Yasuní and Limoncocha 4-Day Wildlife Adventure

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
El Coca - Limoncocha
3 stops
1
This corner of the Amazon is located at a distance of approximately 300 km from Quito, the capital of Ecuador. It is located in the Francisco de Orellana province and is popularly known as "El Coca", because in the past the indigenous natives of the surrounding areas, the Tagaeris or Sachas, visited this place to perform their healing rituals with chewed coca leaves. Francisco de Orellana belongs to the Napo basin and the sub-basins of Coca, Payamino, Tiputini, Cononaco, Indillama, and Yasuní; precisely the rivers that surround the city are what enchant its residents and foreigners El Coca is a city rich in its people, where the traditions of the Kichwa, Waorani, and Shuar nationalities are combined with the cultural characteristics of the mestizos and Afro-Ecuadorians who are part of local development. 09:00 Departure from the "El Coca" in inhabitant canoe, which is used by local communities to transport in these areas.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
We will go along the Napo River, the largest river in the Ecuadorian Amazon, there we can enjoy the landscapes, the beautiful beaches, and the biodiversity of birds, approximately 2 hours until we reach the lodge.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
3
After lunch and a short rest at the lodge, we will go to the Limoncocha Biological Reserve. The reserve mainly protects the Limoncocha lagoon, a smaller one called Yanacocha, and the surrounding wetlands, swamp areas, and tropical rainforests. Limoncocha, especially its shores and swamp areas, are home to very unique flora and fauna; adapted to live from the permanent water-forest interaction. Here we will be able to observe more than 350 species of birds and different species of monkeys, there we will be able to see at sunset and at sunset we will be able to observe the black alligators approximately 4 or 5 meters long, and perhaps we will be able to see baby alligators.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Yasuní National Park - Wildlife in tropical rainforests is stunningly diverse.
2 stops
4
After breakfast. 06:00 Departure to the center of the Yasuni National Park to observe 3 to 4 species of Parrots on the natural wall eating clay, this is because parrots eat toxic fruits in the jungle and come to clean their stomachs inside and disinfect them. their internal microorganisms and helps them with their daily digestion. Then we will visit a 40-meter-high tower where we will be able to observe the magical Yasuni jungle and the Napo river basin and its beautiful beaches there we will also be able to observe other species of birds and monkeys.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Walk to other natural licks where we can see macaws, parrots and other species of Loras, sometimes howler monkeys can be seen. After the lunch Walk through the primary jungle to observe different species of animals, birds, ornamental medicinal plants and a variety of insects.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Observe species of piranhas, aquatic species in the lagoons
1 stop
6
After breakfast. Full Day to observe species of piranhas in the lagoons and we will enjoy the beautiful aquatic landscapes, we will also be able to observe other species of birds, perhaps we will be able to see giant otters and we will have a box lunch on the way. (Includes Box Lunch)
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Wildlife in Yasuní tropical rainforests
1 stop
7
Walk through the primary jungle of the Yasuní National Park, approximately 2 to 3 hours to observe other species of monkeys and birds. You cannot imagine everything that is possible to see in this reserve, classified as one of the areas with the greatest diversity per square meter on the planet. Return to the lodge. Return to El Coca
3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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