Flight to Quito. Upon arrival in Quito, be greeted for airport reception and transferred to the hotel.

This full day walking tour operates daily except Sunday and Monday. Today, enjoy a chronological narrative along the history of Quito including its ancient pre-Columbian origins, foundation, and the Colonial and Republican periods. An immersion into the spirit of the city, its architecture, art, cuisine, religion and music will allow us to fully appreciate its cultural heritage.

Note: This is a walking tour at an altitude of 2800 meters (9200 feet) and involves climbing stairs, please be sure to bring good walking shoes. Dress in layers and do not wear shorts nor miniskirts as visits to churches are included.
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This morning, be greeted at the hotel in Quito and transfer in private to the Cotopaxi National Park. Here, admire the beautiful snow-capped volcano and have an optional hike.

This afternoon, visit the Hacienda La Cienega for a tasty lunch (included). La Cienega is one of the oldest haciendas, dating back to the seventeenth century. After lunch, stop at Saquisili Market. Transfer to Banos and the Luna Runtun hotel for an evening at leisure.

Begin the full-day tour traveling down Puyo road admiring the spectacular scenery of the Pastaza Corridor while moving from the mountains to rainforest in less than 60 kilometers. Along the way, cross the longest tunnel in Ecuador, known as the Door to Heaven because it serves as the entrance to the Amazon Rainforest. Enjoy the sights, scents, and sounds that are offered by the thousands of orchids, dramatic waterfalls, cliff-side farms, and untouched views of the National Parks surrounding us.

This afternoon, visit a reserve which rehabilitates animals from the jungle in risk of extinction such as tapirs, crocodiles, and monkeys and houses a botanical garden with more than 300 varieties of orchids and thousands of medicinal plants and exotic flowers; a once in a lifetime experience.
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This morning, transfer from Banos to Quito, returning to the Hotel Patio Andaluz for an afternoon of leisure to explore this historical city.

Today, transfer to the airport for the flight to Coca over the eastern Andes Mountain range. After landing, be greeted and transferred to Port Francisco de Orellana and board a comfortable motor boat to travel the two-hour canoe ride along the Napo River, having a box lunch box en route.

Along the way watch for local birds including herons and kingfishers. After landing at Napo Wildlife Center's entry dock, disembark and take a majestic and peaceful 90-minute ride in a dugout canoe along a narrow creek that connects to the lake where the lodge is located. This is a great chance to see monkeys and large birds like toucans, parrots or even macaws.
Late afternoon arrival at the NWC lodge by the splendid view of Anangu Lake, welcome drink and facilities. After dinner, optional caiman (alligator) observation around the lake and natural sounds at night.
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Today, have an early wake-up to reach the best access of the parrot clay licks in Ecuador, about 1 hour away from the lodge, arriving just before the peak of activity between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. Here, a total of 11 species of parrots, parakeets and macaws can be seen (depending on weather conditions).

Later this morning, after a rest, hike along a forest trail to visit the Quichua community of Anangu. Here, have time to share stories with the local families and learn of their daily activities. Return to the creek and hike through a terra firme forest (30 minutes), arriving at a second parrot clay lick. If weather conditions permit, one will be able to find different species of parrots, parakeets, and even macaws. Enjoy a box lunch at the parrot clay lick observatory. In the late afternoon, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening at leisure.
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After an early breakfast this morning, depart from the lodge for an amazing experience at a canopy tower on the Napo. This 36-meter (about 70 feet) high canopy tower, opened in November 2004, is a great way to experience the life above the forest floor. While ascending the 12-story tower, pass through different levels of the forest and emerge on top of a huge Ceiba tree.

Here, cross onto a wooden platform, built into the tree, and experience a view formerly reserved only for the birds. The metal tower itself was constructed to the highest standards and carefully inspected by engineers. Watch as flocks of colorful tanagers pass right through the canopy; blue-and-yellow macaws fly past; spider monkeys search for fruit; two species of large toucans call in the early mornings and afternoons, and the life of the forest canopy seems to open up.

This afternoon, return to the lodge for lunch before visiting a terra firme trail. Hike along the primary forest watching for lizards, colorful manikins, or the unique and endemic golden mantle tamarin monkeys. After the hike, explore the lake and creeks by dugout canoe with a good chance of running into a giant otter family on the way. This evening, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening at leisure.
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Today, have an early departure and one last excursion canoeing back to the Napo River. The creek may reveal new sightings of giant otters, Monk Saki monkeys or many other rare birds. Entry dock arrival and embark on motorized canoe in order to return to Coca. Arrive at about 11 a.m. in order to board the flight to Quito. Upon arrival in Quito, be greeted for airport reception and transferred to the hotel.

This morning, transfer to the Quito airport to take the flight back home or continue with the add-on of one’s choice.