During our 4 day Yasuni Glamping Experience you will discover the Yasuni National Park, while spending the night in a safari style tent! Mandari Panga is one of just 2 lodges located in the Yasuni National Park and it is the only lodge along the Tiputini River. This unique location, together with the small and friendly team, offers you a personal experience like no other place in the region. This is an intimate and tranquil atmosphere where you can connect with nature and the local people who call this place home! You will discover the wildlife of the rainforest while learning about the cultural traditions of its people.
Accommodation is in safari style tents on elevated, sheltered platforms with double or single beds, complete with a chair and a hammock for relaxing during your stay. 4 accommodations have a private bathroom; the other accommodations have shared bathrooms. There are 2 bathroom structures, each with 2 showers and 2 ecological dry toilets. There is only cold water and there is a solar panel to charge phones or cameras from 5 - 9 PM, otherwise there is no electricity.
The tour has standard departures on Monday and Thursday. This tour is a unique, off the beaten path way to experience the Amazon jungle!
ITINERARY
Day 1:
Upon arrival in Coca, you will meet your local guide. Depending on your time of arrival, you have a chance to have breakfast (not included) at "Maitos del Yasuni" a local restaurant created by the Challuwa Mikuna association to benefit indigenous women. Afterwards we drive by car for about 40 minutes along a paved highway and another 50 minutes along a dirt road. From here we navigate by motorized canoe for about 90 minutes, along the Tiputini River, to the Mandari Panga camp. Upon arrival you have time to get to know the facilities and settle into your tent. Enjoy a welcome drink and a delicious lunch will be served in the main house. In the afternoon we will go to the other side of the Tiputini River for a hike of approximately 2 hours on the Ceibo trail. After dinner we will do a night hike through the jungle. This unique experience allows us to observe the nocturnal creatures of the Amazon, including frogs, snakes and other wildlife that only emerges after dark. With the help of our guide and a flashlight, we will walk along the trail, listening to the sounds of the jungle.
Accommodation: Mandari Panga
Meals included: -/Lunch/Dinner
Day 2:
Wake up to the sounds of birds, enjoy a hearty breakfast and prepare for canoeing down the Tiputini River, followed by a hike back to the lodge on the Spider Monkey trail. Spot colorful birds, playful monkeys and maybe even a sloth. Hike through dense vegetation, while learning fascinating facts about the flora and fauna. After our morning of adventure and exploration, we will return to camp to have lunch. Afterwards we will have some time to rest and to recharge for the afternoon's activities. We will have the opportunity to learn about the local culture through engaging and interactive cultural activities. Weaving is an integral part of the indigenous culture in the Amazon, and we will have the chance to create a small piece of woven fabric using traditional techniques. We will also have the opportunity to make handicrafts using natural materials found in the jungle. We will learn about the importance of sustainability and how the indigenous people have lived in harmony with the environment for centuries. We will also make chocolate from cacao beans. These cultural activities offer a unique and authentic perspective about life in the Amazon and will surely be a highlight of our trip. Afterwards we will have a delicious dinner at our campsite.
Accommodation: Mandari Panga
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 3:
After an early breakfast (6:30 AM), we will cross to the other side of the Tiputini River in a traditional canoe to start a hike of approximately 3 hours along a trail through primary jungle. We will arrive at the Anaconda Lagoon where, with luck, you might be able to see this reptile. We will return to camp for lunch, and you will have time to relax in your hammock or tent, or cool down with a swim in the river. In the evening, we will take our canoe to La Casa de la Abuela, the home of the community's founder. Situated on a 50-meter-high hill, this traditional home offers an incredible view of the surrounding area. We will learn about the way of life in the jungle and the community's history and traditions, including how to make the traditional drink, chicha. We will witness the incredible sunset, and then we will hike our way back to our campsite, where we will enjoy dinner.
Accommodation: Mandari Panga
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 4:
Breakfast will be served early in the morning. Afterwards we begin our trip back by motorized canoe for about 90 minutes. During this journey, you can say goodbye to the beauty of the Amazon rainforest. We will be met at the shore of the river and from there we travel overland for another 90 minutes to Coca, where you will be dropped off at the airport or bus terminal for your return to Quito or travel to your next destination.
Accommodation: Mandari Panga
Meals included: Breakfast/-/-
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Price (2024)
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Additional information
• USD 790 p.p. (based on double accommodation)
• USD 1025 p.p. (based on single accommodation - when there is a group of 2 or more persons)
• USD 1500 p.p. (for a private tour for 1 person)
• We also offer 5 day Kayaking Tours, 6 day Birdwatching or Photography Tours or 7 day Adventure Tours. Please contact us for more information.
• Children under 12 receive a 30% discount.
• Accommodation in safari style tents on elevated, sheltered platforms with double or single beds (4 accommodations have a private bathroom; the other accommodations have shared bathrooms. There are 2 bathroom structures, each with 2 showers and 2 ecological dry toilets. There is only cold water)
• Transportation Coca - Mandari Panga - Coca (car and canoe)
• All meals (breakfast-lunch-dinner) from lunch on the first day to breakfast on the final day
• Guided activities and excursions
• English speaking naturalist guide
• Use of rubber boots during the tour (extra large sizes may not be available, please ask)
• Life jackets for water transportation
• Purified water, tea and coffee
• Transportation Quito - Coca - Quito
• Meals not mentioned (breakfast on the first day: if you arrive early in the day, you have the option to stop at a local restaurant where you can have a breakfast)
• Alcoholic beverages
• Rain ponchos (can be purchased in Coca before the tour if needed)
• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Transfers to/from Quito airport
• Prices for 2025 are subject to change.
• The tour has standard departures on Monday and Thursday.
• There is a solar panel to charge phones or cameras from 5 - 9 PM, otherwise there is no electricity.
• The safari style tents are set up on large sheltered elevated platforms, built with traditional techniques and elements, complete with a chair and a hammock for relaxing during your stay.
• Filtered water is used for cooking and large bottles of purified water are available for drinking and to refill water bottles.
• 2G and 3G signal from Claro cellphone provider is available on top a nearby hill (15 minute walk). A satellite phone is available for emergencies.
• The times and length of the hikes are flexible and defined by the guide the day before. The guide can modify the plan on any particular day based on weather, wildlife activity, recent sighting information, and other factors.
• Any mention to specific wildlife in the itinerary or trip details is not a guarantee that it will be seen during the trip.
• The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
• We also offer 5 day Kayaking Tours, 6 day Birdwatching or Photography Tours or 7 day Adventure Tours. Please contact us for more information.
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