✔ Adventure: River navigation and exploration of demanding trails in Yasuni.

✔ Wildlife: Observing the famous Parrot Clay Lick, night caiman spotting, and searching for monkeys, sloths, toucans, and poison dart frogs.

✔ Cultural Connection: Direct interaction with the Kichwa Sani community, learning about their cuisine, natural plants, and handicrafts.

✔ Views: Spectacular panoramic view of the Amazon from the 130 ft Canopy Observation Tower.

✔ Cultural Immersion: Enjoy a wonderful experience of Amazon Kichwa Community and their traditions.

Day 1 – Arrive and get your first impressions of the rainforest

Morning – Departure from Coca down the Napo river to Sinchi Wayra : We welcome you on an adventure down one of the most unique and biodiverse rivers of the Amazon headwaters, the Napo. We begin our journey by picking you up at the airport or at the pier and traveling two and a half hours in a motorized canoe deep into the Yasuní national park. During the trip we may see a variety of species of birds, mammals, and aquatic turtles, as we reach our destination, Sinchi Wayra. Welcome to an authentic jungle paradise. Make yourself comfortable in your private room, and then explore the common areas and surrounding garden, while lunch is prepared for you.

Afternoon – Anaconda Back Trail:  In the rainforest directly behind Sinchi Wayra is the Anaconda back trail. We will learn about the environment during this 1-2 hour jungle hike. The forest is very wet here, so we will walk on the backs of fallen palm trees. Our knowledgeable guides will help spot and identify animals. We may see any of a variety of species of monkeys, poison dart frogs, parrots, toucans, sloths, or anteaters. We will return during dusk, while many animals are most active, so bring a headlamp! When you return, our chef will prepare you a beautiful and artistic dinner. A fusion of local foods and world-class cuisine await you.

Night – Discovering nocturnal life on a night walk:  After dinner, in the dark, we set off with flashlights on a winding trail that leads through the dense rainforest. There we discover numerous nocturnal species, from bizarre insects, exotic frogs and toads, to small snakes. Our guides tell us about the animals’ survival strategies and how they take advantage of the cover of darkness.

Day 2 – Explore the birdlife of Yasuní

Morning – Parrot viewing at the clay lick and rainforest hike: Wake up to an early breakfast-Juice, coffee, fruit, bread, and eggs in your favorite style. We depart early today, so breakfast will be served during sunrise. We will return to our canoe and travel upriver half an hour to a place where parrots visit each morning to eat clay from the cliff side. This is your chance to witness four species of parrots and parakeets gather to lick clay, from the comfort of the boat. Keep your eyes out for monkeys too! Afterwards, continue to a rugged wilderness hike in the rainforest. You may see some of the monkey species endemic only to Yasuni, such as the golden mantle monkey and saki napo monkey. We will also visit the largest trees in the jungle, sacred to the Sani people, and learn about the uses of native trees and plants for indigenous communities.

Afternoon – Wildlife exploration hike in the Cuyabeno territory: In the afternoon, we board the motorized canoe to cross to the other side of the Napo River, where the Cuyabeno Game Reserve area begins. We follow narrow rainforest trails, surrounded by beautiful plants and flowers and accompanied by wild sounds from the depths of the forest. Together we discover a variety of animals such as black-maned tamarins, dart-poison frogs, toucans, macaws and others. As the sun sets, we return to the lodge with many impressions, where a refreshing drink and dinner await us.

Day 3 – Explore the indigenous culture and meet caimans by night

Morning – Visit the Sani community and womans center: After breakfast, we will visit the Sani community center, womens organization, and school to learn about traditional village life and culture. We will try to shoot with a traditional blowgun and then walk through a garden of medicinal plants and agricultural foods. After learning about their uses, we will be invited to learn from the community women about their traditional food preparation and prepare our traditional lunch by yourself and enjoy drinks. We are invited to support the woman’s organization by buying traditional handicrafts, from jewelry to pottery. If you would like, bring a small amount of money to spend on beautiful gifts and mementos.

Afternoon – Observation tower and sunset: In the afternoon, we take another short walk through the rainforest and reach the Yasuní canopy tower on a small hill. The tower is 40 m / 130 ft high and overlooks the treetops of the rainforest, giving you a breathtaking view over the endless vastness of the Amazon and the Napo River. We spot monkeys and birds in the nearby trees and end the day with a beautiful sunset before heading back to the lodge for dinner.

Night – Caimans observation by night: Our return through the lagoon will be in the dark, the perfect time to see caimans and listen to the sounds of glass frogs! Caimans can grow up to 6 meters long and there are hundreds in the lagoon, both cute babies and full-grown adults. Keep your eyes out for their eyes, which shine in the light of a flashlight. We will return from our adventure and have dinner after dark.

Day 4 – Return to Coca

Returned up the Napo River to Coca Malecon – end of tour: We get up at sunrise and pack our luggage. After a last breakfast, we say goodbye to the family and board the motorized canoe that takes us back to civilization in Coca. If you have one of the morning flights to Quito, we will take you to the airport on time. We thank you for visiting Sinchi Wayra! Your visit helps our community and our vision of protecting this unique rainforest.