Is located in the upper Amazon basin overlooking
the majestic Napo River.
Cotococha Amazon Lodge offers 21 spacious bungalows, built according
to traditional architecture in harmony with the surrounding
rainforest. All bungalows are equipped with a private bathroom,
a private veranda with reclining chairs or hammocks to relax
and enjoy the sights and sounds of Ecuador's Amazon. Social
areas are carefully decorated and offer all comfort and cosiness
for a splendid stay in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
ITINERARIES
4DAYS/3NIGHTS
DAY 1:
Arrival to the Lodge in the afternoon. After the long drive
we can relax in our bungalow. Dinner. A very special welcome
drink is served while sitting around the open fireplace to coordinate
and discuss next day's activities with our crew, plus an introductory
speech about the Amazon Jungle by our Lodge's Administrator.
DAY 2:
Early in the morning we'll have breakfast.
Afterwards we must prepare our gear: boots, raincoat so we can
be ready to begin the adventure! We will board a canoe and start
our journey downstream through the enchanted Amazon Jungle along
the imposing NapoRiver. Arrive to Misahualli, where we make
a short stop to check our papers with local Marina, so don't
forget your passport!! Continuing our canoe-trip we arrive to
ArajunoRiver. Visit to Animal Rescue Centre "AmaZOOnico"
which is specialized in the rescue of wild animals for specie
conservation and reintegration into the wild. In here we will
observe a great variety of species such as: toucans, all kind
of colourful parrots, various kinds of monkeys, jaguars, capybaras
and much more!
Afterwards, we will enjoy a delicious lunch in the river shore,
picnic style. We'll have the opportunity to swim in the river
or just resting peacefully surrounded by a wonderful natural
atmosphere.
After concluding this day's experience, we'll head back to the
Lodge, but first we will visit a Quichua family and learn about
their millenary culture and traditions such as gold rinse in
the river shoreline, traditional pottery making, making of typical
drink "chicha" made of yuca (a traditional Ecuadorian
manioc), and the use of the "serbatana" (blowpipe
for hunting use). After this amazing encounter with Quichua
culture, we return to the Lodge by foot over secondary jungle
pads. Upon arrival enjoy a snack. At night, after dinner, we'll
have our usual meeting around the fireplace to share our day's
experiences.
DAY 3:
After breakfast, we depart by canoe upstream for ten minutes,
arriving to a small shore where we begin a fun and thrilling
one hour walk, marvelling ourselves with the jungle's secondary
forest diverse flora and fauna. After our short walk, we'll
find ourselves in a breathtaking cascade "Las Latas"
where we will take a refreshing bath in its clear crystal waters
and enjoy the surrounding views, which mixed with the jungle
sounds, makes it a unforgettable experience. We return to have
lunch at the lodge.
After lunch we put on our "wet gear" (boots &
rain coat) to start an exciting walk in the jungle's primary
forest ready to find the secret wonders of the mysterious hidden
jungle, finding amazing plant species with medicinal properties,
which will be fully explained by our expert native guide: their
characteristics and how the jungle inhabitants used them in
ancient times. We'll also observe a great variety of insects,
short monkey groups weaving around the giant trees; we must
stay very quiet to admire these beautiful creatures. Dozens
of curious colourful birds tag along with us during our walk
whistling beautiful notes delighting our senses. After about
three hours of walking, we come back and arrive to the Lodge.
At night, a delicious dinner and relax by the fireplace while
enjoying an exotic cocktail or drink from our bar.
DAY 4:
After breakfast, we must prepare for our drive
back to the city. End of program.
The program includes:
Lodging in bungalows with private bathroom and hot water Mentioned
visits and excursions Native Spanish speaking guide All meals
(from the dinner of the first day to the breakfast of the last
day) All taxes
The program does not include:
Drinks Tips Extras Any other service not specified in the program.
5DAYS/4NIGHTS
DAY 1:
Arrival to the Lodge in the afternoon. After the long drive we can relax in our bungalow. Dinner. A very special welcome drink is served while sitting around the open fireplace to coordinate and discuss next day's activities with our crew, plus an introductory speech about the Amazon Jungle by our Lodge's Administrator.
DAY 2:
Early in the morning we'll have breakfast.
Afterwards we must prepare our gear: boots, raincoat so we can
be ready to begin the adventure! We will board a canoe and start
our journey downstream through the enchanted Amazon Jungle along
the imposing NapoRiver. Arrive to Misahualli, where we make
a short stop to check our papers with local Marina, so don't
forget your passport!! Continuing our canoe-trip we arrive to
ArajunoRiver. Visit to Animal Rescue Centre "AmaZOOnico"
which is specialized in the rescue of wild animals for specie
conservation and reintegration into the wild. In here we will
observe a great variety of species such as: toucans, all kind
of colourful parrots, various kinds of monkeys, jaguars, capybaras
and much more!
Afterwards, we will enjoy a delicious lunch in the river shore,
picnic style. We'll have the opportunity to swim in the river
or just resting peacefully surrounded by a wonderful natural
atmosphere.
After concluding this day's experience, we'll head back to the
Lodge, but first we will visit a trap museum in a Quichua Community,
is a very interesting exhibition of how they used to hunt for
centuries. We return to the Lodge by canoe. At night, after
dinner, we'll have our usual meeting around the fireplace to
share our day's experiences.
DAY 3:
After breakfast, we get ready with our rubber boots and water ponchos for 3 hours walking in a primary forest. With an experienced native guide, you will be able to learn many interesting subjects about plant uses, insects' variety, bird watching, and the species that lives in this unique forest. We will enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in this natural surrounding. After lunch we come back and arrive to the Lodge to rest. At night, we are going to enjoy a delicious dinner and a relaxing time by the fireplace while enjoying a tropical cocktail or drink from our bar.
DAY 4:
After breakfast, we depart by canoe upstream
for ten minutes, arriving to a small shore where we begin a
fun and thrilling one hour walk, marvelling ourselves with the
jungle's secondary forest diverse flora and fauna. After our
short walk, we'll find ourselves in a breathtaking cascade "Las
Latas" where we will take a refreshing bath in its clear
crystal waters and enjoy the surrounding views, which mixed
with the jungle sounds, makes it a unforgettable experience.
We return to have lunch at the lodge.
In the afternoon we will visit a Quichua family and learn about
their millenary culture and traditions such as gold rinse in
the river shoreline, traditional pottery making, making of typical
drink "chicha" made of yuca (a traditional Ecuadorian
manioc), and the use of the "serbatana" (blowpipe
for hunting use). After this amazing encounter with Quichua
culture, we return to the Lodge by foot over secondary jungle
pads. Upon arrival enjoy a snack. At night, after dinner, we
will have our usual meeting around the fireplace to share our
day's experiences.
DAY 5:
After breakfast, we must prepare for our drive back to the city.
End of program.
The program includes:
Lodging in bungalows with private bathroom and hot water Mentioned
visits and excursions Native Spanish speaking guide All meals
(from the dinner of the first day to the breakfast of the last
day) All taxes
The program does not include:
Drinks (should be paid by cash at the lodge) Tips Extras Any
other service not specified in the program
