Ecuador Amazon Extension

The Amazon basin is the most bio-diverse environment in the world, covering two-fifths of South America across the majority of its countries, including Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Venezuela. Most of the basin is covered by forest, the largest rainforest in the world. This un-escorted Amazon extension starts at Quito's Mariscal Sucre Airport (UIO) at 7.15am. Upon arrival at Quito Airport, you'll be met by a representative from the Yasuni EcoLodge (formerly the Napo Cultural Centre), who will have your boarding passes ready for your flight. Flight times from Quito to Coca are subject to change - if there is any change to the meeting time, we'll advise you approximately one month before departure. After a short 45-minute flight, we land in Coca and are met again by another representative from the lodge. We'll then begin your adventurous journey to our Amazon lodge, located within the Yasuni National Park, on the banks of the Napo River. We travel along the Napo River by motorised canoe (approximately two-and-a-half hours). Then, we have a short walk through the flooded forest (the trails are lined with wooden planks) to arrive at our Amazon lodge. During the journey we'll get a taste of the Amazon, passing local communities and spotting birds such as herons, egrets and vultures. In the late afternoon, we'll take a short walk on the nearby trails or a canoe ride to spot monkeys, birds, black caiman and local flora-cedar trees, orchids and bromeliads. Please note that this is a stand-alone extension and can be booked on any date of your choosing, subject to availability. Whilst this itinerary has been designed to complement several of our group tours, we wish to point out that this extension is not a group experience and you're unlikely to be travelling with other Explore customers.