The vast Amazon jungle is usually more closesy associated with Brazil or Peru, however one of the many wonderful benefits of Ecuador is that it is home to an incredible variety of landscapes. To the east of the Andes, which stretch drammatically down Ecuador's spine, is a vast and biodiverse Amazon jungle region that is one of the best regions in the whole of the Amazon: it is incredibly biodiverse with fantastic wildlife opportunities, it is very accessible via a short flight from Quito making this an excellent addition to a holiday to the Galapagos, and the standard of lodges is among the highest in the Amazon. See our selection of Amazon lodges in Ecuador below:
Napo Wildlife Center
Luxury Lodge
About: Located on the shores of a stunning lake in the Yasuni National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Ecuador's Amazon region, this award-winning eco-lodge offers fabulous luxury accommodation and is one of the best choices in the whole of the Amazon (not just in Ecuador) to see wildlife, learn about the traditional culture and immerse yourself in the natural splendour of the Amazon Jungle. Typically a stay at the Napo Wildlife Center would be for a four day / three night tour including excursions.
Rooms: The lodge features 16 luxury cabins each with private balconies, 24-hour electricity, mosquito nets, ceiling fans, large king-size (or twin) beds and private en suite bathrooms.
Services: Guests can choose from a number of excursions packages including a premium tour, specialist birding tour and a cultural tour with typical activities including visits to parrot clay licks, canopy tower climbs, canoe riding and jungle hikes. Services within the lodge itself include the onsite restaurant (serving local and international food) and bar, library, an observation tower, laundry service and boutique shop. Internet is available for a fee.
