5 to 7 Days
Daily Tour
8 people
English, Francais
Immerse Yourself in a Truly Wild Amazon Experience
Most of your time with us will be dedicated to wildlife observation, using a variety of approaches to explore this remote and biodiverse region. Whether hiking on foot—on short trails or longer treks—navigating quietly by paddle through hidden lagoons, or cruising slowly by motorized canoe for broader visibility, each outing offers a new opportunity to encounter the rich life of the rainforest.
Due to the remoteness of the areas we visit and the time it takes to reach them, we recommend a stay of at least 5 days, with 6 or 7 days being ideal for a full immersion in the landscape, wildlife, and culture.
Wildlife sightings are constant—monkeys, river dolphins, caimans, birds, and amphibians are commonly observed. Depending on the season, weather, and a bit of luck, you may also spot reptiles, anacondas, giant river otters, or other elusive terrestrial mammals. Every day brings something new and unexpected.
Beyond the wildlife, you’ll have the chance to share time and stories with local families, as well as visit a small, remote Secoya community in Peru—no passport required! These meaningful exchanges offer a deeper understanding of the region’s culture, challenges, and traditions.
All of our expeditions are fully customizable to match your preferences, interests, and physical comfort level.
Interested in crafting your own Amazon adventure?
Feel free to send us a message—we’re happy to help you personalize your trip or provide more information.
What to bring?:
Our journey begins in Coca, departing around 7:30 AM (or 10:00 AM if arriving by plane). After a private transfer to the river, we switch to a motorized canoe for a 5 hour ride deep into the Amazon, toward the remote and beautiful Tukunari Lodge. Upon arrival, you'll meet the host family and learn about the conservation project, the community territory, and the surrounding national park. After settling in and enjoying a hearty dinner, we’ll ease into the jungle with a first night walk, focused on spotting nocturnal creatures like amphibians, insects, and reptiles.
We rise early to share a traditional energizing tea and stories with a respected elder of the family - either the Matriach of the family or the father, a secluded Shuar shaman. After breakfast, we embark on a three-hour forest hike, searching for primates, birds, and signs of large mammals. By midday, we reach Zancudo Cocha Lagoon, the largest in the Ecuadorian Amazon. There, a boat awaits to take us on a scenic tour with time for swimming, piranha fishing, and a lakeside lunch at a semi-equipped community camp. As night falls, we venture out again to observe black, white, and dwarf caimans in their natural habitat, returning under a veil of darkness through winding river channels. A rewarding night of rest awaits back at the lodge.
After breakfast, we set off toward the Lagartococha wetlands and the Peruvian border, a wildlife-rich region teeming with birds, monkeys, turtles, and river dolphins. By midday, we arrive at our community glamping platform base. In the afternoon, we’ll cross into Peru to visit a small, isolated Secoya community, where we’ll participate in preparing casabe—a traditional yuca tortilla—and learn more about their way of life. We return by dusk for dinner and a peaceful night surrounded by the sounds of the forest.
At dawn, we begin an immersive journey by small rowing canoe, paddling 7–9 hours through a labyrinth of untouched lagoons and narrow waterways where wildlife thrives. This is one of the most secluded areas of the entire region—a place where time seems to stand still. In the early afternoon, we return for lunch and begin our journey back to Tukunari Lodge. Before dinner, we’ll close the day with a meaningful cultural activity such as crafting traditional jewelry, sharing stories by the fire, or taking one last forest walk.
After breakfast and a short morning walk (if time allows), we begin the return journey to Coca around 9:00–9:30 AM. Expect to arrive back in the late afternoon, around 5:00 PM, carrying memories of a truly unique and enriching Amazonian adventure.
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