Ecuador's Amazon - La Selva Eco-lodge & Retreat By World Journeys

Ecuador's Amazon - La Selva Eco-lodge & Retreat By World Journeys

4 Days / 3 Nights from $3,445 Price Per Person

Sales from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025

**Day 1 : Quito > Coca > La Selva Eco-Lodge & Retreat**
Upon arrival in Quito you will be met and checked in for your short flight to Coca on the Napo River, from where you will embark on a 2.5 hour journey to La Selva Eco-lodge & Retreat in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Take time to enjoy the scenery and different sounds of the jungle. On arrival at the lodge you will be met by a naturalist guide who will give you a short briefing about the region and the experiences awaiting you. First enjoy a short guided hike along the Matapalo Charapa Trail, learning about the flora and fauna and observing the incredible 400-year-old Mahogany trees.

In the evening experience a night canoe ride at Garza Cocha lagoon. This is a great place to search for for caimans, bats, owls, and night mammals with the help of a spotlight. There are also great opportunities for stargazing if the night sky is clear!

**Day 2: La Selva Eco-Lodge & Retreat**
Over the next two days you will be immersed in nature. After breakfast head to the Observation Tower where your naturalist guide will share some insights about the colourful birds you will observe and maybe even certain primates. Continue your guided walk to Mandi Cocha, a small lake with unique vegetation displaying the beauty of the flooded forest. With a little bit of luck, you might spot the famous giant otters that make their home nearby.

After lunch reach Garza Cocha lagoon, home of several different species of primates and birds. Sometimes, huge groups of squirrel monkeys join families of capuchin monkeys to look for food. Howler monkeys also like to spend the late afternoon around the lake. In the evening and before dinner there’s opportunity for a night walk to learn about the tiny species that inhabit the forest such as insects, reptiles, nocturnal mammals.

Note: During your free time in between activities, you can use kayaks, have a massage, participate in a yoga class, or just relax in your room and have a nap!

**Day 3: La Selva Eco-Lodge & Retreat**
Another full day of adventure and nature activities awaits. Heading to the Napo River, take a motorised canoe to the clay lick, one of the most fascinating displays of the wild world. Hundreds of parrots and parakeets gather here to eat the mineral rich soil, an important part of their diet. Binoculars are essential to really capture the moment. You will also visit the indigenous community of Pilchi to learn about how the first nations people of the Amazon live. You can ask them questions and maybe even try some of their traditional drinks and food! They love to share their ancestral knowledge and spread awareness about their culture and where they live.

After lunch take a guided walk to the Coto Trail. This is a fantastic walk that goes from the lodge to the edge of the Garza Cocha lagoon. In the afternoon, the soft rays of sunlight make this walk an amazing experience and the perfect opportunity to enjoy of the beauty of this amazing forest. Your guide will point out and explain all the fascinating creatures that you come across, and our native guide will show you some of the medicinal plants that they have used for thousands of years. A canoe ride back to the lodge will provide you with the opportunity to see caiman, bats, and other nocturnal wildlife in and around the lake.

Back at the lodge you will join a departure briefing while enjoying a delicious farewell cocktail.

**Day 4 : La Selva Eco-Lodge & Retreat > Coca > Quito**
After an early breakfast you will be transferred to Coca by motorised canoe then fly back to Quito where arrangements conclude.


Type of Journey:

Tailor-made and wildlife journey: This itinerary is perfect for wildlife and nature lovers. We can tailor-make, with the number of days, places visited, and activities varied to suit you before/after your stay.

Inclusions

    • 3 nights’ accommodation
    • All meals (B, L, D) and snacks during your stay
    • Welcome and farewell cocktail
    • Purified water, brewed coffee, and tea
    • Flights Quito > Coca > Quito
    • Meet & Greet at Coca Francisco de Orellana Airport
    • Shared transfers by vehicle and boat between the airport and lodge
    • Shared excursions with English-speaking naturalist guide and native guide
    • Shared yoga sessions
    • Expedition gear including water bottle, daypack, raincoat and rubber boots


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Terms and Conditions:

  • Pricing varies due to fluctuations in exchange rates; please contact us for current pricing or other changes
  • Single pricing above is available for up to 3 staterooms per night; based on hotel occupancy
  • Please enquire about pricing to extend your stay or opt for a private and/or speciality guide
  • Please also enquire about pricing for Sunday arrivals and/or departures
  • Please also enquire about pricing for children (11 years and under)
  • Surcharges apply for the Christmas and New Year’s period
  • The price of the included flights are subject to change
Not Included:
  • Non-alcoholic beverages unless otherwise mentioned
  • Alcoholic beverages unless otherwise mentioned
  • Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
  • Gratuities for guides and staff
Gratuity:
  • Tipping is considered a customary practice and is at the sole discretion of the guest
  • Recommended US$15 per person per night for your naturalist guide
  • Recommended US$10 per person per night for your native guide
  • Recommended US$20 per person per day for the lodge staff
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