Napo, Ecuador. Tranquil Amazonian refuge located on the shore of Ecuador's majestic Napo above the riverbank and the small Quichua Indian village of Ahuano, overlooks vast expanses of the surrounding tropical rainforest. Accessible by road and river form Punta Ahuano, 15- minute trip down the Napo River. 300-hectare (750-acre) private reserve, Comfortable rooms, 24-hour electricity, hot water, ceiling fan swimming pool, outdoor dining area and pool bar. Ecuadorian and international dishes, buffets cater to vegetarians. International telephone service. Native guides posses vast knowledge of the diverse local fauna and flora, as well as the medicinal uses of many plants.

Activities available:

• Trek in the primary rainforest
• Hikes and a balsa raft adventure down the Napo river
• Visit to a local Quichua Village

Orellana, Ecuador. Ancient black-water lagoons, winding creeks and towering trees on all sides, Tropical forests: protection and conservation tours. 10 double cabins, with high thatched roofs and private shaded terraces, constructed with traditional materials and nestles from the surroundings. Bar and lounge. Electricity is provided from 4:30am until 10:00pm by a distant, nearly inaudible generator. Private, modern bathrooms provide hot showers. All cabins are screened against insects and contain two comfortable double beds. Activities are spread out over a wide area and allow vivitors to explore several fascinating habitats.

Manatee, Floating Hotel. Services on board: Bar, Boutique, Satellite phone, Lounge, Binoculars & spotting scope, Naturalist guides, Dinning room, Guest laundry, Satellite TV, Individual A/C cabins and Boots and rain ponchos

Activities:

• Camping
• Jungle treks
• Shamanic encounters Evening camping / lodge
• Swimming
• Bird watching
• Ecofishing
• River and lake exploration
• Cultural interaction
• Observation tower
• Star gazing

A place for learning Yachana Lodge is a project of The Yachana Foundation Ecotourism is of vital importance for the conservation of the Amazon Tropical Rainforest. To meet this goal, The Yachana Foundation built Yachana Lodge on more than 405 hectares near the tiny community of Mondaña. The humid tropical forest is hot and humid. Its average temperature is of 80°F or 27°C. We receive an annual rainfall average of 12 feet (120 inches or 3000 mm) with 92% humidity.

Yachana Lodge provides:

• A window into the reality of the life and culture in the Ecuadorian Amazon
• Comfortable lodging
• Employment to local people
• Training to students and local residents in hotel administration, restaurant and environmental interpretation
• Incentives to create a conscience of the importance of true ecotourism

HOTEL FACILITIES

YACHANA LODGE has 18 cabins:

• 1 single
• 6 twins
• 8 triples
• 3 doubles

Total Capacity: 40 guests CASA QUEST is a special Housing for students with shared and external bathrooms

• 2 rooms with 4 bunk beds
• 1 room with 2 bunk beds
• 1 room with 1 bunk bed
• Total Capacity: 20 guests

SERVICES, EQUIPMENT AND AMENITIES INCLUDED:

• Indigenous naturalist native bilingual guide
• 3 meals per day
• Guided excursions into the rainforest
• Community visits
• Fluvial transportation along the Napo River
• Life jacket
• Rain poncho
• Rubber boots
• Walking stick
• Hot water showers
• Biodegradable soap and shampoo
• Triple-purified drinking water
• LED lighting and ceiling fans
• Solar energy (12v) during the day and 110v energy from 6pm- 10pm
• First Aid and clinical attention
• Safety deposit box
• Artisan and souvenir gift shop
• Wine bar
• Resources and reading library
• Washer and dryer
• Wireless Internet

Pastaza, Ecuador. The Ecuadorian Amazon, Pastaza River. The lodge was set up in partnership with the Achuar - a local tribe of Amazonian Indians. 20 double rooms, each with its own private bathroom, sun-heated showers, and electricity provided by a solar power system. Completed in 1996, it is accessible only by small aircraft, and was created in accordance with the Achuar concept of architecture - without a single metal nail. Environmentally friendly methods such as solar energy, biodegradable soaps, and rubbish recycling are also used. Naturalist guides and an Achuar guides. Visits to Achuar communities, rainforest hikes, river canoeing and bird-watching. The area is home to: about 500 species of birds, pink dolphins, giant otters, caiman, tapirs, capybaras, and more. The rainforest hikes range from short easy walks to demanding treks of many hours (or days). Exploratory trips into virgin forest are occasionally offered. You can go at any time, but the rainy season is from about mid-March to mid-June.

Facilities Include:

• 20 double rooms
• Private bathrooms
• Sun-heated showers
• Wide terraces in each room
• Electricity
• International and Ecuadorian food
• Library
• Boutique