Cotococha Lodge
All of Cotococha's bungalows are scattered on our 4 hectares of jungle environment, emphasizing quality and coziness for an unforgettable rainforest experience. Four cabins are situated along the rivershore offering some awesome views of the great Napo River.
At Cotococha you are able to design your own Amazon tours day by day. An expert local guide will assist you choosing the excursions according to your wishes and interests. Most itineraries in our Amazon Tours include visits to the local communities, hikes in the rain forest, canoe trips, night walks, cascade visits, river tubing or rafting, and other activities.
| 2019 rates per person from (Subject to change):* | |
| DESCRIPTION | |
| 5 Day 4 Night package (Min. 2 person) | 448.00 |
| 4 Day 3 Night package (Min. 2 person) | 336.00 |
| 3 Day 2 Night package (Min. 2 person) | 208.00 |
SAMPLE ITINERARY
| Day 1 - Arrival to the Lodge in the afternoon. After the long drive we can relax in our bungalow. Dinner. A very special welcome drink is served while sitting around the open fireplace to coordinate and discuss next day's activities with our crew, plus an introductory speech about the Amazon Jungle by our Lodge's Administrator. . |
| Day 2 - Early in the morning we'll have breakfast. Afterwards we must prepare our gear: boots, raincoat so we can be ready to begin the adventure! We will board a canoe and start our journey downstream through the enchanted Amazon Jungle along the imposing Napo River. Arrive to Misahualli, where we make a short stop to check our papers with local Marina, so don't forget your passport!! Continuing our canoe-trip we arrive to Arajuno River. Visit to Animal Rescue Centre 'AmaZOOnico'' which is specialized in the rescue of wild animals for specie conservation and reintegration into the wild. In here we will observe a great variety of species such as: toucans, all kind of colourful parrots, various kinds of monkeys, jaguars, capybaras and much more! Afterwards, we will enjoy a delicious lunch in the river shore, picnic style. We'll have the opportunity to swim in the river or just resting peacefully surrounded by a wonderful natural atmosphere. After concluding this day's experience, we'll head back to the Lodge, but first we will visit a Quichua family and learn about their millenary culture and traditions such as gold rinse in the river shoreline, traditional pottery making, making of typical drink 'chicha' made of yuca (a traditional Ecuadorian manioc), and the use of the 'serbatana' (blowpipe for hunting use). After this amazing encounter with Quichua culture, we return to the Lodge by foot over secondary jungle pads. Upon arrival enjoy a snack. At night, after dinner, we'll have our usual meeting around the fireplace to share our day's experiences. |
| Day 3 -After breakfast, we depart by canoe upstream for ten minutes, arriving to a small shore where we begin a fun and thrilling one hour walk, marvelling ourselves with the jungle's secondary forest diverse flora and fauna. After our short walk, we'll find ourselves in a breathtaking cascade 'Las Latas' where we will take a refreshing bath in its clear crystal waters and enjoy the surrounding views, which mixed with the jungle sounds, makes it a unforgettable experience. We return to have lunch at the lodge. After lunch we put on our 'wet gear' (boots & rain coat) to start an exciting walk in the jungle forest ready to find the secret wonders of the mysterious hidden jungle, finding amazing plant species with medicinal properties, which will be fully explained by our expert native guide: their characteristics and how the jungle inhabitants used them in ancient times. We'll also observe a great variety of insects, short monkey groups weaving around the giant trees; we must stay very quiet to admire these beautiful creatures. Dozens of curious colourful birds tag along with us during our walk whistling beautiful notes delighting our senses. After about three hours of walking, we come back and arrive to the Lodge. At night, a delicious dinner and relax by the fireplace while enjoying an exotic cocktail or drink from our bar. |
| Day 4 - After breakfast, we must prepare for our drive back to the city. End of program. |
Programs are subject to change without notice due to seasonal changes, last minute weather conditions.
Rate includes:accommodation in private cabins, native naturalistic guide, English speaking guide, three meals per day during the tour, excursions, bottled water to drink all time, rubber boots up to size 43
Does not include: transportation Quito and back to Quito, bar bills, tips for the staff, personal jungle equipment, rubber boots (size 44 upwards)
What to Bring
- Cotton shirts
- Small backpack (waterproof)
- Insect repellent
- Shorts, 2 or more
- T- Shirts, 3 or more
- Binoculars
- Torch (flashlight)
- Sun block
- Bathing suit
- Cotton underwear
- Original Passport
- Sunglasses
- Hat or cap
- Water Canteen
- Sweater
- Book and notebook
- Toiletries
- Long trousers
- High speed film
- Cotton socks
- Comfortable walking sandal
- Prescription medicines
- Money