Amazon Wildlife Exploration
A Journey into the Heartof Yasuni National Park
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Time
5 Days
Small Group
2–10 travelers
Travel Style
Wildlife & Cultural Adventure
Activity Level
Moderate
Overview
ExploreYasuni National Park, one of the most biodiverse regions of theEcuadorian Amazon, on a five-day kayak expedition through the protected waterways of theTiputini River. This remote corner ofNapo Province sits within the Yasuni Biosphere Reserve, a globally recognized wildlife corridor where blackwater lagoons, flooded forests, and ancestral Kichwa territories converge.
Guided by expert naturalists and local hosts, you’ll paddle quiet river channels, explore hidden lagoons, walk deep-primary rainforest trails, and sleep to the sounds of frogs, insects, and night creatures. Designed for active travelers, this journey invites you to experience the Amazon slowly and meaningfully, connecting with its extraordinary wildlife, ecosystems, and Indigenous culture.
Trip Highlights
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1
Arrival in Coca and Kayaking the Tiputini River
Arrive in Coca and travel overland to the Tiputini River. Begin a 5-hour paddle with a riverside lunch before reaching camp. Settle into your tent, enjoy a welcome drink, and end the day with dinner by candlelight.
Day 2
Spider Monkey Trail, Pishñacocha Lagoon, and Night Hike
Kayak downriver at sunrise and hike the Spider Monkey Trail back to the lodge. After lunch, explore Pishñacocha Lagoon and try optional fishing. After dinner, join a guided night walk to spot frogs, spiders, and other nocturnal wildlife.
Day 3
Zoila Cocha and Amaruncocha Blackwater Lagoons
Begin early with a motor-off canoe ride to Zoila Cocha. Continue paddling the Tiputini to Amaruncocha, the Lake of the Anaconda, with lunch on a river beach. Explore its flooded forest before returning for a cultural activity and dinner.
Day 4
Parrot Clay Lick and La Casa de la Abuela
Travel to the Rumiyacu River and hike to a parrot clay lick, observing wildlife and medicinal plants. After lunch at camp, visit La Casa de la Abuela for stories, chicha tasting, and panoramic views. Optional night hike after dinner.
Day 5
Return to Coca
Enjoy an early breakfast and travel by motorized canoe back along the Tiputini. Continue overland to Coca for your airport or bus terminal drop-off.
Ready to explore the Yasuni?
Let nature lead. Let purpose guide.
Purposeful Travel, Redefined
Every element of this journey is designed with intention: low-impact hotels, local partnerships, and regenerative experiences that give back to the land and its people. This is Neo Luxury in the Galápagos: deeply connected, consciously curated, and unforgettable.
What’s Included
- Transportation Coca – Lodge – Coca
- Bilingual naturalist and native guide
- Accommodation in tents with mattress and bedding
- Kayaking equipment
- Rubber boots for hikes and life jackets for canoe travel
- Three meals per day (from lunch Day 1 through breakfast Day 5)
- Purified water
Not Included
- Transportation Quito – Coca – Quito
- Additional beverages and snacks; meals in Coca before or after the tour
- Rain ponchos
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Additional Information
Effort Level
Moderate, no prior kayaking experience needed
Group Size
2–10 travelers
Year-round
Travel Season
220 to 300 m (700 to 900 ft)
Altitude
Quick-dry clothing, sun hat, mosquito repellent, waterproof jacket, binoculars, long sleeves and pants, water bottle, swimwear
Suggested Packing List
18 to 30°C (64 to 86°F), hot and humid with rain expected
Water Temperatures
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