The YUTURI complex is located on the shores of a beautiful series of lakes surrounded by jungle and all the wonderful sounds of different kinds of animals, as well as the tranquility of the majestic rain forest. The complex includes 15 tropical huts (double occupancy) with private bath. The huts have been built with typical materials in native style to fit in with the surrounding environment. Lodging is comfortable and food service is excellent. The word Yuturi comes from Quichua language and refers to the giants Paraponera of the area.

Among the various activities in the program are piranha fishing, hiking, canoeing, and specially interesting the night time canoe cruise in search for caimans. Early morning birdwatching is also a real treat with the chance to see dozens of species in a short period of time. YUTURI is considered one of the best bird watching sites.

Below you have an example of an itinerary:

Day 01: Flight from Quito to Coca. Transfer to a motor boat and navigation along the Napo and Yuturi rivers. During the trip a light lunch will be served. We shall arrive approximately at 5 p.m. After dinner, a night hike around the PARAHUACO lake to observe nocturnal animals completes the day's activities.

Day 02: Get up early. Canoe trip through the YUTURI lake in order to observe the transition between terrestrial and aquatic vegetation and also the diversity of birds and their morning concert. Nearly 500 species of birds have been found in the area. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Afterwards, canoe trip to a trail that leads you through the rainforest where you will have the opportunity to observe the exuberant vegetation, some plants like "chontillas", anthuria, and a diversity of aquatic birds. Dinner and night ride to observe caimans and electric eels.

Day 03: After breakfast, hike by the way to HUARMI YUTURI in order to observe many plants and animals. We will visit the indigenous community called SAMONA YUTURI to learn about their customs and traditions. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, native guides will show you how to use a blowgun and possibly weave baskets using local fibers and techniques.

Day 04: Starts after breakfast with an adventure hike (about 3 hours) to see medicinal plants and learn from the guides their traditional use. Observation of bird life: caciques, toucans, parrots, and the forest: orchids, bromelias, palm trees, lianas, and a great diversity of insects. In the afternoon, piranha fishing completes the day.

Day 05: Early departure to Coca. Breakfast will be served in the boat. Transfer to the airport to take the flight back to Quito