Ecuador, Peru · Jungle Expedition

8-Day Amazon Adventure in Yasuní with Secoya Visit and Pink Dolphins

8 Days Round trip from Coca Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Limoncocha Biological Reserve and spot monkeys, birds, and black caimans on a guided canoe ride
  • 02 Navigate the Napo River from Coca to Nuevo Rocafuerte by speedboat
  • 03 Discover giant trees, medicinal plants, and forest vines on guided hikes in Yasuní National Park
  • 04 Embark on a night safari to observe frogs, insects, snakes, and other nocturnal wildlife
  • 05 Visit the Secoya Indigenous Community and participate in preparing a traditional meal
  • 06 Encounter and feed pink river dolphins at Cocaya

Embark on an 8-day Amazon adventure from Coca to Nuevo Rocafuerte and deep into Yasuní National Park. Explore pristine rainforests, navigate the winding Napo River, and observe exotic wildlife including pink river dolphins, black caimans, monkeys, and countless bird species. Immerse yourself in the culture of the Secoya Indigenous Community, enjoy guided hikes to discover medicinal plants and towering trees, try sport fishing for piranhas, and witness the Amazon's nocturnal wonders on a night safari.

Observe and feed pink river dolphins.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Orellana, Limoncocha National Biological Reserve, Yasuni National Park
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Coca and Limoncocha Biological Reserve

  • Arrive in Coca and enjoy a morning pick-up from your hotel.
  • Transfer by road to Limoncocha Biological Reserve, a pristine lagoon known for its biodiversity.

  • Take a guided canoe ride to spot monkeys, birds, and black caimans.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch by the lagoon.

  • Continue exploring the waterways, with the possibility of witnessing luminescent larvae at dusk.

  • Return to Coca and check in at Gran Hotel de Lago, El Coca, for an overnight stay.

Meals: Lunch ✓

2
Day 02

Speedboat Journey to Nuevo Rocafuerte

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to Coca's port and board a speedboat to navigate the Napo River for approximately five to six hours.

  • Enjoy lunch on board during the river journey.

  • Arrive at Nuevo Rocafuerte, visit the town, and settle into your lodge.

Have dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

Meals: Breakfast ✓ | Lunch ✓ | Dinner ✓

3
Day 03

Jatuncocha Lagoon and Yasuní Forest Walks

  • Begin the day with breakfast at the lodge.
  • Travel two hours by boat into Yasuní National Park to a Ministry of Environment checkpoint.

  • Embark on a guided walk to discover giant trees and the forest's unique ecosystem.

  • Continue to Jatuncocha Lagoon for lunch.

  • Join an afternoon hike to explore medicinal plants, forest vines, and ancestral knowledge of the jungle.

  • Return to the lodge for dinner and rest.

Meals: Breakfast ✓ | Lunch ✓ | Dinner ✓

4
Day 04

Tambococha Exploration and Night Safari

  • Have breakfast at the lodge.
  • Navigate towards the Tambococha area and take a guided walk of two to three hours to observe millenary trees, water vines, and other Amazonian wonders.

  • Return for lunch at the lodge.

  • Participate in sport fishing for piranhas in the afternoon.

  • Enjoy a sunset on the river.

  • Embark on a nocturnal guided walk to encounter frogs, insects, snakes, and other wildlife.

  • Conclude the day with dinner at the lodge.

Meals: Breakfast ✓ | Lunch ✓ | Dinner ✓

5
Day 05

Secoya Community Visit and River Birdwatching

  • Enjoy breakfast at the lodge.
  • Visit the Paikinape Indigenous Community (Secoya) and participate in preparing traditional food.

  • Share a communal lunch with the community.

  • Navigate along the Napo River in the afternoon to observe diverse bird species on the river islands.

  • Return to Nuevo Rocafuerte for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast ✓ | Lunch ✓ | Dinner ✓

6
Day 06

Cocaya Excursion and Pink River Dolphins

  • Begin the day with breakfast at the lodge.
  • Travel along the Napo River for approximately two hours to Cocaya.

  • Observe and feed pink river dolphins.

  • Enjoy lunch at Cocaya.

  • Continue to Pantoja, a town near the Peruvian border, before returning to Nuevo Rocafuerte.

Have dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

Meals: Breakfast ✓ | Lunch ✓ | Dinner ✓

7
Day 07

Return to Coca for Your Final Amazon Night

  • Have breakfast at the lodge.
  • Transfer to Nuevo Rocafuerte's port and take a speedboat back to Coca.

  • Check in at Gran Hotel de Lago, El Coca, for your final night in the Amazon.

  • Spend the evening resting or reflecting on your Amazon adventure.

Meals: Breakfast ✓

8
Day 08

Departure from Coca

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to Coca's airport for your outbound flight, marking the conclusion of your Amazon expedition.

Meals: Breakfast ✓

Limoncocha Biological Reserve lagoon, the Napo River from Coca to Nuevo Rocafuerte, Jatuncocha Lagoon, Cocaya and pink river dolphins

Where this trip takes you

Limoncocha Biological Reserve lagoon, the Napo River from Coca to Nuevo Rocafuerte, Jatuncocha Lagoon, Cocaya and pink river dolphins

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Coca 3 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 7 nights of accommodation in the Amazon
  • The meals according to the itinerary (Vegan - Vegetarian - Meat)
  • English-speaking local certified guide
  • Transfer to airport (Coca-Quito-Coca)
  • Canoe motor for the activities

What's Not Included

  • Domestic flights (Coca-Quito-Coca)
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not included in the itinerary
  • Gratuities
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Alejandro Labaka, Quito, Ecuador
Tour start
Coca, Ecuador
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Coca.

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