NAPO WILDLIFE CENTER

Expedition Overview

Napo Wildlife Center, a luxurious and natural lodge located in the middle of the Yasuní National Park. The ecolodge includes the conservation of approximately 82 square miles of Amazon rainforest.

What to Expect

Accommodation: Amazon Ecolodge

Location: ecuador – upper amazon

Season: year-round

Activity: Wildlife

Activity List

.- Napo Wildlife is located next to Lake Añangucocha, in the ancestral territory of the Añangu Kichwa community. In this place you will have an incredible cultural experience immersed in a natural paradise.

.- To enter the lodge you must access by boat through the Napo River, this journey takes two and a half hours from the city of El Coca. The lodge is managed by the Kichwa community itself, along with the support of the Tropical Nature Conservation System.

.- The lodge includes the conservation of approximately 82 square miles of Amazon rainforest within the Yasuní National Park.

.- Owned and managed by the Kichwa Añangu Indigenous Community

.- Sustainable ecological complex built with traditional Kichwa architecture

.- Visit the stunning spectacle of a parrot clay lick

.- Hiking on trails to observe a wide variety of wildlife

Additional options

FOOD

What is the food like?

The rustic, airy restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere for dinner with its windows open, allowing the cicadas evening song to circle. An a la carte dinner is served in the restaurant, bringing fine dining to the jungle. Using fresh and sustainable products, our chef prepares meals to delight the tastes of a world traveler while satisfying the appetite of an adventurer!

ACCOMMODATIONS

Suites & Cabins

Standard Cabin

GUESTS	CABINS	SIZE	BED
2 - 3	12	52 m² / 560 ft²	Double / Triple
Standard cabins have double or triple beds. These comfortable and warm rooms have electricity, safe water, 100% cotton towels and amenities. There is also an outside porch where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the tropical rainforest.

Suites

GUESTS

CABINS

SIZE

BED

63 m² / 680 ft²

Double

These suites were made in order to fulfill the demand of couples. These spacious and comfortable suites feature a living room, minibar, waterfall shower, electricity, safe, water, 100% cotton towels and amenities. In addition, each suite has an outdoor porch.

Four of the suites are interconnected, allowing access through the rear balcony. This is an excellent option for families and large groups.

Pre-Post Trip Accommodation

Pre- post trip accommodation in Quito (Twin/ Double) - USD 100 Per Night
Pre- post trip accommodation in Quito (Single) - USD 100 per Night

Transfers

Private airport transfer - USD 38 per person

General Specifications

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location

Añangu Kichwa community within Yasuni National Park

Category

Luxury eco lodge

Capacity

50 guests

Rooms

20 cabins

Facilities

Bar Restaurant Expedition tours

Itinerary

4 - 5 Days

What´s Included

✅ WHAT'S INCLUDED

Transfers to/from the lodge

Accommodation in double/triple cabins

All meals during your stay

Choice of daily excursions as described in the itinerary

Bilingual Naturalist Guides (English and Spanish)

Entrance to Yasuni National Park and Parrot Clay Licks

Excursion Equipment: Poncho and Rubber Boots

FEATURES

Connecting cabins Cabins with balconies Pool / Jacuzzi Mosquito netting Family Room (Triple or Quadruple)

EQUIPMENT

Rubber boots Poncho *Use of certain equipment at additional cost, ask for details

🚫 WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities

Airport taxes

Travel insurance

Domestic or international airfares

Cost of medical treatment, including evacuation

Cost of any relevant visa or reciprocity fee

Souvenirs, spa treatments or additional services such as laundry

Beverages

Internet Access

Private Bilingual Naturalist Guide (+$100 per day)

Private Community Guide (Spanish Speaking +$40 per day)

Private Bilingual Bird Specialist Guide (+$130 per day)

German/French Speaking Guide (+$110 per day)

Private Canoe Transfer (+$600)

Anything not clearly listed as included

What to bring?

FAQS

What is the minimum age for this trip?

8 years old as a minimum age.

What is the currency?

US American Dollars

What Travel Insurance do you recommend?

World Nomads Insurance with a coverage of USD 200 000

What vaccinations do I need?

For Ecuador Highlands, Covid vaccination is required.

What’s the weather like?

Seasons in Ecuador have nothing to do with temperature – instead there is a dry season and a wet season. In Ecuador, the winter season is hot and wet, and the summer is dry and cold. Ecuador’s dry, summer season falls between May and December. January to April is Ecuador’s wet wintertime. There is not much of a transition between the seasons.

Most of Ecuador has mild temperatures year-round. In the highlands of the Andes, the temperatures are usually cooler and depend of the altitude mainly, the higher the colder, The average temperature in Quito is in the mid-60s Fahrenheit (17 – 18 degrees Celsius). But the average temperature by the snow-cover volcanos can be mid-50s Fahrenheit (10 – 13 degrees Celsius).

What Do I Do about drinking water?

The tap water in Ecuador is not always friendly on the stomach for those who haven’t been in Latin America for a while. There is purified water in each of the accommodation which you can use to fill up each morning, so be sure to pack a reusable water bottle or two. There will also be water in the transportation.

How much should I tip?

Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion but there is an expectation to tip for good service. Your guide will help with advice; however, we suggest the below as a guideline per person:

Guides: USD 10- USD 15 per day

Of course, you are free to tip more or less, and the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality - a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service