4D/3N | Coca/Coca | All year
DAY 1 - QUITO / COCA / NAPO RIVERDeparture from Quito. A short 30-minute flight takes us to the frontier town of El Coca (Francisco de Orellana) – and transfer to the dock, where we will embark on a motorized canoe and navigate down river about 1 hour, to board The New M/V Manatee Amazon Explorer. DAY 2 - VISITING PAÑACOCHA’s BIOLOGICAL CORRIDORWe will continue our navigation downstream to the Pañayacu River delta; you take a canoe trip up the river to experience the sights of this fascinating reserve. Upon reaching the Pañacocha Lake (Piranha Lake, in native language Quechua) we will be marveled by the unique creatures that inhabit the area: squirrel monkeys, and of course the infamous Piranhas. Pañacocha’s Lake ecosystem make it the perfect habitat for the Piranha, as well as water monkey fish, known locally as Arawana and the White Caiman. After a refreshing swim (for the courageous!), we will enjoy a delicious Amazon-style BBQ meal and refreshing beverages at a nearby camping site. In the afternoon, we will head out on exploration trails, and return onboard for dinner. Undoubtedly, after an entire day in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, there will be plenty of questions. Luckily for our passengers, we will have the chance to speak to local guides, who will be happy to answer all of our questions. The local guides will also be given the time to discuss other subjects related to the Ecuadorian Amazon during our evening brief ing. DAY 3 - PARROT CLAY LICKS – AMAZONIAN COMMUNITIES & OBSERVATION TOWERAfter breakfast on board, weather permitting, we will have a chance to marvel at an astonishing natural phenomenon , known as Parrot Clay Licks. These unique pools of mud are rich in minerals and attract hundreds of parrots, parakeets and amazon birds every day. Later we will visit the Sani Warmi Kichwa Interpretation Center, where a group of Kichwa women will speak and share about their customs, cuisine and daily life. The visit to the Sani Warmi community is a unique opportunity to learn about Amazonian lifestyle along the Napo River. Afterwards. we will enjoy lunch on board, as we navigate to Puerto Pedro. Before sunset, we will visit the Añangu Tower, which offers great photograph opportunities after climbing a ceibo tree and enjoy an astonishing view of the Amazon from its wooden tower. For our last night in the Ecuadorian Amazon, will enjoy a farewell cocktail with all our staff. DAY 4 - NAPO RIVER / COCA / QUITOBefore sunrise, we will navigate towards Itaya, it is from here that we will disembark The New M/V Manatee Amazon Explorer, in order to be transferred by a motorized canoe to El Coca (1-hour ride). From Coca, you will fly to Quito.
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