Ecuador Holidays - Yuturi Jungle Lodge in Ecuador

A very good alternative for those looking for a comfortable spot (not luxurious) but also looking for deep jungle. It is located on the shores of the Yuturi River (180 km or 5 hours canoe ride from Coca town) and it contains a very great biodiversity of flora and fauna.Yuturi, the Quichua name for the giant Conga ant, is a splendid lodge, located in a biologic private reserve in the middle of black water lakes, varzea tidal forests and primary terra firme forests. Due to the huge variety of habitats this is one of the best places in Ecuador for bird-spotting. There have been signalized more than 400 different bird species in the reserve. The last night of this jungle tour will be spend always in Yarina Lodge, in order to catch your flight back to Quito the next day. The separated rooms are pleasant and comfortable and the served food is excellent. Yuturi has experienced guides who have a vast knowledge of the surrounding forests.

DAY 1: (Monday) Yuturi - Ecuador

Visitors fly from Quito to Coca, where the tour begins. From here we will provide transportation to the river, where a motor canoe will take us along the impressive Napo and Yuturi rivers to our lodge. An evening hike around Paraguaco Lake to observe the nocturnal animals completes the day's activities. (D).

DAY 2: Early in the morning we’ll set off on a canoe trip on Yuturi Lake, where you will be able to observe the transition from land vegetation to aquatic vegetation and a wonderful diversity of birds, of which 500 species exist in the area. Afterwards, we’ll explore Manduro Lake, and take pleasure in a hike through the rainforest with opportunities to see a variety of flora and fauna. Your jungle adventure continues in the evening with a night navigation to observe caimans. (B, L, D)

DAY 3: After breakfast, we’ll enjoy a walk through the rainforest in the area of Huarmi Yuturi, where there will be more opportunities to encounter the incredible diversity of rainforest flora and fauna. Following this we’ll visit an indigenous community, who will give you an insight into their traditional customs and way of life. In the afternoon, our native guides will show you how to use a blowpipe and weave baskets using local fibers before we head for "Isla de los Chorongos" ("Monkey Island") A walk to the observation tower, an ideal location for birdwatchers, ends an exciting day. (B, L, D)

DAY 4: After an early breakfast, we will return to Coca by motorised canoe in time to catch the flight back to Quito. (B)

This is a fixed departure journey, leaving every Monday for 5 days and every Monday for 4 days

Rated: easy


	per person in double room
Duration	4 days/3 nights	5 days/4 nights
USD	$ 300	$ 375
EUR	€ 248	€ 311
GBP	£ 168	£ 210
Domestic Flights: USD 140 / GBP 78 / EUR 116

(*) Price last updated on 24 February 2004. Current price may vary due to elements out of our control, so please always check by sending us a
quotation request .
(**) Flight prices are susceptible to change at any time without prior notice

Included
Native guide, bilingual guide, noted meals, accommodation in the lodge, canoe transport from/to Coca town.

Not included
Personal expenses, flight Quito-Coca-Quito, tips and beverages.

Yuturi Lodge

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