3-DAY YASUNÍ NATIONAL PARK AMAZON RIVER TOUR
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS
- *Prices per person
- $ 799
Payment methods
All payments must be made via bank transfer, credit card, (we use the platform WETRAVEL (2.9% fee) or deposit. All payments are required 30 days BEFORE the program begins.
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Quick & Easy Access to the Amazon Jungle
Reach the Amazon rainforest effortlessly. Take a quick 30-minute flight from Quito to the jungle port town of Coca, the official gateway to the Napo River. Alternatively, budget-friendly and comfortable overnight buses are available from Quito.
Explore the World’s Most Biodiverse Rainforest
Flowing directly alongside the legendary Yasuní National Park, the Napo River offers front-row access to the most biodiverse ecosystem on Earth. This 3-day itinerary is designed to showcase all the major highlights of the upper Napo.
Unrivaled Amazon Wildlife Viewing
Witness where the rainforest meets the water. Spot wild monkeys, exotic birds, and unique jungle mammals. The riverbanks and blackwater lakes teem with caimans, hoatzins, cormorants, and herons.
Authentic Kichwa Indigenous Culture
Immerse yourself in living history. The local Kichwa communities have inhabited the Napo River banks for centuries. You will visit local villages, meet indigenous families, and participate in cultural traditions.
Sustainable Community-Owned Lodges
Support sustainable ecotourism. Our Amazon programs run in direct partnership with local Kichwa communities. You will experience authentic Amazonian hospitality while staying at two of their beautiful, community-operated eco-lodges.
Ecuador’s Highest Canopy Tower Adventure
Climb Ecuador’s tallest canopy tower, a thrilling 54-meter-high observation platform built along the side of a majestic giant Ceiba tree. View the rainforest canopy from above, getting to see epiphytes like Bromeliads and orchids.
The Ultimate Napo River Experience for Less
While luxury lodges along the upper Napo River confine guests to excursions within a 2-kilometer radius, our program is different. We believe in true exploration. We take you to all the highlights along the upper Napo, without the luxury price tag.
Authentic & Affordable Amazon Lodges: Pashpanchu & Pilche
We proudly partner with two exceptional indigenous-owned properties: Pashpanchu Lodge and Pilche Lodge. By bypassing luxury markups, we offer authentic, budget-friendly Amazon accommodations and guided tours that cover every major highlight of the Upper Napo River and Yasuní National Park.
Designed by Ecuador’s Ecotourism Pioneer
Our itineraries are backed by unmatched regional expertise. This program was developed by Dr. Daan Vreugdenhil, a true pioneer of Ecuador ecotourism, the original founder of Cuyabeno Lodge, and an active explorer of the Napo River since 1975. When you book with us, you are traveling with the most knowledgeable guides on the river.
Upgrade to a 4-Day Yasuní Itinerary
While our 3-day Amazon program is packed with adventure, Dr. Daan Vreugdenhil highly recommends extending your stay. Upgrading to a 4-day Yasuní tour allows you to explore the famous fireflies of Limoncocha. The 4 day program will start with Limoncocha, where you would pass the night in a little simple hotel in the village. The itinaries listed here would move a day back.
Itinerary
Arrival & Pashpanchu Lodge
- Morning Greeting: Pick up at Coca airport/bus station and land transfer to Puerto Pompeya.
- River Crossing: Motorized canoe ride across the Napo River to the Kichwa-run Pashpanchu Lodge. (Note: 4-day tour guests transfer to Limoncocha for the night).
- Afternoon Trek: Guided rainforest hike to Pashpanchu Lake to spot birds and exotic plants.
- Night Safari: Dinner at the lodge followed by a night walk to spot nocturnal wildlife.
Canopy Views & River Journeys
- Giant Fish Exploration: Early breakfast before traveling to Challwuacocha Lake to search for the massive Paiche fish.
- Canopy Climb: Ascend a 35-meter observation tower built into a giant Ceibo tree.
- Wildlife Search: Head to Sani Lodge to look for prehistoric Black Caimans near the docks.
- Community Stay: Cross the Napo River to Pilche Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
Clay Licks & Ecuador’s Highest Tower
- Parrot Spectacle: Dawn departure (5:00 AM) to witness hundreds of green parrots at the Napo River salt lick.
- Añangu Transition: Return for breakfast, pack up, and travel to the Añangu Kichwa community.
- Macaw Gathering: Visit the famous Macaw Clay Lick to see vibrant scarlet and yellow macaws. Timely arrival not guaranteed.
- Epic Views: Climb Ecuador’s tallest canopy tower standing 54 meters high along the side of a giant Ceibo tree with 3 platforms in the forks of very thick branches.
This descriptive itinerary is an example of what a typical Yasuní tour may look like, but conditions and availability of guides and lodges may vary
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