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Ecuador<br />

Amazon<br />

Sacha Lodge<br />

Quito<br />

Cotopaxi<br />

Baños Le Selva Lodge<br />

Guayaquil<br />

Cuenca The<br />

Amazonas<br />

Amazon Jungle Lodges &<br />

River Cruises<br />

One <strong>of</strong> the richest ecosystems in the world, Ecuador’s Amazonas region is<br />

a vast area <strong>of</strong> thick rainforest with rivers feeding into the Amazon River.<br />

Fly from Quito to Coca and continue by boat down the Rio Napo to one <strong>of</strong><br />

our special jungle lodges or riverboats, all with hot water and electricity.<br />

3 or 4 nights Includes<br />

• Roundtrip air, ground & boat transfers<br />

• Accommodations<br />

*Please refer to lodge and cruise descriptions for departure information.<br />

Requires a pre-excursion overnight in Quito.<br />

Departs daily except Sun. from Quito*<br />

• Guided tours<br />

• All meals<br />

Note: A Yellow Fever vaccination may be required for travel to the Amazon region.<br />

Experiences at the Lodges<br />

Sacha Lodge<br />

Situated within a 5,000-acre private reserve<br />

on Lake Pilchicocha, this lodge features a<br />

940-foot-long canopy walkway that’s great for<br />

bird watching. Departs daily. 26 cabins.<br />

3 nights from $1,295pp<br />

4 nights from $1,475pp<br />

La Selva Lodge<br />

Breezy, stylish cabañas inspired by native<br />

designs and a new observation tower create a<br />

unique rainforest experience. 19 cabins.<br />

3 nights (departs Wed. & Fri.) from $1,395pp<br />

4 nights (departs Mon. & Sat.) from $1,695pp<br />

Bird Watching<br />

Surrounded by one <strong>of</strong> the most<br />

diverse ecosystems on earth,<br />

view over 580 species <strong>of</strong> birds.<br />

Experiences aboard the Cruises<br />

Manatee Amazon Explorer<br />

Offering an alternative to a jungle lodge,<br />

this 30-passenger riverboat cruises along<br />

the Rio Napo and its tributaries.<br />

15 cabins. AC<br />

3 nights (sails Fri.) from $1,295pp<br />

4 nights (sails Mon.) from 1,495pp<br />

Anakonda<br />

This elegant boutique vessel visits more<br />

remote and pristine areas <strong>of</strong> the Ecuadorian<br />

Amazon in style. 18 cabins. AC<br />

3 nights (sails Sun.) from $2,025pp<br />

4 nights (sails Wed.) from $2,449pp<br />

Visit to Pañacocha Biological<br />

Corridor<br />

Search for pink dolphins, squirrel<br />

monkeys, and more at this<br />

pristine reserve.<br />

Explore Amazon by Canoe<br />

Paddle through the various waterways<br />

to penetrate the Amazon paradise.<br />

Clay Licks - Sani Warmi &<br />

Yasuni National Park<br />

Marvel at the natural phenomenon<br />

known as Parrot licks - hundreds <strong>of</strong><br />

parakeets attracted by mud pools rich<br />

in minerals.<br />

A short 30-minute flight from Quito to Coca begins your adventure into the Ecuadoran<br />

Amazon. Navigate down the river by canoe or motorized boat (based on property/<br />

cruise) to reach your lodge or embarkation point.<br />

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