Cruise & Tour Jan. 14-21, 2012
$1699 per person

January 14, 2012
Depart the USA for Quito Ecuador / arrival around mid-night

January 15, 2012
Half day City Tour

January 16, 2012
Depart Quito to Cota where you will be transported

by motorized canoe to your vessel the Manatee Amazon Explorer.
You will anchor further downstream on the Napo River for an evening walk through the rain forest to a local native home, or go on a canoe outing along the river.

January 17, 2012
Journey to explore the Sani community on the northern shores of the Napo River.
Today will offer opportunities to view a wide variety of birds, take canoe excursions, nature walks, or swim in the river and enjoy a delicious BBQ.

January 18, 2012
Excursion to the Parrot Salt-Lick, a spectacular site where many bird species are witnessed.
Afternoon visit to Kichwa Center, to learn the traditions, and beliefs of this unique culture.

January 19, 2012
Morning visit to the Museo del Agua (Water Museum)
Canoe outing to the Limoncocha Biological Reserve where we may encounter the black alligator.

January 20, 2012
Return to Coca in the motorized canoe and board flight back to Quito.
Evening in Quito free to explore on your own.

January 21, 2012
Return to the USA

The new Manatee Amazon Explorer river motor yacht has been specially built for cruises in the Ecuadorian rainforest on the Rio Napo. Designed for adventure, yet featuring the modern and sophisticated amenities of a floating hotel, the vessel accommodates up to 30 guests.

Her panoramic terrace is an ideal place for marveling at the impressive biodiversity of the flora and fauna of this region while the convivial bar and lounge area caters for easy socializing.

DAKOTA TRAVEL
Leslie Bowman

leslie@dakota-travel.com

1511 Mt Rushmore Rd., Rapid City, SD 57701
789 Main Street Ste. 2; Deadwood, SD 57732
Rapid City 605-341-0744 / Deadwood 605-722-0342