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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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