TRAVELING TO EDEN

The Ecuadorian Amazon has the fastest access to the Amazon rainforest in all of South America.
Arrival to Eden starts with a 30-minute flight from the capital city of Quito to the town of Coca. From there, it’s about a 3.5-hour motorized canoe ride down the Napo River to Eden.

Coca is located on the Napo River and is the gateway to most of the deep forest experiences in the Ecuadorian Amazonian Rainforest. Staff from Eden will meet you in Coca and transport you to the Rio Napo, where our motorized canoe awaits you. From Coca you will travel about 3.5 hours downstream to the entrance to the Rio Yuturi.

If the river is at a high water level, we will be able to maneuver the canoe all the way to the lodge. In the case that the river is low, we will walk about 30 minutes through the forest, until we arrive at Yuturi Cocha (Yuturi Lagoon) and then paddle to the lodge in a traditional dug out canoe.

Map of Yasuni National Park and Eden Amazon Lodge

Getting to and from Eden Amazon Lodge

Access to Eden Amazon Lodge is via the Rio Napo from the town of Coca. Upon booking your stay at the lodge, a motorized canoe departing from Coca will be arranged for you and a member of Eden Amazon Lodge will meet you in Coca.

Once at the dock in Coca, a 3-3.5 hour motorized canoe will take you down the picturesque Rio Napo, followed by a half hour hike through pristine rain-forest and finally a 15 minute paddle across the tranquil waters of Yuturi Cocha. On the canoe you can relax and enjoy the views. Lunch and drinks are provided, and a primitive washroom is located on the boat.

Getting to Coca

From Quito to Coca by plane:

Flying is the fastest and most convenient way to get to Coca.

From Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport):

If booked in advanced, tickets from Quito airport to Coca airport (Francisco de Orellana Airport) run from $200-300 USD round trip, with flight times between 45-60 min. Early afternoon flights are highly recommended (arriving between 1100h and 1300h). A member of the Eden Amazon Lodge will meet you outside the baggage carousel room, and it is a short taxi-ride to the dock, where your Amazonian adventure will begin!

The schedule of flights from Quito to Coca can be found below.

Departure	Arrival	Total Travel Time	Airline
06:00	06:55	55 minutes	Tame
07:40	08:15	35 minutes	Avianca
10:00	10:55	55 minutes	Tame
11:50	12:30	40 minutes	Tame

From Guayaquil (Jose Joaquin de Olemeda International Airport):

There are no direct flights from Guayaquil to Coca – all flights pass through Quito. Total flight time is generally a little over two hours, with prices between $250-350 USD (provided tickets were booked in advance).

From Quito to Coca by bus:

At Quitumbe, the southern bus terminal in Quito, tickets to Coca can be purchased at one of the kiosks. Prices are between $13 –16 USD, and booking tickets in advance is generally not necessary with buses leaving every hour. It is best to ask for the Loreta road route, as it is more direct and will reduce travel time by a couple of hours. Quitumbe terminal is a modern, safe, and clean bus terminal with comfortable buses. However, it is always necessary to exercise caution with personal belongings both on buses and at stations in Ecuador. The trip by bus can take 7-10 hours and, while spectacular, the road down the eastern slope of the Andes is quite windy. Those prone to motion-sickness may want to take preventative measures. Kiosks selling tickets to Coca can be found by turning left at the top of the ramp, and heading to the furthest bank of kiosks. (**#?**). Given the length of the journey, arriving the day before and finding accommodations in Coca, which can cost as little as $10-20 USD/night, is recommended.

When you arrive in Coca, it can be arranged for a member of the Eden Amazon Lodge to meet you and offer recommendations for food and accommodations. Alternatively, someone can meet you the next morning and ensure you get to the dock in time for departure to the lodge.

The most reliable carrier, with the shortest routes is Transportes Baños. The schedule for Transportes Baños from Quito to Coca is listed below.

Departure	Arrival	Total Travel Time
06:00	13:40	8 hours
07:30	15:10	8 hours
10:15	17:55	8 hours
11:50	18:50	7 hours
11:50	19:30	8 hours
13:30	20:30	7 hours
14:30	22:10	8 hours

To Quito to Coca by car:

The easiest method of travel in Ecuador is to hire a car and driver. A car can be arranged to pick you up in Quito, and drop you off at the dock for a cost of $200 USD. An early departure from Quito is recommended (~0600h), ensuring a same-day arrival at Eden Amazon Lodge. Total travel time is usually 6-7 hours.

**No matter the method of transportation, arrival at the dock in Coca before 1300h is necessary in order to get to the lodge before dark**

For any inquiries on travel to and from Eden Amazon Lodge, please contact us and one of our members will be happy to help you plan your journey to our lodge