Amazon Rainforest Expedition - 5 Days

Overview

Venture into the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon on a transformative 5-day journey. Experience remote rainforests, rare wildlife, and indigenous culture—with comfort, expert guidance, and Wi-Fi included.

Highlights

• Coca welcome
• 6-7h canoe journey
• Cofán community
• Night walk
• Lagarto Cocha
• Pink dolphins
• Secoya community
• Riverside camping

What to expect: itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1

   Into the Wild – Arrival and Amazon Immersion

   Your journey begins in Coca, where you'll be warmly welcomed by your bilingual guide (English, French, Spanish). From here, we travel by private vehicle (approx. 1.5 hours) to Puerto Tierras Orientales, located along the Aguarico River. After registering at the park entrance, we embark on a scenic 6–7 hour canoe ride deep into the Amazon. Along the way, witness vibrant wildlife including monkeys, birds, freshwater dolphins, and river turtles, and visit the indigenous Cofán community, guardians of ancestral jungle wisdom. Arrive at Bosque Colibrí Lodge for a hearty dinner. In the evening, join a guided night walk to observe fascinating nocturnal species like amphibians, insects, and reptiles.

   • Coca welcome
   • 6-7h canoe journey
   • Cofán community
   • Night walk
2. 2

   Day 2

   Wildlife Encounters & Cultural Exploration

   Wake to the sounds of the rainforest and enjoy a nourishing Amazonian breakfast. We then set out by canoe to Lagarto Cocha, a remote and biodiverse lagoon at the border with Peru. Today's highlights include: exploration of Delfín Cocha, home to elusive pink river dolphins; canoeing up the Imuya River; cultural visit with the Secoya community, including traditional foods and storytelling; wildlife encounters with giant otters, toucans, parrots, and more. In the afternoon, enjoy a refreshing swim in the lagoon and a breathtaking Amazon sunset from your canoe. After dark, go caiman spotting, then spend the night camping riverside in comfortable tents under a shelter.

   • Lagarto Cocha
   • Pink dolphins
   • Secoya community
   • Riverside camping
3. 3

   Day 3

   Birdsong & Jungle Trails

   Rise early for sunrise birdwatching around the lagoon. After breakfast, we return to Colibrí Lodge, stopping at a river junction where pink river dolphins are often spotted. Relax at the lodge, enjoy lunch, then begin the Marco Tangoy Trail—a 3-hour guided hike through pristine rainforest teeming with life. Return to the lodge for dinner and a peaceful evening.

   • Sunrise birdwatching
   • Pink dolphins
   • Marco Tangoy Trail 3h
   • Return to lodge
4. 4

   Day 4

   The Great Lagoon – Imuya Cocha

   After breakfast, we venture to Imuya Cocha, one of the Amazon's most stunning and biodiverse lagoons. Explore by paddle canoe, enjoy swimming, and soak in a mesmerizing sunset before returning to Colibrí Lodge for your final dinner in the jungle.

   • Imuya Cocha
   • Paddle canoe
   • Swimming
   • Amazon sunset
5. 5

   Day 5

   Journey Back

   After breakfast, we depart by canoe and bus at 7:00 AM, returning to Coca. Transportation to your next destination will be arranged upon arrival.

   • 7:00 AM departure
   • Return to Coca
   • Arranged transport
   • Farewell

What to bring

• Strong insect repellent (DEET-based, non-aerosol)
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat
• Long-sleeve shirts, long pants, swimsuit
• Waterproof jacket or poncho
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Sandals and hiking shoes
• Binoculars, camera (extra batteries)
• Small cash for souvenirs or community purchases

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