YARINA LODGE
Yarina Ecolodge consists of 22 comfortable and spacious individual cabins, that blend harmoniously with the ecosystem. Where you will enjoy a refreshing rest at night, lulled by the symphony of the forest, and wake up in the morning with the singing of the birds.
cozy rustic huts
Yarina lodge
has single, double, triple, and quadruple huts, perfect for solo travelers, couples, honeymooners, friends, and family. The cabins are made with typical materials from the region, such as bamboo and toquilla straw. They are all equipped with a private bathroom with hot-water shower, hammocks, closet, nightstand, mosquito net, and lamp.
Lounges
Perfect for sharing unforgettable momentsAmong the facilities of Yarina EcoLodge’s restaurant are cozy and spacious lounges for leisure and recreation. Large areas with fresh outdoor air flowing through them, with exceptional views. Perfect for gathering, reading a book or savoring a glass of wine while you delight in watching a golden sunset or an impressive rainstorm. These lounges are equipped with hammocks and sofas.
The miracle of nature in the Ecuadorian Amazon
Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the most biodiverse site on the planet and explore the pristine lands of Yarina Ecological Reserve! A wildlife-filled universe, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore hundreds of flora and fauna species and learn more about the magical and ancient knowledge of the native Kichwa culture.
A tropical humid forest spanning over 400 hectares, located a one-hour canoe ride from El Coca city, in the zone of influence of Yasuní National Park, right in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest.
Feel the joy, peace and harmony of Mother NatureEvery little corner in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon is mesmerizing. Spectacular green landscapes, birds singing and a stunning golden twilight will fascinate you during the daytime, and a beautiful starry sky and nocturnal wildlife symphony will delight your senses at night, making you feel as if you were in another world. Here only the present exists, and it is enjoyed to the fullest!
Excursions and unique activities
Adventures and new discoveriesA lover of nature and wildlife? At Yarina EcoLodge you will find more than five different species of monkeys, over 380 species of birds, and hundreds of medicinal plants. You will get to know the “Ceibo,” the great tree of the jungle, as well as explore cacao plantations. The staff will guide you on a hiking tour along the trails and marshlands of the forest. You will go on canoe trips across rivers and lagoons and will explore beautiful bright-colored species of birds. The staff will also guide you on a visit to a Kichwa family, and you will have the opportunity to meet the Shaman, bearer of native legacy and wisdom.
SERVICES
Electricity
At Yarina EcoLodge you will have electricity 24/7 (110v) as it is equipped with a power generator.
Water
Water service is guaranteed. You will have water 24/7 in your bathroom. The water is collected from a 20-meter deep (roughly 65 ft deep) well.
Room service
The staff will be in charge of cleaning your room to ensure that everything is tidy, so you can enjoy your vacation with the comfort you need.
Fan
All cabins are equipped with a large sized fan so that you can be comfortable in your room.
Mosquito nets
All huts are equipped with mosquito nets, placed over the beds to prevent mosquito bites.
Wi-fi
The restaurant, lounge and accommodation rooms have excellent wi-fi connection, available at an additional cost.
Rubber boots
The lodge offers rubber boots in your size, so you can enjoy hikes and other activities.
Water and coffee station
The restaurant is equipped with a beverage station, offering complimentary water, coffee and tea at any time.
PROGRAM
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
$444
Per Person
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INTRODUCTION TRAIL AT AMAZON BASIN
At noon approx., the motor boat canoe will departure from Coca city and navigate by the Napo river for 1 hour approx., before arrive at Yarina Eco Lodge. Time to lunch.
After lunch we will visit the Socali path, characterized for a variety of different jungle lands. This path is used like an ... and fauna that is possible to find in different types of forest. Return to the lodge to have the dinner and resting time.
SWAMP DAY
After breakfast, we will visit the Capibara path. An adventure trail with many swamps. On this trail, you will see some palm trees that can't be seen in other places. Return to the lodge to take the lunch.
Late afternoon without rubber boots and comfortable dresses (shorts are recommended). The local guides are going to teach us how to use the blowpipe. After this activity, we will take a small canoe to enjoy with the piranha fishing. Return to the lodge to take the dinner.
At night, you will paddle in the lagoon Sapococha, to look for caimans and nocturnal life.
Departure from the Yarina Lodge. After breakfast, departure back to Coca.
PROGRAM
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
$552
Per Person
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INTRODUCTION TRAIL AT AMAZON BASIN
At noon approx., the motor boat canoe will departure from Coca city and navigate by the Napo river for 1 hour approx., before arrive at Yarina Eco Lodge. Time to lunch.
After lunch we will visit the Socali path, characterized for a variety of different jungle lands. This path is used like an ... and fauna that is possible to find in different types of forest. Return to the lodge to have the dinner and resting time.
SWAMP DAY
After breakfast, we will visit the Capibara path. An adventure trail with many swamps. On this trail, you will see some palm trees that can't be seen in other places. Return to the lodge to take the lunch.
Late afternoon without rubber boots and comfortable dresses (shorts are recommended). The local guides are going to teach us how to use the blowpipe. After this activity, we will take a small canoe to enjoy with the piranha fishing. Return to the lodge to take the dinner.
At night, you will paddle in the lagoon Sapococha, to look for caimans and nocturnal life.
BIRDWATCHING
Breakfast. After taking our rubber boots and jungle dresses we will take a canoe to navigate up river watching birds, butterflies, orchids, amphibians, all this till reach the trail “Dos Ramas”.
We will have a short trek to learn about medicinal plants, birds, and animals. Return to the lodge, lunch.
After lunch we will take the Tucan trail, this trail will take us to one of the tallest birdwatching towers in the Ecuadorian jungle. On the canopy, we will stay some minutes watching some species of birds of high altitudes. Return to the lodge,
After dinner, a short walk inside the forest will introduce you to the nocturnal life and the nocturnal concert of this universe.
departure from Yarina Lodge. After breakfast, departure back to Coca
PROGRAM
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
$660
Per Person
CHECK AVAILABILITY
INTRODUCTION TRAIL AT AMAZON BASIN
At noon approx., the motor boat canoe will departure from Coca
city and navigate by the Napo river for 1 hour approx., before arrive at Yarina
Eco Lodge. Time to lunch.
After lunch
we will visit the Socali path, characterized for a variety of different jungle
lands. This path is used like an ... and fauna that is possible to find in
different types of forest. Return to the lodge to have the dinner and resting
time.
SWAMP DAY
After
breakfast we will visit the Capibara path. An adventure trail with many swamps. In this trail you will see
some palm trees that is possible to see
in other places. Return to the lodge to take the lunch. Late in the
afternoon without rubber boots and wearing comfortable dresses (shorts is
recommended). The local guides are going to teach us how to use the blowpipe.
After this activity we will take a small canoe to enjoy with the piranha
fishing. Return to the lodge to take the dinner.
At night,
you will paddle in the lagoon sapococha, in order to look for caimans and
nocturnal life.
BIRDWATCHING
Breakfast.
After take our rubber boots and jungle dresses we will take a canoe to navigate
up river watching birds, butterflies, orchids, amphibians, all this till reach
the trail “Dos ramas”.
We will
have a short trekking to learn about medicinal plants, birds and animals.
Return to the lodge, lunch.
After lunch
we will take the Tucan trail, this trail will take us till one of the tallest
birdwatching tower of the Ecuadorian jungle. On the canopy we will stay some
minutes watching some species of birds of high altitudes. Return to the lodge,
dinner and resting time.
DAY IN THE LIFE
After
breakfast, we will take the motor boat canoe, to go out of the borders of our
reserve and visit an indigenous family of the "Quichuas del Oriente"
community. The guides will talk to you
about traditions and costumes of these tribes, and taste the MAITO DE PESCADO..
typical local lunch. In the
afternoon we will walk through the “Guatusos trail”. A new opportunity to learn
from our guides the utility of some plants, about birds, insects and animals.
Return to the lodge, dinner.
After
dinner, a short walk inside the forest will introduce you on the nocturnal life
of this universe.
Departure from Yarina. After breakfast, departure back to Coca.
PROGRAM
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
$1540
Per Person
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Reception at the airport in Coca city and transfer to the boarding pier of the Napo River. At noon the boat departure for the YARINA Ecological Reserve, where they await us with lunch. In the afternoon, we will take a short introductory walk in the forest and after dinner a small night ride in rowing canoes in the SAPOCOCHA lagoon.
Yarina & Yasuni River
After breakfast, (08.00 am approx.), departure by paddling canoes to Napo river, where will take a fast boat to the Yasuni National Park, estimated time of arrival at 12h00 we will have lunch, accommodation in double or triple rooms with private bathroom, by afternoon we enter at Yasuni National Park to observe the largest tree in the Amazon, as well as fauna and flora. In the evening dinner and welcome cultural event.
Activities with the pink dolphins
After breakfast, we board the motorized canoe and we will navigate for 50 minutes and go in search of the pink dolphins, where you can interact with the dolphins on the banks of the river, it is one of the wonderful experiences in the Amazon of Ecuador , you can also bathe and feed the pink dolphins from your hands. After lunch, in the afternoon, the shaman or wise man of the jungle will make the preparation of SHAMANIC CEREMONY. After Dinner, the story of stories, myths and ancestral legends told throughout generations
Visit to the Community Santa Teresita and return to Pañacochaa
Breakfast, we go to the community of Santa Teresita where we will perform the demonstration of ancestral traps for hunting and fishing, so you can also observe the making of handicrafts with materials from the jungle. Lunch. Almost immediately we packed our belongings bound for Pañacocha, expecting to arrive at the place after 6 pm. Dinner and rest.
PAÑACOCHA FOREST
Cruise the Pañacocha lagoon by paddle canoe while observing the fantastic variety of birds visible from the waters edge and through the flooded forest. Return to the Lodge for breakfast. Go out in paddle canoes again to reach a trail-head. Along the way we will see the incredible flooded forest vegetation, observe riparian wildlife and tread through the islands created by vegetation to see the colonies of birds and their nests along the rivers edge. Hike along an exclusive trail to view the diversity of vegetation and terrestrial birds. Lunch on the trail. In the evening we will have fun fishing for pirañas. Dinner and relaxation. (During the course of the day there will be plenty of opportunities to get a chance to observe the Pink Amazon River Dolphin.)
Breakfast. Check out with all our luggage to visit the Yasuni National Park, napo´s clay-licks, napo´s canopy tower. Continue the trip by the Napo River to reach YARINA Ecological Reserve. Lunch will be served on the PILCHE COMUNITY. Our guides will talk to you about traditions and costumes of these tribes, and taste the MAITO DE PESCADO..Dinner at Yarina Eco Lodge and nocturnal activity on the forest
After breakfast, back to Coca.
IMPORTANT: Every night, guests will be able to choose between night walks, paddle canoe rides through the lagoon, paddle canoe ride along the river
The programs are subject to change due to weather conditions, passenger interest, passenger safety, safety of our staff, or any condition that puts the quality of our services and / or visits at risk.
STANDARD CABIN
Yarina Ecolodge consists of 22 comfortable and spacious individual cabins, blending harmoniously with the ecosystem. Where you will enjoy a refreshing rest at night, lulled by the symphony of the forest, and wake up in the morning with the singing of the birds.
- Private full bathroom.
- Hot-water shower.
- Hammocks. Closet, nightstand, and lamp.
- Mosquito net.
**WE OFFER EXTENDED PROGRAMS UNDER REQUEST**
RATES PER PERSON 2024
PROGRAM | PRICE PER PERSON | SINGLE CABIN |
---|---|---|
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS | $444 | $666 |
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS | $552 | $828 |
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS | $660 | $990 |
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS | $1540 | $2310 |
**WE OFFER EXTENDED PROGRAMS UNDER REQUEST**
RATES PER PERSON 2025
PROGRAM | PRICE PER PERSON | SINGLE CABIN |
---|---|---|
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS | $542 | $813 |
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS | $674 | $1011 |
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS | $805 | $1207 |
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS | $1848 | $2772 |
FAQ
INCLUDES:
- River transportation Coca - Yarina Lodge - Coca.
- Accommodation in Yarina Lodge.
- All meals.
- Community guide and naturalist bilingual guide.
- Rain poncho and rubber boots.
- All excursions and activities as per detailed itinerary.
- Rubber boots (up to Ecuador size 43/USA size 10)
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Air tickets Quito-Coca-Quito USD 256 per adult (from 12 years old) / USD 205 per child (up to 11 years old, 11 month) (Rates subject to change without prior notice).
- Beverages.
- Gratuities.
- Personal expenses and other non specified.
- services (laundry and internet).
- Entrance Fee Pañacocha Forest (10 usd).
- Rubber boots (size larger than # 43).
- 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, etc.
- All prices are per person, valid through the year and are quoted in US dollars.
- +50% supplement for accommodation in an individual cabin
- +50% supplement for accommodation in Suites
- 30% discount for children under 12 years old
-
80% discount for children under 5 years old
- Please note that air rates are subject to change without previous notice.
- Departures available any day of the week.
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