Jungle Hiking Excursion – Bird and Wildlife Watching – Activity on the Napo River- Hike to a Waterfall – Visit Sustainable Farm – Cooking Class – Make Chocolate – Night Hike Adventure

The Yachana Foundation stands out for its focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and commitment to both people and the environment. With deep knowledge of the Amazon region and its people, and after 37 years of positive and successful work in the Amazon, its integrated development model has positioned Yachana as a global leader in sustainable development.

At Yachana Lodge, we take pride in offering our visitors a unique experience that combines comfort, adventure, and a strong commitment to sustainability. Our mission is to provide guests with the opportunity to connect with nature and local culture while supporting conservation and sustainable development initiatives in the region.

  • Jungle Hiking Excursion
  • Bird and Wildlife Watching
  • Activity on the Napo River
  • Hike to a Waterfall
  • Visit Sustainable Farm
  • Cooking Class
  • Make Chocolate
  • Night Hike Adventure
  

Exploring Amazonia Tour
5 days / 4 nights

Amazon Culture and Nature
Tour 4 days / 3 nights
Day 1 – Arrival day / Magical viewDay 1 – Arrival day / Magical view
Day 2  – Visit to the Yachana Foundation projectsDay 2  – Visit to the Yachana Foundation projects
Day 3 – Hike in the jungleDay 3 – Hike in the jungle
Day 4 – Visit to a Kichwa FamilyDay 4 – Departure day
Day 5 – Departure day 
  • Private Room. Each room has beds for up to 4 people and private bath.
  • 3 daily meals, locally sourced and freshly prepared (excludes alcohol).
  • Transportation for visits and activities.
  • Guided excursions with bilingual guides.
  • Rubber boots and lifejackets as needed.
  • Donation to the Yachana Foundation to support its education and conservation programs in the Amazon.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi at dining hall and reception.
  • Unlimited ozonized water (that’s safe drinking water at the Yachana!).
  • Admissions and Entrance Fees
  • Alcoholic / bottled beverages

  • Tips

  • Laundry

  • Travel Insurance

  • Airport Transfer in and out. (This can be arranged with a trusted driver and private car, if you desire to/from either Quito or Coca)

Prices are Per Person – 2026

Tours

Included in all rates

  • Private Room. Each room has beds for up to 4 people and private bath.
  • 3 daily meals, locally sourced and freshly prepared (excludes alcohol).
  • Transportation for visits and activities.
  • Guided excursions with bilingual guides.
  • Rubber boots and lifejackets as needed.
  • Donation to the Yachana Foundation to support its education and conservation programs in the Amazon.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi at dining hall and reception.
  • Unlimited ozonized water (that’s safe drinking water at the Yachana!).
  • Admissions and Entrance Fees

 

All rooms equipped:

Yachana Lodge has ten spacious rooms, each with beds for up to 4 people and a private bathroom to provide a comfortable stay. Enjoy safe filtered drinking water, a warm shower, electricity and Wifi. Your wrap around porch offers views of the lush jungle all around you.

 
Board Basis
  • Full board 
 
Room Types
  • Individual, double, triple, quadruple, , and family rooms

Yachana Lodge - Yasuni Rainforest Tours

Yachana Lodge - Yasuni Rainforest Lodge

If you have questions about Yachana Lodge, please, contact us directly or fill the following contact form

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Entry Requirements

 

The following information is provided by the Ministries of the Interior and Human Relations for citizens who wish to visit and get to know Ecuador.

Therefore, Responsible travel as a tour operator considers the following guidelines in order to generate a satisfactory experience on your trip through Ecuador. Nevertheless, please note that any requirement can change without prior notice, and it is the responsibility of each traveler to make sure to comply with the current requirements when entering the country.

Visa

The duration to visit the country is 90 days a year; if you are going to extend your visit, it is recommended to pay an extension.

List of countries that need a visa to enter Ecuador:

AfghanistanGuinea BissauRepublic of the Congo
AlbaniaHaitiDemocratic People’s Republic of Korea
Angola KenyaSenegal
BangladeshKyrgyzstanSierra Leone
CameroonIndiaSyria
ChadIraqSri Lanka
Ivory CoastIranSomalia
CubaLibyaSudan
EgyptMaliSouth Sudan
EritreaMauritaniaTajikistan
EthiopiaMyanmarUzbekistan
PhilippinesNigeriaVenezuela
GambiaPakistanVietnam
GhanaNepalYemen
GuineaDemocratic Republic of the Congo 

Applying for a visa

In case of applying for a visa and being able to enter the country. Please contact the following emails: consejeria@cancilleria.gob.ec and citasvisas@cancilleriga.gob.ec.

For more information, there are links to Ecuadorian embassies as well as foreign embassies within the country.

In the case of entering the country by land or river

The Government, through its Ministries, provides that foreign citizens who enter the country through the land or river borders of Colombia and Peru may present their apostilled certificate indicating that they do not have a criminal record; this certificate must have been issued in their country of origin or residence in the last five years.  or in turn request the review of the corresponding information through the Ecuadorian Migration System (SIMIEC).

The following individuals are exempt from filing

  • Holders of a valid Ecuadorean visa
  • Holders of diplomatic passports
  • Children and adolescents under 18
  • Victims of human trafficking.

COVID-19 rules

There is not a COVID certificate needed at the moment, but if you experience symptoms prior to your trip, you can complete a health application and bring it to the airport.

Conditions for passport validity

The passport must be valid for at least half a year. Access is restricted without a valid or reported lost document

 Galapagos Islands

People could visit until 60 days. For enter, you need to present:

Foreign Exchange

When you leave the country, you must declare the foreign exchange if you exceed the aggregate of $1,380.

Personal ID

As a regular law, you must carry your identification. Always keep a copy of your passport, with the pages containing your photo and Ecuadorian entrance stamp.


 

Output Requirements

 

Departure of Foreign Citizens

  1. Valid passport
  2. Ticket Flight

Departure of national and foreign minors

Ecuadorian children and adolescents and resident foreigners may leave the national territory under the following conditions:

  • Accompanied by their parents, legal guardians, or whoever exercises parental authority, or with one of their parents with prior notarial or judicial authorization from those who are not traveling with them.
  • Alone or with third parties with the prior authorization of the parents, guardians, or those who exercise parental authority.
 
 
 
 

lenguage

The native language is Spanish. Some indigenous people speak Spanish, Quechua, and English. The indigenous communities living in the jungle speak their languages and dialects.

At Responsible Travel, we are trained to provide the best experience to the tourist. For this reason, our team of guides is bilingual, as are most of our suppliers (hotels and restaurants).