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La Selva lives up to its name which means "the jungle". It is located in the heart of the untouched tropical rain forest in the most complex eco-system on earth. Activities include forest hikes, bird watching and the opportunity to learn about the wealth of medicinal plants found in the deep jungle. Silent dugout canoe trips at night are dedicated to caiman spotting. A visit to a nearby butterfly farm supported by the lodge is a must.

Regular Departure Days:

• 4 days/3 nights. Wednesday departures, includes 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners.
• 5 days/4 nights. Saturday departures, includes 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners.

A flight from Quito to Coca brings you to the commercial and main base for the fledgling oil industry. From here you take a motorized boat ride down the Coca river for about 60 miles. When you get to La Selva’s isolated dock, a half mile boardwalk of bamboo slats keeps you above a vast mysterious palm swamp as you make your way to the lake. The boardwalk ends at Garzacocha Lake where paddle canoes await you to take you across. A quarter mile along the lake, the lodge begins to peek out at you. It is your first expedition of discovery in what will be a vacation filled with marvel and wonder.