Napo Wildlife Center
The Napo Wildlife Center-Lodge is a pleasant eco-hotel located within the Yasuní National Park, on the banks of the Añangucocha Lagoon, in the Quichua community of Añangu. Precisely this community is the one that manages the lodge, which has been built taking into account the preservation of the ecosystem. This lodge is located on the border of the Yasuní National Park, and to get there you must take a canoe in Puerto Francisco de Orellana, which will take you down the Napo, one of the main tributaries of the Amazon. During the tour you can observe the variety of flora and fauna of the jungle. Then you will arrive at the shore of Lake Añangucocha, from where you can walk to the lodge or take a canoe, for a journey of approximately two hours.
The Napo Wildlife Center offers 16 cabins that can accommodate up to three people each. Each cabin has a private bathroom with hot water, a safe, fans, mosquito nets, windows with anti-insect nets, electricity 24 hours a day and a private terrace with lake view. In addition, it has a dining room, a bar, an observation tower, terraces, library, internet, gift shop and laundry service.
The hotel also has naturalist guides, native guides and bilingual guides who will guide you about life in the Amazon and help you recognize the incredible diversity of this place.
Within the reserve of this lodge interesting group activities can be carried out, because, for the tourist’s convenience, the visitors are divided into small groups, which are led by a guide. Among the activities are bird watching, day and night walks through the jungle, canoe trips and visit the Añangu community to learn about their customs. In addition, you can visit the parrot and macaw parrots found on the shores of the lagoon, or take a dip in the calm waters, in the company of the pink dolphins.
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IncludedNapo Wildlife CenterAirplane ticketsExcursionsAccommodation HotelFood and drinksTour guide
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Not IncludedAccommodationTransfersTravel insuranceAll the foodsLunchPersonal expensesPayment of TicketsPrivate transportationDescribed activities in the itinerary24/7 supportGuide / Driver
- Binoculars (8x35 mm)
- Photographic or video camera. We have electricity 24 hours (120v).
- Clothing: Two or three pairs of light pants.
- Two or three long-sleeved shirts. Two or three shirts.
- One or two pairs of shorts (basically for use inside the lodge). Sack or light sweater.
- Waterproof jacket (NWC offers you water ponchos during all excursions).
- Three or four pairs of cotton socks.
- A pair of rubber shoes or walking boots. Sandals, for use inside the lodge.
- Cap or hat Glasses.
- Small backpack for excursions. Zip-lock covers to protect cameras, Ipods, etc.
- Insect repellent (no spray).
- Sunscreen.
- Flashlight hand or head.
- Medicines
- Extra batteries
- Photocopy of your passport or identity card.
- Extra money for bar consumption or crafts.
5 Days / 4 Nights
Day 1
Departure from Quito in flight of approximately 30 min. towards the city of Coca (Francisco de Orellana), crossing the Andean eastern mountain range. Arrival to Coca at mid-morning, after airport procedures, transfer in chiva (bus) or taxi from the airport to the port located on the Napo River. Boarding in comfortable canoes with covered roof, operated with outboard motors. The canoe trip down the river takes about two and a half hours, during which time passengers are provided with refreshments. In the transfer to the hotel, you can see birds such as herons, kingfishers, terns, sandpipers and other species. Once the NWC port of entry is reached at the convention of the Napo and Añanguyacu rivers, a boat change is made taking advantage of this time to use the baths. The second
part of the trip that lasts about an hour and a half, is done in small canoes called keels that are operated with oars by community guides and their assistants. Navigation to
Rowing through a narrow Amazonian blackwater river that reaches the lagoon and the NWC Lodge, is the best introduction to the tropical rainforest. There are excellent opportunities to observe monkeys, birds such as toucans, macaws and the dense vegetation of the shore that invites us to imagine an enchanted world. The arrival to the inn is preceded by an incredible encounter with the
calm waters of the Añangucocha lagoon and a spectacular view of the hotel. Arriving at port, visitors are cordially welcome with a refreshing drink, after which they are guided towards the comfort of the cabins.
Day 2
Awake very early in the morning to reach the parrot saladeros more accessible of the Ecuadorian Amazon, just one hour from the hotel. The intention is that our guests arrive at the first saladero just before the start of the spectacular natural activity of eating mineralized clay by numerous parrots of various species, between 7:30 and 8:30 in the morning. Later, a half-hour walk through the forest of land rme allows you to reach the lick of parrots that usually start their activity from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 a.m. In these sites you can see about 11 species of parrots, parrots and in certain seasons even Scarlet Macaws. The visit, of course, depends on the weather conditions, although it is usually successful. Lunch in the dining room of the interpretation center
After a well-deserved rest, learn about the Kichwa culture, handicrafts, traditions and ancestral uses of natural resources directly from people in the community. Return to the hotel in the afternoon shortly before nightfall.
Day 3
After breakfast, departure at dawn from the hotel to the observation tower of the forest canopy, this tourist attraction is located in the inluence area of the Napo River. The tower 36m high is only 20 min. from the hotel and was opened to the visitor in November 2004 to personally experience life on the treetops. The galvanized metal tower was built with the highest standards of quality and safety and inspected personally by its builders. Ascent the 12 floors of the tower, you have the opportunity to observe the perl of the forest and its different levels. Once on top, it crosses a wooden platform built by specialists in the glass in an imposing Ceibo from
where you have the opportunity to enjoy the landscape. You can see flocks of colorful tanagers, macaws, toucans, monkeys and other tree species that are active in the early morning and before sunset. Species of birds that are impossible to observe from below, are easily admired from above. The canopy tower offers to the guests of the Napo Wildlife Center, without number of opportunities to admire from the heights the tropical humid forest. There is a second observation tower attached to the dining room where you can enjoy the beautiful view of the lagoon. In the afternoon, visit the primary forest of rme land to discover the interior of the same and increase the chances of observing lizards, colorful birds jumping and even the golden mantle monkey. After the walk, there is the opportunity to explore the lagoon and its small surrounding streams in search of the giant otters that are occasionally observed in this wonderful area.
Day 4
This morning hike on the Tiputini trail, with its rme land forests and swamps, where you can look for golden mantle chicks, Capuchino monkeys, squirrel monkeys, 2 and 3 toed sloths, carnivores and their trails in the forest. Return to the lodge for lunch and a well-deserved rest. In the afternoon the paddling canoes will take you to explore deeper areas in
the pipes of the Añangucocha lagoon, in order to have more possibility of seeing unique species of the area. After the cIn ena, a video about the local Community and the Napo Wildlife Center will be shared.
Day 5
Early departure and last excursion navigating the sewage river to its confluence with the Napo River. On the trip there are possibilities of encountering giant otters or river wolves, flying monkeys and rare species of birds. Upon reaching the interchange port, there is an opportunity to use the baths before embarking on the motorized canoe to Coca which takes about two hours. The return flight Coca - Quito will be announced according to the arrangements and itineraries proposed by the airline. WARNING: For security reasons, swimming in the "Añangucocha" lagoon is restricted.
4 Days / 3 Nights
Day 1
Departure from Quito in flight of approximately 30 min. towards the city of Coca (Francisco de Orellana), crossing the Andean eastern mountain range. Arrival to Coca at mid-morning, after airport procedures, transfer in chiva (bus) or taxi from the airport to the port located on the Napo River. Boarding in comfortable canoes with covered roof, operated with outboard motors. The canoe trip down the river takes about two and a half hours, during which time passengers are provided with refreshments. In the transfer to the hotel, you can see birds such as herons, kingfishers, terns, sandpipers and other species. Once the NWC port of entry is reached at the convention of the Napo and Añanguyacu rivers, a boat change is made taking advantage of this time to use the baths. The second part of the trip that lasts about an hour and a half, is done in small canoes called keels that are operated with oars by community guides and their assistants. Navigation to Rowing through a narrow Amazonian blackwater river that reaches the lagoon and the NWC Lodge, is the best introduction to the tropical rainforest. There are excellent opportunities to observe monkeys, birds such as toucans, macaws and the dense vegetation of the shore that invites us to imagine an enchanted world. The arrival to the inn is preceded by an incredible encounter with the calm waters of the Añangucocha lagoon and a spectacular view of the hotel. Arriving at port, visitors are cordially welcome with a refreshing drink, after which they are guided towards the comfort of the cabins.
Day 2
Awake very early in the morning to reach the parrot saladeros more accessible of the Ecuadorian Amazon, just one hour from the hotel. The intention is that our guests arrive at the first saladero just before the start of the spectacular natural activity of eating mineralized clay by numerous parrots of various species, between 7:30 and 8:30 in the morning. Later, a half-hour walk through the forest of land rme allows you to reach the lick of parrots that usually start their activity from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 a.m. In these sites you can see about 11 species of parrots, parrots and in certain seasons even Scarlet Macaws. The visit, of course, depends on the weather conditions, although it is usually successful. Lunch in the dining room of the interpretation center. After a well-deserved rest, learn about the Kichwa culture, handicrafts, traditions and ancestral uses of natural resources directly from people in the community. Return to the hotel in the afternoon shortly before nightfall.
Day 3
After breakfast, departure at dawn from the hotel to the observation tower of the forest canopy, this tourist attraction is located in the inluence area of the Napo River. The tower 36m high is only 20 min. from the hotel and was opened to the visitor in November 2004 to personally experience life on the treetops. The galvanized metal tower was built with the highest standards of quality and safety and inspected personally by its builders. Ascent the 12 floors of the tower, you have the opportunity to observe the perl of the forest and its different levels. Once on top, it crosses a wooden platform built by specialists in the glass in an imposing Ceibo from where you have the opportunity to enjoy the landscape. You can see flocks of colorful tanagers, macaws, toucans, monkeys and other tree species that are active in the early morning and before sunset. Species of birds that are impossible to observe from below, are easily admired from above. The canopy tower offers to the guests of the Napo Wildlife Center, without number of opportunities to admire from the heights the tropical humid forest. There is a second observation tower attached to the dining room where you can enjoy the beautiful view of the lagoon. In the afternoon, visit the primary forest of rme land to discover the interior of the same and increase the chances of observing lizards, colorful birds jumping and even the golden mantle monkey. After the walk, there is the opportunity to explore the lagoon and its small surrounding streams in search of the giant otters that are occasionally observed in this wonderful area.
Day 4
This morning hike on the Tiputini trail, with its rme land forests and swamps, where you can look for golden mantle chicks, Capuchino monkeys, squirrel monkeys, 2 and 3 toed sloths, carnivores and their trails in the forest. Return to the lodge for lunch and a well-deserved rest. In the afternoon the paddling canoes will take you to explore deeper areas in the pipes of the Añangucocha lagoon, in order to have more possibility of seeing unique species of the area. After the cIn ena, a video about the local Community and the Napo Wildlife Center will be shared.
Day 5
Early departure and last excursion navigating the sewage river to its confluence with the Napo River. On the trip there are possibilities of encountering giant otters or river wolves, flying monkeys and rare species of birds. Upon reaching the interchange port, there is an opportunity to use the baths before embarking on the motorized canoe to Coca which takes about two hours. The return flight Coca - Quito will be announced according to the arrangements and itineraries proposed by the airline.
WARNING: For security reasons, swimming in the "Añangucocha" lagoon is restricted.