Amazon Rainforest Adventure

,La Selva Jungle Lodge Located across  the Napo River from Yasuni National Park, La Selva Jungle Lodge is an award winning Amazon lodge under new ownership since 2011 and completely rebuilt in 2012. Located along the banks of the Napo River, with its own private black-water lagoon, La Selva is raising the bar for superlative service and facilities in the region.  Each thatch-roofed cabin is beautifully appointed inside.  Meals in the dining room are equally excellent and the staff is very adept at meeting any dietary requests you may have. Extremely knowledgeable naturalist guides are with you during all activities at the lodge.  These include canoeing on the lagoon, walks in the rainforest, visits to the butterfly farm and climbs up the observation tower.  Bird life is rich in the surrounding forest and even within the area of the cabins there is a healthy population of birds including oropendolas, hoatzins, nighthawks, warblers and more.  It is not uncommon to see several species of monkeys including howlers, Capuchin and squirrel monkeys.   Waking up to the vibrating call of the howler monkey is truly a rare delight you might experience at La Selva Jungle Lodge. With just 18 cabins you enjoy an intimate experience.  Each group that arrives at the lodge has their own naturalist guide as well as a local guide, both of whom serve as your own private guides during your entire stay.  A typical day starts with an early rise, breakfast and then a walk or canoe ride as the sun lightens the sky.  By late morning you arrive back at the lodge for some rest time, lunch and then optional activities such as kayaking on the lagoon.  Around 4:00 pm you meet with your guides once again for another late afternoon / early evening activity, returning to the lodge about half an hour prior to dinner. Napo Wildlife Center The Napo Wildlife Center (NWC Amazon Lodge) is a shining example of the good that can be done when conservation and accommodation combine. Based within the majesty of the Amazon rainforest, this land-preserving establishment hosts quarters that are eco-friendly yet luxurious. The hotel is responsible for the protection of over 82 square miles of precious rainforest, making each paid stay a compassionate one. Adjacent to the stunning Anangucocha lake, the NWC Amazon Lodge boasts a history that supports both the land and its people. In the early '90s, the native community called it upon themselves to found a place that would not only serve as an excellent spot for hospitality, but a source of local jobs and a way to conserve the Amazon. From humble beginnings their little jungle lodge evolved into the first class ecotourism hotspot that it is today. A stay at the NWC is not only an investment in conservation, but an investment for a great vacation. Sacha Lodge Sacha Lodge is situated within an expansive 5000 acre ecological reserve located in Ecuador's Amazon. The reserve it calls home is exclusive, making any stay here a peaceful and private getaway. Sacha's accommodations offer many comforts with few environmental footprints. Each of the lodge's thatched cabins was constructed from natural materials, allowing them to blend in seamlessly with their dense surroundings. Activities onsite allow for travel between a variety of different habitats. Some trails jut off into the towering forest, while others take you by boardwalk through the flooded areas. One even contains a zip line that will cruise you past interesting swampland! No matter which path you take or what you choose to do, you're certain to discover wonders beyond your wildest dreams during your stay at Sacha Lodge Sani Lodge Sani Lodge is a unique Ecuadorian eco-hotel devoted to local conservation on several counts. Owned and run by the native Sani people, a stay here guarantees an authentic Amazon experience. Not far from Sani is the gorgeous Challuacocha Lake, an enchanting headquarters for Aracari and Hoatzin as well as floating hyacinths and tall grasses. This water wonderland is just one of countless gems you can expect to uncover during your stay at Sani Lodge.