Yacuma is an ini­tia­tive jointly with the Kichwa Indige­nous Com­mu­nity of Chon­tay­acu and Ecua­ho­tel. Our EcoLodge was cre­ated in 1995 with the aim of improv­ing the econ­omy of our host com­mu­nity, pre­serve their natrural envi­ron­ment, cul­ture and her­itage through Sustain­able Tourism. The val­ues of the region are ours and work­ing with the Kichwa Indige­nous Commu­nity of Chon­tay­acu our objec­tive is respect their val­ues, cul­ture and intan­gi­ble her­itage by pro­vid­ing a hos­pitable ser­vice.

Twelve com­fort­able bun­ga­lows present a tra­di­tional Amazon-​style, built from mate­ri­als har­vested from the rain for­est in a sus­tain­able man­ner and com­bined with mod­ern mate­ri­als. Our 24rooms have elec­tric­ity from solar energy, pri­vate facil­i­ties that can accom­mo­date in total 56 people. Water is sup­plied by a nearby spring from where it is pumped into 2 reserve tanks.

The devel­op­ment of Yacuma com­prises three areas • The first one con­sists of a group of 10 “cabañas” (bun­ga­lows) built in the tra­di­tional Amazon-​style, made from rain­for­est mate­ri­als har­vested in a sus­tain­able man­ner and com­bined with mod­ern mate­ri­als which can be eas­ily taken away from the jun­gle if nec­es­sary. All these cab­ins can accom­mo­date 4 pas­sen­gers in com­fort­able 2 rooms with beds, mos­quito nets and pri­vate bathrooms • In the sec­ond area we find two bun­ga­lows, each with 2 rooms for 10 peo­ple in total and each room with pri­vate bathrooms. • A third area com­prises the space between the din­ning room and kitchen.

Rates for Cabanas Standar

Program Double or Triple Occupancy Single Occupancy
4 Days / 3 Nights USD $ 1,332 USD $ 2,112
5 Days / 4 Nights USD $ 1,632 USD $ 2,562
6 Days / 5 Nights USD $ 1,937 USD $ 3,018
7 Days / 6 Nights USD $ 2,229 USD $ 3,454
8 Days / 7 Nights USD $ 2,507 USD $ 3,872

Rates for Cabanas Suites

Program Double or Triple Occupancy Single Occupancy
4 Days / 3 Nights USD $ 1,575 USD $ 2,475
5 Days / 4 Nights USD $ 1,950 USD $ 3,036
6 Days / 5 Nights USD $ 2,299 USD $ 3,562
7 Days / 6 Nights USD $ 2,661 USD $ 4,103
8 Days / 7 Nights USD $ 2,994 USD $ 4,605

Inclusions:

  • River transportation to Coca –Napo Wildlife Center-Coca
  • Accommodation in Napo Wildlife Center
  • All meals
  • Entrance to Yasuni National Park and parrot claylicks
  • Community and naturalist bilingual guide
  • Impermeable poncho and rubber boots
  • All excursions and activities like program detail

Exclusions:

  • 256 USD per person (subject to change): Air tickets Quito-Coca-Quito with assistance from the airport in Quito on (help with check-in and land transfers in Coca)
  • Beverages, tips and other non specified requirements (laundry and internet)

Important Observations

  • All prices are per person, valid through 2019 and are quoted in US dollars.
  • Children under 5, hotel free in same parents room plus airfare to be paid.
  • Children under 11 years and 11 months get 30% discount on hotel prices in the same parents room and airfare.
  • NWC recommend for families with children to take a private guide
  • Please note that air rates are subject to change without previous notice.
  • Departures available any day of the week, except sunday.


BOOKINGS AND AVAILABILITY REQUESTS

  • Availability should be requested by e-mail. Availability request does not represent a confirmation.
  • Bookings confirmation should be done by e-mail. NWC issues a quotation confirming the reservation.
  • The passenger´s personal information form should be sent with the confirmation by e-mail.
  • Napo Wildlife Center is not responsible for special requirements if the information is not clearly specified on confirmation request.
  • Vouchers are not required, though agencies can provide clients a voucher with their confirmation.