An action packed 4 day tour exploring and learning about the Ecuadorian Amazon by foot and by canoe with added moments relaxation.
Package Includes
DAY 1
From arriving at Quito International airport, a La Selva representative will pick you up and assist you in your 2.5 hour journey to the site. On arrival you will be welcomed with a cocktail and can relax in the bar with a fresh tropical snack before a short briefing about the lodge and activities.
In the afternoon explore the Matapalo Trail, a short introductory walk exploring all the flora and fauna in the neo tropical forest before an hour nightwalk with your guides enjoying all of the insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals of the forest.
DAY 2
Wake up at 6 to leave for the Chaguamango Trail at 7, where guides will show you the medical botany found in the rainforest. After lunch Schedule yourself in for a massage designed to leave you feeling re-energised and refreshed and inspired by the natural beauty and essence of the Amazon. (Massages can alternatively be booked for the third day).
The evening trails include the Charapa Trail, beginning in the butterfly farm, the trail encounters different groups of mammals, monkeys and birds before arriving at the lakeshore for a night time canoe ride watching the sunset from the lake and searching the lagoon for caimans, boas, bats, owls and other nocturnal creatures.
DAY 3
Another early wake up as you travel to the Yasuni National Park, and be sure to grab your binoculars and camera to capture the most diverse biological spot on earth.
After a morning of parrots and parakeets, visit the indigenous Amazon people, as they invite you into their homes for a small glimpse into their lives. After lunch learn about the fascinating biology of butterflies and witness the amazing process of metamorphosis on the farm.
End the day with a yoga session designed for all ages and levels of stamina and fitness, before a departure debriefing for a moment to relax and reflect on the past few days.
DAY 4
6 o Clock wake up call before breakfast and departure from the lodge, where a representative will guide you back to the airport.