Amazon Expedition in Yasuní – 6 Days

Your Amazon adventure begins with an early transfer to Coca, a lively town on the banks of the Napo River. From here, you’ll board a speedboat for a scenic five-to-six-hour ride downstream, passing endless stretches of rainforest and sandy shores where birds and monkeys often appear. Lunch is served on board while you enjoy the rhythm of the river. By afternoon, you’ll arrive in Nuevo Rocafuerte, a small frontier town marking the entrance to Yasuní National Park. After checking into your lodge, take a short walk through town before sharing your first dinner surrounded by the tranquil sounds of the jungle.

After breakfast, begin a two-hour navigation deeper into Yasuní. Your first stop is at a Ministry of Environment checkpoint, followed by a guided walk beneath towering ceibo and kapok trees that have stood for centuries. The journey continues toward Jatuncocha Lagoon, a pristine body of water encircled by dense vegetation where you’ll enjoy lunch in the heart of the rainforest. In the afternoon, set out on a forest hike to learn about vines, medicinal plants, and their traditional uses. The day closes with dinner at the lodge and the peaceful sounds of nocturnal wildlife.

The morning begins with a walk around Jatuncocha Lagoon, where your guide will demonstrate the unique qualities of water vines and other millenary trees. Return to the lodge for a traditional lunch before preparing for a hands-on activity: piranha fishing in the river, an exciting challenge in the Amazon. Later, as the sun sets and the forest transforms, embark on a guided night walk. Frogs croak from the undergrowth, insects glow in the dark, and snakes slither silently among the leaves—revealing the mysterious nocturnal side of the rainforest..

Today is dedicated to cultural immersion with the Secoya community of Paikinape. After navigating the river, you’ll be welcomed by families who will share stories about their ancestral traditions. Participate in the preparation of local dishes, learn about their daily life, and enjoy lunch made with fresh ingredients from the forest. In the afternoon, the journey continues along the Napo River, where the sandy islands are prime spots for birdwatching. With luck, you’ll spot colorful species such as herons, kingfishers, and parrots. Return to your lodge for dinner and rest.

At dawn, board a boat to the Yaku Warmi Center, a unique conservation project where you can feed and observe pink river dolphins up close. These rare and fascinating creatures glide gracefully through the water, offering one of the most memorable experiences of the journey. After returning to Nuevo Rocafuerte for lunch, it’s time to say farewell to the depths of Yasuní. A speedboat will take you back upriver to Coca, where you’ll check into the Gran Hotel de Lago for a comfortable evening stay and dinne

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Coca’s airport for your outbound flight.