5 Day Amazon Exploration: Search for the Pink Dolphin
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$865 | $1,005 | $1,520 |
Day 1 Fly Quito-Coca. Transfer downstream and embark on the Manatee Amazon Explorer
Depart from Quito in the morning at approximately 07:00 AM, and after a 30 minute flight we arrive at Francisco de Orellana (Coca)the capital city of the oil industry of Ecuador. At the airport, we will have our naturalist guides meet us and take us on a short transfer to the Napo River port. Then we will have a motorized canoe ride downstream for approximately for hours, and when passengers arrive, they can observe part of the Jatun Cocha lake and the fresh water dolphin at the Yasuní river and Tiputini river. On the way downstream from Coca to Rocafuerte we have a short stop and we will visit the Parrot salt lick, as well as the Water World, a special place that displays fish and other animals that live under water in the rivers of the Ecuadorian Amazonia. There is also information about the wooden handcrafted figures that are displayed and were made by the Indigenous women of the area.
Day 2 Kichwa Culture Center
This morning, we will visit one of the local indigenous community's centers, specifically one of the schools of the Kichwa Culture. On this visit, we will have the opportunity to meet the local people and learn about their culture. Our guests can meet the children and share culture, visit the huts and understand how this friendly people live, use the resources of this unique world, and how they have learned to manage the fragility of this ecosystem. In the afternoon guests can enjoy relaxing onboard the Manatee, while recharging batteries for the next day. There is also the opportunity to learn how to make Ecuadorian food in one of our cooking lessons directed by our chef on board, while locals teach you how to make reed handicrafts.
Day 3 Visiting the Observation Tower
Today we will explore the Chaullacocha black water system. Depending on upon the water level, we can access this system by walking or by paddling in canoes. We will then explore the lakeshores looking for species such as turtles, herons and caimans. Later in the day, we will visit the canopy tower, which is more than 80 meters tall and from which can be viewed the entire forest. The tower has 300 steps that are well worth climbing to get to the top, where the views are incredible! After all of those steps, sit back and enjoy a delicious Amazonian-style BBQ and a cold drink at a nearby camping site. In the afternoon, we will have a short hike through the rainforest and return to the Manatee for dinner and a quick lecture.
Day 4 Parrot Lick – Limoncocha Biological Reserve
Today, we will visit the Parrot clay licks, where hundreds of parrots, parakeets and parrotlets converge at the clay. Without a doubt, it is a beautiful display of colors and sounds. In the afternoon, we will explore the Limoncocha Lake, which is famous for the impressive amount of birds species – more than 473 have been identified there! You can also see how the indigenous people catch piranhas and other species. With a good, strong flashlight, you can see the mystical black caimans. Afterward, return to the Manatee for a farewell dinner.
Day 5 Disembark / Fly Quito
While the Manatee navigates upriver, the guides wrap up our knowledge of the great Amazon region. Then transfer to the airport for the flight to Quito.
Itinerary Notes
Please note not included:- Roundtrip airfare Quito-Coca (approx $190, subject to change)
- Yasuni National Park Fee ($25)
- Parrots salt lick entrance fee ($20)
Special Childrens Fare: Child under the age of 12 sharing with parents fare is only $460
Cruise dates: Additional dates are available, this cruise departs every Monday.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $400, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure.
Final payment by bank transfer, check or Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or Amex. Credit Card payments subject to 3% convenience fee and maximum $15,000 charge.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 100 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 90 days or more | $250 |
| 89-60 days | 55% trip cost |
| 59-0 days | 100% trip cost |
Manatee
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 30
- River Cruise Ship
The Manatee Amazon Explorer is an intimate way to explore the great Amazon--it holds just 30 passengers, and is a stunning example of jungle luxury.
The Manatee's expedition leaders are always on hand to answer questions and offer information on the Amazon rainforest, the weather conditions, navigation, native cultures, and plants. Travelers will learn about this unique region through daily explorations, lectures, briefings, recaps and videos.
Manatee Exploration Trips include:
• River Transportation
• Accommodations in Single, Double or Triple Staterooms
• All meals (B, L, D), snacks, etc.
• Purified water
• All forest excursions
• Visits to native communities
• Excursion Leaders (Biologists, Zoologists, Botanists, etc)
• Lectures by our Excursion Leaders
Manatee Amazon Explorer Technical Specifications:
Type of vessel: River motor yacht
Capacity: 30 passengers, 12 crew
Length: 27 meters (89.1 feet)
Beam: 7 meters (23.1 feet)
Speed: 12 knots
Electricity: 110 and 220 volts, 60 hertz
Generators: 2 Iveco, 60 kw
Engines: 2 John Deere, 250 HP each
Safety: Fire detectors, life jackets, 2 lifeboats
Decks: Main deck, Cabin deck, Sun deck
Navigation equipment: Furuno GPS, deep sounder and radar
Communications: VHF, HF, satellite phone
Facilities: Bar, restaurant, boutique, guest laundry, air conditioning, boots and rain ponchos.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
| Triple 2 comfortable cabins with two lower twin beds and one upper berth, A/C, picture window, and private bathroom. | |
| Double 12 comfortable cabins with two lower twin beds, A/C, picture window, and private bathroom. | |
 | Single Comfortable cabin with two lower twin beds, A/C, picture window, and private bathroom. Single supplement is 50%. |
