ANAKONDA AMAZON CRUISE
Anakonda Amazon Cruise gives you the opportunity to explore the lush Amazon jungle aboard a specially designed ship. With activities such as jungle walks, canoeing, visits to indigenous communities, and night outings, you can immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the jungle and discover its unique wildlife. It is an unforgettable experience to connect with nature in one of the most fascinating environments in the world.
SPECS
- Built: 2013
- Port of Embarkation: Coca, Ecuador
- Vessel’s Registry: Ecuador
- Type of Vessel: River Expedition Vessel
- Length: 148 feet / 47m
- Beam: 30 feet / 9m
- Draft: 5 feet / 0.75m
- Gross Tonnage: 300 tons
- Cruising Speed: 12 knots
- Electricity: 110 / 220 volts
- Engines: Cummins x 2 / 450HP
- Generators: Cummins x 2 / 95 KVA
- Water: 8000-liter water treatment plant
- Crew: 25 crew members including a captain, cruise manager, concierge, English-speaking native guides, crew members and staff.
- Safety: 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
- Launch Boats: 2 fiberglass ecologic canoes equipped with four-stroke low emission engines; constant radio communications with the main vessel. Total capacity of 40 passengers.
ACCOMMODATION
DECKS & SUITES LAYOUT
DELUXE SUITE: 4 Deluxe suites (24 m² / 258 ft²) with whirlpool bathtub and private balconies
SUNDAY TO WEDNESDAY
DAY 1: SUNDAY
QUITO – COCA – NAPO RIVER
Our adventure begins in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. After a 30-minute flight from Quito to the Amazonian city of Coca.
DAY 2: MONDAY
PAÑACOCHA, THE MYTHICAL PIRANHA LAGOON
We will travel downstream to the Pañayacu River delta, where we will embark on a canoe trip to Pañacocha Lake (“Piranha Lagoon” in the native Kichwa language), an ecosystem flooded by blackwater river water.
DAY 3: TUESDAY
PARROT CLAY LICKS AND AMAZON COMMUNITIES
We will set out on our motorized canoes early in the morning to witness one of the most incredible sights on this side of the Western Amazon – the famous parrot clay licks.
In the afternoon we will visit the Kichwa women’s community project, where we will learn about the indigenous lifestyle along the Napo river, their ancestral culture, and their community
DAY 4: WEDNESDAY
RETURN
This is where our adventure ends! But first, we will enjoy our return to Puerto Providencia where we will disembark the Anakonda Amazon Cruise and ride back to the city of Coca in the motorized canoe.
WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY
DAY 1: WEDNESDAY
QUITO – COCA – NAPO RIVER
Our adventure begins in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. After a 30-minute flight from Quito to the Amazonian city of Coca, we will transfer to the dock and board our motorized canoe for a 90-minute journey down the river, taking in the beauty of the Amazon, until we reach the Anakonda Amazon Cruise and receive our warm welcome aboard.
DAY 2: THURSDAY
HOME OF THE LEGENDARY PINK RIVER DOLPHIN AND THE SECOYA COMMUNITY
we will visit Yasuni National Park, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet and home to the legendary pink dolphin. This is the perfect opportunity to participate in our pink dolphin conservation program, which we are involved in together with the Martinica community in the Cocaya area.
DAY 3: FRIDAY
KICHWA FAMILY AND LIFE ONBOARD
We will begin the day by visiting an authentic Kichwa family on the banks of the Napo River, where we will have the opportunity to learn directly from members of the local community about their lifestyle. We will then board the Anakonda and participate in a cooking class with our expert chef, who will show us how to prepare exquisite traditional Ecuadorian fare.
DAY 4: SATURDAY
FOREST ADVENTURE AND CANOPY OBSERVATION TOWER
The day begins with a visit to an observation tower in a giant ancient kapok tree, offering a breathtaking 360° view of the Amazon rainforest canopy. In the afternoon, explore the primary forest to encounter unique plant and wildlife species native to the area.
DAY 5: SUNDAY
RETURN
This is where our adventure ends! But first, we will enjoy our return to Puerto Providencia where we will disembark the Anakonda Amazon Cruise and ride back to the city of Coca in the motorized canoe.
SUNDAY TO SUNDAY
DAY 1: SUNDAY
QUITO – COCA – NAPO RIVER
Our adventure begins in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. After a 30-minute flight from Quito to the Amazonian city of Coca, we will transfer to the dock and board our motorized canoe for a 90-minute journey down the river, taking in the beauty of the Amazon, until we reach the Anakonda Amazon Cruise and receive our warm welcome aboard.
DAY 2: MONDAY
PAÑACOCHA, THE MYTHICAL PIRANHA LAGOON
We will travel downstream to the Pañayacu River delta, where we will embark on a canoe trip to Pañacocha Lake (“Piranha Lagoon” in the native Kichwa language), an ecosystem flooded by blackwater river water.
DAY 3: TUESDAY
PARROT CLAY LICKS AND AMAZON COMMUNITIES
We will set out on our motorized canoes early in the morning to witness one of the most incredible sights on this side of the Western Amazon – the famous parrot clay licks.
In the afternoon we will visit the Kichwa women’s community project, where we will learn about the indigenous lifestyle along the Napo river, their ancestral culture, and their community.
DAY 4: WEDNESDAY
INDILLAMA AND NAPO RIVERS, THE NORTH SIDE OF YASUNI NATIONAL PARK
We will begin the day kayaking on the Indillama River, one of the Napo River tributaries that will take us to Yasuni National Park. Kayaks are comfortable, smooth, and silent, providing an ideal opportunity for spotting wildlife. We can also use canoes to travel in search of even more wildlife.
DAY 5: FRIDAY
HOME OF THE PINK DOLPHIN AND THE SECOYA COMMUNITY
We will visit Yasuni National Park, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet and home to the legendary pink dolphin. This is the perfect opportunity to participate in our pink dolphin conservation program, which we are involved in together with the Martinica community in the Cocaya area, providing a safe haven where these dolphins can live and feed without the risk of being hunted.
DAY 6: SATURDAY
KICHWA FAMILY AND LIFE ONBOARD
We will begin the day by visiting an authentic Kichwa family on the banks of the Napo River, where we will have the opportunity to learn directly from members of the local community about their lifestyle. We will then board the Anakonda and participate in a cooking class with our expert chef, who will show us how to prepare exquisite traditional Ecuadorian fare.
DAY 7: SUNDAY
FOREST ADVENTURE AND CANOPY OBSERVATION TOWER
We start the day by visiting an observation tower built in a giant millenary kapok tree, where guests can marvel at the impressive 360° view from the top overlooking the treetops of the forest canopy and contemplate the sheer vastness of the Amazon. In the afternoon, we will explore the primary forest and spot the different plant and wildlife species endemic to this ecosystem.
DAY 8: MONDAY
RETURN
This is where our adventure ends! But first, we will enjoy our return to Puerto Providencia where we will disembark the Anakonda Amazon Cruise and ride back to the city of Coca in the motorized canoe.
WEDNESDAY TO WEDNESDAY
DAY 1: WEDNESDAY
QUITO – COCA – NAPO RIVER
Our adventure begins in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. After a 30-minute flight from Quito to the Amazonian city of Coca, we will transfer to the dock and board our motorized canoe for a 90-minute journey down the river, taking in the beauty of the Amazon, until we reach the Anakonda Amazon Cruise and receive our warm welcome aboard.
DAY 2: THURSDAY
HOME OF THE PINK DOLPHIN AND THE SECOYA COMMUNITY
We will visit Yasuni National Park, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet and home to the legendary pink dolphin. This is the perfect opportunity to participate in our pink dolphin conservation program, which we are involved in together with the Martinica community in the Cocaya area, providing a safe haven where these dolphins can live and feed without the risk of being hunted.
DAY 3: FRIDAY
KICHWA FAMILY AND LIFE ONBOARD
We will begin the day by visiting an authentic Kichwa family on the banks of the Napo River, where we will have the opportunity to learn directly from members of the local community about their lifestyle. We will then board the Anakonda and participate in a cooking class with our expert chef, who will show us how to prepare exquisite traditional Ecuadorian fare.
DAY 4: SATURDAY
FOREST ADVENTURE AND CANOPY OBSERVATION TOWER
We start the day by visiting an observation tower built in a giant millenary kapok tree, where guests can marvel at the impressive 360° view from the top overlooking the treetops of the forest canopy and contemplate the sheer vastness of the Amazon. In the afternoon, we will explore the primary forest and spot the different plant and wildlife species endemic to this ecosystem.
DAY 5: SUNDAY
INDILLAMA AND NAPO RIVERS, THE NORTH SIDE OF YASUNI NATIONAL PARK
We will begin the day kayaking on the Indillama River, one of the Napo River tributaries that will take us to Yasuni National Park. Kayaks are comfortable, smooth, and silent, providing an ideal opportunity for spotting wildlife. We can also use canoes to travel in search of even more wildlife.
DAY 6: MONDAY
PAÑACOCHA, THE MYTHICAL PIRANHA LAGOON
We will travel downstream to the Pañayacu River delta, where we will embark on a canoe trip to Pañacocha Lake (“Piranha Lagoon” in the native Kichwa language), an ecosystem flooded by blackwater river water
DAY 7: TUESDAY
PARROT CLAY LICKS AND AMAZON COMMUNITIES
We will set out on our motorized canoes early in the morning to witness one of the most incredible sights on this side of the Western Amazon – the famous parrot clay licks.
In the afternoon we will visit the Kichwa women’s community project, where we will learn about the indigenous lifestyle along the Napo river, their ancestral culture, and their community.
DAY 8: WEDNESDAY
RETURN
This is where our adventure ends! But first, we will enjoy our return to Puerto Providencia where we will disembark the Anakonda Amazon Cruise and ride back to the city of Coca in the motorized canoe.
INCLUDED
- All meals on board.
- All excursions, rain ponchos
and boots. - Transfers to/from the ship upon arrival
our recommended flights. - Exclusive access to our VIP Lounge in
the city of El Coca (before and after
of the cruise). - Private and personalized assistance for
flights Quito – Coca – Quito in both airports on our flights recommended
NOT INCLUDED
- Boleto aéreo (USD 250 netos por persona), contribución a las comunidades locales (USD 70 netos por persona en cruceros de 4 y 5 días y USD 80 netos por persona en cruceros de 8 días), traslados desde y hacia el aeropuerto de Quito, bebidas alcohólicas y no alcohólicas, propinas, internet satelital y cualquier otro servicio no especificado.