Amazon Kayaking Trip

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Overview
Highlights
- Explore the Amazon by Kayak
- Explore a new and fascinating aspect of the extraordinary ecosystem, which has the highest concentration of flora and fauna species in the world
- Explore the entire forest, from the floor to the jungle canopy, all with expert interpretation
- A visit to the Amazon rainforest is a life-changing experience and small group size is the key to the success of this wildlife adventure
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Trip includes
- Tour leader and local naturalist guides
- Double accommodation in hotels and lodges
- Meals detailed in the itinerary above
- Motorboat transportation
- Kayaking and safety equipment
- Visits to attractions
- Airport transfers
- Bottled water
Itinerary

Accommodation : Garden Hotel San Jose
You’ll be met at Quito’s new airport (UIO) and transferred to a beautiful hacienda-style hotel near the airport. Arrivals are typically quite late so after a brief orientation on the next day’s plan you’ll be able to get to bed.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sacha Lodge
In the morning, we will meet the naturalist/kayak guide in the lobby of the hotel and head to the airport for the flight over the Andes to the Amazon Basin. Landing in the town of Coca we’ll...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sacha Lodge
After breakfast, we’ll walk through the rainforest back to the Rio Napo and board a motorized canoe that will take us to our put-in point for the descent on the tranquil Indillana River. Run...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sacha Lodge
Dedicated to optimal wildlife observation, the day at Sacha Lodge starts early. Setting off not long after dawn, we will take our kayaks and paddle through one of the most interesting creeks...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Amazon Dolphin Ecolodge
Early in the morning, we will check out from Sacha Lodge to take a boat ride for about 2 hours to the headwaters of the Pañayacu River where our kayaks will be waiting. We then p...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Amazon Dolphin Ecolodge
After breakfast we will venture out by kayak to explore Pañacocha Lake in search of more wildlife. There will be chances to find and float with the pink freshwater dolphins, to observe colorful hoatzin birds and other avian residents of the lake as well as monkeys and numerous other small creatures.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: La Selva Lodge
We will continue our descent of the Pañayacu River until we reach the broad Napo River where we will board a motorized canoe to ride downstream and then paddle by kayak to Garzacoha Lake ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: La Selva Lodge
Today we visit what is thought to be the most biologically diverse spot on earth: Yasuni National Park. A 20-minute canoe ride plus a 15-minute walk takes us back to the Rio Napo, where w...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Patio Andaluz
This day starts with an early wake up call, breakfast, and then departure from the lodge. The lodge staff will assist with your checked luggage as we begin our journey back to Quito....
Meals: Breakfast
Your tour leader will assist with luggage, transfer you to the airport, and ensure that check-in goes smoothly.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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I had a wonderful time
I had a wonderful time and I’m so glad I decided to go! All three of my kayak excursions with Tofino Expeditions have been more than vacations, they have been life e...
It was a very fun and very memorable adventure.
It was a very fun and very memorable adventure. I much appreciated all the extra planning and logistic efforts you and the crew put in so we could do so many differe...
It was the best trip
It was the best trip we have ever taken. Cannot wait to go on another one! Have been telling everyone how great it was and recommending it. You may get some people I...
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flight to / from Quito (UIO)
- Tips for guides and staff: $90 suggested
- International Airport Tax (will be included in your international ticket)
- Beverages
- Insurance of any type
- Personal expenses
- Cost of hospitalization and evacuation if necessary
- Flight Quito – Coca – Quito: $220 (subject to change)
- Yasuni Park entrance fee: $22 payable in cash upon entry (subject to change)
Accommodation
9 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches and 8 Dinners
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