The Amazon

Things to see in Ecuador & Galapagos: The Amazon

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The Amazon experience begins with a flight east from Quito to the rather ordinary town of Coca. However, this is where the adventure begins. A short transfer takes you to the river port where you board a motorised canoe for your journey down the mighty Rio Napo into the heart of the forest. The final stretch of your journey will be by Indian dugout canoe that will take you right to your lodge.

This vast region protects more species of plant and mammal than almost any area of a similar size. It is home to a simply astonishing wildlife repertoire - 15% of all the bird species on the planet, over 100 species of mammal and 300 species of fish. And that's not to mention the 1,000 species of butterfly, freshwater dolphins, caimans, 10 monkey species and innumerable exotic flowers. Of particular interest to you may be to try and sight the mystical and enigmatic jaguar.

Places to stay in Ecuador & Galapagos

Galapagos Beluga [High]
The Beluga is a spacious, comfortable, first-class 36-metre motor-yacht carrying 16 passengers in ... >>
Finch Bay Eco Hotel [High]
At the end of your Galapagos voyage you may wish to spend a little time staying at one of the small ... >>
Galapagos Vessels
When considering a voyage around the Galapagos Islands the type of vessel you choose is ... >>
Isabela II [High]
The Isabela II is a deluxe 53-metre motor-yacht carrying 40 passengers in 21 cabins. All cabins ... >>
La Pinta [High]
La Pinta is a motor-yacht offering a luxurious expedition around the Galapagos Islands. If you ... >>
Sagitta [High]
The beautiful and spacious first class, three-masted sailing ship Sagitta carries just 16 ... >>
Samba [Mid]
The Samba is a 24-metre motor-sailor accommodating 14 passengers in seven air-conditioned cabins, ... >>
Santa Cruz [High]
The Santa Cruz is a first-class 72-metre motor-cruiser carrying 90 passengers in 47 cabins, all ... >>
The Cachalote [Mid]
The Cacahlote is a tourist class 21-metre ketch-rigged motor-sailor, carrying 16 passengers in ... >>
Mindo Cloud Forest Sachatamia Lodge [Mid]
Satchatamia Lodge is a well-placed lodge from which to enjoy ... >>
Septimo Paraiso [Mid]
Septimo Paraiso is a simple lodge with 22 rooms, adjacent to the forest. The food is good and the ... >>
Papallacta & Antisana Guango Lodge [Mid]
Guango Lodge is set in a forested area 11 kilometres from ... >>
Quito Casa Aliso [Mid]
Casa Aliso is a small, ten bedroom boutique accommodation, which has the feel of a luxury home ... >>
Hotel Patio Andaluz [Mid]
This is a lovely, boutique hotel, which was declared a National Monument by UNESCO in 1978 as it ... >>
Hotel Relicario del Carmen [Mid]
A small historic hotel in the heart of the colonial centre. It is an old house said to date back ... >>
The Amazon La Selva [Mid]
La Selva is a simple and rustic lodge built to a native design. The lodge accommodates a maximum ... >>
Napo Wildlife Centre [High]
Napo Wildlife Centre is run in conjunction with the local Anangu Quichua Community and is involved ... >>
Sacha Jungle Lodge [High]
The 26 individual en-suite cabins at Sacha Jungle Lodge are constructed using local materials and ... >>

Things to see in Ecuador & Galapagos

Cruising the Galapagos
	We offer a selection of vessels to take you around the Galapagos, which are shown on the ...
Espanola
	Magnificent seabird colonies include blue-footed and masked boobies and swallow-tailed gulls. ...
Fernandina
	An active volcano with rugged slopes, unusual lava formations and a huge population of land ...
Floreana
	Densely studded with volcanic cones and relatively luxuriant. There are nesting areas for ...
Genovesa
	Breeding ground for the South American fur seal and sealions. The cliffs are home to Galapagos ...
Isabela
	By far the largest island and home to some 6,000 Galapagos tortoises around the volcanic ...
Mindo Cloud Forest
	Heading north-west from Quito is Mindo Cloud Forest. Considered to be one of the most important ...
Papallacta & Antisana
	Less than two hours east of Quito is Papallacta, nestled at the foot of Mt. Antisana, Ecuador's ...
Quito
	Quito, the capital of Ecuador, sits at an altitude of 2,850 metres on the slopes of the active ...
San Cristobal
	Home to frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies and sealions, this island was the first that Charles ...
Santa Cruz
	Its rocky coastline and maze of mangrove-lined inlets is good for sea turtles, sharks and rays. ...
Santiago and Bartolome
	Lava lizards are common on Santiago and the island is good for birds such as Galapagos dove, ...
The Amazon
	The Amazon experience begins with a flight east from Quito to the rather ordinary town of Coca. ...