every day in the Amazon is a new adventure: the more we paddle, the more pristine and wild the jungle becomes with new exciting opportunities to encounter more wildlife, such as different types of monkeys, capybara, tapir, swallows, flycatchers, herons, sandpipers and hawks. We will also take hikes to learn more about local plants and their medicinal properties. In the late afternoon, we arrive at our campsite, located on the Tiputini Riverside. Our chef will prepare a special gourmet dinner for us tonight.- AccommodationsCamping in Yasuni National ParkFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Canoeing in the Anaconda Lagoon – Flooded Forest
Parque Nacional Yasuni
8 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter breakfast, we will start navigating by canoe down the Tiputini to reach the entrance to the Amarun – Cocha, which means Anaconda Lagoon in the native language. This is located in the most pristine forest in the area and with luck, we may see the biggest and most beautiful snake of the planet. We will also enjoy breathtaking landscapes with incredible dark and clear waters in a flooded forest. Over here we will discover the mythic piranhas, caimans, boas and more. Later we will canoe back to the campsite and after a nice break at the hammocks, we will go on a night exploration to view insects, frogs and possibly some snakes.- AccommodationsCamping in Yasuni National ParkFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Educational Hike and Visit to The Mandari - Panga local tribe
Parque Nacional Yasuni
8 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the morning we will take a hike in the pristine forest to learn about the rich flora of the area and the medicinal plants. After lunch, we will take a canoe ride to a local Kichwa community to learn about their way of life in the jungle, their stories and traditions. We will also see how they make the traditional drink called chicha. In the afternoon we will go fishing.- AccommodationsCamping in Yasuni National ParkFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Visit to the parrot clay lick – Flight back to Quito
Parque Nacional Yasuni
8 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThis is an early morning venture because we want to get to the clay lick the earliest possible. It is one of our best adventures in the jungle, visiting the Lamederos or Saladeros (parrot clay lick) where there is a big concentration of different species of parrots and macaws, and few predators surrounding the area. They come to feed on the clay from the mineral enriched ground, which helps them digest and detoxify from the poisons of their main diet. Such places are unique in the Amazon rainforest because they offer a great chance to see a wide range of Amazon wildlife species. Later we will return to Coca and take the flight back to Quito.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Transportation: private and comfortable land transportation, motorized canoe, dugout canoe, kayak
Lunch (4)
Dinner (4)
Breakfast (4)
Gear: NRS Expedition and inflatable kayaks, paddles, dry bags, life jackets, rubber boots.
Activities: Kayaking on tiputini River, Anaconda lagoon, Visiting the Yasuni National Park, Animals clay lick (Saladero), Hiking, Visiting the native Kichwa communities, Piranha fishing, Wildlife spotting, Night hikes
Camping (Double accommodation)
Trip Leader: Certified AJ expert English-speaking adventure Trip Leader and local guides
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare Quito - Coca - Quito round trip
My Own Room & Tent supplement
International flights
Airport transfers to/from Quito airport
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Required immunizations (mandatory)
Tips
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is our intention to adhere to the itinerary described; however, due to our travel style, on occasions it may be necessary or desirable to make small changes. Weather conditions and unpredictable local circumstances may lead us to make alterations to the route and/or travel times. Hotels and flight schedules might change according to availability. Any mention to specific wildlife in the itinerary or trip details is not a guarantee that it will be seen during the trip.
30 min. flight each way (Quito-Coca-Quito)
Kayak Time: From 4 to 6 hours per day.
Kayaking Distance: 12 kilometers - 7 miles per day.
Driving Time: 1 hours driving each way to river.
Season: All year - Best from September to March
Provinces: Orellana and Pastaza provinces.
Territory: Yasuni National Park
Elevation: 220m (700 ft)
Temperature: Day 15-34ºC / 59-93ºF - Night 12-17ºC / 53-62ºF
Level of Activity: Moderate to Challenging. This program is located in an undeveloped remote area, the kayaking is not difficult, because both Tiputini river and Amarum - cocha Lagoon have no big rapids, the hiking is in irregular terrain sometimes muddy and wet.
Gear: Double inflatable kayaks ( AIRE & advanced elements ) paddles (NRS) lifejackets, dry bags, rubber boots.
All prices are based on double-occupancy. If you are travelling solo, you will be matched with another participant of your same sex. If you prefer to have a single room, please contact AJ prior to your departure to arrange your accommodation at an extra cost.
Food: One of the highlights of this trip is the Ancestral Gastronomy the local Kichwa tribe shares with us, most of what we eat is organic and very fresh. Products like yucca, jungle potato, plantains, heart of palm, salads, fish, chicken, always coffee and tea. All this is prepare by professional chefs.
Guides: All AJ guides and trip leaders are highly experienced, licensed to operate in Ecuador and certified as Wilderness Adventure First Aid responders. We always carry a complete first aid kit in our trips.
Local Guides: In some location and for some activities, local guides join the trip leaders to provide an added service.
Clients receive interpretation and education about the ecology and conservation of the Andes, Amazon Rainforest and Galapagos Islands, and learn about the factors that threaten it. We aim to promote long-term conservation of both local people cultural identity and the environment. We transport out and recycle all non-organic garbage and we prefer to work with local suppliers. Your visit will encourage the local communities to support responsible eco-tourism as a sustainable alternative for their living.
Please inform AJ of any existing medical conditions ( i.epregnacy, diabetes etc). Yellow fever , Hepatitis B vaccination and Malaria Medication are mandatory for this trip. We strongly recommend to ensure that routine immunizations such as tetanus and diphtheria are up to date and to consider Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccinations. Please ask your doctor for advice.
Location
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G2Q4+8QJ, Coca, Ecuador
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