Spend eight days and seven nights discovering the wonders of the Ecuadorian Amazon with this Manatee – 8 Day Cruise Friday Departures. Boasting over 20 years’ experience in Amazon riverboat cruises in Ecuador, the exclusively-designed Manatee Amazon Explorer offers all the necessary creature comforts while still being an exciting jungle adventure. The 30-passenger Manatee Amazon Explorer operates in the upper basins of the Napo and Aguarico Rivers, around Limoncocha Wildlife Reserve and Yasuni National Park, Ecuador’s largest protected animal reserve.
The Yasuni National Park is home to the legendary pink river dolphin and the elusive manatee. In this area, we can also find anacondas, river turtles, giant otters and various primate species, as well as the colorful hoatzin, a unique bird known locally as the “stinky turkey”.
TJ4U Notes: Advantage Ecuador offer two boats and a range of itineraries. This Manatee – 8 Day Cruise Friday Departures option is on their comfortable 3* vessel. This ship is comparable to the Delfin ships in the Peruvian Amazon and a great option for those looking to extend their Amazon cruise itinerary. Review our Amazon Jungle page for full details on seasonality, routes, experience comparisons and how Travel Just 4U can help make your Amazon dream become reality.