Trip Extension Overview

Located in the pristine Amazon rainforest of northeastern Ecuador, La Selva is set on the shore of Lake Garzococha near the Napo River, a major tributary of the mighty Amazon. This is an area of great biodiversity near the country’s largest protected tract of rainforest, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. During your stay, you are accompanied through the rainforest by experienced English-speaking naturalist guides. Native guides and wildlife trackers enhance the experience. Explore the jungle in intimate groups, seeking out the elusive creatures that surround you. Enjoy a comfortable stay in private luxurious accommodations with excellent service and amenities, including an spa and gourmet meals prepared with fresh locally-produced ingredients.

Each day, guests may choose from a variety of morning, afternoon and evening rainforest excursions, hike through an extensive trail system on easy or challenging routes, swim and fish in a nearby lake, or relax in a hammock. Activities begin early at La Selva when wildlife are on the move or gathered at certain locations to feed or drink. During the heat of the day, after lunch until late afternoon is unscheduled, giving visitors time to relax or be pampered in the spa. Following a leisurely dinner, guests may enjoy an after-dark excursion into the rainforest in search of nocturnal wildlife.

Trip Features
  • 3 – 5 Days
  • $1,850
  • PHYSICAL RATING
    Moderate
  • ACTIVITIES
    Hiking, Canoes, Canopy Walkway, Night Excursions, Kayaking
  • HIGHLIGHTS
    Amazon Rainforest, Yasuni Biosphere Reserve, Wildlife

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La Selva Jungle Lodge

La Selva Jungle Lodge in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest offers a taste of luxury and epic rainforest excursions.

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You are transferred to Quito’s airport for the 30-minute flight over the Andes to the Amazon jungle town of Coca. From here, representatives of the lodge will escort you to the private dock where a motorized canoe will be waiting to take you the rest of the way, with lunch aboard.  This picturesque 2½-hr trip down the Napo River starts your Amazon tours.  On arrival, the friendly staff will help you get settled before gathering in the bar to meet the naturalists, enjoy a complimentary cocktail and make plans for your first Amazon tour excursion. (L,D)

Your time at La Selva is filled with various exciting activities. You’ll enjoy guided jungle walks during the day with your naturalist guide who will discuss the flora and fauna, as well as an native guide that will teach you about medicinal plants and how indigenous peoples use the forest. Explore the lake and side creeks in dugout canoe rides and participate in bird watching, nocturnal nature walks, night-time canoe excursions, kayaking the lake, and visit to the parrot clay lick! A jungle highlight is climbing the observation tower where you’ll experience the jungle from the top, allowing you to see the vast jungle vegetation and the wildlife that lives in the treetops. You’ll also have an opportunity to visit a Kichwa indigenous community. At La Selva, you can pamper yourself with a massage or other spa services at the end of an exciting day. (B,L,D)

After breakfast, you’ll bit an early morning farewell to the Amazon as you make the return journey up the Napo River to Coca where you will catch your flight back to Quito. (B)

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