Deep Amazon Experience
6 Days
from
$1399*
Highlights:
Ecuador
(Quito, Amazon)
Trip Start/End:
Quito
/
Quito
Experience and in depth visit to the pristine Amazon Rain Forest within the Yasunì National Park, an important UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the largest tract of tropical rain forest in Ecuador. Begin, by flying into Quito, the capital of Ecuador, and enjoy a night in the city. Then, head to the airport and fly to Coca, the gateway to the deep Amazon Rainforest! The principal Amazon artery for visitors is the Napo River, a major tributary of the main Amazon River. Its basin is 1400km long and one to three miles wide. Napo's 130 islands are covered by young forests, which provide refuge and nesting sites for a multitude of bird species. Along the length of the Napo, natives and settlers have established communities. Most of the shore is covered with tropical forest and over thousands of years, many lakes have formed. All meals and excursions are included.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Quito
| - Meet and Greet
- Transfer - Private - Quito Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| Mercure Alameda
Superior (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Quito - Amazon
| - Breakfast (included)
- Transfer - Private - Quito Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Air - Quito - Coca [Direct - (30 min)] - Economy
- Transfer - Airport - Van/Driver
- Quito - Coca - Napo Wildlife Center
| Napo Wildlife Center
3N/4D Package (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Amazon
| - Breakfast (included)
- Napo Wildlife Center (shared)
| Napo Wildlife Center
3N/4D Package (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Amazon
| - Breakfast (included)
- Napo Wildlife Center (shared)
| Napo Wildlife Center
3N/4D Package (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Amazon - Coca - Quito
| - Breakfast (included)
- Departure Day Napo Wildlife Center (shared)
- Air - Coca - Quito [Direct - (30 min)] - Economy
- Transfer - Airport - Van/Driver
- Transfer - Private - Quito Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| Mercure Alameda
Superior (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 6
- Quito
| - Breakfast (included)
- Transfer - Private - Quito Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- NOTE: Quito International Departure Tax (not included)
- End of Itinerary
| Depart (Int`l Airport)
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Quito
Hotel Mercure
Day 1: Quito
Upon arrival you will be met by our local representative who will help you locate your vehicle.
Enjoy a private airport transfer with a professional driver.
Accommodation: Mercure Alameda The Mecure Hotel is located in the centre of Quito; guests are within walking distance to visit local shops, restaurants, museums and antique churches. With 147 comfortable rooms with high speed internet access, the hotel offers you a pleasant environment for combining business with pleasure.
Amazon
The Balcony
Day 2: Quito - Amazon
Enjoy a private airport transfer with a professional driver.
Enjoy a direct flight from Quito to Coca. The flight duration is approximately 30 minutes.
Transfer by boat and land 30-90 minutes.
To get to Napo Wildlife Center, guests fly by jet from Quito to the town of Coca (officially known as Francisco de Orellana) on the Napo River. After a short drive from the airport to the dock, board a large, motorized, covered canoe for a scenic two-hour trip down the Napo River. Upon arriving at the entrance to the Napo Wildlife Center Reserve, switch to smaller, dugout canoes. You are paddled up the blackwater creek to the lake and lodge (motorized transport is not allowed on the creek or lake so that wildlife is not disturbed). This paddle can take anywhere from one to three hours, as on the creek guests may see Giant Otters, potoos, kingfishers, Hoatzins, jacamars, hawks, and monkeys. Enjoy lunch en route and arrive at the lodge by late afternoon.
Accommodation: Napo Wildlife Center The Napo Wildlife Center supports a unique, 82-square-mile, private nature reserve on the northern edge of the Yasuni National Park. The reserve and associated lodge were created and built by traditional Quichua Indian Community of Anangu. The Napo Wildlife Center is the only lodge on the south bank of the Napo, which harbors 30% more bird and animal species than the north bank. With parrott licks, Giant Otters, Woolly Monkeys and ten other primates, Napo WIldlife Center is the finest wildlife destination in Ecuador. The lodge consists of 12 luxury cabañas, 2 suites and a large dining hall with a library and a well-stocked bar. Attached to the bar is a 50-foot viewing tower from which you can see the Andes on a clear day! Cabanas are comfortable and spacious and include: one king-sized bed and one twin-sized bed, private bathrooms with hot water showers, private porches with lake views, 24-hour electricity, ceiling fans and secure screens for plenty of bug-free ventilation.
Anangu Quichua
Day 3: Amazon
Early wake up to reach the parrot clay licks about 1 hour away from the lodge, guests arrive just before parrot activity kicks off at the clay lick between 7:30 to 8:30. A total of 11 species of parrots, parakeets and macaws can be seen. A visit that depends on weather conditions but usually successful.
Later, hike along forest trail to visit to the Quichua community of Añangu where you will learn more about the local culture. Return to the creek and hike through Terra Firme Forest for about 30 minutes until arriving to the second parrot clay lick where if the weather conditions help several different species of parrots, parakeets and even macaws may be identified. Box lunch at the parrot clay lick observatory. Late afternoon arrival to the lodge.
Accommodation: Napo Wildlife Center 
canopy tower
Day 4: Amazon
After early breakfast, depart from the lodge visit the canopy tower located about 20 minutes from the lodge deep within the Terra Firme forest. As you ascend the 12-story tower, pass through different levels of the forest and emerge on top of a huge Ceiba tree. Here you cross onto a wooden platform that is actually built into the tree. Experience magnificent views formerly reserved only for the birds. The metal tower itself was constructed to the highest standards, galvanized, and carefully inspected by engineers. Safety is the priority. The platform at the top of the tree was constructed by tree platform specialists as well.
Flocks of colorful tanagers pass right through the canopy of the tree, Blue-and yellow Macaws fly past, in nearby trees Spider Monkeys search for fruit, two species of large toucans call in the early mornings and afternoons, and the life of the forest canopy opens before you. Birds that are virtually impossible to see from the forest floor far below are suddenly right beside you, oblivious to your presence. The canopy tower opens a whole new world to guests of the Napo Wildlife Center.
Served lunch at the lodge. Afternoon visit to a terra firme trail, hike along primary forest to discover the forest interior, possibilities of finding lizards, colorful manakins or the unique and endemic Golden mantle tamarin monkeys. After the hike, explore the lake and creeks by dugout canoe with great possibilities of running into a Giant otter family on the way.
Accommodation: Napo Wildlife Center 
Napo river
Day 5: Amazon - Coca - Quito
Early departure and last excursion canoeing back to the Napo river, the creek may reveal new sights of Giant otters, Monk Saki monkeys or many other rare birds. Entry docking area, use of restrooms and embarking on motorized canoe in order to return back to Coca, arrival approximately after 2 hours boat ride up river, in order to check in for Coca - Quito flight.
Enjoy a flight from Coca to Quito. The flight duration is approximately 30 minutes.
Transfer by boat and land 30-90 minutes.
Enjoy a private airport transfer with a professional driver.
Accommodation: Mercure Alameda Day 6: Quito
Enjoy a private airport transfer with a professional driver.
A departure tax must be paid upon departing Ecuador through the Quito airport. The payment must be made in cash and the cost is of USD$44.30 per person. Subject to change without notice.
Depart from Quito International airport - end of itinerary
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Hotel Mercure
Mercure Alameda - Quito
The Mecure Hotel is located in the centre of Quito; guests are within walking distance to visit local shops, restaurants, museums and antique churches. With 147 comfortable rooms with high speed internet access, the hotel offers you a pleasant environment for combining business with pleasure.
- The Balcony
Front of Hotel
Napo Wildlife Center - Amazon
The Napo Wildlife Center supports a unique, 82-square-mile, private nature reserve on the northern edge of the Yasuni National Park. The reserve and associated lodge were created and built by traditional Quichua Indian Community of Anangu. The Napo Wildlife Center is the only lodge on the south bank of the Napo, which harbors 30% more bird and animal species than the north bank. With parrott licks, Giant Otters, Woolly Monkeys and ten other primates, Napo WIldlife Center is the finest wildlife destination in Ecuador. The lodge consists of 12 luxury cabañas, 2 suites and a large dining hall with a library and a well-stocked bar. Attached to the bar is a 50-foot viewing tower from which you can see the Andes on a clear day! Cabanas are comfortable and spacious and include: one king-sized bed and one twin-sized bed, private bathrooms with hot water showers, private porches with lake views, 24-hour electricity, ceiling fans and secure screens for plenty of bug-free ventilation.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Ecuador
VISA/PASSPORT
A passport with remaining validity of at least six months is required to enter Ecuador and a valid passport is required to depart Ecuador for both US and Canadian citizens. Tourists must also provide evidence of return or onward travel. U.S. and Canadian citizens traveling on regular passports for tourism or business do not need a visa for a stay of 90 days or less.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Ecuador for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is required. Medical facilities are poor and not widespread. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/ecuador.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Quito.
Government: Democratic republic since 1978.
Language: Spanish is the official language, but Quichua (Kichwa) and other indigenous languages are common.
Religion: Christianity, with 95% Roman Catholic.
Time: Mainland: GMT - 5. Galapagos Islands: GMT - 6.
Electricity: 120 volts AC, 60Hz. Plugs used are American-style and Japanese-style (two perpendicular flat blades).
Telephone: Country code +593.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with one international mobile phone company. Coverage is variable.
Internet: Internet access is broadly available, especially in Quito where there are a number of Internet cafes.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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