6 Day Tour Quito – Coca / Yachana Lodge / Coca – Quito

Day 1

Arrive to Ecuador. Reception at airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Quito

Day 2

Transfer to airport to take flight to Coca. Your journey into the Amazon Jungle starts in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. You will have a 30 minute flight over the Andes from Quito to the city of El Coca, and if weather conditions are optimum, you will have an amazing view of the Andes cordillera and the Amazon rainforest as you begin your descent into the jungle.

Upon arrival to the city of El Coca, you will be greeted by your guide and head out to the Lodge. A box lunch will be served on the way (kindly advice us of any dietary restriction in advance) as we navigate upstream the Napo river in our 61 ft. motorized canoe. For your safety, life vests will be provided for every passenger so you can fully relax and enjoy your ride along one of the largest tributaries to the legendary Amazon River. Depending on river conditions (weather dependant), the trip might take up to three hours. Once you arrive at the Lodge, you will have a warm welcome by our native staff accompanied by a refreshing beverage and a brief introduction to the Lodge facilities. During the afternoon you will have an opportunity to visit FUNEDESIN project sites. FUNEDESIN is an Ecuadorian non-profit NGO (Non Governmental Organization) dedicated to community development and environmental projects in the local community where Yachana is located. Your visit greatly supports its activities. After dinner, you can watch a video providing historical background on FUNEDESIN and its two companies: Yachana Gourmet and Yachana Lodge. Later you can take a unique night walk to look for nocturnal species (optional or complementary activity).

Day 3

After breakfast, you will visit the local Aguasanta Market and be able to interact with the community (only Saturdays). Other days you can hike into primary forest and discover the immense biodiversity of the jungle. Although it takes time to tune into the jungle, many of the rainforest secrets are easy to discover with the aid of the guide’s keen eyes. Photo opportunities are endless. A traditional Amazon lunch will be served at the Lodge. Following you will hike into primary forest and discover the immense biodiversity of the jungle. Although it takes time to tune into the jungle, many of the rainforest secrets are easy to discover with the aid of the guides keen eyes. Photo opportunities are endless. After dinner you will have time to relax and appreciate nature

Day 4

Wake up for an early bird watching (optional activity). After breakfast, you will visit a traditional Amazon healer. This is a 10 minute trip boat upstream, and then approximately a 10-15 minute walk. You will be able to participate in a traditional cleansing ceremony, view on-site native fishing methods, and try your skills at using a blow gun and throwing a spear. Return for lunch and free time for leisure activities. In the afternoon and only 30 minutes away from the lodge, you will visit a typical Indian house and learn directly from a native how to make a natural fiber basket, you can also let go of your imagination trying to sculpt ceramic pottery. After lunch and having time to relax, in the afternoon you can enjoy a bird watching canoe ride and stop for a gold panning session with native experts. If river conditions are good you can try tubing down the Napo River and float along the river with the directions of our guides; after dinner there is free time for leisure activities or an optional activity

Day 5

Last day morning breakfast and take a moment to acquire a souvenir from Yachana Lodge. Departure from Yachana to El Coca city: you will navigate downstream through the Napo River and have one last opportunity to appreciate the Amazon Rainforest vastness and intensity before the flight back to Quito. Arrive to Quito and Transfer to your hotel.

Day 6

Breakfasts. Transfer to Airport

Rate per person:

Rate per person	Double Accommodation
	$ 1030 USD

Rate Includes:
Transfer and Accommodation in Quito (included breakfast), flight ticket Quito –Coca – Quito, Transfers in Coca, 4 days tour in Amazon jungle / Yachana Lodge, 3 daily meals, fluvial transportation Coca – Yachana – Coca, guided excursions and visits (Bilingual and natives guides), rubber boats, raincoats and life jackets. Rate base on double accommodation.

Not included:
drinks, tips, meals and services not indicated, and personal expenses