MANATEE AMAZON EXPLORER Cruise A:

Duration: 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS
Departure: Friday to Monday

• Friday Quito / Manatee Amazon Explorer
  Morning departure by plane from Quito to Francisco de Orellana (Coca), an oil production center, named after the Spanish conqueror that discovered the Amazon River in 1542. The Manatee will be waiting near this river port and guests reach it by motor canoe on the Napo River. Once aboard the Manatee Amazon Explorer, a thrilling adventure of exploring the tropical rain forest and its native communities will begin. The courteous crew will attend to your needs and the guides will introduce you to the surprising Amazon world, its people, more than 560 species of birds, and hundreds of botanical wonders. The Manatee sails along different ecosystems and important natural reserves such as the Yasuni National Park and the Limoncocha Biological Reserve.
• Saturday Parrots and the Limoncocha Biological Reserve
  Early departure by motor canoe to visit a very special corner of the jungle, the clay banks of The river where different species of parrots gather daily to eat this clay that helps them digest the seeds they feed on, it is quite a sight, colorful and noisy! Then, back aboard the Manatee to sail upriver and reach one of the tributaries of the Napo to observe the flora and fauna, the surprising pygmy monkeys and then a trek to the facilities of what used to be South America's Summer Institute of Linguistics in Limoncocha, currently the only Biological Reserve of Ecuador. Upon reaching the Limoncocha Lake, we will board a canoe and travel along the banks of this marshy ecosystem, where over 470 species of birds have been recorded. There is a possibility to fish for piranha, and for a short walk. At night, it is possible to observe the black caimans that inhabit the lagoon; quite an experience... Late return to the Manatee for dinner and overnight.
• Sunday Culture / The Amazonian man / Giants of the Forest
  The adventure today begins with a visit to the Museum of Pompeya, a small archaeological ample with Amazonian funeral urns that date back several centuries, as well as utensils and ways of life of the ancient denizens of the rain forest, which can still be seen today. We will also have the opportunity to see the giant trees of the Amazon, like the kapok, which rises over the forest canopy to more than 80 meters high, with huge, protrading roots. Guests can also try rowing the canoes on a tranquil tributary of the Napo River up to the house of a native family, to share a moment with them and learn their ways of life.
• Monday The Return
  While the Manatee navigates upriver, the guides wrap up our knowledge of the great Amazon region. Then transfer to the airport for the flight to Quito.

MANATEE AMAZON EXPLORER Cruise B:

Duration: 4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS
Departure: Monday to Friday

• Monday Quito / Manatee Amazon Explorer
  Morning departure by plane from Quito to Francisco de Orellana (Coca), an oil production center, named after the Spanish conqueror that discovered the Amazon River in 1542. The Manatee will be waiting near this river port and guests reach it by motor canoe on the Napo River. Once aboard the Manatee Amazon Explorer, a thrilling adventure of exploring the tropical rain forest and its native communities will begin. The courteous crew will attend to your needs and the guides will introduce you to the surprising Amazon world, its people, more than 560 species of birds, and hundreds of botanical wonders. The Manatee sails along different ecosystems and important natural reserves such as the Yasuni National Park and the Limoncocha Biological Reserve.
• Tuesday Terra Firmae Forest , Lakes and Gorges
  Morning disembark for a stroll on terra firmae forest, towards an internal lagoon on the Yasuni National Park, observing the different ecosystems and accompanied by the naturalist guide. The excursion includes the opportunity to swim and fish for the famous piranha, time to rest and lunch. The return to the mighty Napo River will be on board a native canoe, rowing along a small black water creek or gorge.
• Wednesday Parrots and the Limoncocha Biological Reserve
  Early departure by motor canoe to visit a very special corner of the jungle, the clay banks of The river where different species of parrots gather daily to eat this clay that helps them digest the seeds they feed on, it is quite a sight, colorful and noisy! Then, back aboard the Manatee to sail upriver and reach one of the tributaries of the Napo to observe the flora and fauna, the surprising pygmy monkeys and then a trek to the facilities of what used to be South America's Summer Institute of Linguistics in Limoncocha, currently the only Biological Reserve of Ecuador.
  Upon reaching the Limoncocha Lake, we will board a canoe and travel along the banks of this marshy ecosystem, where over 470 species of birds have been recorded. There is a possibility to fish for piranha, and for a short walk. At night, it is possible to observe the black caimans that inhabit the lagoon; quite an experience... Late return to the Manatee for dinner and overnight.
• Thursday Culture / The Amazonian man / Giants of the Forest
  The adventure today begins with a visit to the Museum of Pompeya, a small archaeological ample with Amazonian funeral urns that date back several centuries, as well as utensils and ways of life of the ancient denizens of the rain forest, which can still be seen today. We will also have the opportunity to see the giant trees of the Amazon, like the kapok, which rises over the forest canopy to more than 80 meters high, with huge, protrading roots. Guests can also try rowing the canoes on a tranquil tributary of the Napo River up to the house of a native family, to share a moment with them and learn their ways of life.
• Friday The Return
  While the Manatee navigates upriver, the guides wrap up our knowledge of the great Amazon region. Then transfer to the airport for the flight to Quito.