Key Features
Comprehensive range of interesting itineraries
Bungalows equipped with private bathroom, hot showers and private veranda
Open Swimming Pool for Guests
STARTING AT
205 USD
Cotococha Lodge
Located in the well-known jungle region of Tena, Cotococha Lodge has 22 spacious bungalows built in harmony with nature in accordance with traditional architecture. This Amazon eco-lodge boasts rooms that have private bathrooms with hot and cold showers as well as private verandas with hammocks and reclining chairs. Enjoy the best possible Ecuadorian rainforest trip in the cozy and inviting ambience of this eco-friendly destination. Interesting itineraries covered by the Cotococha Lodge include treks, tubing, visiting local communities, rafting, cave hikes, and night walks, just to mention a few.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
Accommodation based on twin/double share
All meals
Activities as listed in itinerary
Use of rain poncho / boots / umbrella
Local guide (Spanish speaking)
One bottle of drinking water per person each day
Not Included
Transport from Quito to lodge
English-speaking guide ($72 per group per day, must be requested in advance)
Tips, drinks from bar, other personal expenses
Single supplement 30% extraLodge Access
The lodge is located close to the town of Tena
A 4-hour public bus ride from Quito (US$6), followed by a 20-minute pickup-truck taxi ride (approx $5 to 10) from Tena bus terminal to the lodge. Clients can organise transport themselves and will be greeted by staff upon arrival at the lodge, we can also organize private transportation from Quito to the lodge and back
Cotococha Lodge offers itineraries for 3 and 4 days
Day 1 - Arrival to Cotococha Lodge
Access to Cotococha lodge is pretty easy, just a few minutes from Tena town. You can arrange private transportation from the city, otherwise there are several public buses going at different hours of the day. Before getting into the lodge you can try one of the town delicacies. Arrival to the Amazon Lodge in the afternoon, after the long drive we can relax in our bungalow surrounded by the sounds of the Ecuadorian rainforest. Our Lodge’s Administrator serves a very special welcome drink while sitting around the open fireplace to coordinate and discuss next day’s activities with our crew, plus an introductory speech about the Cotococha Amazon Jungle Lodge and its surroundings. We will then enjoy a tasty dinner prepared by our chefs.Day 2 - Animal Rescue Center and Community
Today we will board a canoe and start our journey through the Amazon Rainforest along the Napo River. Arrive to Misahualli, where we make a short stop to check our papers with local Marina, so don't forget your passport!! Continuing our canoe-trip, we arrive to Arajuno River. Visit to Animal Rescue Centre "AmaZOOnico" which is specialized in the rescue of wild animals for specie conservation and reintegration into the wild. After concluding this day's experience, we'll head back to Cotococha Lodge, but first we will visit a Quichua family and learn about their millenary culture and traditions. Upon arrival, enjoy a snack. At night, after dinner, we will have our usual meeting around the lodge fireplace to share our day's experiences.Day 3 - Amazon Exploration
After breakfast, we depart by canoe upstream for ten minutes, arriving to a small shore where after our short walk, we'll find ourselves in a breathtaking cascade "Las Latas" where we will take a refreshing bath in its clear crystal waters and enjoy the surrounding views of the rainforest, which mixed with the jungle sounds, makes it an unforgettable experience. We return to have lunch at the Cotococha ecolodge. Later we put on our "wet gear" to start an exciting walk in the jungle ready to find the secret wonders of the mysterious hidden forest. After about three hours of walking, we come back and arrive to the Lodge. We can also organize optional white-water rafting for this day.Day 4 - Departure Day
Our last wake up in the middle of the forest, pack up your luggage and get ready to start your journey back to Quito. Breakfast will be served at 8:00 am and you can take the last photos of the hotel and the surroundings. Say your last good bye to the guides and people from the Amazon lodge. There is still 20 minutes ride from the bridge to Tena Town. If you arranged private transportation it will be waiting for you, otherwise the bus public bus passes by the bridge and it will take you to Tena terminal bus station so you can catch your ride for the next destination. Upon request we can also organize your private transportation for your Amazon rainforest tour from and back to Quito.
3 Days 4 Days Lodge (2023 Prices)
$205 $325
Lodge (2023 Prices)
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