Ecuador Amazon Adventure – Napo Wildlife Center

Included

Assistance from the airport in Quito; all meals indicated in the itinerary; accommodations; tours, services and guides; river transportation from Coca city; all excursions including the Añangu Kichwa Community and visits to the exclusive Napo parrot-macaw clay licks; entrance fee to the Yasuni National Park; rain poncho and rubber boots provided to use while at lodge; transfer from and to the airport in Coca.

Exclusions

International airfare; round-trip flights Quito to Coca ($256 per person, subject to change); airport departure taxes or visa fees; excess baggage charges; additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations; alcoholic beverages, bottled water or snacks; insurance of any kind; laundry; phone calls or messages; reconfirmation of flights; items of personal nature.

Payment & Cancellation

In order to confirm this trip, a nonrefundable deposit of $200 is required per person at time of booking. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Special holiday payment and cancellation terms may apply. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing. Standard cancellations are subject to the following per-person penalties, based on number of days prior to departure:
Up to 61 days – 100% of deposit
60 to 45 days – 50% of total trip cost
44 to 0 days – 100% of total trip cost

Terms & Conditions

This trip is subject to AdventureSmith Explorations Terms and Conditions. Please read this information carefully and call us if you have any questions. A Traveler Information Form, which includes a release of liability, must be completed and signed by all travelers. Your Adventure Specialist will send you a unique link to complete this form along with a packing list and extensive pre-departure and travel insurance information upon booking confirmation.

Arrival & Departure

The 5-day Extended Stay Ecuador Amazon Adventure begins and ends in Quito, Ecuador (UIO). Flights to the Amazon usually depart early and the Ecuador Amazon Adventure may require a pre-trip hotel overnight in Quito. We highly recommend arriving one day prior to your trip start date in case of any flight delay, cancellation or lost luggage issues. Expect to return from the Amazon late in the late afternoon on the last day of your itinerary. If you would like assistance with international flights, please visit our Booking Flights resource page.

Internal Flights

The 5-day Extended Stay Ecuador Amazon Adventure has a required flight between Quito and Coca on the first and final day of the itinerary. AdventureSmith will assist you with arranging your flights to Coca (not included in lodge package rate) after your booking has been made. Coca-Quito flight schedules vary, so check with AdventureSmith Explorations for details on your particular departure. There is a luggage weight limit of 48 lbs (22 kg) for checked luggage and 17 lbs (8 kg) for one piece of carry-on baggage on the flights between Quito and Coca; additional fees apply for extra weight.

Activities

Activities may include forest and jungle hiking, wildlife observation, community visits, climbing stairs to canopy towers over 100 feet high, canoe rides, night excursions by foot or canoe, star gazing and nightly lectures. Ponchos and rubber boots are provided for use during your stay.

Room Configuration

Triple accommodations are available, ask your Adventure Specialist for details.

Families & Children

Children are welcome at Napo Wildlife Center but it is recommended that they be at least 5 years old and that a private guide be hired for the group (inquire for details). Children under 12 at time of travel receive a 30% discount on accommodation prices when staying with full fare adult.

Travel Insurance

Protect your travel investment with insurance. Our partners at Travelex Insurance offer a variety of plans and policies to fit every trip and budget. Coverage for a pre-existing medical condition is also available if you purchase the Travel Select plan within 15 days of the initial trip payment; refer to plan details. Learn more about travel insurance or get a free quote.

Itinerary Notes

Use the itinerary as a guide only. Itineraries may be altered due to weather, wildlife, National Park regulation or at the guides’ discretion. Bilingual naturalist guides and native guides are divided within specially organized groups, which offer the best opportunities possible during excursions. Private guides are available upon request for an extra fee and must be booked for entire length of stay. Ask your Adventure Specialist for details. The ability to be flexible makes this type of adventure travel unique.

Included

Assistance from the airport in Quito; all meals indicated in the itinerary; accommodations; tours, services and guides; river transportation from Coca city; all excursions including the Añangu Kichwa Community and visits to the exclusive Napo parrot-macaw clay licks; entrance fee to the Yasuni National Park; rain poncho and rubber boots provided to use while at lodge; transfer from and to the airport in Coca.

Exclusions

International airfare; round-trip flights Quito to Coca ($256 per person, subject to change); airport departure taxes or visa fees; excess baggage charges; additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations; alcoholic beverages, bottled water or snacks; insurance of any kind; laundry; phone calls or messages; reconfirmation of flights; items of personal nature.

Payment & Cancellation

In order to confirm this trip, a nonrefundable deposit of $200 is required per person at time of booking. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Special holiday payment and cancellation terms may apply. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing. Standard cancellations are subject to the following per-person penalties, based on number of days prior to departure:
Up to 61 days – 100% of deposit
60 to 45 days – 50% of total trip cost
44 to 0 days – 100% of total trip cost

Terms & Conditions

This trip is subject to AdventureSmith Explorations Terms and Conditions. Please read this information carefully and call us if you have any questions. A Traveler Information Form, which includes a release of liability, must be completed and signed by all travelers. Your Adventure Specialist will send you a unique link to complete this form along with a packing list and extensive pre-departure and travel insurance information upon booking confirmation.

Arrival & Departure

The 5-day Birding Ecuador Amazon Adventure begins and ends in Quito, Ecuador (UIO). Flights to the Amazon usually depart early and the Ecuador Amazon Adventure may require a pre-trip hotel overnight in Quito. We highly recommend arriving one day prior to your trip start date in case of any flight delay, cancellation or lost luggage issues. Expect to return from the Amazon late in the late afternoon on the last day of your itinerary. If you would like assistance with international flights, please visit our Booking Flights resource page.

Internal Flights

The 5-day Birding Ecuador Amazon Adventure has a required flight between Quito and Coca on the first and final day of the itinerary. AdventureSmith will assist you with arranging your flights to Coca (not included in lodge package rate) after your booking has been made. Coca-Quito flight schedules vary, so check with AdventureSmith Explorations for details on your particular departure. There is a luggage weight limit of 48 lbs (22 kg) for checked luggage and 17 lbs (8 kg) for one piece of carry-on baggage on the flights between Quito and Coca; additional fees apply for extra weight.

Activities

Activities may include forest and jungle hiking, wildlife observation, community visits, climbing stairs to canopy towers over 100 feet high, canoe rides, night excursions by foot or canoe, star gazing and nightly lectures. Ponchos and rubber boots are provided for use during your stay.

Room Configuration

Triple accommodations are available, ask your Adventure Specialist for details.

Families & Children

Children are welcome at Napo Wildlife Center but it is recommended that they be at least 5 years old and that a private guide be hired for the group (inquire for details). Children under 12 at time of travel receive a 30% discount on accommodation prices when staying with full fare adult.

Travel Insurance

Protect your travel investment with insurance. Our partners at Travelex Insurance offer a variety of plans and policies to fit every trip and budget. Coverage for a pre-existing medical condition is also available if you purchase the Travel Select plan within 15 days of the initial trip payment; refer to plan details. Learn more about travel insurance or get a free quote.

Itinerary Notes

Use the itinerary as a guide only. Itineraries may be altered due to weather, wildlife, National Park regulation or at the guides’ discretion. Bilingual naturalist guides and native guides are divided within specially organized groups, which offer the best opportunities possible during excursions. Private guides are available upon request for an extra fee and must be booked for entire length of stay. Ask your Adventure Specialist for details. The ability to be flexible makes this type of adventure travel unique.