Amazon - Ecuador
Napo River
Jungle Cruise
4-8 Days
Included
Medium - Low
The Anaconda Amazon Cruise is perfect for a luxurious Ecuadorian river cruise experience. This ship is 148 feet long. This cruise contains comforts, facilities and services of a 5-star boutique hotel but the fun part is to have all this in the middle of the Ecuadorian Amazon. The Anaconda Amazon Cruise has capacity for up to 40 people and has 18 suites, each with feature sitting areas, large comfortable beds, air-conditioning and panoramic view windows. All cabins have large private bathrooms and hot-water showers and 110/220 electricity. There are four deluxe suites which include balconies and 14 of the standard suites can be interconnected (best option for family trips).
The Anaconda Amazon Cruise also has common areas aboard. Three decks offer social spaces such as lounges, bars and conference rooms. There is also a spacious dining area with great views and delicious cuisine. Anakondaās chef adapts Ecuadorian and international ingredients to make up the most fusion dishes. The cruise on the outside includes a large sundeck, shared among passengers jacuzzi, observation deck and a small boutique where passengers can purchase souvenirs.
Itineraries
Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one
SUNDAY Fly to Coca city & journey by motorized canoe (1 hour) to the Anakonda Cruise. Free time to settle in. Night walk in search of nocturnal species such as amphibians & insects.
MONDAY Navigation downstream to the PaƱacocha Reserve, a flooded forest ecosystem. Amazon-style BBQ lunch, and time to swim in the lake or kayak.
TUESDAY Morning visit to the YasunĆ parrot clay licks, followed by the Kichwa Cultural Center to learn about local traditions and customs. Late afternoon climb an observation tower for wildlife spotting and sunset views.
WEDNESDAY Cruise navigation and motorized canoe ride back to Coca city for your flight back to Quito.
4 days
Day 1: Fly for 30 minutes from Quito to Coca. Upon arrival, you will be taken to the dock where you will board a motorized canoe for the hour-long trip to the Anakonda Amazon Cruise Boat. You have the chance to explore the cruise ship once you’ve settled in. After dinner, take a night walk in the forest to look for different nocturnal species that live in the Amazon, like frogs and insects.
Day 2: We take a canoe trip to the Paacocha reserve, which is an ecosystem flooded by blackwaters, continuing downstream to the Paayacu river delta. Here, you might see different species of primates, birds, and fish. You will stop for lunch at a nearby campsite to enjoy an Amazon-style BBQ after a short walk. You can go swimming or kayaking in the Paacocha lake after lunch. After dinner, we head back to the boat.
Day 3: We leave early in the morning for the Parrot Clay Licks, a special location rich in minerals that each day draws thousands of colorful parrots, parakeets, and amazon birds. You will later go to a Kichwa Cultural Center to find out more about the Amazon Communities’ culture, traditions, and food. We visit an observation tower before dusk to take in the breathtaking view of the Amazon forest canopy. Activity completion and dinner.
Day 4: After breakfast, take in the final leg of the trip back on board before leaving the cruise and returning to Coca City in a motorized canoe for your next destination.
SUNDAY Fly to Coca city & journey by motorized canoe (1 hour) to the Anakonda cruise. Free time to settle in. Night walk in search of nocturnal species such as amphibians & insects.
MONDAY Navigation downstream to the PaƱacocha Reserve, a flooded forest ecosystem. Amazon-style BBQ lunch, and time to swim in the lake or kayak.
TUESDAY Morning visit to the YasunĆ parrot clay licks, followed by the Kichwa Cultural Center to learn about local traditions and customs. Late afternoon climb an observation tower for wildlife spotting and sunset views.
WEDNESDAY Morning kayaking on the Indallama River, searching for wildlife along the way. Afternoon leisure time, and evening opportunity to walk in the forest.
THURSDAY After breakfast we enter the pristine YasunĆ National Park hoping to spot pink water dolphins and anaconda amongst other fauna. In the afternoon you can canoe on a black water lake with the chance to encounter giant otters, and hike in the forest.
FRIDAY Morning visit to a Kichwa family is followed by an afternoon at leisure as the cruise continues itās navigation.
SATURDAY An early landing to explore the Amazon ecosystem with your naturalist guide. In the afternoon climb the Kapok Tree canopy tower to enjoy excellent rainforest views. Nocturnal canoe ride in search of black caiman alligators.
SUNDAY Cruise navigation and motorized canoe ride back to Coca city for your flight back to Quito
8 days A
Day 1: Fly for 30 minutes from Quito to Coca. Upon arrival, you will be taken to the dock where you will board a motorized canoe for the hour-long trip to the Anakonda Amazon Cruise Boat. You have the chance to explore the cruise ship once you’ve settled in. After dinner, take a night walk in the forest to look for different nocturnal species that live in the Amazon, like frogs and insects.
Day 2: We take a canoe trip to the Paacocha reserve, which is an ecosystem flooded by blackwaters, continuing downstream to the Paayacu river delta. Here, you might see different species of primates, birds, and fish. You will stop for lunch at a nearby campsite to enjoy an Amazon-style BBQ after a short walk. You can go swimming or kayaking in the Paacocha lake after lunch. After dinner, we head back to the boat.
Day 3: We leave early in the morning for the Parrot Clay Licks, a special location rich in minerals that each day draws thousands of colorful parrots, parakeets, and amazon birds. You will later go to a Kichwa Cultural Center to find out more about the Amazon Communities’ culture, traditions, and food. We visit an observation tower before dusk to take in the breathtaking view of the Amazon forest canopy. Activity completion and dinner.
Day 4: On the Indillama River, which flows into Yasuni National Park, we start the day by kayaking. You will be able to observe the local wildlife during this excursion in the forest. After lunch, you will have time to relax in the afternoon, and in the early hours of the morning, you can take a walk through the jungle to look for nocturnal animals.
Day 5: We travel early in the morning to Yasuni National Park, an area of the Ecuadorian Amazon that is pristine and unspoiled. This area is also home to anacondas, river turtles, and various primate species. With any luck, we might even see the fabled Pink River Dolphin. We take you canoeing in a black water lake later in the afternoon, where giant otters and the magnificent but elusive manatee reside. A hike through the riparian forest, where you can see birds and an ant colony by the giant fig tree, will also be enjoyable.
Day 6: On the banks of the Napo River, you can visit an actual Kichwa family and learn about their way of life to start the day. After lunch, we return to the ship and spend some time relaxing while it is still navigating.
Day 7: Landing and exploring the Amazon ecosystem in search of a wide variety of different animal and plant species will be our first activity of the day. We go to a canopy tower in the afternoon, which is built up against a huge Kapok tree and offers a breathtaking view of the Amazon Basin. We canoe along the river in the evening in search of black caiman alligators.
Day 8: After breakfast, take in the final leg of the trip back on board before leaving the cruise and returning to Coca City in a motorized canoe for your next destination.
WEDNESDAY Fly to Coca city & journey by motorized canoe (1 hour) to the Anakonda cruise. Free time to settle in. Night walk in search of nocturnal species such as amphibians & insects.
THURSDAY After breakfast we enter the pristine YasunĆ National Park hoping to spot pink water dolphins and anaconda amongst other fauna. In the afternoon you can canoe on a black water lake with the chance to encounter giant otters, and hike in the forest.
FRIDAY Morning visit to a Kichwa family is followed by an afternoon at leisure as the cruise continues itās navigation.
SATURDAY An early landing to explore the Amazon ecosystem with your naturalist guide. In the afternoon climb the Kapok Tree canopy tower to enjoy excellent rainforest views. Nocturnal canoe ride in search of black caiman alligators.
SUNDAY Morning kayaking on the Indallama River, searching for wildlife along the way. Afternoon leisure time, and evening opportunity to walk in the forest.
MONDAY Navigation downstream to the PaƱacocha Reserve, a flooded forest ecosystem. Amazon-style BBQ lunch, and time to swim in the lake or kayak.
TUESDAY Morning visit to the YasunĆ parrot clay licks, followed by the Kichwa Cultural Center to learn about local traditions and customs. Late afternoon climb an observation tower for wildlife spotting and sunset views.
WEDNESDAY Cruise navigation and motorized canoe ride back to Coca city for your flight back to Quito.
8 days B
Day 1: Fly for 30 minutes from Quito to Coca. Take a motorized canoe for a 1-hour trip to the Anakonda Amazon Cruise Boat from the dock. You have the chance to explore the cruise ship once you’ve settled in. After dinner, take a night walk in the forest to look for different nocturnal species that live in the Amazon, like frogs and insects.
Day 2: We travel early in the morning to Yasuni National Park, an area of the Ecuadorian Amazon that is pristine and unspoiled. This area is also home to anacondas, river turtles, and various primate species. With any luck, we might even see the fabled Pink River Dolphin. We take you canoeing in a black water lake later in the afternoon, where giant otters and the magnificent but elusive manatee reside. A hike through the riparian forest, where you can see birds and an ant colony by the giant fig tree, will also be enjoyable.
Day 3: On the banks of the Napo River, you can visit an actual Kichwa family and learn about their way of life to start the day. After lunch, we return to the ship and spend some time relaxing while it is still navigating.
Day 4: Landing and exploring the Amazon ecosystem in search of a wide variety of different animal and plant species will be our first activity of the day. We go to a canopy tower in the afternoon, which is built up against a huge Kapok tree and offers a breathtaking view of the Amazon Basin. We canoe along the river in the evening in search of black caiman alligators.
Day 5: On the Indillama River, which flows into Yasuni National Park, we start the day by kayaking. You will be able to observe the local wildlife during this excursion in the forest. After lunch, you will have time to relax in the afternoon, and in the early hours of the morning, you can take a walk through the jungle to look for nocturnal animals.
Day 6: We take a canoe trip to the Paacocha reserve, which is an ecosystem flooded by blackwaters, continuing downstream to the Paayacu river delta. Here, you might see different species of primates, birds, and fish. You will stop for lunch at a nearby campsite to enjoy an Amazon-style BBQ after a short walk. You can go swimming or kayaking in the Paacocha lake after lunch. After dinner, we head back to the boat.
Day 7: We leave early for the Parrot Clay Licks, a remarkable location rich in minerals that each day draws hundreds of colorful parrots, parakeets, and amazon birds. You will later go to a Kichwa Cultural Center to find out more about the Amazon Communities’ culture, traditions, and food. We visit an observation tower before dusk to take in the breathtaking view of the Amazon forest canopy. Activity completion and dinner.
Day 8: After breakfast, take in the final leg of the trip back on board before leaving the cruise and returning to Coca City in a motorized canoe for your next destination.
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Deluxe Suite | Standard Suite | |||||||
Single | Double | Triple | CHD / 12 years | Single | Double | Triple | CHD / 12 years | |
4 | US$ 4,552 PP | US$ 3,048 PP | US$ 2,591 PP | US$ 1,523 PP | US$ 3,643 PP | US$ 2,440 PP | US$ 2,073 PP | US$ 1,220 PP |
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Deluxe Suite | Standard Suite | |||||||
Single | Double | Triple | CHD / 12 years | Single | Double | Triple | CHD / 12 years | |
8 | US$ 9,100 PP | US$ 6,096 PP | US$ 5,183 PP | US$ 3,048 PP | US$ 7,281 PP | US$ 4,878 PP | US$ 4,146 PP | US$ 2,440 PP |