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5 Day itinerary in Ecuador, South America

5-Day Deep Amazon Luxury Tour

Experience the ultimate Deep Amazon Luxury as you embark on an extraordinary adventure that seamlessly combines thrill and tranquility. Explore the wonders of Yasuní National Park, where the Observation Tower unveils breathtaking panoramas and the Tulcaneta Trail immerses you in the mesmerizing rain... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Quito

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Kayak & Canoe

Meditation

Wellness retreat

Indigenous culture

Hiking

Meet local people

Purposeful Travel

Nature & Wildlife

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Wellness Experience -Pamper yourself at the spa with a blissful volcanic stone or chocolate massage.

2

Anakonda - Experience nature in exclusive luxury aboard the Anakonda Amazon Cruise,

3

Napo River - Immerse yourself into the Yasuní National Park, Piranha Lagoon, and clay licks.

4

Tulcaneta Trail - Witness a magical Amazonian sunset from the trail's edge.

Itinerary

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Day 1

place ARRIVAL TO NAPO RIVER

This thrilling Deep Amazon Luxury Exploration starts at Quito Airport. After a quick 35-minute flight to Coca, your guide will pick you up at the airport. A 5-minute drive takes you to the dock, where a motorized canoe awaits for a breathtaking 90-minute trip down the Napo River. Reach Providence, a quaint village, and hop aboard the Anakonda Amazon Cruise for a warm welcome and briefing by naturalist guides. Enjoy a local lunch, relax aboard, explore the jacuzzi, and savor an Ecuadorian cocktail around 05:00 P.M. Experience the magic of the rainforest with a nighttime walk to observe nocturnal wildlife. Then, return to the cruise for a delightful local dinner. Unforgettable moments await in the enchanting Ecuadorian Amazon!


  • Activity: Arrival, Relaxing, Walking.
  • Transport: Plane, Motor Canoe, Car.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Adults: Anakonda Amazon Cruises
Day 2

place PAÑACOCHA, THE MYTHICAL PIRANHA LAGOON

Continuing the adventure, your next destination is the mesmerizing Pañayacu River Delta. Prepare for an unforgettable canoe trip to the Pañacocha Lagoon, a captivating ecosystem flooded by blackwater. This protected rainforest teems with diverse wildlife, including primates, birds, caimans, and fascinating aquatic creatures, like the Paiche Amazon fish and piranhas. Your expert guide will lead you on a mesmerizing walk, offering glimpses of these incredible species. Following this exhilarating experience, indulge in an authentic Amazon-style barbeque at a local community to recharge. After a brief rest, you can choose to kayak and swim or simply unwind, surrounded by breathtaking nature, before making your way back to the cruise.


  • Activity: Walking. Relaxing. Kayaking. Swimming.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Adults: Anakonda Amazon Cruises
Day 3

place PARROTS CLAY LICK - SELVA LODGE DROP OFF

Experience an awe-inspiring day in the Amazon rainforest! Start with a thrilling visit to a clay lick, where vibrant parrots and macaws gather for a healthy mineral boost. Enjoy a delicious breakfast aboard before your guides drop you off at La Selva Lodge. A short walk and canoe ride later, you’ll arrive at the lodge just in time for a delightful healthy lunch. The afternoon offers endless adventures with trail exploration, spa indulgence, outdoor jacuzzi relaxation, and exciting kayaking. After a scrumptious dinner, embark on a magical night walk. Don’t miss the complimentary sunrise yoga class at 05:00 P.M. the next day, followed by three more yoga sessions throughout the day. 


  • Activity: Birdwatching. Relaxing. Walking.
  • Transport: Canoe.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Adults: La Selva Eco-lodge & Retreat
Day 4

place YASUNÍ NATIONAL PARK

Experience Yasuní National Park’s wonders! After breakfast, embark on an exhilarating journey to the Observation Tower & Tucaneta Trail, spotting colorful Amazonian birds while your guide unveils diverse medicinal plants. Enjoy a delicious lunch before venturing on the captivating Charapa Trail, teeming with wildlife flocking to the lagoon. Witness the enchanting Amazonian sunset from a canoe.


As dinner approaches, seize the opportunity for a captivating nighttime canoe ride, encountering mesmerizing nocturnal wildlife. In your free time, indulge in kayaking, swimming, massages, or yoga. Unwind in the outdoor jacuzzi or retreat to your room. Yasuní promises an unforgettable Amazon adventure!


  • Activity: Wildlife Watching. Kayaking. Swimming.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Adults: La Selva Eco-lodge & Retreat
Day 5

place RETURN TO QUITO AIRPORT

As your incredible Amazonian journey comes to an end, cherish the last day with an early breakfast before embarking on an easy walk along the boardwalk, where you’ll have one final chance to encounter playful monkeys. Departing the lodge at 07:00 A.M., we’ll ensure you have unforgettable moments with these charming creatures.


Afterward, we’ll guide you to Coca airport, where you’ll board your 35-minute return flight to Quito, with a scheduled arrival at Quito’s airport at 12:30 P.M. This is where your tour ends.


  • Activity: Walking. Departure.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Anakonda Amazon Cruises
  • La Selva Eco-lodge & Retreat

Meals expand_less

  • Lunch (4)
  • Dinner (4)
  • Breakfast (4)

Transport expand_less

  • Flight Quito-Coca and Coca-Quito.
  • Transfers described in Itinerary.

Activities expand_less

  • All described activities with a bilingual naturalist guide.

Extras expand_less

  • 24/7 Dutch, English & Spanish assistance.
  • Unlimited water, tea, and coffee.
  • Rain ponchos, and rubber boots.

Not Included expand_less

  • Community entry fee ($70 p.p.)
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional tips for the guide
  • Personal travel insurance

About Juan Carlos

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Purposeful Travel

Water & Coastline

Nature & Wildlife

I’m Juan Carlos. I was born and raised in Ecuador. Graduated in Administration and electromechanics. I am a born traveler, a seeker of new travel experiences. Passionate about tourism in Ecuador and Latin America.

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