4 or 5-Day Manatee Amazon Cruise

Tour Summary

Navigate across the Napo River on the Manatee Amazon Cruise to enter a world that few people have the opportunity to experience. Discover the mighty Amazon Rainforest in a unique and luxurious way, and visit the Yasuni National Park which contains over 200 species of butterflies, 596 species of birds, 150 species of amphibians, 121 species of reptiles, and 200 species of mammals. These numbers are always on the rise since there is so much more to be discovered.

This First Class Manatee Amazon Cruise has been working hard to develop a sustainable tourism model in the Ecuadorian Amazon that provides an alternative source of income to the communities and operates in a way that preserves the Amazon rainforest.

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Napo River View - Manatee Amazon First Class Cruise

Culinary Class - Manatee Amazon First Class Cruise

Handcrafts - Manatee Amazon First Class Cruise

Community - Manatee Amazon First Class Cruise

Sun Deck - Manatee Amazon First Class Cruise

Lobby - Manatee Amazon First Class Cruise

Suite - Manatee Amazon First Class Cruise

Highlights

Explore the Yasuni National ParkNavigate through the Napo River, the Pañacocha and Piranha Lagoons, explore the parrot clay licks and visit the Kitchwa community, great for wildlife lovers.
Experience the Amazon RainforestVisit the Ecuadorian Amazon in a new and luxurious way and discover one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
About Manatee Capacity for 30 passengers with private facilities. On the Manatee Amazon Cruise you will experience nature on an exclusively high-quality level.
Social AreasIncludes dinning room, bar, lounge, outdoor hot tubs all with extraordinary views.
Safety EquipmentAll our cruise ships operate in accordance with the requirements of the International Maritime Organization guidelines.

General information

Class	First Class.
Capacity	30 Passengers.
Construction Year	2017
Type	River Expedition Vessel
Length	121 feet / 37m
Beam	30 feet / 9m
Cabins	14 cabins: 4 Deluxe cabins & 10 standard cabins with french balconies,
Saftey	GPS tracking by the Ecuadorian Navy, radio communication with separate battery pack, satellite phone, satellite internet, life jackets, flares and signals, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors in each cabin.

Deck plan

Itinerary

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS ITINERARY

DAY 1 FRIDAY - COCA - NAPO RIVER
Your adventure begins in the city of Coca. You will be transferred to the local pier to board a motorized canoe. You will travel on the Napo River until you reach the Manatee Amazon First Class cruise and the private landing. The crew will greet you with a warm welcome and present you to the naturalist guides. Your guide will also give you a welcome briefing with an informative introduction to the Ecuadorian Amazon. After dinner and exploring the cruise, you will take a night walk into the Amazon forest to listen and observe the nocturnal wildlife.
- Activity:Arrival, Night Walk.
- Transport:Plane, Canoe.
- Meal:Dinner.
- Accommodation:Single or Double accommodation.
DAY 2 SATURDAY - PAÑACOCHA - PIRANHA LAGOON
You will start the day by traveling downstream to the Pañayacu River delta. Here you will embark on a canoe trip to the Pañacocha Lagoon. This is an ecosystem flooded by blackwater river water. The surrounding protected rainforest is home to many primates, birds, caimans, and aquatic animals such as the Paiche Amazon fish, and even piranhas. During the walk with your guide, you will be able to observe some of these species. Afterward, you will have a chance to recharge with an Amazon-style barbeque at a local community. After this short rest, you can kayak and swim, or simply relax and take in the surroundings before returning to the cruise.
- Activity:Swimming, Kayaking, and Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Canoe.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation:Single or Double accommodation.
DAY 3 SUNDAY - PARROT CLAY LICKS AND AMAZON COMMUNITIES
Early in the morning, you will go out exploring by canoe to witness one of the most incredible sights in the western Amazon basin, the famous parrot clay licks! This spot is rich in minerals and attracts hundreds of parrots, parakeets, and other Amazon bird species. They meet here to lick the clay which aids in their digestion. If you are a bird watcher or an avid wildlife lover, you will love this experience. In the afternoon, you will visit the Kichwa community and learn about their indigenous lifestyle along the Napo River and their ancestral culture. This is a great opportunity to purchase local products that are handcrafted.
- Activity:Bird Watching, Exploring.
- Transport:Canoe.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation:Single or Double accommodation.
DAY 4 MONDAY - RETURN
This is where your adventure ends! But first, you will enjoy the return to Puerto Providencia where you will disembark the Manatee Amazon First Class Cruise and ride back to the city of Coca in a motorized canoe.
- Activity:Departure.
- Transport:Canoe.
- Meal:Breakfast
- Accommodation:Single or Double accommodation.

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS ITINERARY

DAY 1 MONDAY - COCA - NAPO RIVER
Your adventure begins in the city of Coca you will be transferred to the dock, and after a 90-minute journey in a motorized canoe, you will reach the Manatee Amazon First Class Cruise. The crew will give you a warm welcome and present you with the naturalist guides who will give you a brief informative introduction to the Ecuadorian Amazon. After dinner and exploring the cruise, you will take a night walk in the forest to hear and observe the beautiful nocturnal wildlife.
- Activity:Arrival, Night Walk
- Meal:Dinner.
- Accommodation:Single or Double accommodation.
DAY 2 TUESDAY - SECOYA COMMUNITY
In the morning you will navigate across the lower part of the Napo River where you can spot different bird species like eagles, oropendolas, and woodpeckers. In the afternoon you will enter Yasuni National Park one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Participate in the pink dolphin conservation program with the community in the Cocaya area. Finally, learn to prepare traditional cassava bread during your visit.
- Activity:Bird watching, Wildlife Watching.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation:Single or Double accommodation.
DAY 3 WEDNESDAY - KICHWA FAMILY
Meet an authentic Kichwa Family in the morning on the banks of the Napo River and learn about their lifestyle in the community. Then on board, you will participate in a cooking class, and the expert chef will teach you how to prepare exquisite traditional Ecuadorian fare. All guests have the opportunity to create handicrafts or have the opportunity to explore nature in the area by kayak.
- Activity:Cooking, Kayaking.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation:Single or Double accommodation.
DAY 4 THURSDAY - FOREST ADVENTURE
Start the day visiting an observation tower built in a giant millenary kapok tree, where you can have an amazing 360º view of all the treetops of the forest and contemplate the sheer vastness of the Amazon. In the afternoon, you will explore the primary forest and spot the different plants and wildlife endemic species in this ecosystem. You can also find the strange and unique bird known as the hoatzin, or as it’s known locally the “stinkbird”.
- Activity:Exploring, Sightseeing, and Bird Watching.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation:Single or Double accommodation.
DAY 5 FRIDAY - RETURN
This is where your adventure ends! But first, you will enjoy the return to Puerto Providencia where you will disembark the Manatee Amazon First Class Cruise and ride back to the city of Coca in the motorized canoe.
- Activity:Departure.
- Transport:Canoe.
- Meal:Breakfast.

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Price Based on Number of Guests:

Standard Cabin 3 Nights	$ 2,294 p.p.
Standard Cabin 4 Nights	$ 2,865 p.p.
Deluxe Cabin 3 Nights	$ 2,871 p.p.
Deluxe Cabin 4 Nights	$ 3,581 p.p.

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Inclusions

Airport Transfer (From Coca City to Amazon Cruise and return).
Single or double accommodations.
All activities as described with a bilingual naturalist guide
24/7 Dutch, English & Spanish assistance.
All meals on board of the cruise from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on last cruise day
Water, tea, coffee unlimited.
Rain ponchos, and rubber boots
Exclusions

+Flights Quito – Coca city (we can also arrange the flights for you)
+Communities fee (70$ p.p.)
+Alcoholic drinks
+Personal expenses
+Optional tips for the guide
+Personal travel insurance

Additional information

Prices for 2025 are subject to change.
Rebecca Adventure Travel and the respective cruise operator reserve the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications, and unforeseeable circumstances.
All cruises are subject to availability. Cruises have fixed departures so, before booking the cruise and flight tickets, please check the dates and itineraries with us. Since Amazon is a destination in high demand, the availability changes every day. Rebecca Adventure Travel will try to fix your dates with the options we have available during the time of booking.
Single occupancy rate: Adult rate + 50%.
Children under 12 years old will receive a 50% discount (one child per suite).
Third guest 45% discount (adult rate) in a triple suite with an additional sliding bed.
Maximum 3 guests per suite.
Minimum recommended age: 7 years.
Maximum availability for Triple Suites: 4 triple suites (1 queen bed and 1 additional sliding bed).
It is suggested to have current travel insurance including personal medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
Flight tickets are $240 p.p. For children under the age of 12, flight tickets are $144 p.p.
Please take with you some plastic bags, to protect your camera and important documents passports and ID from the rain.
Some activities in the Amazon depend on weather conditions, such as caiman searching.
If you like to enjoy watching animals, please get some binoculars (10×40 are much better).
Keep in mind that some cruises require you to arrange the flight tickets directly with them, otherwise, they will charge an extra fee. Please check with us and we will share the complete information before proceeding with your flight ticket arrangement.

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