Rates Include
See individual itineraries.
Rates Exclude
Transfers are not included, but may be arranged from anywhere in Ecuador.
The following are also not included - beverages (you have to pay in cash at the lodge), tips, travel insurance and additional optional excursions.
Additional Meals
Are available if needed.
Seasonal Supplements
None.
Child Policy
Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by adults.
Pet Policy
No pets please!
Operating Period
Year round.
Other Information
Please see particular Cotococha Amazon Lodge itineraries for suggestion on what to pack.
How to reach the Cotococha Amazon Lodge
Cotococha Amazon Lodge is strategically located in the upper Amazon basin, making access easy for any means of transportation. The location is also very well suited to make the famous loop Quito – Cotococha Amazon Lodge – Baños (or reverse). A huge advantage for travellers who want to continue southwards through Ecuador as you will not have to return to Quito.
We can arrange private tranfers from Quito or Tena – with some amazing stops on the way – if needed. Please ask us for details.
Climate
In the tropical rainforest it is best to be prepared for all kinds of weather. A common question we receive is about the “dry and rainy seasons” of the Amazon, but it is better not to trust such generalizations to plan a trip. At times it can be hot and sunny, but a cool rainstorm may appear at a moment’s notice during any time of the year. In general the driest months are between November and February and the wettest months between April and July.
Insects and malaria
There has NOT been any malaria in our area until now. So no prophylaxis will be needed, if you only visit the Sierra and our area. But other rainforest places like Coca and Lago Agrio do have malaria problems, as well as the North coast (Atacames). You should then take medicines with you, if you intend to go to these places.
The fact that we do not have malaria does not mean that there are no insects in our area!! Therefore, it would be better to protect yourself. Not at night, as everybody thinks, since you can walk around during this time with shorts without any problem, but during the day, when it is advisable to put a repellent on or, better, wear a pair of trousers with socks. The insects that bite during the day are not at all dangerous... just unpleasant.