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LA SELVA JUNGLE LODGE

 

 

It has sixteen double bed cabins built in the traditional native style of the region and each with their own toilet and shower perch on a bill overlooking  Lake  Garzacocha  (also, called Heron Lake). The bar and restaurant hug the shore ready for magical sunsets, macaws, toucans, parrots and a permanent view of infinite green tranquility.

 

The lodge culinary backgrounds is French and it has applied these skills to local ingredients and dishes. Fresh tropical fruit juices accompany each meal: maracuya, babaco, taxo, naranjilla each one more exotic than the last. (Special mealtimes available for birdwatchers).

 

The lodge has a large staff in order to make small groups and offer many options. From leisurely to grueling, you can see the spectacular sights of the jungle at your own pace. After dinner each night, guides will discuss and explain the options available so you decide what tour to take next day.

 

 

LA SELVA LODGE

 

5 Days/4 Nights Itinerary Tara No. 48B

 

Day 1 - Assistance from La Selva staff at the Quito airport for TAME flight to Coca. Flight time 40 minutes. In Coca you will be met at the airport and transferred to the Napo River and by motorized canoe.

A two hour ride down river follows. From LA SELVA dock a short picturesque walk leads you to a stream for a trip by paddle canoe to Heron Lake. (Garzacocha). Welcome cocktail.

Half nile from the hotel, Mandicocha offers a complete different ecosystem from Garzacocha and its the home of the many strange and rare birds such as the prehistoric Hoatzin, the Zig-zag Heron and all 5 species of Kingfishers. (L,D).

 

Day 2/3 - Days of full activities or just relax, swim or fish. Get up early, today you’ll have a good chance to see monkeys or wild boars. Paddle down a primaveral stream, climb up to the high forest or visit neighbors villages. (B,L,D).

 

Day 4 - Start early in the morning for an all day excursion up to the Piranha river arriving at the Lake by lunch time. Time to observe the wildlife you’ll find there. Farewell dinner ((B,L,D).

 

Day 5 - Early morning departure for Quito.

 

 

LA SELVA LODGE 2009 RATES PER PERSON 

 

All meals

Twin

Triple

Single

Wed to Sat. (4 Days)

or Fri to Mon.

US$ 757

736

1196

Sat. to Wed. (5 Days)

or Mon to Fri.

899

862

1330

Extra night

199

187

268

 

Plus airfare from Quito US$250.00 per person and entrance to Yasuni National Park US$25.00

 

 

 

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1-800-327-0080 or send mail to: tara@taratours.com

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