Programs Grading - 5
A variety of programs available throughout the week. Daily locations in three different speed boats. Expertise in diving sites vary from intermediate basic, intermediate to advance. Itineraries can be combined for multi-day diving.
Programs Grading - 5
A variety of programs available throughout the week. Daily locations in three different speed boats. Expertise in diving sites vary from intermediate basic, intermediate to advance. Itineraries can be combined for multi-day diving.
Programs Grading - 5
A variety of programs available throughout the week. Daily locations in three different speed boats. Expertise in diving sites vary from intermediate basic, intermediate to advance. Itineraries can be combined for multi-day diving.
Length: 0 Days
Places: Coca - Ecuador
Comfort Grading - 3
Standard accommodation in rustic spacious huts with mosquito netting. Individual bedding for solo guests, or private rooms for paired guests. Common lounge & dining area, rooms carrying their own private bathrooms. Toiletries and gear like boots or rain ponchos vary per lodge as inclusions. Limited electricity, & outlets on common areas with a set schedule for charging electronics
Program Grading - 5
The best programs available in deep primary rainforest, these include remote locations with land and river transportation required to reach lodges. Activities feature hikes in pristine rain forest, caiman watching, night walks, kayaking, river swimming among others. Guests will be able to observe a vast variety of birds, monkeys, reptiles, & medicinal plants in their natural habitats. Some lodges might be community owned, adding a cultural value to your program
Location Grading - 5
Lodges found in the region of Coca or other remote locations known as primary rainforest. Accessibility is limited and might require private transportation such as a private aircraft's to reach the lodge. Remote locations allow guest to observe pristine/untouched and protected rain forest.
Itineraries & Rates 2024
Inclusions & Exclusions
INCLUSIONS | |
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Accommodation in lodge &/or campsite |
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All meals, water, coffee & tea |
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All activities as listed |
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Native & bilingual guide |
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Aquatic transportation (entering lodge in dugout canoe) |
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Camping equipment & gear |
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Use of lodge &/or campsite facilities |
EXCLUSIONS | |
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Land transport (Quito – Shell / Lodge – Coca) or (Quito-Coca-Quito), transfer (hotel-airport-hotel) |
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Air transport (Shell – Lodge / Coca – Quito) or (Quito-Coca-Quito) |
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Huaorani territory entrance fee & shell tax ($25.10) |
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Bar consumptions |
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Private guide or optional services |
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Aquatic activity (kayaking) |
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Personal expenses, travel insurance, souvenirs, tipping (guide & staff) |
Huaorani Ecolodge Details
DETAILS |
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Lodge comfort: Superior lodge
Capacity: 10 Guests
Guidance: Huaorani + bilingual naturalist guide
Location: Between Orellana & Pastaza (Quehueri’ono)
Park-reserve: None, remote location
Community visit: Huaorani
Lodge immersion: Primary rainforest
Transport methods: Private & commercial flight + land
AMENITIES & GEAR |
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Rooms: 5 Cabins, lower beds & bunks
Rooms type: Doubles, twins, triples & quads
Rooming: Private or shared cabins
Sharing: Yes, same gender guaranteed
Rubber boots: Provided
Mosquito net: Screened cabin
Rain ponchos: Provided
Toiletries: Degradable provided
FACILITIES & SERVICES |
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Private bathrooms
Private porches
Private hammock or chair
Hot showers
Natural ventilation
Towels
First aid kit
Lounge areas
Electricity in rooms
Power outlet in rooms
Outlets in social areas
Water, coffee & tea area
Hammock house
Safety deposit box
Catered meals
Bar
LAND (Quito – Shell)
Transport: Vehicle or minibus
Schedule: 06:00 – 11:00
Pick up point: Hotel
Travel time: 5 Hours
Includes: Pickup, breakfast, viewpoint stops
Transport rate: $250 per person (includes AIR)
Land transport to shell is optional, using the lodge shuttle is highly recommended. Services include Hotel pickup, scenic stops, breakfast & reaching the airport on time. Guests reaching Shell on their own are not eligible for a lower rate as the transport service is offered as a whole.
AIR (Shell – Lodge)
Transport: 3 Private small aircraft’s
Flight time: 30 Minutes per way
Planes capacity: 3 & 5 guests
Departing days: 7 Days a week
Luggage allowance: 10 Pounds
Transport rate: $250 per person (includes LAND)
Air transport to Huoarani Ecolodge is mandatory, private aircraft’s transport guest to the lodge. Given the rain forest’s unpredictable weather conditions, flight delays can occur. Please have at least a day in between with your international flight to avoid inconveniences.
LAND (Campsite – Coca)
Departs: After morning activity
Transport: Vehicle or minibus
Travel time: 2 Hours
Dropoff: Coca airport
AIR (Coca – Quito)
Transport: Commercial airline
Flight time: 40 Minute flight
Cost: $112 per person
Route: Coca – Quito
BUS (Quito – Coca – Quito)
Bus terminal: Quitumbe (south)
Travel time: Approximately 8 hours
Bus frequency: Every 2 to 3 hours
Bus fare: Approximately $10 per person
Pick up time: Approx 11:00 am
Luggage restriction: None
Pick up point: La mision hotel
FLIGHT (Quito – Coca – Quito)
Departs from: Quito only
Flight time: 40 Minutes
Commercial airlines: Tame-aerogal
Ticket fare: $180 (subject to change)
Departure time: Aprox 10:00am (subject to change)
Luggage restriction: 20 Kilos – 44 Pounds
Pick up point: Airport upon arrival