Passengers on flights Quito – Coca are allowed to check in a maximum of 23 kg per person plus a carry-on hand luggage item of 10 kg with reading material, camera, binoculars, and personal documents. Additional or excess baggage is charged per pound directly by the airline.

• Binoculars for wildlife viewing (an absolute necessity).
• Camera/video gear.
• Lightweight long pants.
• Long-sleeved lightweight shirts.
• T-shirts.
• One or two pairs of shorts (mostly for around the lodge).
• Lightweight sweater or jacket.
• Raingear (if you prefer not to use the rain ponchos provided).
• Cotton socks.
• Sandals (Teva type or similar for around the lodge).
• Three or four pairs of absorbent socks.
• Small day pack for excursions.
• Ziplock-type plastic bags to cover optics or other gear.
• Insect repellent (Skin-so-soft or DEET product with at least 20% concentration).
• Flashlight or headlamp bright enough for use on night walks.
• A hat for sun protection.
• Sunglasses.
• Sunscreen lotion with a high SPF rating.
• Personal medications.

We recommend that children be at least 5 years old and suggest you hire a private guide.

For your convenience, we include the following gratuity suggestions based on other experiences at NWC:

• Naturalist Guide: $15 to 25 / night per guest
• Community Guide: $10 to 15 / night per guest
• Paddler: $ 5 to 10 / night per guest
• Staff Members: $ 5 to 10 / night per guest

Please tip guides personally. There’s a tipping box located at the bar for staff members. This does not include tips you may wish to leave the bartender.

Please contact our Sales Department: [email protected] and they will address your request.

Once we arrive to the Napo River port in Coca, it takes approximately 2 hours. Upon entering Yasuni National Park, we disembark and change to paddle canoes for approximately another 1.5 hours.