Wildlife encounters shaped around your pace.

After the transfer from Quito, we stroll through the village to meet its people and learn about its history and traditions. We’ll then visit Zuro Loma Bird Reserve, where we’ll discover the fascinating world of hummingbirds and tanagers. Lunch is included. In the evening, dinner will be prepared and served at Villa Doris. Overnight stay at Villa Doris.

After a traditional country breakfast, we set off towards the Tandayapa Valley, observing how the landscape and ecosystems gradually change along the way. Discover lush vegetation, diverse birdlife, and the remarkable adaptations that allow plants and animals to thrive in this unique environment. We’ll visit a local nature reserve, home to a wonderful variety of hummingbirds and tanagers, where these birds are carefully protected and cared for. Every visit reveals something new, even to those of us who live here. Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a transfer back to Quito.

We transfer you directly from the airport to Nono. Welcome dinner and overnight at Villa Doris.

A morning hike through either Zuro Loma or Yanacocha Reserves, with a box lunch on the trail. In the afternoon, time to wander through the village at your own pace. Dinner and overnight at Villa Doris.

Spend a full day exploring the lower cloud forest, beginning with a short hike at Pahuma Reserve. Covering 890 acres, Pahuma is a biodiversity hotspot that provides critical habitat for endangered and endemic wildlife, protects vital water sources for nearby communities, and plays a key role in conservation across Ecuador’s Chocó Andino region. Next, visit a local bird reserve, where colorful birds put on a spectacular natural display. Continue towards Mindo to explore an orchid garden and take part in a cacao workshop. Lunch on your own in Mindo, giving you free time to explore the village’s local restaurants and culinary offerings. Return to Villa Doris for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast and transfer to Quito. End of services. Note: This program offers the possibility to add on biking or horseback riding tours. Sustainability We choose destinations where communities, nature and responsible travel go hand in hand, and we try to leave every place a little better than we found it. Here is what that looks like in practice. Investing where we operate Inca Holidays invests in the communities it works with. We partner with community-based projects that offer local stays, we hire local guides, offer cultural tours and food experiences. Community experiences We work with a few community-based projects that offer local stays, ecotourism, cultural tours and food experiences. Travelers pay a fair price, and the community earns additional income. Growing native forest At Villa Doris we have planted a garden of native tree species, and we encourage and take part in reforestation projects with Alambi Raíces Nativas and Voyages de Rêve. Respect Our guides share the culture and traditions of each place, encourage buying local crafts and taking all rubbish with us. Low energy, low noise All lighting at Villa Doris is LED to reduce energy use. We also keep noise to a minimum: no parties and no loud music, to protect the peace of our guests and the wildlife. Gentler cleaning We use biodegradable products made with plant-based oils instead of chlorine bleach and petrochemicals, safer for guests, staff and nature. Refill, don’t buy Filtered water dispensers and complimentary refillable bottles mean no single-use plastic bottles for our guests. Furniture with a second life Much of Villa Doris’s charm comes from antiques, refurbished pieces and furniture made from recycled materials. From producers to your plate At Villa Doris, our menus are built around organic, seasonal ingredients from nearby producers, so every dish tastes of the place. We also plan our meals carefully to keep food waste to a minimum.

Arrival at the lodge and lunch. After some time to relax, hike to a 12-meter-high waterfall for a refreshing swim, discovering medicinal plants, the Huasquila tree and a lagoon along the way. In the evening, enjoy dinner accompanied by the sounds of frogs from the restaurant lagoon. Later, take part in a chocolate-making experience, learning about the entire production process, from roasting and grinding cacao beans to enjoying a delicious chocolate dessert with fruit.

After breakfast, enjoy a three-hour jungle hike through primary and secondary forests, visiting a medicinal plant farm, a 120-meter-long cave, and a 14-meter-high waterfall. After lunch, visit a Kichwa community to learn about their traditions, dances, and the preparation of chicha. In the evening, enjoy regional cuisine and a night hike to discover nocturnal wildlife.

After breakfast, depart for Punta Ahuano and enjoy a full-day canoe experience along the Napo River. Activities include canoeing, a short hike, optional tubing down the river, and a visit to the Amazónico Rescue Center. You will also visit Caiman Lagoon and enjoy a box lunch before taking the river transport back to the lodge. Return in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out from the lodge and conclude your Amazon adventure.

Flight from Quito to El Coca, followed by private ground transportation and a scenic motorized canoe journey along the Napo River to La Selva Lodge. After settling in, enjoy a guided rainforest walk at sunset beneath towering trees, including ancient mahoganies and the iconic Strangler Fig. As darkness falls, enjoy a nighttime canoe excursion in Garza Cocha Lake, searching for caimans and nocturnal wildlife. In the evening you can relax and sit down to a full-service dinner.

Ascend to the 120-foot observation tower for breathtaking views over the rainforest canopy. Explore Mandi Cocha and Garza Cocha lakes, with opportunities to spot monkeys, colorful birds, and giant river otters. End the day with a guided night walk to discover the jungle's nocturnal wildlife. You will enjoy a delicious dinner followed by the activity of your choice: kayaking, yoga, massage.

Visit a parrot clay lick to witness colorful parrots and parakeets gathering to feed, followed by a cultural visit to the Pilchi Indigenous community to discover traditional Amazonian customs and ways of life. In the afternoon, explore the Coto Trail and return to the lodge by canoe. End your day with a delightful dinner and one last chance to enjoy the spa, yoga, or a quiet evening under the stars.

Breakfast and canoe transfers back to El Coca, followed by assistance with your domestic flight. End of services.

Flight from Quito to El Coca, followed by private ground transportation and a scenic motorized canoe journey along the Napo River to La Selva Lodge. After settling in, enjoy a guided rainforest walk through the Matapalo Charapa Trail to see towering mahogany trees over 400 years old. At nighttime you will have a canoe excursion across the waters of Garza Cocha Lake under the stars in search of caimans and nocturnal wildlife.

Climb the 120-foot observation tower for spectacular views over the rainforest canopy. Explore Mandi Cocha and Garza Cocha lakes, with opportunities to spot monkeys, colorful birds, giant river otters and the unmistakable hoatzin bird. End the day with a guided night walk through the jungle followed by a delicious dinner. In your free time, enjoy a kayak ride, yoga class, massage, or simply relax in your suite.

Visit a parrot clay lick to witness colorful parrots and parakeets gathering to feed, followed by a cultural visit to the Pilchi Indigenous community to discover traditional Amazonian customs and ways of life. In the afternoon, explore the Coto Trail and return to the lodge by canoe. After dinner, take time for yourself, whether it’s a massage, stargazing, or quiet solitude on your balcony.

Explore Yasuní National Park, discovering its remarkable biodiversity through a visit to a bird clay lick and a guided rainforest walk. In the afternoon, paddle along Morete Yaku Creek to discover the unique ecosystems of the Amazon, including its flooded forests and native vegetation. Enjoy a farewell dinner and cocktail at the lodge.

Breakfast and motorized canoe transfer back to El Coca, followed by assistance with your domestic flight. End of services.

Travel by motorized canoe along the Napo River, keeping an eye out for herons, egrets, vultures, and other bird species along the way. After a packed lunch, continue by paddle canoe through the primary flooded forest of Challwacocha Creek, a habitat for several sought-after Amazonian birds. Upon arrival at the lodge, enjoy a welcome drink, settle into your cabin, and explore the nearby trails or waterways. End the day with a nighttime canoe excursion in search of nocturnal birds.

Start the day with a canoe ride across Challwacocha Lake and a short walk to the 36-meter observation tower, offering exceptional views of the rainforest canopy and its birdlife. Look for colorful tanagers, toucans, hummingbirds, honeycreepers, and, with luck, the elusive Harpy Eagle. Later, explore the forest understory in search of antbirds and manakins. In the afternoon, continue birdwatching along the Chorongo Trail, where you may encounter species such as the Screaming Piha, Blue-crowned Manakin, and Thrush-like Antpitta.

Travel by boat along the Napo River to visit the parrot clay licks in Yasuní National Park, where large groups of parrots and parakeets gather to feed on mineral-rich clay. Alternatively, explore the southern area of the park or nearby river islands, searching for bird species that are less commonly found in the northern Amazon. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon for dinner.

Enjoy an early morning canoe ride through Challwacocha Creek, taking in the rainforest at sunrise and looking for any last bird sightings. Then, travel by motorized canoe along the Napo River to El Coca, arriving in time for your flight to Quito. End of services.

Fly from Quito to El Coca, then travel by motorized canoe along the Napo River, enjoying your first views of the Amazon rainforest and its wildlife along the way, such as various bird species, giant fig trees, squirrel monkeys. Continue by paddle canoe through the flooded forest of Challwacocha Creek to reach the lodge. After settling into your cabin, explore the surrounding trails or waterways, with opportunities to spot monkeys, birds, black caimans, and remarkable rainforest vegetation. After dinner, enjoy a nighttime canoe excursion in search of black caimans.

Begin the day with a canoe ride across the lake and a walk through the forest to reach the 36-meter observation tower, built around an ancient kapok tree. From the canopy, observe colorful birds, monkeys, and sloths in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for a piranha fishing experience before lunch. In the afternoon, explore the primary rainforest on a guided walk, discovering ancient trees, orchids, bromeliads, and medicinal plants traditionally used by local communities. After dinner, venture into the forest on a night walk to discover nocturnal wildlife, including frogs,tarantulas, insects, and other fascinating creatures.

Travel by motorized canoe along the Napo River to visit the Parrot Clay Lick in Yasuní National Park, where parrots and parakeets gather to feed on mineral-rich clay. Continue with a guided hike through the rainforest foothills, exploring the area's remarkable biodiversity and traditional medicinal plants. The hike in this unique ecosystem offers much to be discovered; footprints of jaguars, pumas, and encounters with deer, or white-collared peccaries. Later, visit the Sani Isla Community Center, where members of the Sani Warmi women's organization introduce visitors to Kichwa traditions and the medicinal uses of native plants. Take part in a traditional Amazonian cooking experience using local ingredients before returning to the lodge in the afternoon.

After an early breakfast, take a final canoe ride through Chawllacocha Creek, accompanied by the Amazonian wildlife and the sunrise. Then, travel by motorized canoe along the Napo River to El Coca, arriving in time for your flight to Quito. End of services. Deep Jungle Experience (5 days / 4 nights) Venture deeper into the Ecuadorian Amazon on a five-day adventure combining extraordinary wildlife encounters, rainforest exploration, and cultural experiences. Navigate flooded forests by canoe, discover the canopy from a 36-meter observation tower, visit a parrot clay lick in Yasuní National Park, and connect with Kichwa traditions.

Fly from Quito to El Coca, then travel by motorized canoe along the Napo River, enjoying your first views of the Amazon rainforest and its wildlife along the way. Continue by paddle canoe through the flooded forest of Challwacocha Creek to reach the lodge. After settling into your cabin, explore the surrounding trails or waterways, with opportunities to spot monkeys, birds, black caimans, and remarkable rainforest vegetation. After dinner, enjoy a nighttime canoe excursion in search of black caimans.

Begin the day with a canoe ride across the lake and a walk through the forest to reach the 36-meter observation tower, built around an ancient kapok tree. From the canopy, observe colorful birds, monkeys, and sloths in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for a piranha fishing experience before lunch. In the afternoon, explore the primary rainforest on a guided walk, discovering ancient trees, orchids, bromeliads, and medicinal plants traditionally used by local communities. After dinner, venture into the forest on a night walk to discover nocturnal wildlife, including frogs, insects, and other fascinating creatures.

Travel by motorized canoe along the Napo River to visit the Parrot Clay Lick in Yasuní National Park, where parrots and parakeets gather to feed on mineral-rich clay. Continue with a guided hike through the rainforest foothills, exploring the area's remarkable biodiversity and traditional medicinal plants. Later, visit the Sani Isla Community Center, where members of the Sani Warmi women's organization introduce visitors to Kichwa traditions and the medicinal uses of native plants. Take part in a traditional Amazonian cooking experience using local ingredients before returning to the lodge in the afternoon.

Set out on a full-day adventure through the more remote areas surrounding Sani Lodge. Begin with a two-hour canoe journey across lakes and flooded forests, followed by a six-hour guided hike along the Chorongo Largo Trail. Explore the habitat of Amazonian wildlife, including jaguars, ocelots, monkeys, tapirs, peccaries, and other rainforest species. Enjoy lunch surrounded by towering ancient trees and lush vegetation before returning to the lodge by paddle canoe, with further opportunities to observe wildlife along the way, such as giant river otters, anacondas, and large caimans.

Enjoy an early morning canoe ride through Challwacocha Creek, taking in the rainforest at sunrise and looking for any last wildlife sightings. Then, travel by motorized canoe along the Napo River to El Coca, arriving in time for your flight to Quito. End of services. Galápagos Islands These world-famous islands are home to Ecuador’s first and largest national park, established in 1959. Located approximately 970 km off the coast of mainland Ecuador, the Galápagos archipelago comprises 13 major islands and more than 200 smaller islands, islets, and rocks. Shaped by volcanic activity, ocean currents, climate, and the arrival of species from the mainland, the islands have developed an exceptional diversity of flora and fauna found nowhere else on Earth. Giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, flightless cormorants, waved albatrosses, and marine iguanas thrive in this remarkable natural environment, often described as a living laboratory of evolution. Discover the Galápagos through unforgettable experiences: Diving Snorkeling Cruises Short excursions Birdwatching Sea kayaking Fishing Wildlife photography Galápagos Cruises Choose from 3-, 4-, or 7-night cruises to explore the islands. Prices vary depending on the cruise category and duration. Cruise fares include double-occupancy accommodation, all meals and snacks, guided expeditions led by top bilingual national park guides, expedition gear and transportation within the islands. Please note: Airfare from Quito or Guayaquil to the Galápagos Islands, the Galápagos National Park entrance fee, tips, and personal extras are not included in the cruise fare. Sample Itinerary Explore a sample of what your Galápagos cruise experience could look like. Itineraries may vary depending on departure dates and availability. Get in touch with us for the most up-to-date options for your travel dates.