La Selva was one of the first rainforest lodges of its kind in all of Ecuador, paving the way for the unique brand of high-end, sustainable eco-tourism that has contributed so much to the preservation of the rainforest and many other delicate ecosystems throughout the region. It has been at the forefront of both preservation and rainforest luxury, making it the ideal place for unwinding. But the luxury is manifested in what matters most: the explorations. Here, you will take in everything this alluring land has to offer. The approach is authentic and insightful; with the best guides in the region who are, without exaggerating, “synchronized” with the jungle. Hence, get an up-close encounter with this mosaic of life forms; watch how a tiny ant can impact a whole acre of territory, to a large tapir being chased by a jaguar. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to watch an epic fight between an anaconda and a caiman. The insights are cultural as well. Experience unique programs coordinated with local indigenous communities. Have the chance to appreciate their lifestyle and their harmony with nature. Surely, this view will give you a great impression for you to take home and onwards into your daily life. This is the true Amazon Safari; welcome to one of the best luxury Amazon lodges in Ecuador.
Located just outside the Yasuní National Park and within the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve, La Selva Lodge is perfect for travellers seeking their ideal Amazon experience — whether they are six or sixty. A luxury resort in the heart of the rainforest, everyone will find something to love.
Day One
Day Two
Day Three
Day Four
If you take the 4-day option
If you take the 5-day option
Day Five
6:00 am – Wake Up Call
6:30 am – Breakfast
7:00 am – Mandi Forest Adventure
Not all lodges can offer an exotic trip into the deep wilderness like where you are headed on this adventure. We will walk through an amazing primary forest for around 3 to 4 hours beginning at our main dock back at the Napo River. In this type of ecosystem, there are chances to find some of the biggest mammals of the rainforest, like peccaries or wild pigs, deer, or tapir.
Eventually, we will reach the lagoon of Mandi Cocha. Here we get into a fiberglass canoe and paddle through the amazing Igapo Forest. This is a temporary flooded black water forest. Here we might see different species of birds and some of our guests, who are extra lucky, may encounter the elusive giant otter.
12:30 pm – Lunch
4:30 pm – Garzacocha Lagoon and Ceiba Trail
This lagoon is one of the most beautiful in all the Ecuadorian Amazon. During this trip is when we have higher chances of spotting different species of monkeys and birds.
Sometimes huge groups of squirrel monkeys join families of capuchin monkeys to look for food. Howler monkeys also like to spend the late afternoon around the lagoon and you can hear their tremendous calls echoing on the lake. We may even see the famous pygmy marmoset, which is the smallest monkey in the world. At La Selva, we have 7 primate species that can be seen.
More wildlife that can be seen include the Hoatzin, a famous bird with a very strange appearance and adaptations, toucans, macaws, and many other species of birds.
6:30 pm – Nocturnal Walk
On a night walk, we give you the chance to enjoy the creatures and sounds of the Amazon
Jungle at night. Sometimes we can see amazing things during this activity. Make sure that you bring a flashlight for this fantastic experience.
7:15 pm – Departure Briefing
Our manager will provide you all the necessary information about your departure procedure for the next morning.
7:30 pm – Dinner