Amazon Birding & Photography Luxury Tour: 7 Days in Yasuní at Napo & Sacha Lodges

After a rewarding 30-minute flight over the eastern Andean mountain range to reach the city of Puerto Francisco Orellana “El Coca,” our transfer will take you to Coca Dock to start your journey to the amazon. Here, you will have the opportunity to take a break, use the restrooms, enjoy a refreshing drink, and receive a boxed lunch for the journey. Motorcanoe for 2-hours along Napo River towards the welcome area of the Napo WildlifeCenter. At this location, you will switch to a paddle canoe to go birding in the serene waters of Anangu Creek.

Upon arriving in the afternoon at the Napo Wildlife Center Lodge, we will be greeted with an impressive view of the Añangucocha lagoon. Welcome Drink and snacks, followed by a brief talk from your guide and plan the activities for the next days. Night walk and excursion for insects, amphibians and reptiles.

Targets: Greater Ani, Smooth billed Ani, Limpkin, Hoatzin, Anhinga, Rufescent-Tiger Heron, Snowy Egret, Cocoi Heron, Snail Kite, Cream-coloured Woodpecker, Crested Owl, Speckled Chachalaca, Blue-throated Piping Guan, Squirrel Cuckoo, Green-backed Trogon, Amazonian Trogon, Green and Rufous Kingfisher, Gilded Barbet, Channel-billed Toucan, Cinnamon Attila, Wattled Jacana, Striated Heron, Common Potoo, Crested Oropendola and others.

Meals: Box Lunch and Welcome Dinner

Overnight Napo Wildlife Center, Standard or Panoramic Suite Cabins

Early morning, we’ll set off by paddle canoe along the Napo River, heading toward the Amazonian Umbrellabird Forest. From there, we’ll continue to the renowned Napo River Parrot Wall Lick, where up to five species of parrots and parakeets can be seen, including the Mealy Amazon and Blue-headed Parrot. Next, we’ll walk a short, well-maintained forest trail to reach the Scarlet Macaw Clay Lick, while observing the Red Howler Monkeys and the Brown-headed Spider Monkey along the way. Afternoon visit the Ceibo Tower and possible Wire-tailed Manakin Hide. 

Targets: Blue-headed Parrot, Mealy Amazon, Yellow-crowned Amazon, Dusky-headed Parakeet, White-eyed Parakeet, Blue and Yellow Macaw, Scarlet Macaw, Orange-cheeked Parrot, Maroon-tailed Parakeet, Chestnut-fronted Macaw, Red-bellied Macaw, Black-headed Parrot, Cobalt-winged Parakeet, Crimson-crested Woodpecker, Amazonian Umbrellabird, Lettered Aracari, Many-banded Aracari, Scarlet Tanager, Plum-throated Cotinga, Yellow-tufted Woodpecker, Rufous-headed Woodpecker, Spot-breasted Woodpecker, Giant Otters, Red-Howler Monkey, Brown-headed Spider Monkey, Squirrel Monkey and others.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight Napo Wildlife Center, Standard or Panoramic Suite Cabins

We begin the morning with birding at the new Tiputini Observation Tower, where you’ll witness a breathtaking Amazon sunrise and spot wildlife high above the canopy. Early hours offer great opportunities to observe macaws, hawks, sloths, monkeys, kites, beccards and Harpy Eagle. Continue to Cotinga Lek and then exploring the main trails of the reserve, where the flooded river forest is home to manakins, antbirds, woodcreepers, and woodpeckers.

Targets: King Vulture, Wire-tailed Manakin, Dward Tyrant-Manakin, Golden-headed Manakin, Blue-crowned Manakin, Purplish Jacamar, Great Jacamar, White-throated Toucan, Amazonian Motmot, Sooty Antbird, Moustached Antwren, Peruvian-warbling Antbird, Black-necked Red-Cotinga, Bare-necked Fruitcrow, Spangled Cotinga, Black-necked Red-Cotinga, Yellow-rumped Cacique and others.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight Napo Wildlife Center, Standard or Panoramic Suite Cabins

On your final day at Napo, enjoy one last scenic canoe ride along the Napo River with great opportunities to spot Giant Otters, Hoatzins, and other Amazon wildlife. We will visit the Anangu Community Observation Tower and then transfer to Sacha Lodge with our private birding guide. At this location, you will switch to a paddle canoe to go birding in the serene waters of Sacha Creeks.

Targets: Greater Ani, Smooth billed Ani, Limpkin, Hoatzin, Anhinga, Rufescent-Tiger Heron, Snowy Egret, Cocoi Heron, Snail Kite, Cream-coloured Woodpecker, Crested Owl, Speckled Chachalaca, Blue-throated Piping Guan, Squirrel Cuckoo, Green-backed Trogon, Amazonian Trogon, Green and Rufous Kingfisher, Gilded Barbet, Channel-billed Toucan, Cinnamon Attila, Wattled Jacana, Striated Heron, Common Potoo, Crested Oropendola and others.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Welcome Dinner

Overnight Sacha Lodge, Standard Double Cabins

Early morning, we’ll set off through the amazon forest to Sacha Canopy Suspended Bridge that is 300 meters long and 36 meters tall for spectacular sighting of the Amazon Basin and Birding Specialties like Toucans, Aracaris, Tanagers, Hawks and Wildlife.

In the afternoon its possible to explore Lagartococha Lagoon and the several creeks of the flooded reserve for other specialties. Continue to Canopy Crane or Danta Observation Tower for more birding from above the treetops. At night excursion for Reptiles, Amphibians and Caiman Spotting.

Targets: Blue-headed Parrot, Mealy Amazon, Yellow-crowned Amazon, Dusky-headed Parakeet, White-eyed Parakeet, Blue and Yellow Macaw, Scarlet Macaw, Orange-cheeked Parrot, Maroon-tailed Parakeet, Chestnut-fronted Macaw, Red-bellied Macaw, Black-headed Parrot, Cobalt-winged Parakeet, Crimson-crested Woodpecker, Amazonian Umbrellabird, Lettered Aracari, Many-banded Aracari, Scarlet Tanager, Plum-throated Cotinga, Yellow-tufted Woodpecker, Rufous-headed Woodpecker, Spot-breasted Woodpecker, Giant Otters, Red-Howler Monkey, Brown-headed Spider Monkey, Squirrel Monkey and others.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight Sacha Lodge, Standard Double Cabins

We begin the morning with a short paddle canoe towards Napo River to embark in a 20 minute motorcanoe towards the Yasuni Macaw Tree for macaws, hawks, sloths, monkeys, and kites.

Afterwards, continue exploring the main trails of the reserve, where the flooded river forest is home to manakins, antbirds, woodcreepers, and woodpeckers. In the afternoon, paddle through the creeks and return to the lodge.

Targets: King Vulture, Wire-tailed Manakin, Dward Tyrant-Manakin, Golden-headed Manakin, Blue-crowned Manakin, Purplish Jacamar, Great Jacamar, White-throated Toucan, Amazonian Motmot, Sooty Antbird, Moustached Antwren, Peruvian-warbling Antbird, Black-necked Red-Cotinga, Bare-necked Fruitcrow, Yellow-rumped Cacique and others.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight Sacha Lodge, Standard Double Cabin

On your final day, enjoy one last scenic canoe ride along the Napo River with great opportunities to spot Giant Otters, Hoatzins, and other Amazon wildlife. You’ll return to Coca City for your included flight back to Quito. Upon arrival, you’ll be picked up at the airport and transferred privately to our Jimenita Lodge, just 15 minutes away. Leisure afternoon exploring the trails of our birding reserve, visiting the hummingbird feeders and observation deck, or simply unwinding in one of our comfortable chairs while observing the sunset in the Andes.

Targets: Western Emerald, White-bellied Woodstar, Black-tailed trainbearer, Blue and Grey Tanager, Blue and Yellow Tanager, Crimson-mantled Woodpecker, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Giant Hummingbird, Golden Grossbeak and others.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Free Night: Overnight Jimenita Birding Lodge, King Room with Chimney

After breakfast transfer out to the airport. End of services. Thanks for choosing Ecuador Birds Tours.