La Selva Jungle Lodge & Spa

At the Quito International Airport you will be met by one of our La Selva representatives in the National departure area. Here, they will assist you with the check-in process and give you a short briefing about the journey.
After a 30-minute commercial flight to Puerto Francisco de Orellana “El Coca”, our representative will transfer you by private transportation to the city’s main dock at the Napo River.
The next two hours will be on a motorized canoe heading downriver on what will be the beginning of an unforgettable experience in the tropical rainforest, the Amazon.
At the end of the motorized canoe ride, you will be dropped off at La Selva’s main dock and your first close encounter with the rainforest begins the final leg of the trip to the lodge will be completed in a paddle canoe. The only thing you must take care of during this part of the trip is your carry-on and camera equipment, all other luggage will be transported by La Selva staff.
The manager will be waiting to greet you with a refreshing juice, snacks, and a short briefing with general information about your stay at La Selva.
4:30 pm – Intro To The Rainforest
One of the Naturalist Guides will give you the basic info about the tropical rainforest, the Amazon, and how La Selva operates. The idea is to begin your activities with background knowledge of the amazing place you have just arrived in.
5:00 pm – Matapalo Trail
This trail was given the Spanish name of the famous Strangler fig (Ficus sp), one of many remarkable trees that you can find on this short walk. Mahogany trees over 400 years old can be seen and your guides will share their knowledge of the flora and fauna. Due to the time of day, there is great natural light and the diurnal and nocturnal animals are beginning their daily transitional activities.
7:00 pm – Snacks
At the bar, you can find snacks and order cocktails from the bartender. Or, feel free to
help yourself to limitless tea and coffee.
7:30 pm – Dinner
Dinner will be served at this time. Find your seat and get comfortable while our waiters serve you each course.

6:00 am – Wake Up Call
6:30 am – Breakfast
7:00 am – Observation Tower/Tucaneta or Mandi Forest
After a 20-minute walk, the observation tower comes into sight. This amazing construction will allow you to climb 120 ft above the forest. Your Naturalist and Native guides will help you spot the colorful birds of the Amazon, maybe even certain primates.
On the way back from the tower there is the option of taking the Tucaneta Trail where your Native Guide can show you some of the medicinal plants still in use today and your Naturalist Guide will provide you with interesting info on the ecology and natural history of the Amazon.
There is also the option of visiting the beautiful lagoon of Mandi Cocha. A hike of about 1 hour takes you to the lagoon where an Igapo Forest is present, meaning that the forest is temporarily flooded by black water. Different species of birds and even giant otters can be seen here.
1:00 pm – Lunch
4:30 pm – Charapa Trail
This trail goes on for about an hour beginning at the lodge and ending by the edge of the lagoon. It is a great loop where different mammals, monkeys, and birds can be seen that come closer to the lagoon at this time looking for food. It is also perfect for witnessing an Amazonian sunset from the water in the canoe.
6:40 pm – Night Canoe Ride
With the help of a spotlight, your guides will take you around the lagoon via canoe
looking for nighttime wildlife. This is also a great opportunity for star gazing! 7:30 pm – Dinner.

6:00 am – Wake Up Call
6:30 am – Breakfast 7:00 – Parrot Clay Lick and Mandi Wasi
Today you will make your way back to the Napo River and take a motorized canoe ride to the clay licks, one of the most fascinating displays of the wild world. Hundreds of parrots and parakeets gather here to eat the mineral-rich soil, an important part of their diet. Binoculars are essential to really capture the moment.
After the clay licks, we will take you to experience our Cultural Activity. An Amazonian Kichua woman will welcome you at their community center to share their life of the Kichua in the Amazon. This is special because it is part of the Amazon you do not find on the maps and provides the special and unique opportunity to really get to learn more about the people of the Amazon.
1:00 pm – Lunch
4:30 pm – Garzacocha Lagoon and Ceiba Trail
This is one of the most beautiful lagoons in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Here, there are many chances to see monkeys and birds and sometimes families of squirrel monkeys join capuchin monkeys looking for food. The tremendous calls of the Howler monkeys can be heard in the afternoon and the smallest monkey in the world, the Pygmy Marmoset can be seen here too. Plenty of birds like the Hoatzin, toucans, or macaws can also be seen flying overhead.
6:30 pm – Nocturnal Walk
On a night walk, we give you the chance to enjoy the creatures and sounds of the Amazon Jungle at night. Sometimes, we can see amazing things during this activity. Make sure you bring a flashlight for this fantastic experience.
7:15 pm – Departure Briefing
Our manager will provide you with all the necessary information about your departure
procedure for the next morning. 7:30 pm – Dinner

6:00 am – Wake Up Call
6:30 am – Breakfast
7:00 am – Departure for Coca
In accordance with your briefing the night before, you will have an early wake-up call, breakfast, and departure from the lodge.