YARINA Ecological Reserve - Sample Program description |
Day 01 .- Departure in Quito with the destination of Coca. Crossing on the Napo River (the main tributary river of the amazon river) to the Yarina Ecological Reserve and its nature reserve. Arrival at round noon.
After lunch we will visit the Socali path, characterized by a variety of different jungle lands. This path is used like an introductory trail to learn about the flora and fauna that can be found in the different types of forest. Return to the lodge to have dinner and resting time.
Day 02 .- After breakfast we will visit the Capibara path. An adventure trail with many swamps. In this trail you will see some palm trees that cannot ne found in other places. Return to the lodge to have lunch.
Late in the afternoon wearing our rubber boots and comfortable dresses (shorts are recommended). The local guides are going to teach us how to use the blowpipe. After this activity we will take a small canoe to join the piranha fishing. Return to the lodge to have dinner. Resting time.
Day 03 .- After breakfast we will take a canoe to navigate upriver in order to observe birds, butterflies, orchids, amphibians, all this till we reach the trail "Dos ramas". We will have a short trekking to learn about medicinal plants, birds and animals. Return to the lodge, lunch.
After lunch we will take the Tucan trail, this trail will takes us to one of the tallest birdwatching towers of the Ecuadorian jungle. On the canopy we will stay some minutes observing some species of birds of high altitudes. Return to the lodge, dinner and resting time.
Day 04 .- After breakfast we will take the motor boat cross the border of our reserve and visit an indigenous family of the Quichuas del Oriente. Our guides will tell you about traditions and costumes of these tribes. Return to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon we will walk through the "Guatusos trail". A new opportunity to learn from our guides about the usability of some plants, about birds, insects and animals. Return to the lodge, dinner and resting time.
Day 05.- Early in the morning - after breakfast - departure in a canoe from the Yarina Eco Lodge to Coca in order to catch the return flight to Quito or conect buses companies to continue the travel inside our incredible Ecuador
- The YARINA Ecological Reserve, operate any day, that means that the passenger choice when to start the program and how many days to be in the Reserve.
- The programs begin always after lunch on your first day.
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