The extension starts with a flight to Coca. Please be at the Domestic Departures section of Quito International Airport (UIO) 2 hours before your flight departure. Flights are included in the extension price. You’ll meet your Napo Wildlife Centre representative at the corresponding flight counter and this person will provide you with a boarding pass and guide you through the check-in process. Below are the flight details:

Route: Quito (UIO) – Coca (OCC)
Airline: AEROREGIONAL/ LATAM
Flight Number: Will be communicated 30 days prior to your trip
Departure Date: Day 1
Departure Time: Approximately 10:00 a.m. – to be confirmed
Arrival Time: Approximately 11:00 a.m. – to be confirmed

Note: Domestic flights in Ecuador sometimes change. If there’s a flight change, Wild Women Expedition will send an email at least 1 week prior to your trip.

Please consider that the Amazon extension could start and end any day of the week, with the exception of Sunday.

Bear in mind flights´ schedules are always changing, therefore we cannot confirm this information. Depending on the airline, the departure time will be around 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and will be communicated in your pre-trip departure bulletin, sent 30 days pre trip.

DEPARTURES

The extension ends with a flight back to Quito. Below are the flight details:

Route: Coca (OCC) – Quito (UIO)
Airline: AEROREGIONAL/ LATAM
Flight Number: will be communicated 30 days prior to your trip
Departure Date: Day 4
Departure Time: Approximately 12:00 p.m. – to be confirmed
Arrival Time: Approximately 1:00 p.m. – to be confirmed

Note: Domestic flights in Ecuador sometimes change. If there’s a flight change, Wild Women Expedition will send an email at least 1 week prior to your trip.

RECOMMENDED POST-TRIP ACCOMMODATIONS

The following hotels are recommended and all have an airport shuttle service to and from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

For convenience:

Wyndham Quito Airport Hotel

Recuperate from your flight at this brand new hotel, which opened its doors in 2016. Every one of its 150 rooms and suites comes equipped with pillowtop mattresses, a 51” plasma TV with satellite, free Wi-Fi, safety deposit box, hairdryer, and ironing board. The hotel offers a regular shuttle service to and from the airport. To book, click here.

For experiencing Quito:

Patio Andaluz

Patio Andaluz is an elegant boutique hotel located in the heart of Quito’s Historic Center. Just two blocks from the Plaza Grande and within easy walking distance of churches, museums, and historic sites, this colonial style hotel will allow you to experience the true culture of Quito. Enjoy complimentary services and amenities, including free WiFi in all 32 available suites. Relax and enjoy the El Rincon de Cantuna patio restaurant, the Marquez de Jerez Cava bar for wine and tapas, and the Olga Fisch folklore artisan shop. To book, click here.

TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS

You are responsible for booking your own flights or other transport arrangements to the trip start location. These arrangements and any other independent arrangements that you may make are not a part of the trip booked with Wild Women Expeditions and are entirely at your own risk. Wild Women Expeditions accepts no responsibility, directly or indirectly, for any loss, damage or injury to property or person in connection with such arrangements. Should you require assistance with your travel arrangements, please contact:

Megan and Zale | Now Boarding Travel, Travel Specialists

Email: wildwomen@nowboarding.travel

Note: Now Boarding Travel only provides services of 3-star quality or greater. For budget alternatives, please refer to the Lonely Planet guide for your destination.

Important: For international and remote destinations, there is always the risk of flight delays, baggage delays and flight schedule changes which may cause late arrivals, which may, in return, result in you missing the group tour departure. We encourage you to consider arriving one or two days early, which will help you overcome any jet lag from traveling!

TIPPING

Tips are not mandatory, but appreciated.

The suggested amounts for the extension are:

$10USD per person per night for guides.
$5USD per person per night for the rest of the staff.

ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

Rooming Arrangements:

All accommodation is double occupancy unless you upgrade to a Single Supplement. Contact us at support@wildwomenexpeditions.com to upgrade.

Potable Water

Bottled water is provided in your cabin and is free of charge. Filtered drinking water is provided during meal times. We suggest you do not drink water from the tap in your cabin. Water bottles can be refilled from the water container located in the bar area.

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Overnight Arrangements During Your Stay

Napo Wildlife Centre

Expertly situated with breathtaking views of the Añangu lake and pristine rainforest. Our facilities offer a unique twist on your vision of a dream vacation and are designed for nature lovers hoping to experience all the sights and sounds of the Amazon.

GETTING FIT

Please be sure to provide complete, accurate, and up-to-date information about your health & fitness level and keep us updated if there are changes. Wild Women Expeditions trips travel to remote areas where limited or no sophisticated medical facilities exist.

A medical emergency situation is extremely unlikely; however, should it arise we need to be prepared with the necessary information to help you.

Important Note: If you choose not to disclose a condition, infirmity, injury, or ailment herein and are subsequently deemed to be unfit for expedition travel due in whole or in part to such condition, infirmity, injury or ailment, Wild Women Expeditions guides, and partners shall have the right to remove you from the trip with no refund or compensation payable. Any evacuation expenses incurred are payable by the evacuee via their medical travel insurance or personal expense. Generally, our expeditions are intended for travelers in reasonably good health for their safety, along with that of their fellow travelers.

Tips:

You don't have to be a professional athlete to enjoy your Wild Women expedition. Not by a long shot! You'll be surprised at what you can achieve with our experienced guides at your side and a little camaraderie.

That said, you’ll definitely enjoy yourself far more if you do some preparation so your body is conditioned and ready to enjoy and make the most of the outdoors.

Here are a few ideas to help you get ready:

Take every opportunity you can to be active.

You can improve your fitness a lot just by adopting some new habits; take the stairs at work, go for a walk at lunchtime, park your car away from work and walk. Aim for 30 minutes a day and keep a diary so you can look back on it and feel proud. These may sound trivial but they’re all building blocks!

Rev up your ticker!

Think ‘interval training’, which means doing short bursts of high-intensity work with recovery time in between. Depending on how fit you are this can mean strolling with bursts of power walking, or jogging with sprints. Either way, the aim is to get your heart rate up.

Hill Training.

The most spectacular views aren’t from the bottom of a valley – so the places we go on our trips aren’t flat. A little time training on hills and stairs is an investment that’ll pay off big-time when you’re on your trip. When it comes to hills there’s no hurry – get into a slow steady rhythm and you’ll be at the top before you know it.

Join a local walking or running group.

This is a great way to get fit and you’ll also see new places, meet great people… and make them all jealous when they find out what you’re about to go on your travels.

Warm up, cool down and stretch.

If you’re doing a workout then make sure you start and finish gently and stretch any tight muscles – this will help you avoid any aches, pains and pulled muscles. If you’re a member of a gym try some yoga, tai chi or pilates classes to build up your flexibility, stability and balance.

Hydration.

When you suddenly ask your body to walk or be active, it needs a bit more fuel than it needs when, say, sitting at a desk all day! The main thing your body needs is water, so stay hydrated and practice sipping water often. Getting a water bottle or hydration bladder is a great way to make sure you have it on hand at all times. Make a habit out of taking a bottle of water with you wherever you go.

Nutrition.

Eating little and often will keep your body well fuelled for outdoor exercise, especially food like nuts, dried fruit and bread. The odd bit of chocolate and a few boiled lollies are good for keeping your blood sugar levels up while you’re hiking as well!

Have fun!

The most important point of all! You are about to embark on the trip of a lifetime. You’re going to meet some amazing people, see some wonderful places and create memories that will stay with you for life. The more prepared you are to tackle the various challenges, the more fun you will have. Also, with all the endorphins you create from all this training, you’ll be smiling from ear to ear! It’s a great way to boost your happy vibes.

GENERAL FAQ'S

For general Wild Women Expeditions FAQs please click [HERE].