Yasuní, Heart of the Amazon: complete tour guide

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Yasuní, Heart of the Amazon: complete tour guide

Travel the Napo River by canoe, watch parrots at a clay lick, climb a canopy tower and share an interpreted visit with the Añangu Kichwa community in one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions.

This guide brings together the essential information to prepare your trip and decide whether the experience fits your dates, interests and pace.

Main places

Esta guía conecta Coca and Amazon navigation, Yasuní parrot clay lick, Añangu Kichwa community, Canopy observation tower, Rainforest trails.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1 · Travel from Coca to the lodge by motorized canoe, with a boxed lunch and wildlife watching along the route. Dinner at the lodge.
  2. Day 2 · Morning visit to the Yasuní parrot clay lick. In the afternoon, visit the local Añangu Kichwa community. Dinner at the lodge.
  3. Day 3 · Visit the canopy observation tower for birdwatching. In the afternoon, walk through the forest with your guide to discover the rainforest ecosystem.
  4. Day 4 · Return to Coca by motorized canoe, with opportunities to observe wildlife along the way.

Included

  • River transportation
  • Tour guide
  • 3 nights of lodging
  • Full board
  • Amazon excursions

What to bring

  • Light long-sleeved clothing
  • Rain jacket
  • Repellent and sunscreen
  • Hiking boots or shoes
  • ID and dry bag

Not included

  • Flights not specified
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Personal expenses and activities

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Travel the Napo River by canoe, watch parrots at a clay lick, climb a canopy tower and share an interpreted visit with the Añangu Kichwa community in one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions.

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