From the capital city of Quito, a 30 minute flight will bring you over the Eastern Andes mountain range to the city of Coca. Known as the “Gateway to the Amazon” since Francisco de Orellana’s expedition here in 1541, it is conveniently located at the confluence of the Coca River and the Napo River.

A modern covered motorboat will take you on a comfortable 2.5 hour ride from our private port in Coca to the Napo Wildlife Center welcome station in Yasuní National Park. From there, we transfer to dugout canoes operated by expert guides in order to quietly paddle up Añangu Creek. This peaceful leg of the trip will lead us through undisturbed habitat which allows guests their first glimpses of incredible wildlife like the Hoatzin. As we enter Añangu Lake and approach the Napo Wildlife Center ecolodge, be prepared to be struck with awe as you soak up the magical vista!