Napo Wildlife Center

Early wake up to reach the easiest access parrot clay licks in Ecuador, about 1 hour away from the lodge, guests reach there just before parrot activity kicks off at the clay lick between 7:30 to 8:30. A total of 11 species of parrots, parakeets and macaws can be seen.

Later, hike along forest trail to visit the Kichwa nterpretation center “Kuri Muyu" handled by the omen of the community also knows as mamakuna” learn about the kichwa culture, rafts, customs and traditional use of natural esources. Return to the creek and hike through a Terra Firme Forest for about 30 minutes until we arrive to the econd parrot clay lick where if the weather  onditions  help will be able to find different species f parrots, parakeets and even macaws. Lunch. You will be paddled back to the lodge, where you rrive at late afternoon with a delicious dinner waiting for you.

After early breakfast, we leave the lodge to experience an amazing view of the rainforest from a 36m. tall canopy tower, a great way to see the life above the ground of the forest. 
 
  This is the second tower at the Napo Wildlife Center  (the first is attached to the dining hall and allows great views of the lake). The tower is located about 30 minutes from the lodge deep within the terra firme forest. As you ascend the 12-floor tower, you pass through different levels of the forest and emerge on top of a huge Ceiba tree. 
 
 
Here you cross onto a wooden platform that is actually built into the tree and experience the view formerly reserved only for the birds. The metal tower itself was constructed to the highest standards, galvanized, and carefully inspected by engineers. Safety is the priority. The platform at the top of the tree was constructed by tree platform specialists as well. From top to bottom, there is no finer canopy experience in Eastern Ecuador. 
 
 
Flocks of colorful tanagers pass right through the canopy of the tree, Blue-and yellow Macaws fly past, in nearby trees Spider Monkeys search for fruit, two species of largetoucans call in the early mornings and afternoons, and the life of the forest canopy opens before you. Birds that are virtually impossible to see from theforest floor far below are suddenly right beside you, oblivious to your presence. 
 
The canopy tower opens a whole new world to guests of the Napo Wildlife Center!! Lunch served at the lodge. Afternoon visit to a terra firme trail, hike along primary forest to discover the forest interior, possibilities of finding lizards, colorful manakins or the unique and endemic Golden mantle tamarin monkeys. 
 
After the hike, explore the lake and creeks by dugout canoe with great possibilities of running into a Giant otter family on the way.

Early depar ture and last excursion canoeing back to the Napo river, the creek may reveal new sights of Giant otters, Monk Saki monkeys or many other rare birds. Transfer to the motorized canoe in order to return back to Coca, arrival approximately after a 2 hours boat ride in order to check-in for Coca – Quito flight, schedule  to be announced according to depar ture details and arrangements.

NOTICE: For security reasons, swimming into Añangucocha (lagoon) is forbidden. PLEASE NOTE: This is a sample itinerary subject to change due to weather conditions, safety, and particular interests of guests and groups. Changes and additions are made in order to maximize wildlife viewing and wilderness enjoyment, cultural interaction with local people, and all possible time at the richest rain forest in Ecuador: the Yasuni National Park. Please check with us to tailor-made your itinerary and cater to your particular interest for a unique life experience at the finest Amazon lodge: the Napo Wildlife Center.