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Napo Lodge Experience

Explore the jungle in search of wildlife

Ecuador
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 5 reviews

4 Days from

$2290 USD

Trip Code: NPO
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Essential Information

Extra trip options & supplements

*Prices listed are per person

Single Supplement 2026
$950 USD
Solo Traveller Supplement 2026
$1020 USD
Duration
  • 4 Days
Activities
  • 3 days wildlife safari
Accommodation
  • 3 nights eco-lodge
Meals
  • 3 Dinners
  • 3 Lunches
  • 3 Breakfasts
Flights

Valued at USD$170

Difficulty Grading  
2 / 10

Adventure touring

Carbon Footprint  

101kg of CO2-e PP per day

(304kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)

Trip highlights

  • Experience the tropical Amazon rainforest within the Yasunì National Park
  • Learn about the culture and traditions of the Kichwa community of Anangu
  • Marvel at the spectacular and awe-inspiring biodiversity of flora and fauna
  • Undertake jungle walks and canoe trips to spot wildlife and birds
  • Stay at the award winning Napo Wildlife Center and eco-lodge

Overview

You'll never forget this experience at the award winning Napo Wildlife Center and eco-lodge. Set in Yasuni National Park in Amazonian Ecuador, this conservation and community development initiative is managed by the local Kichwa community of Anangu. This important UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is the largest tract of tropical rainforest in Ecuador and is home to a plethora of fauna and flora. Each day we take to either the water, in dug out canoes, to the trails, to the parrot clay licks, or to the canopy platforms, to discover the various species of monkeys, reptiles, frogs, insects, arachnids as well as the families of Giant Otters and the caiman (a cousin to the alligator). Not to mention the stunning examples of flora throughout the park! Your guide will show you different species of plants and will explain their use in ancestral medicine. You will leave with a deep insight into one of the world's great wildernesses.

Itinerary

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Pickup from Quito hotel for transfer to airport for 30 minute flight to Coca over the eastern Andes mountain range. Short drive to Port Francisco de Orellana from where we join our covered motor boat for a 2 hour river journey (lunch box provided along the way) spotting birds like herons and kingfishers. Arrive at Napo Wildlife Centre's entry dock for a majestic and peaceful 1-2 hour dugout canoe ride, paddling along a narrow creek that connects to the lake where the lodge is located. Good possibilities of monkey sightings of various species as well as large birds like toucans, parrots or even macaws. Late afternoon arrival to the NWC lodge with an overwhelming view of the Añangu lake. After dinner there is an optional cayman (alligator) observation around the lake and natural sounds at night tour.

Meals: L,D

Early wake up to reach the best and easy access parrot clay licks in Ecuador, about 1 hour away from the lodge. We reach the clay lick just before the parrot activity kicks off between 7:30 - 8:30am. Many varieties of parrots, parakeets and macaws can be seen, dependent on weather conditions. Later, we hike along a forest trail to visit to the Kichwa community of Añangu, sharing time with a family on their daily activities. Return to the creek and hike through a Terra Firme Forest for about 30 minutes until we arrive at the second parrot clay lick, where we may be able to observe different species of parrots, parakeets and macaws. Lunch box served at the parrot clay lick observatory. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon.

Meals: B,L,D

After breakfast, you’ll visit the Kichwa Community of Añangu. Here you’ll be able to spend some time with the local people and learn about their culture and way of life. Then walk along the path next to the Napo River where your guide will show you different species of plants and will explain their use in ancestral medicine, plus you may have the chance to spot various species, including the pigmy marmoset. At the Community, you’ll visit the local school and the communal areas learning how they have developed during the past years, improving education and health. You’ll also have the chance to visit an Añangu family in their home. After lunch (brought from the hotel), you’ll walk on a new trail starting at the Community that leads to the Añangu lagoon. During this walk you’ll get to know more about the flora of the zone, which is not only used for medicine but also for daily living. Arrive at the hotel late in the afternoon, for a well deserved rest and dinner.

Meals: B,L,D

Early departure and last excursion canoeing back to the Napo river. The creek may reveal new sightings of Giant otters, Monk Saki monkeys or many other rare birds. We embark on motorized canoe to return back to Coca (approx 2 hrs). Return flight to Quito, where trip concludes.

Meals: B

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351 scheduled departures between 26 Aug 2026 and 29 Dec 2027.

  • Departs 26 Aug 2026 – ends 29 Aug 2026 (4 days)
  • Departs 28 Aug 2026 – ends 31 Aug 2026 (4 days)
  • Departs 29 Aug 2026 – ends 1 Sep 2026 (4 days)
  • Departs 31 Aug 2026 – ends 3 Sep 2026 (4 days)
  • Departs 1 Sep 2026 – ends 4 Sep 2026 (4 days)
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What's included?

Included

  • 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
  • airport transfer in Quito on day one (pick up from central Quito hotels)
  • flights Quito/Coca return valued at US$260
  • transfers in Coca including river transportation
  • eco-lodge accommodation
  • naturalist guides
  • guided hikes and other excursions
  • national park fees

Not included

  • Meals, transfers and other services not mentioned in the itinerary
  • International flights and departure taxes
  • Aerated and alcoholic drinks
  • Personal expenses – laundry, telephones, tipping
  • Visa costs
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory)

Reviews (5)

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Excellent guide, nice group of people, beautiful surroundings

Ellen Drexler Freimark|New York United States
24 May 2023
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The Napo Lodge Experience was a great inclusion on our 4 week holiday in Ecuador. We were impressed by the lodge's isolated location deep within the Yasuni National Park, and the wonderful overwater rooms, the resort facilities and the friendliness of all the staff. The itinerary provided access to spectacular forests and amazing wildlife viewed from the canoes and through easy jungle walks. Our guide Juan was terrific, with great indigenous knowledge of the region, its culture and every aspect of the forest ecosystem. We highly recommend this 4 day adventure if you're keen to experience a huge variety of wildlife up close.

P. Wright|Figtree, NSW
26 Apr 2019
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My trip to Napo Lodge was simply outstanding. World Expeditions took care of all arrangements, communicated clearly, followed through and responded to all queries in a timely manner. The people, accommodation and experience in Napo Lodge were amazing. My guide and naturalist shared their deep love and understanding of the Ecuadorian Amazon with depth and passion.

A. Russell|Abbotsford, VIC
11 Oct 2018
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This was our first trip with World Expeditions. We were impressed with their responsiveness, assistance in organisation down to the smallest detail and the on site presence at airports with check ins etc where language may have been difficult. All guides were locals who were professional and passionate about their environment and culture and were also able to speak English very well - this heightened our experience. This trip was much more than we had expected and we would have no hesitation in recommending Scott and his team at World Expeditions.

B. Coombes|Western Australia
1 Jun 2018
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All of it was fantastic and very memorable. Seeing giant otters, 8 species of monkeys, a two-toed sloth, toucans. Walking and canoeing through the jungle. Seeing fresh jaguar prints and scat.

S. Brookes|Sydney, Australia

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Extra trip info

  • Stay at the beautifully located luxury class Eco-Lodge in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest
  • Flights from Quito to Coca return and national park fees included in trip cost
  • Enjoy three hearty meals and daily excursions during your stay at Napo Lodge
  • Professional naturalist guides on all walks and daily excursions
  • Learn about the fascinating indigenous culture

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