amazonas lodge

The first city in the world to be declared a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1978 offers to its visitors magnificent squares, churches and plazas dating from the XVI century to nowadays. We’ll drive you to the historical district, to admire the exceptional charisma of the Main Square or Plaza Grande and its’ surrounding Palaces: Presidential, Municipal and Archbishop’s. The Cathedral and its richness, the imposing church of la Compañia de Jesús and its finest baroque architecture and the character of the ancient monastery of San Francisco will be the highlights of this visit. Continue northwards to the monument that marks the latitude 0º 00’ 00” better known in the world as the Equator, locally known as the Middle of the World. Here you can literally jump from the northern to southern hemisphere of the planet. This tour includes a visit to the Inti Ñan Museum, a clever and fun, didactical museum about the influence of the equator in daily live.

Overnight: Quito.
Meal plan: Breakfast / - / Dinner

Breakfast and transfer to the airport. Explore the deep roots of history and spirituality of our Kichwa Añangu Community. Our Ancestral Tour will take you to visit the highlights of the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve. You will visit the Kury Muyu intercultural interpretation center – which means ‘golden seed’ managed by the women of the Añangu community.

After a 30-minute flight over the Eastern Andes Mountain Range to reach Coca, take a 10-minute drive and covered boat ride to the Napo Cultural Center. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with a traditional Wayusa drink and provided with information about the hotel’s services. After settling into comfortable rooms overlooking the jungle, visitors can do various activities such as a hike to an observation tower to observe the fauna and enjoy an Amazonian sunset, or a sunset kayak ride along the Napo River. Finally, guests return to the hotel to refresh, rest and enjoy dinner.

Overnight: Yasuni
Meal plan: Breakfast / - / Dinner

After breakfast, embark on a motorized canoe journey to the Parrot Clay Lick in the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve. During the ride, various species of parrots can be observed. Then, walk the Parakeet Trail to observe up to 5 species of parrots, parakeets, and macaws at the clay lick. The site also attracts mammals such as monkeys and jaguars.
The morning concludes with a visit to the Kury Muyu intercultural interpretation center, managed by women from the community, where you can learn about Kichwa culture and purchase handmade crafts. After lunch, take a boat excursion on the Añangu stream to observe wildlife. In the afternoon, board a catamaran on the Napo River to learn about the legends and traditional songs of the Kichwa community while enjoying snacks roasted over the fire.

Overnight: Yasuni
Meal plan: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Start the day by enjoying the sunrise during breakfast and visit sustainable community projects to learn about the Kichwa worldview. Explore trails in the terra firme forest, observing the diversity of flora and fauna, including ceiba trees and monkeys. After lunch, take a hike to the second observation tower to spot birds and other species. In the evening, relax and enjoy a typical Amazonian dinner, featuring dishes like maito and chontakuru (roasted chonta worms). After dinner, participate in an exciting night walk to observe insects, reptiles, and mammals active during the night.

Overnight: Yasuni
Meal plan: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

To conclude your experience, you have the option to participate in the guayusada ritual, starting early at 4:30 am. During this ritual, the Kichwa Añangu community shares the sacred guayusa, transmitting their ancient knowledge. The experience includes traditional songs and the possibility of a mamakuna interpreting your dreams.
Afterward, you will return to enjoy breakfast while the staff collects your luggage for the return journey to El Coca in comfortable motorized canoes, providing you with the last opportunity to appreciate the landscape of the Ecuadorian tropical rainforest. Flight back to Quito. At your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight: Quito
Meal plan: Breakfast / - / Dinner

We’ll start this day heading northwards to the town of Calderón to visit the famous bread-dough handicrafts workshop. Through changing landscapes we’ll arrive to a sightseeing point over the San Pablo Lake that welcomes us to the Imbabura Province. We’ll continue to the city of Otavalo where you’ll have some time to stroll through the colorful handicraft stalls. Visit one of the nearby handicraft producing towns and shops in the area before you enjoy lunch. Return to Quito.

Overnight: Quito
Meal plan: Breakfast / - / Dinner

According to you flight, we will take you to the airport on time for connections to Galapagos, Cuenca or get back home. Buen Viaje!

Meal plan: Breakfast / - / -