4 Days
Ecuador
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Anakonda Amazon Cruise
Wildlife & Nature Encounters Aboard the Anakonda
Why Choose the Anakonda Amazon Cruise in Ecuador?
Embark on the Anakonda Amazon Cruise, a luxury Amazon River cruise through Ecuador’s lush rainforest. This all-inclusive cruise package offers unforgettable wildlife encounters, guided jungle excursions, and visits to indigenous communities — all while enjoying first-class comfort aboard a boutique vessel.
The Anakonda Amazon Cruise features elegant suites with panoramic windows, fine dining with locally inspired cuisine, and onboard amenities like a hot tub, al fresco lounge, and observation deck — all designed to maximize your comfort while connecting you with nature.
Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, photographer, or simply looking for a unique escape, this Amazon River cruise offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Book your cruise package now and uncover the magic of the Amazon with one of South America’s most renowned expedition vessels.
Highlights
Highlights
INTO THE WILD
- The pink river dolphin experience
- Bird watching
- Wildlife observation
BREATHE THE AMAZON
- Rainforest excursions
- Night Walks
- Observation canopy tower experience
SHARE ON BOARD
- Cooking lessons
- Amazon lectures
- Amazonian handicraft
- National & International cuisine
BE A NATIVE
- Kichwa women's gastronomy project
- Secoyas community encounter
- Native house experience
- Amazonian delicacies
Itinerary
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Anakonda Cruise Itinerary
Day 1: Quito - Coca - Napo River
Our adventure begins in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. After a 30-minute flight from Quito to the Amazonian city of Coca, we will transfer to the dock and board our motorized canoe for a 90-minute journey down the river, taking in the beauty of the Amazon, until we reach the Anakonda Amazon Cruise and receive our warm welcome aboard. On the Anakonda, we will be joined by expert local naturalist guides, who will provide us with a brief, informative introduction to the Ecuadorian Amazon, and afterwards, guests will have the opportunity to explore our cruise ship and admire the rainforest landscape as we glide down the Napo River. After a delicious dinner, we will take a nighttime forest walk to hear the sounds of the rainforest and observe the nocturnal wildlife.
Day 2: Pañacocha, the mystical piranha lagoon
We will travel downstream to the Pañayacu River delta, where we will embark on a canoe trip to Pañacocha Lake (“Piranha Lagoon” in the native Kichwa language), an ecosystem flooded by blackwater river water. The surrounding protected rainforest is home to primates and birds and is the perfect habitat for piranhas, the Paíche or pirarucu (one of the world’s largest freshwater fish), the white caiman, and hundreds of other aquatic animals. The surrounding protected rainforest is home to primates and various bird species, which we will be able to spot during a walk with our guides. We will then recharge our energy with an Amazon-style barbecue at a community camp, and after a short rest, we will take part in aquatic activities such as kayaking and/or swimming. Back on board the Anakonda, we will build on what we learned with an interesting talk about the region given by our guides.Day 3: Parrot clay licks and Amazon communities
We will set out on our motorized canoes early in the morning to witness one of the most incredible sights on this side of the Western Amazon - the famous parrot clay licks. This unique place is rich in minerals and attracts hundreds of colorful parrots, parakeets, and Amazon birds who meet up here to lick the clay, which provides a healthy boost to their digestion. In the afternoon we will visit the Kichwa women’s community project, where we will learn about the indigenous lifestyle along the Napo river, their ancestral culture, and their community, and will have the opportunity to support them by purchasing handicrafts, local products, and souvenirs, as well as the opportunity to participate in the Charapas Turtle Conservation that we support together with the community.Day 4: Return
This is where our adventure ends! But first, we will enjoy our return to Puerto Providencia, where we will disembark the Anakonda Amazon Cruise and ride back to the city of Coca in the motorized canoe.
Includes
Includes
Price includes
- Transportation to/from Coca to Anakonda Cruise
- Onboard accommodation
- All excursions
- Use of rain ponchos & rubber boats
- All meals on board
Price excludes
- Transportation to and from Quito airport
- Air tickets package from Quito -Coca – Quito
- Admission to local communities
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage
- Tips
- Internet access
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from $2,996.00