An award-winning geotourism destination, focused on working with the people of the region and protecting the Amazon
rainforest. Come visit and
LIVE THE AMAZON!
SERVICES
Staff
Our friendly staff form the backbone of the yachanda Lodge experience, and are always available to cater to any special needs you may have.
Restaurant
3 meals a day (without alcohol)
Environment
The innovator of the program is Douglas McMeekin, who is 78 years old, has lived in Yachana since 1992 and can identify with the needs and limitations of his generation.
Electricity
if we have light
Boots & Ponchos
Rubber boots and lifejackets as needed
Water
Unlimited ozonized water (that's safe drinking water at the Yachana!)
Activities
Complimentary Wi-Fi at dining hall and reception.
Bedrooms
Yachana Lodge has ten spacious rooms, each with beds for 2-4 people and a private bathroom to provide a comfortable stay.
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
BOOK NOW
12:00 – 18:00 | CHECK IN (Arrival by airplane - lunch at Yachana
Lodge / Arrival by road – lunch on the way.)
Our team will welcome you with a delicious snack and a refreshing welcome drink made with the exotic "guayusa" plant. During check-in, we will offer you a detailed introduction to the services and facilities that we offer.
18:00 – 19:00 | MAGICAL VIEW
Enjoy the magical view of the sunset over the Napo River, the majestic Amazon jungle and the Andes Mountains on the horizon.
19:00 – 20:00 | GASTRONOMICAL MAGIC DINNER
highlight local ingredients.
Enjoy a culinary experience in the hands of our talented local chef.
Enjoy our meals of the day, savoring the authentic and distinctive flavors of Ecuadorian gastronomy. Each dish is carefully prepared to highlight local ingredients.
DAY 2
6:00 – 7:30 | BIRD WATCHING (OPTIONAL)
Discover the diversity of birds in our 1000 hectares (2,500 acres) reserve. Explore and identify birds by their sounds and colors and connect with nature in its purest state. You will see more birds from our open safari-truck than you would in virtually any other way.
7:30 – 8:30 | TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST
Enjoy a unique, filling, local receipt breakfast of “majado with peanut sauce” in our beautiful dining hall.
8:00 – 10:30 | VISIT TO A SUSTAINABLY INTEGRATED AMAZON FARM
Explore a typical Amazonian farm with a local farmer. Learn about his sustainable farming techniques and get to try fresh harvested seasonal fruits. Discover the world of beekeeping with honey from melipona stingless bees, native to the Amazon.
10:30 – 12:30 | VISIT TO THE YACHANA FOUNDATION PROJECTS
Discover the conservation, agricultural and development projects of the Yachana Foundation. Learn about research,
education and sustainability programs and how Yachana has become the Bio-Campus for a university
12:30 – 14:00 | COOKING CLASS & LUNCH
Participate in preparing your Amazonian lunch with our local chef. This will consist of a traditional dish, "Maito de Pescado", with fresh ingredients from the farm like yucca, heart of palm salad and stinging nettles.
14:30 – 17:30 | HIKE TO THE WATERFALL
Explore the walk to the "Spiritual Sanctuary" waterfall. The waters of this waterfall come from natural springs that originate within our forest reserve. Enjoy its beauty and refresh your skin with a facial clay therapy.
19:00 – 20:00 | DINNER WITH A VIEW
Weather permitting, dine overlooking the Napo River, the forest with the Andes in the background. Enjoy dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors of the region while sharing stories with your travel companions and possible visitors.
20:00 – 21:00 | NIGHT WALK (OPTIONAL)
Embark on a night walk through the Amazon jungle accompanied by an expert guide. Equipped with flashlights, experience the nightlife of the jungle where 70% of the fauna are active, and be amazed by the magic of nature in its purest state.
7:30 – 8:30 | BREAKFAST
8:30 – 11:30 | HIKE IN THE JUNGLE
Join a beautiful walk through the Amazon rainforest with our bilingual guide. Discover the diversity of flora and fauna as you explore hidden trails. Learn about medicinal plants, survival techniques and the effects of climate change on the forest. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience of connection with nature in the unique Amazon Rainforest.
13:00 – 14:00 | LUNCH
The chef will surprise you with the main dishes and delicious dessert.
14:30 – 18:00 | ACTIVITY ON THE NAPO RIVER (TUBING)
Explore the majestic Napo River in a motorized canoe. Float on the water with life jackets and inner-tubes, observing life along the river bank.
19:00 – 20:00 | DINNER
If weather permits, dine on our deck over looking the Napo River.
7:00 – 8:00 | BREAKFAST & DEPARTURE (time depending on mode of transport; air, road, river)
Enjoy breakfast with the birds singing from our viewpoint, an experience that will stay with you forever.
8:00 – 9:00 | CHECK OUT
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
BOOK NOW
12:00 – 18:00 | CHECK IN
Our team will welcome you with a delicious snack and a refreshing welcome drink made with the exotic "guayusa" plant. During check-in, we will offer you a detailed introduction to the services and facilities that we offer.
18:00 – 19:00 | MAGICAL VIEW
Enjoy the magical view of the sunset over the Napo River, the majestic Amazon jungle and the Andes Mountains on the horizon.
19:00 – 20:00 | GASTRONOMICAL MAGIC DINNER
highlight local ingredients.
Enjoy a culinary experience in the hands of our talented local chef.
Enjoy our meals of the day, savoring the authentic and distinctive flavors of Ecuadorian gastronomy. Each dish is carefully prepared to highlight local ingredients.
6:00 – 7:30 | BIRD WATCHING (OPTIONAL)
Discover the diversity of birds in our 1000 hectares (2,500 acres) reserve. Explore and identify birds by their sounds and colors and connect with nature in its purest state. You will see more birds from our open safari-truck than you would in virtually any other way.
7:30 – 8:30 | TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST
Enjoy a unique, filling, local receipt breakfast of “majado with peanut sauce” in our beautiful dining hall.
8:00 – 10:30 | VISIT TO A SUSTAINABLY INTEGRATED AMAZON FARM
Explore a typical Amazonian farm with a local farmer. Learn about his sustainable farming techniques and get to try fresh harvested seasonal fruits. Discover the world of beekeeping with honey from melipona stingless bees, native to the Amazon
10:30 – 12:30 | VISIT TO THE YACHANA FOUNDATION PROJECTS
Discover the conservation, agricultural and development projects of the Yachana Foundation. Learn about research, education and sustainability programs and how Yachana has become the Bio-Campus for a university
12:30 – 14:00 | COOKING CLASS & LUNCH
Participate in preparing your Amazonian lunch with our local chef. This will consist of a traditional dish, "Maito de Pescado", with fresh ingredients from the farm like yucca, heart of palm salad and stinging nettles.
14:30 – 17:30 | HIKE TO THE WATERFALL
Explore the walk to the "Spiritual Sanctuary" waterfall. The waters of this waterfall come from natural springs that originate within our forest reserve. Enjoy its beauty and refresh your skin with a facial clay therapy.
19:00 – 20:00 | DINNER WITH A VIEW
Weather permitting, dine overlooking the Napo River, the forest with the Andes in the background. Enjoy dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors of the region while sharing stories with your travel companions and possible visitors.
20:00 – 21:00 | NIGHT WALK (OPTIONAL)
Embark on a night walk through the Amazon jungle accompanied by an expert guide. Equipped with flashlights, experience the nightlife of the jungle where 70% of the fauna are active, and be amazed by the magic of nature in its purest state.
7:30 – 8:30 | BREAKFAST
8:30 – 11:30 | HIKE IN THE JUNGLE
Join a beautiful walk through the Amazon rainforest with our bilingual guide. Discover the diversity of flora and fauna as you explore hidden trails. Learn about medicinal plants, survival techniques and the effects of climate change on the forest. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience of connection with nature in the unique Amazon Rainforest.
13:00 – 14:00 | LUNCH
The chef will surprise you with the main dishes and delicious dessert.
14:30 – 18:00 | ACTIVITY ON THE NAPO RIVER (TUBING)
Explore the majestic Napo River in a motorized canoe. Float on the water with life jackets and dinner-tubes, observing life along the river bank.
19:00 – 20:00 | DINNER
If weather permits, dine on our deck over looking the Napo River
7:30 – 8:30 | BREAKFAST
Enjoy pancakes with sugar cane syrup, scrambled eggs and seasonal fruit, accompanied by coffee or tea.
9:00 – 12:30 | VISIT TO A KICHWA FAMILY
Immerse yourself in the ancestral culture of a Kichwa family, guided by an indigenous healer who will offer you an energy cleansing ceremony.
Learn how to prepare and try chicha de yucca, a traditional drink and a staple in the diet with the local indigenous people, with a unique method of preparation. Have fun in a competition with a blow gun and spear.
13:00 – 14:00 | LUNCH
Learn about the craftsmanship involved in making chocolate and participate in all aspects of its production. And afterwards - Enjoy a fresh banana covered in your chocolate!
15:00 PM – 16:30 PM | CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE
Learn about the craft of national chocolate and participate in its creation, from selection to tasting. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate prepared by yourself.
19:00 – 20:00 | DINNER UNDER THE STARS
Weather permitting, enjoy dinner in our open deck, creating a unique and unforgettable experience as you reflect on your stay at Yachana
Lodge.
7:00 – 8:00 | BREAKFAST & DEPARTURE (time depending on mode of transport; air, road, river)
Enjoy breakfast with the birds singing from our viewpoint, an experience that will stay with you forever.
8:00 – 9:00 | CHECK OUT
FAQ
INCLUDES:
- Bilingual naturalist guide.
- Accommodation in bungalows. Each bedroom with bunk beds and private bathroom.
- 3 daily meals; drinks served with breakfast, lunch and dinner (non-alcoholic).
- Road and river transport for visits and activities, by motorized canoe, canoe and car.
- Rubber boots, rain ponchos and life jackets
- Donation of 10% to the Yachana Foundation to support its education and conservation programs in the AmazonComplimentary
- Wi-Fi in the dining room and reception
- Unlimited ozonated water
DOES NOT INCLUDE :
- Alcoholic / bottled beverages
- Laundry
- Travel Insurance
- Transfer Quito-Yachana-Quito
- Gratuities and other non expecificated above.
- Passport
- Binoculars
- Flashlight and batteries
- Camera, memory and flash
- Insect repellent
- Sun protection (cream / sunglasses / hat or cap)
- Light long pants and long-sleeved shirts for walks
- Shorts, short sleeve shirts and swimsuit for the Lodge
- Comfortable shoes and extra socks
- Small day backpack
- Plastic bags to protect cameras, binoculars, batteries.
- From 0 to 1 year: FREEFrom 2 to 5 years: 75% DISCOUNT
- From 6 to 12 years: 50% DISCOUNT
- NOTE: Children must share a room with their parents. Age is based on time of arrival.
- Does not apply to special packages.
The spacious rooms have two single beds and a private bathroom to provide a comfortable stay. Enjoy safe, filtered drinking water and a wrap-around porch with views of the lush jungle all around you.
