La Selva Lodge

from $1,215

La Selva’s accommodations are the most comfortable in the Amazon, designed to give guests the ultimate feeling of being in touch with nature and at the same time offer the comfort of high-end lodging.

  • Category
    5/5
  • Vacation Style
    Land
  • Activity Level Moderate
    3/8
  • Group Size Medium Group
    48
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All about the La Selva Lodge.

La Selva’s accommodations are the most comfortable in the Amazon, designed to give guests the ultimate feeling of being in touch with nature and at the same time offer the comfort of high-end lodging. Made from all natural resources, the suites imitate the traditional designs of the local Amazon natives, assuring a well-ventilated room allowing all the magical jungle sounds wander in.

Key Features

  • The most Luxury property in the Ecuadorian Amazon
  • 50 acres extension
  • Exclusive SPA located in the Amazon
  • Observation tower 38 meters high
  • Direct access to Garzacocha Lagoon
  • Visits to Pilche and Mandi communities
  • Programs including Mandi Lagoon

 

 

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • Assistance at the airport: Quito and Coca
  • Transfers in the city of Coca
  • Canoe transportation from Coca to the Lodge on scheduled days
  • Accommodation + All meals
  • Guided excursions
  • Bilingual English/Spanish speaking naturalist guide + Native assistant guide
  • Raincoat and Rubber Boots will be provided during your stay at the Lodge. Boot size available up to size 10 ½ men size.
Whats not included in this tour.Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Personal Expenses, Souvenirs
  • Tips
  • Alcoholic Beverages & Sodas
  • Airfare Quito-Coca-Quito
  • Other not specified
  1. 4 Days / 3 Nights Itinerary

    Day 1 – Morning

    The next two hours will be on a motorized canoe heading down river on what will be the beginning of an unforgettable experience in the tropical rainforest, the Amazon. The manager will be waiting in the lodge to greet you with a refreshing juice, snacks and a short briefing with general information about your stay at La Selva.

    Day 1 – Afternoon

    Matapalo Trail was given the Spanish name of the famous trees that you can find on this short walk. Mahogany trees over 400 years old can be seen and your guides will share their knowledge of the flora and fauna. Due to the time of day, there is great natural light and the diurnal and nocturnal animals are beginning their daily transitional activities.

    Day 2 – Morning

    After a 20-minute walk, the observation tower comes into sight. This amazing construction will allow you to climb 120 feet above the forest. Your Naturalist and Native guides will help you spot the colorful birds of the Amazon, maybe even certain primates. There is also the option of visiting the beautiful lagoon of Mandi Cocha. A hike of about 1 hour takes you to the lagoon where an Igapo Forest is present, meaning that the forest is temporarily flooded by black water. Different species of birds and even giant otters can be seen there.

    Day 2 – Afternoon

    Charapa Trail goes on for about an hour beginning at the lodge and ending by the edge of the lagoon. It is a great loop where different mammals, monkeys and birds can been seen that come closer to the lagoon at this time looking for food. It is also perfect for witnessing an Amazonian sunset from the water in the canoe. Night Canoe Ride, with the help of a spot light your guides will take you around the lagoon via canoe looking for nighttime wildlife. This is also a great opportunity for star gazing!

    Day 3 – Morning

    Today you will make your way back to the Napo River and take a motorized canoe ride to the clay licks, one of the most fascinating displays of the wild world. Hundreds of parrots and parakeets gather here to eat the mineral rich soil, an important part of their diet. After the clay licks we will take you to experience our Cultural Activity. An Amazonian Kichua woman will welcome you at a community center to share their life of the Kichua’s in the Amazon.

    Day 3 – Afternoon

    Garzacocha Lagoon and Ceiba Trail

    Day 4 – Morning

    You will have breakfast and you will departure from the lodge.

  2. 5 Days / 4 Nights Itinerary

    Day 1 – Morning

    The next two hours will be on a motorized canoe heading down river on what will be the beginning of an unforgettable experience in the tropical rainforest, the Amazon. The manager will be waiting in the lodge to greet you with a refreshing juice, snacks and a short briefing with general information about your stay at La Selva.

    Day 1 – Afternoon

    Matapalo Trail was given the Spanish name of the famous trees that you can find on this short walk. Mahogany trees over 400 years old can be seen and your guides will share their knowledge of the flora and fauna. Due to the time of day, there is great natural light and the diurnal and nocturnal animals are beginning their daily transitional activities.

    Day 2 – Morning

    After a 20-minute walk, the observation tower comes into sight. This amazing construction will allow you to climb 120 feet above the forest. Your Naturalist and Native guides will help you spot the colorful birds of the Amazon, maybe even certain primates. There is also the option of visiting the beautiful lagoon of Mandi Cocha. A hike of about 1 hour takes you to the lagoon where an Igapo Forest is present, meaning that the forest is temporarily flooded by black water. Different species of birds and even giant otters can be seen there.

    Day 2 – Afternoon

    In the afternoon, we will go to the lagoon, have a swim and watch the sunset. With a little luck, you can observe the pink river dolphins or an anaconda sunbathing in a tree. You will return to the camp for dinner, and take a canoe night ride to look for caimans.

    Day 3 – Morning

    Today you will make your way back to the Napo River and take a motorized canoe ride to the clay licks, one of the most fascinating displays of the wild world. Hundreds of parrots and parakeets gather here to eat the mineral rich soil, an important part of their diet. After the clay licks we will take you to experience our Cultural Activity. An Amazonian Kichua woman will welcome you at a community center to share their life of the Kichua’s in the Amazon.

    Day 3 – Afternoon

    Coto Trail is a fantastic walk that takes off from the lodge to the edge of the Garzacocha Lagoon.

    Day 4 – Morning

    We will walk through an amazing primary forest for around 3 to 4 hours beginning at our main dock back at the Napo River.

    Day 4 – Afternoon

    On a night walk we give you the chance to enjoy the creatures and sounds of the Amazon Jungle at night. Sometimes we can see amazing things during this activity. Make sure that you bring a flashlight for this fantastic experience.

    Day 5 – Morning

    You will have breakfast and you will departure from the lodge.

     

$ Rates
Accommodation Double or Single occupancy
Rates per passenger per night
330
Includes: Accommodation
All meals
Excursions