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Anakonda Amazon Cruises

Small, perfectly formed Ecuador contains just 2% of the entire Amazon; yet here are some of the most diverse and pristine areas on Earth, including Yasuní National Park designated by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve. Yasuni alone contains over 200 species of butterflies, 596 species of birds, 150 species of amphibians, 121 species of reptiles, 200 species of mammals; and fascinating ethnic groups with unique ways of life such as the Secoya and Cofan.

With a draft of only 1 metre sister river boats the Anakonda and Manatee take guests to where few may tread. On an 8 day itinerary guests can visit 4 protected areas – Yasuni, Cuyabeno Reserve, Limoncocha and Pañacocha Biological Corridor – and as the operation involves 15 communities of the Napo, guests connect with the human inhabitants as well as the wildlife, visiting members of the Kichwa, Secoya and Cofan cultures.

And all the while in great comfort and style with small groups, expert naturalist guides, and delicious food.

Key Facts

No. of cabins: Anakonda 18 / Manatee 14
All en suite cabins face the river with floor to ceiling windows and air conditioning

Cabin Categories: Anakonda
14 Standard Suites 20 m² with french balconies
4 Deluxe Suites 24 m² with private balconies and whirlpool bathtub

Cabin Categories: Manatee
10 Standard Suites 20 m²
4 Deluxe Suites 24 m²
All with private balcony

Facilities: Both ships have a lobby, dining room, boutique, bar, lounge, sun deck with outdoor hot tub, lazy chairs, and extraordinary views. Each also has 2 motorised launches with four-stroke low emission engines and constant radio comms, as well as kayaks (doubles and singles).

WiFi:  Both ships have but due to remoteness, satellite internet is only available in certain zones and during certain times (sufficient for WhatsApp and emails only)

Excursion details: 1 to 10 (ratio of guide to guests)

Dates of operation: All Year. Anakonda departs Mondays (4N) and Wednesdays (3N), Manatee Mondays and Fridays

Rates from: 2024 Manatee: US$2,294 per person for the 3 night itinerary / Anakonda: US$2,845 per person for the 3 night itinerary

2025 Manatee: US$2,415 per person for the 3 night itinerary
Anakonda: US$2,995 per person for the 3 night itinerary

For full rates see links in the Gallery and Resources box below.

Rates include: all meals, excursions (not incl soft drinks, alcoholic beverages)

Minimum age: 6 years

Minimum stay: 3 nights / 4 days

Senderos recommends: 4 or 7 nights to get further into the most pristine parts of the Napo

Affiliations: Members of LATA, Conde Nast Johansens, ATTA, PURE, USTOA, IATA.

2021 winners of two World Cruise Awards, for Latin America’s Best River Cruise Line and Latin America’s Best River Cruise Ship.

2022 winners of three World Cruise Awards, for Latin America’s Best River Cruise Line with Anakonda Amazon Cruises, Latin America’s Best River Cruise with Manatee Amazon Explorer, and Latin America’s Best River Cruise Suite with the Deluxe Manatee Amazon Explorer Suite. See details here.

Sustainability

Need to know:

Ecuador’s narrow, shallow, upper Amazon is very different to the huge downstream river systems of neighbouring countries.

  • Reach pristine, biodiverse rainforest faster
  • Spot wildlife directly from the vessel as well as exploring still smaller channels on motorised canoes
  • Requiring only at least 1 metre of water the vessels ensure that it’s navigable all year.
  • Expert birding guides and tailored itineraries and timings are available for ornithologist groups
  • Anakonda additionally has a concierge and a la carte dining menus

Perfect for:

Nature, wilderness and wildlife lovers whilst also enjoying very high levels of comfort

Getting there

After a 30-minute flight from Quito to the Amazonian city of Coca, guests transfer to the dock and board a motorized canoe for a 90-minute journey down the river where the ship awaits

Road

By Road

Alternatively Coca is reached via a well paved 6 hour car journey from Quito

 

Boat

By Boat

From Coca its a 1 1/2 hour journey down river to the ship

Aeroplane

By Air

30 minutes from Quito to Coca

Weather

The climate in the Ecuadorian Amazon never undergoes drastic changes, throughout the year temperatures ranging from 26°C to 35°C. Because of Ecuador’s location at the equator, the sun rises and sets at the same time every day and the Ecuadorian rainforest has only two main seasons: the cooler season (June-September) and the warmer season (October-May). Whatever the season, be prepared for sudden showers.

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