Birdwatching: 5 Days | 4 Nights

In the most biodiverse place on planet Earth, per square meter where there are about 600 different species of birds present throughout the reserve, we have designed a route that will allow bird lovers to get to know several of them more closely and in their natural habitat. them, with all the necessary facilities so that your bird watching experience is different and unparalleled, entering trails in the middle of the jungle, navigating lagoons or streams and climbing the jungle canopy, in order to maximize your opportunities of recording the greatest quantity of them.

Day 1

On the starting day of your tour, AmazonTravel will arrange pickup for the airport, bus station, or your Hotel to the AmazonTravel offices, where your guide will go over details and safety precautions about your trip before departing at 10:00 a.m. from the marina. From there, we’ll head to the marina and then downriver to the lodge. Upon arrival you’ll be shown to your rooms and have time to settle in before lunch.
In the afternoon we’ll take our first short walk along the nearby trails and canoe ride to start off our birding watching.

Upon return to the lodge, our chef will be happy to offer a wide variety of national and international cuisine catering, including vegetarian and vegan options.

Day 2

Breakfast will be served at 4:30 am after which we’ll depart for the Napo River to visit the clay licks in the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve for a wonderful view of hundreds of parrots in search of mineral-rich clay to aid in their digestion. Here you’ll have the chance to see Mealy Amazon parrots, Yellow-crowned parrot, Blue-headed parrot, dusky-headed parakeet.

We’ll continue with a walk to the Papagayos clay licks where these beautiful birds come down to drink the water rich in mineral earth. Here you can see scarlet macaws, Orange-cheeked parrots, Cobalt-winged parakeets. Lunch and rest.

During the afternoon we’ll visit the southern part of the reserve and experience a bird eye view in the treetops from the 40-meter (132-foot) observation tower. To date, more than 565 species of birds have been recorded here, including colorful birds such as macaws, toucans, honeycreepers, tanagers, flycatchers, hummingbirds and more. Finally, returning to the lodge for dinner.

Day 3

After breakfast we will visit the Sani community sector to observe Macaws. During the afternoon transfer to the Mandi Cocha lagoon for bird watching. And returning to the lodge in the evening.

Day 4

After breakfast we’ll return to the Napo River to visit the islands of the River to see the species that inhabit these ecosystems. It is very important that you bring your binoculars to see them.

After lunch, our afternoon will be filled with more bird watching, and after dinner we’ll take a short hike to see some of our nocturnal species such as owls.

Day 5

Breakfast at 05:30 am before beginning our return trip back to El Coca and arriving around 09:00 am. Once in Coca we’ll facilitate transportation to the airport for your flight back to Quito.

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IMPORTANT

• Must have your original ID or passport with you.
• The activities in this package are designed for bird watchers
• If you have a target species, please let us know before your trip so that it is taken into account in the planning of your tour by your guide.
• The clients are responsible for providing their own equipment such as tripod, telescope, binoculars, camera, waterproof covers.
• If you have a high-level physical disability, this type of excursion is not recommended.
• It is recommended for people who love adventure.
• Maximum Luggage weight 15 kilos (33 lbs)
• The sample itinerary is subject to changes according to weather conditions, these changes will not be detrimental but allow for a safe and great experience