Upon arrival in Coca (bus terminal or airport), you’ll be met by your local guide. Depending on your time of arrival, you’ll have a chance for breakfast (not included) at «Maitos del Yasuní» a typical restaurant created by the association Challuwa Mikuna to benefit indigenous women.

We’ll then begin a journey of about an hour and 45 minutes in land transport and another hour and a half in a motorized canoe along the Tiputini river. When we arrive at the lodge, you will have time to get to know the facilities and settle into your accommodation. Enjoy a welcome drink; then a delicious lunch will be served in the main house.

In the afternoon, we’ll cross to the other side of the Tipuitini River for a walk of approximately 2 hours in the Ceibo trail. We will be back at the lodge by 6 pm.

After a delicious dinner at our lodge, we can participate in a night hike through the jungle. This unique experience allows us to observe the nocturnal creatures of the Amazon, including frogs, snakes, and other wildlife that only emerge after dark. With the help of our guide and a flashlight, we’ll walk along the trail, listening to the sounds of the jungle.

Wake up to the sounds of exotic birds, enjoy a hearty breakfast and prepare for canoeing downriver the Tiputini River, followed by a hike back to the lodge on the Spider Monkey Trail. Spot colorful birds, playful monkeys and even a sloth hanging lazily from a tree branch while canoeing with the motor off. Hike through dense vegetation, crossing streams and small waterfalls, learning fascinating facts about the flora and fauna. Return to the lodge feeling exhilarated and invigorated, reflecting on the incredible adventure in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.

After our morning of adventure and exploration, we’ll return to the lodge for a delicious lunch. Following our meal, we’ll have some time to rest and recharge for the afternoon’s activities.

Later in the day, we’ll have the opportunity to learn about the local culture through engaging and interactive cultural activities. Weaving is an integral part of the indigenous culture in the Amazon, and we’ll have the chance to create a small piece of woven fabric or a handcraft using traditional techniques using natural materials found in the surrounding jungle. We’ll learn about the importance of sustainability and how the area’s indigenous people have lived in harmony with the environment for centuries.

Activities like learning about the process of making chocolate from cacao seeds, a beloved treat people worldwide enjoy, and practicing your aiming skills with a typical blowgun are also available. These cultural activities offer a unique and authentic perspective on life in the Amazon and will surely be a highlight of our trip.

You and your guide will choose which of these activities best fit your interests, also considering the availability of local items.

After a delicious dinner at our lodge, we can hike through the jungle for a night. This is an optional activity.

After an early breakfast (6:30), we will cross to the other side of the Tiputini river in a traditional canoe and start a walk of approximately 3 hours along a loop trail passing through spectacular virgin jungle. We’ll arrive at the lagoon of the anacondas where, with luck, you will be able to see this reptile so characteristic of the area.

We’ll return to the lodge for lunch, and you’ll have time to relax in your hammock or tent, walk around the lodge and even cool down with a swim in a tranquil tributary of the Tiputini river.

In the evening, we’ll take our canoe to La Casa de la Abuela, the home of the community’s founder. Situated on a 50-meter-high hill, this traditional home offers an incredible view of the surrounding area and is considered the Harpy Eagle’s nest of the region. Here, we’ll learn about the way of life in the jungle and the community’s history and traditions, including how to make the traditional drink, chicha. We’ll witness the incredible sunset, and we will hike our way back to our lodge.

After a delicious dinner, we can participate in a night hike on the Toucan trail through the jungle. This unique experience allows us to observe the nocturnal creatures of the Amazon, including frogs, snakes, and other wildlife that only emerge after dark. With the help of our guide and a flashlight, we’ll walk along the trail, listening to the sounds of the jungle.

Breakfast will be served early in the morning. We’ll begin our trip in our motorized canoe for about an hour and a half; during the relaxing trip, you can say goodbye to the beauty of the Amazon rainforest.

We’ll then be met at the shores of the river and travel overland for about an hour and a half back to Coca, where you’ll be dropped off at the airport or bus terminal for your return to Quito or travel to your next destination.

• River transportation Coca - Wild Mandari  - Coca
• Accommodation in safari style tents on elavated platorms
• All meals
• Welcome cocktail
• Water, tea & coffee station
• Excursions led by both a native guide & a bilingual guide, or a bilingual native-naturalist guide
• Use of rubber boots for hikes, life jacket for canoe travell
• Internet service (while electricity is available)

• Air ticket Quito – Coca – Quito $275 USD per person. 
• Alcoholic & non alcoholic drinks
• Rain ponchos (can be purchased in Coca before the tour if needed; highly recommended for adequate protection from heavy Amazon rains)
• Gratuities
• Native Community Interpretation Center entrance fee ($10 contribution paid locally)
• Personal espenses

• Passport
• Binoculars
• Flashlight and batteries
• Photo Camera
• Insect repellent
• Sun protection (cream / sunglasses / hat or cap)
• Light long pants and long-sleeved shirts for hiking
• Shorts and t-shirts for your time at the Lodge
• Comfortable shoes and extra socks
• Small day backpack
• Plastic bags to protect cameras, binoculars, batteries.

Upon arrival in Coca (airport or bus terminal), you’ll be met by your local guide. Depending on your arrival time, you’ll have a chance for breakfast (not included) at “Maitos del Yasuní,” a typical restaurant created by the association Challuwa Mikuna to benefit indigenous women.

We’ll then begin a journey of about an hour and 45 minutes on land transport; then, we will arrive at the Tiputini river. There, a motorized canoe and our kayaks will be waiting for us. The first will bring your belongings to the lodge, and we will embark on the kayaks for a 5-hour activity. Along the way, we will stop for lunch.

When we arrive at the lodge, you will have time to know the facilities and settle into your safari style tent. Enjoy a welcome drink and snacks. Later in the evening a delicious dinner served by candlelight will be ready for you.

Wake up to the sounds of exotic birds, enjoy a hearty breakfast and prepare for kayaking downriver the Tiputini River, followed by a hike back to the lodge on the Spider Monkey Trail. Spot colorful birds, playful monkeys and even a sloth hanging lazily from a tree branch while kayaking. Hike through dense vegetation, crossing streams learning fascinating facts about the flora and fauna. Return to the lodge feeling exhilarated and invigorated, reflecting on the incredible adventure in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where a delicious lunch will be waiting for us.

After a well-deserved rest, we will take our kayaks and cross the Tiputini River to reach the entrance trail to Pishñacocha, a black-water lagoon. Here, we will enjoy the sounds of the jungle and observe several birds while kayaking around the lagoon. Afterward, we will have the opportunity to try our hand at fishing in the lagoon, where we might catch some of the many fish species that inhabit these waters. As the sun begins to set, we will make our way back to the lodge where a delicious dinner will be waiting for us.

A short night hike in the jungle is an unforgettable experience that awakens all your senses. As we walk along the trail, the sounds of the jungle change, becoming more alive and mysterious. The darkness heightens our other senses, and we may encounter nocturnal creatures such as frogs, tarantulas, or snakes, making it an incredible opportunity to experience the Amazon rainforest in a completely different way.

After an early breakfast, we’ll navigate along the Tiputini in our canoe with the motor off to enjoy a peaceful jungle morning until we arrive at the entrance of Zoila Cocha. We will disembark with our kayaks and explore this lagoon. After this, we will return to the Tiputini river and kayak all the way down until we reach the entrance of Amaruncocha, Lake of the Anaconda, in the local kichwa language.

Our journey will be about 2 hours, passing through pristine jungle along the way. We’ll have a packed lunch on a river beach and rest for a while before exploring this is small blackwater lagoon in the heart of the pristine rainforest of Yasuni and is home to one of the largest snakes on the planet, the anaconda. With luck, we might see this fantastic creature while enjoying the stunning scenery of this region of flooded forest, where we might also see the legendary piranhas, caymans, boas, and more.

After a full day of exploring the Amazon rainforest, we will head back to the lodge in our motorized canoe, enjoying the views of the lush jungle along the way. Once we arrive, we will have some time to freshen up with a shower, washing off the dirt and sweat of the day’s adventure.

Then, we’ll have the opportunity to take part in a small cultural activity, learning more about the local customs and traditions of the people who live in this incredible ecosystem. Finally, as the sun sets over the Amazon, we’ll gather for a delicious dinner, sharing stories of the day’s adventures and looking forward to what tomorrow will bring.

After breakfast, we’ll board our motorized canoe, which will take us to the shore of the Rumiyacu River. From there, we’ll begin a short hike through the primary forest of Yasuni National Park, along a trail that will lead us to a parrot clay lick.

Along the way, we may be lucky enough to spot peccaries, monkeys, or other wildlife, while learning about the rich flora and fauna of the region, including some of the area’s medicinal plants. As we hike, we’ll have the opportunity to observe many birds, and at the clay lick, we’ll see various colorful species of parrots. After leaving the clay lick, we’ll take our kayaks down the Rumiyacu River to the Tiputini River, arriving at our camp for lunch.

In the evening, we’ll take our canoe to La Casa de la Abuela, the home of the community’s founder. Situated on a 50-meter-high hill, this traditional home offers an incredible view of the surrounding area and is considered the Harpy Eagle’s nest of the region. Here, we’ll learn about the way of life in the jungle and the community’s history and traditions, including how to make the traditional drink, chicha. We’ll witness the incredible sunset, and we will hike our way back to our lodge, or take our kayaks for a final activity of this Amazon kayak tour.

After a delicious dinner at our lodge, we can participate in a night hike through the jungle. This unique experience allows us to observe the nocturnal creatures of the Amazon, including frogs, snakes, and other wildlife that only emerge after dark. With the help of our guide and a flashlight, we’ll walk along the trail, listening to the sounds of the jungle.

Breakfast will be served early in the morning. We’ll begin our trip in our motorized canoe for about an hour and a half; during the relaxing trip, you can say goodbye to the beauty of the Amazon rainforest.

We’ll then be met at the shores of the river and travel overland for about an hour and a half back to Coca, where you’ll be dropped off at the airport or bus terminal for your return to Quito or travel to your next destination.

• River transportation Coca - Wild Mandari  - Coca
• Accommodation in safari style tents on elavated platorms
• All meals
• Welcome cocktail
• Water, tea & coffee station
• Excursions led by both a native guide & a bilingual guide, or a bilingual native-naturalist guide
• Use of rubber boots for hikes, life jacket for canoe travell
• Internet service (while electricity is available)

• Air ticket Quito – Coca – Quito $275 USD per person. 
• Alcoholic & non alcoholic drinks
• Rain ponchos (can be purchased in Coca before the tour if needed; highly recommended for adequate protection from heavy Amazon rains)
• Gratuities
• Native Community Interpretation Center entrance fee ($10 contribution paid locally)
• Personal espenses

• Passport
• Binoculars
• Flashlight and batteries
• Photo Camera
• Insect repellent
• Sun protection (cream / sunglasses / hat or cap)
• Light long pants and long-sleeved shirts for hiking
• Shorts and t-shirts for your time at the Lodge
• Comfortable shoes and extra socks
• Small day backpack
• Plastic bags to protect cameras, binoculars, batteries.

Upon arrival in Coca (bus terminal or airport), you’ll be met by your local guide. Depending on your time of arrival, you’ll have a chance for breakfast (not included) at “Maitos del Yasuní” a typical restaurant created by the association Challuwa Mikuna to benefit indigenous women.

We’ll then begin a journey of about an hour and 45 minutes in land transport and another hour and a half in a motorized canoe along the Tiputini river. When we arrive at the lodge, you will have time to get to know the facilities and settle into your accommodations. Enjoy a welcome drink; then a delicious lunch will be served in the main house.

In the afternoon, we’ll cross to the other side of the Yitsu Yacu River for a walk of approximately 2 hours. We’ll finish the afternoon enjoying the sunset onboard our motorized canoe, and when we return to lodge, a delicious dinner served by candlelight will be ready for you.

After an early breakfast (6:30), we will cross to the other side of the Tiputini river in a traditional canoe. We start a walk of approximately 4 hours along a loop trail passing through spectacular virgin jungle. We’ll arrive at the lagoon of the anacondas where, with luck, you will be able to see this reptile so characteristic of the area.

We’ll return to the lodge for lunch. After, you’ll have time to relax in your hammock or tent. Walk around the lodge and even cool down with a swim in a tranquil tributary of the Tiputini river.

In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy a pleasant traditional canoe trip in the Pishña lagoon (giant otter oxbow lagoon) for about 2 hours. This black water lagoon is a fascinating ecosystem, a blackwater lake where unique species live. We’ll enjoy the sunset and then return to the lodge for dinner.

Note: * On day 2, a full day hike of 7 hours is available. We will take a box-lunch and hammocks for a long stop during mid-day hours.

Early in the morning, we’ll begin a trip along the Tiputini River in a traditional wooden canoe. We will have breakfast during the trip while we enjoy the sunrise.

During our trip we should be able to observe a wide variety of wildlife from our canoe, from diverse bird species to monkeys, river otters, river dolphins and much more. You’ll be back at the lodge around 11H30.

After our visit we’ll have a delicious lunch, and have the chance to share with the staff of Wild Mandari who will offer you some of their handmade crafts. Time for a short rest or a swim, then around 15:30 we’ll depart in our motorized canoe for the Casa de la Abuela (Grandmother’s House).

This is a traditional home where the matriarch of the community still lives. We’ll learn about how traditional chocolate is made, which we’ll serve with our dinner this evening. Time to enjoy amazing views of the sunset from this hilltop home, then we’ll return to the lodge for a delicious dinner.

After dinner, we can take an optional night walk along a short trail called the Toucan Trail near the lodge, about an hour in duration.

After breakfast, we’ll travel by canoe to a small river named Rumiyacu and guided to a parrot clay lick. Normally many birds can be seen during the trip, and at the clay lick there are typically various colorful species of parrots we can observe.

We’ll return to the lodge around noon to have lunch, and then have some time to rest and relax. Around 3 pm, we’ll kayak down the Tiputini river for a couple hours. We will stop on a river beach to make camp, while the canoe driver and cook put together the camp, you and your guides will do some fishing, looking for typical freshwater species such as pirañas and catfish. This will be prepared for your dinner.

After an early breakfast, we’ll take our kayaks along the Tiputini until we arrive at the entrance for Amarun Cocha, Lake of the Anaconda, in the local kichwa language. Our journey will be about 3 hours, passing through pristine jungle along the waorani territory . This is a small blackwater lagoon in the heart of the pristine rainforest of Yasuni and is home to one of the largest snakes on the planet, the anaconda. With luck, we might see this fantastic creature while enjoying the stunning scenery of this region of flooded forest, where we might also see the legendary piranhas, caymans, boas, and more. We’ll have a packed lunch on a river beach.

In the afternoon, we will explore more of the area and hike for a couple hours until reaching our next camping site. Around 4 pm we will camp and enjoy a quiet evening with the sounds of the jungle.

After an early jungle breakfast, we’ll have a chance to kayak further down the Tiputini river for about 2.5-3 hours. Around noon we will jump on the motorized to start our return to the lodge . We will make a stop to have lunch in the canoe. After a quick rest on a river beach, we will hike back to the lodge.

We’ll arrive at the lodge at 6 pm, with the chance to experience the fantastic Amazon diversity, and we may spot other wildlife active at sunset, such as capybaras, pacas, and frogs. Once we arrive, you can take a nice shower to help you to relax, at about 7 pm a delicious Amazonian dinner will be ready for you.

Breakfast will be served early in the morning (depending on the time of the group’s flight departure). We’ll begin our trip in our motorized canoe for about an hour and a half; during the relaxing trip, you can say goodbye to the beauty of the Amazon rainforest.

We’ll then be met at the shores of the river and travel overland for about an hour and a half back to Coca, where you’ll be dropped off at the airport or bus terminal for your return to Quito or travel to your next destination.

• River transportation Coca - Wild Mandari  - Coca
• Accommodation in safari style tents on elavated platorms
• All meals
• Welcome cocktail
• Water, tea & coffee station
• Excursions led by both a native guide & a bilingual guide, OR a bilingual native-naturalist guide
• Kayak equipment
• Camping equipment
• Use of rubber boots for hikes, life jacket for canoe travell
• Internet service (while electricity is available)

• Air ticket Quito – Coca – Quito $275 USD per person. 
• Alcoholic & non alcoholic drinks
• Rain ponchos (can be purchased in Coca before the tour if needed; highly recommended for adequate protection from heavy Amazon rains)
• Gratuities
• Native Community Interpretation Center entrance fee ($10 contribution paid locally)
• Personal espenses

• Passport
• Binoculars
• Flashlight and batteries
• Photo Camera
• Insect repellent
• Sun protection (cream / sunglasses / hat or cap)
• Light long pants and long-sleeved shirts for hiking
• Shorts and t-shirts for your time at the Lodge
• Comfortable shoes and extra socks
• Small day backpack
• Plastic bags to protect cameras, binoculars, batteries.