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Manatee Amazon Explorer – Ecuadorian Rainforest Cruise

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Manatee Amazon Explorer – Ecuadorian Rainforest Cruise

3-Night Tour (Fri to Mon)

4 Days / 3 Nights

Take a 3-night tour around the ever-lasting green Amazonian basin’s biodiversity, discovering its vast mesmerizing territories, flora, fauna, and civilizations. Sail the Napo River and landing on the Pañacocha Biological Reserve, home to friendly pink dolphins and squirrel monkeys. Then head to a parrot clay ‘lamedero’ and admire the colors of endemic birds, before learning about Amazonian culture at Sani Warm Center. It is possible to combine both Manatee cruises for one week-long cruise. Please note that these itineraries are subject to change depending on weather, technical and operational conditions. Note: This is a tour extension, combine this cruise with one of our full package tours.

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This tour includes:

Transfer to/from Coca airport
Accommodation
Tours as seen in the itinerary with professional guides
Full-board services (food only)
Unlimited water, coffee and tea

This tour does not include

Flights from/to Coca and Quito
Communities entrance fees
Alcoholic and other non-alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities

Highlights

Ecuadorian Amazonan flora & fauna
Pañacocha, piranhas & pink dolphins
Parrot Clay Lick
Sani Warm Center & other local communities

Itinerary

Day 1ARRIVAL IN COCA & NAPO RIVER

Your Ecuadorian adventure starts in Coca airport, which can be reached taking a domestic flight form Quito. Meet a representative who will transfer you to Napo River port to board a motorized canoe and sail down the river for about 1 hour. This trip will be your first introduction to the rainforest, with its captivating sounds and its wilderness.

Arrive at M/V Manatee Amazon Explorer, an exclusive vessel that features specious social areas to interact with people from all over the world, comfortable suites, and a wide observation deck.

Take a walking tour after sunset to discover the nocturnal creatures of the rainforest, such as caimans.

Day 2PAÑACOCHA BIOLOGICAL RESERVE

Today, arrive in the Pañacocha Biological Corridor. Its name derives from Kichwa and means ‘Piranha Lake,’ an endemic carnivorous fish. Take a canoe trip with chances of spotting pink river dolphins and friendly monkeys, and piranhas, alligators and sea monkeys in the white waters.

Depending on weather conditions, you can go for a swim, a unique experience in the wild. Then, enjoy an Amazonian-style barbecue and refreshing tropical drinks near a camping site.

Your last trip of the day is an afternoon exploration trail, to keep training your eyes to view hidden animals and learn about the native flora.

Day 3 PARROT CLAY LICK & SANI WARM CENTER

There is a place where hundreds of colorful parrots and parakeets gather to eat one of the natural components of their diet: clay. You will have the chance to visit one of this places, called parrot clay licks, or ‘lamederos,’ and are a true show for birdwatchers and nature lovers.

Afterwards, visit the Sani Warm Kichwa Interpretation Center, an organization created by a group of local women who wanted to share their culture and gastronomy to the world. This trip is a great chance to get involved in the Napo Riverbank culture and buy handicraft and souvenirs available to take back home.

Visit to the Interpretation Center Yaku Kawsay , also known as ‘The World under water.’ The day will end with a night walking tour around the forest. This walking tour is optional and depends on the sea level and weather conditions.

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Day 4 RETURN TO COCA

Sail down the Napo River until reaching a meeting point, where you will disembark M/V Manatee Amazon Explorer Cruise to board a motorized canoe and transfer to Coca.

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3-Night Tour (Fri to Mon)

Take a 3-night tour around the ever-lasting green Amazonian basin’s biodiversity, discovering its vast mesmerizing territories, flora, fauna, and civilizations. Sail the Napo River and landing on the Pañacocha Biological Reserve, home to friendly pink dolphins and squirrel monkeys. Then head to a parrot clay ‘lamedero’ and admire the colors of endemic birds, before learning about Amazonian culture at Sani Warm Center. It is possible to combine both Manatee cruises for one week-long cruise. Please note that these itineraries are subject to change depending on weather, technical and operational conditions.

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Tour Highlights

Ecuadorian Amazonan flora & fauna
Pañacocha, piranhas & pink dolphins
Parrot Clay Lick
Sani Warm Center & other local communities

Included

Transfer to/from Coca airport
Accommodation
Tours as seen in the itinerary with professional guides
Full-board services (food only)
Unlimited water, coffee and tea

Not Included

Flights from/to Coca and Quito
Communities entrance fees
Alcoholic and other non-alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities

Sample Itinerary

Day 1ARRIVAL IN COCA & NAPO RIVER

Arrive at M/V Manatee Amazon Explorer, an exclusive vessel that features specious social areas to interact with people from all over the world, comfortable suites, and a wide observation deck.

Take a walking tour after sunset to discover the nocturnal creatures of the rainforest, such as caimans.

Day 2PAÑACOCHA BIOLOGICAL RESERVE

Day 3 PARROT CLAY LICK & SANI WARM CENTER

Day 4 RETURN TO COCA

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Manatee Amazon Explorer – Ecuadorian Rainforest Cruise

4-Night Tour (Mon to Fri)

5 Days / 4 Nights

A 4-night tour around the ever-lasting green Amazonian basin’s biodiversity, discovering its vast mesmerizing territories, flora, fauna, and civilizations. The route will take place over Napo River, landing on different areas, including the Yasuní National Park (the biggest one in Ecuador). It is possible to combine both Manatee cruises for one week-long cruise. Please note that the itineraries are subject to change depending on weather, technical and operational conditions. Note: This is a tour extension, combine this cruise with one of our full package tours.

Get custom pricing

This tour includes:

Transfer to/from Coca airport
Accommodation
Tours as seen in the itinerary with professional guides
Full-board services (food only)
Unlimited water, coffee and tea

This tour does not include

Flights from/to Quito and Coca
Communities entrance fees
Alcoholic and other non-alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities

Highlights

Ecuadorian Amazon flora & fauna
Parrot Clay Lick (Lamedero)
Visit to a Local School
Yasuní National Park, the biggest national park in Ecuador
Limoncocha Biological Reserve & Observation Tower

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVAL IN COCA & NAPO RIVER

In the morning transfer from Coca airport to the Napo River Port to take a trip on a motorized canoe down the river for 1 hour. Then, aboard M/V Manatee Amazon Explorer. During the journey it is possible to sense the spirit of the rainforest, take in its ever-changing landscapes, and keep an eye open to spot different species. You can also take this time to go over the luxurious facilities of the vessel and ask your inquiries to the staff.

After sunset, take your flashlights and join your guide on a nocturnal walk, to see the famous caiman alligators and other animals in their natural habit.

Day 2 YASUNÍ'S HEART - PERUVIAN BORDER

Start the day with a walking tour on terra firme (non-flooded land) with the naturist guide to discover the vast Amazonian biodiversity.

Then, board the vessel and arrive in the majestic Yasuni National Park, a natural paradise shared by Ecuador and Peru. Sail on a canoe through one of the most pristine and unexplored black-water systems on the Amazonian basin, with a very rich fauna that includes legendary pink dolphins, black caiman alligator and enigmatic anacondas, many species of river turtles and monkeys. This is also home to the hoatzin, a bird locally known as ‘stinking peacock,’ with a unique and exotic appearance and a very characteristic feature: the claws on its wings.

Those feeling more adventurous can opt to spend a night ‘glamping’ (not included in the regular package, please ask for conditions).

Day 3 COMMUNITY TRIP AND ISLAND EXPLORATIONS

Visit a school on a local community located on the shores of the Napo River. The trip is designed to learn about the educational system in such a distant Ecuadorian area, and have a cultural exchange with the inhabitants of the Amazon.

Back on the vessel, get involved in activities such as talks, documentaries and, if time allows, elaborating handicraft.

In the afternoon, explore one of the great sandbank islands, where a guide will teach you about this particular ecosystem and its biodiversity.

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Day 4OBSERVATION TOWER & LIMONCOCHA BIOLOGICAL RESERVE

Today, climb a 100-feet (37-meters) tall observation tower built next to the giant ceibo tree. From above, it is possible to appreciate the Amazonian view as the birds and the monkeys do, with a great view of the canopy.

Visit the Limoncocha Biological Reserve, an incredible natural reserve with more than 475 birds and monkeys. This activity will last until nighttime, when the search for black caiman alligator will take place (using flashlights). After a full day interacting with nature, return to M/V Manatee Amazon Cruise.

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Day 5RETURN TO COCA

Disembarkation from the M/V Manatee Amazon Cruise and board motorized canoe that will take you back to Coca. A representative of the cruise will join you to the airport, where you can take your flight to Quito, the Ecuadorian capital.

5 Days / 4 Nights Get custom pricing

4-Night Tour (Mon to Fri)

Note: This is a tour extension, combine this cruise with one of our full package tours.

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Tour Highlights

Ecuadorian Amazon flora & fauna
Parrot Clay Lick (Lamedero)
Visit to a Local School
Yasuní National Park, the biggest national park in Ecuador
Limoncocha Biological Reserve & Observation Tower

Included

Transfer to/from Coca airport
Accommodation
Tours as seen in the itinerary with professional guides
Full-board services (food only)
Unlimited water, coffee and tea

Not Included

Flights from/to Quito and Coca
Communities entrance fees
Alcoholic and other non-alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVAL IN COCA & NAPO RIVER

After sunset, take your flashlights and join your guide on a nocturnal walk, to see the famous caiman alligators and other animals in their natural habit.

Day 2 YASUNÍ'S HEART - PERUVIAN BORDER

Day 3 COMMUNITY TRIP AND ISLAND EXPLORATIONS

Day 4OBSERVATION TOWER & LIMONCOCHA BIOLOGICAL RESERVE

Day 5RETURN TO COCA

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Manatee Amazon Explorer – Ecuadorian Rainforest Cruise

Manatee Amazon Explorer – Ecuadorian Rainforest Cruise

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Itinerary

Day 1ARRIVAL IN COCA & NAPO RIVER

Day 2PAÑACOCHA BIOLOGICAL RESERVE

Day 3 PARROT CLAY LICK & SANI WARM CENTER

Day 4 RETURN TO COCA

3-Night Tour (Fri to Mon)

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