Location: Ecuador / Amazon
Activity Level : Easy
Accomodation : Amazon Ecolodge
Group Size : 3 Pex
FROM $ 2295
/ 5 DAYS
Expedition Overview
Yasuní National Park: 'Building the Experience' offers a biodiversity sanctuary in the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle. With a focus on conservation and responsible tourism, visitors can immerse themselves in nature and local culture while contributing to the protection of this invaluable world heritage.
Activities List
Walking 
Wildlife 
Trekking Itinerary
Welcome to the enchanting city of Quito, where your Ecuadorian adventure begins. A friendly team driver awaits your arrival at the airport, ensuring a warm reception and a seamless transition to your chosen accommodation.
Accommodation: Go Quito Hotel or similar
Meals included: None
The arrival time to the lodge on the first day is between 1 to 2 pm (for lunch)
Accommodation: Sacha Lodge
Meals included: Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Sacha Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Sacha Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Meals included: Breakfast
What's Included
INCLUDED:
- 1 Transfer In from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Hotel
- Transportation with a professional driver
- Fluvial transportation Coca – Sacha Lodge - Coca
- Airfare Quito-Coca-Quito with assistance at Quito and Coca airports, including ground transfer to our private dock in Coca. (There is a weight limit of 23 kg (1 piece) per person on the airline, in addition to carry-on luggage (8 kg). If you are checking in more weight, the excess baggage will be charged directly by the airline.)
- Hotel accommodation in double rooms
- 3 breakfasts /3 Lunches / 3 dinners.
- Entrance fee to Yasuní National Park and parrot farm.
- Community guide and bilingual naturalist guide.
- Rain poncho and rubber boots.
- All excursions and activities according to the detailed itinerary.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Drinks, tips, personal expenses and other services not specified (laundry and internet).
- Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
- Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners not specified
- Soft and alcoholic drinks
- Items not mentioned
- Native Comunity Interpetration Center entrance fee ($10 contribution paid locally- subject to change)
RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST
- Passport
- Travel insurance
- Airline tickets
- Credit or debit card – Cash as a plan B
- Fleece top
- Shirts / t-shirts
- Pair of short
- Pairs of long trousers
- Pair hiking pants / track pants
- Sport sandals
- Watch or alarm clock (not a must)
- Quick dry clothing
- Rain coat (not a must)
- Waterproof binoculars (not a must)
- Bug spray
- Sun cream
- Flashlight (not a must)
- Sun Hat
- Waterproof camera if possible
- Swimming suit
- Waterproof backpack
- Water bottle
- Tennis shoes
- Hiking shoes
- Money belt
- Sunglasses
- First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, antihistamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much should I tip?
Since tips are not included in the trip cost, we do recommend 10 to 15 USD per day for the guides & 5 USD for the drivers. However, these are entirely at your discretion so feel free to tip more or less; at the end, it will all come down to your perception of service and quality – a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
What’s the weather like?
As we are in the rainforest, the weather is humid with the following temperatures throughout the year LOWEST: 22°C (71°F) – HIGHEST: 28°C (82°F)
What Travel Insurance do you recommend?
World Nomads Insurance with a coverage of USD 200 000
What is the currency? Are there ATMs? Can I pay with credit card?
In Ecuador we use the US American Dollars.
You will find ATMs and most establishments take card as payment method. However, it could be the case that for the lack of connection, you won’t be able to withdraw money nor be able to pay with card, that’s why we recommend you come prepared with some extra cash.
How much are meals there?
It will depend on two factors: 1. What you eat 2. Where you eat. Regarding food, prices can vary between $10 – $20 + Drinks, per person, in the city.
As for beverages, you will find everything from water to most alcoholic drinks. When a drink requires water, restaurants will use purified drinking water, so there is no need to worry.
What is the minimum age for this trip?
10 years old