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1 A N A K O N D A A M A Z O N C R U I S E Travel on board the M/V Anakonda, the only luxury ship in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest, and experience the Amazon in a most unique way! Visit the remote and pristine areas where few have had the opportunity to travel, and interact with the region s 15 local communities, while enjoying the comforts, facilities and services of a 5 star boutique hotel on board with us in the middle of the Ecuadorian Amazon. palacetours.com

2 The Anakonda Amazon Cruise (3 nights/ 4 days) The Anakonda Amazon Cruise (4 nights/ 5 days) The M/V Anakonda Amazon Cruise (7 nights/ 8 days) Please Note: All itineraries are approximate and subject to change based on availability and conditions at the destination.

3 The Anakonda Amazon Cruise (3 nights/ 4 days) Day 1: Quito, Coca We will depart from Quito on a flight to Coca. We will then embark on a motorized canoe and navigate down the Napo river to board the M/V Anakonda Amazon Cruise. There will be an evening walk after sunset where you can discover the forest s nocturnal activity. Day 2: Yasuni National Park Today, you will go to the Panacocha Biological Corridor, where you will visit the flooded forest. You will take a canoe to travel into this deep part of the Ecuadorian Amazon, and you ll have the chance to go kayaking or hiking. You ll then enjoy a BBQ lunch before continuing your adventure through the forest. Day 3: Sani Warmi Today, we will visit the Sani Warmi Kichwa Interpretation Center, where a group of Kichwa women will speak of their customs, cuisine and everyday life. This center was created for them to showcase their culture, and for people to learn about Amazonian lifestyles along the Napo River. After lunch, we will stop at the Yakukawsay Kichwa Interpretation Center, followed by an evening walk through the forest (weather permitting). Day 4: Quito In the morning, you will disembark the M/V Anakonda and transfer by motorized canoe to Coca (1 hour ride); flight to Quito.

4 The Anakonda Amazon Cruise (4 nights/ 5 days) Day 1: Quito, Coca Day 3: Yasuni National Park Depart from Quito on a flight to Coca (Francisco de Orellana). After we transfer to the dock, we embark on a motorized canoe and navigate down the Napo river to board the M/V Anakonda Amazon Cruise. There will be an evening walk after sunset where you can discover the forest s nocturnal activity. We will visit an Amazonian family who will teach us their customs and lifestyles. There will be a lecture and documentary screening on board, In the afternoon, we explore one of the largest river islands of the Napo River. Day 4: Limoncocha Biological Reserve Day 2: Yasuni National Park You will learn about the relationship between plants and animals while seeing Amazonia s fascinating biodiversity at every turn. After lunch, you will visit one of the most pristine and little- explored sections of the Ecuadorian Amazonia, home to the legendary pink river dolphin, black caiman, and anaconda. You ll see river turtles and various species of monkeys, as well as the primitive Hoatzin, a bird knows as the Stinky Turkey. We will visit an observation tower, followed by a visit to the Limoncocha Biological Reserve. Later, we ll have a chance to spot black caiman with the help of our flashlights. We return to the M/V Anakonda for dinner. Day 5: Quito In the morning, disembark the M/V Anakonda and transfer by motorized canoe to Coca (1-hour ride); flight to Quito

5 Anakonda Amazon Cruise (7 nights/ 8 days) Day 1: Quito, Coca Depart from Quito on a flight to Coca (Francisco de Orellana). After we transfer to the dock, we take a motorized canoe down the Napo river to board the Cruise. There will be an evening forest walk after sunset. Day 2: Yasuni National Park You'll explore the Yasuni National Park and enjoy seeing Amazonia s fascinating biodiversity at every turn. Day 3: Yasuni National Park Today we visit an Amazonian family who will teach us their customs. We have lunch on board as we navigate upstream. In the afternoon, we explore one of the largest river islands of the Napo River. Day 4: Limoncocha Biological Reserve We will visit an observation tower, followed by a visit to the Limoncocha Biological Reserve. We return to the M/V Anakonda for dinner. Day 5: Pompeya Today we will canoe across a tributary of the Napo River. After lunch we navigate to a new visitor site. After dinner, we ll enjoy an evening walk in the forest Day 6: Yasuni National Park Today, you will visit the Panacocha Biological Corridor. You'll take a canoe to travel and you can go kayaking or hiking. You ll have a BBQ lunch before continuing your adventure through the forest. Day 7: Yasuni National Park Today we visit the parrot licks, followed by a visit to Sani Warmi Kichwa Interpretation Center. After lunch, we stop at the Yakukawsay Kichwa Interpretation Center, and end with an evening walk through the forest. Day 8: Coca In the morning, disembark the M/V Anakonda and transfer by motorized canoe to Coca (1hour ride); flight to Quito.

6 SHIP FEATURES The M/V Anakonda is the only luxury cruise liner in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest. Its 18 suites, each with an area of square feet, are equipped with air conditioning and 24 hour electricity, each with a private bathroom with hot water and all necessary amenities, allowing our guests to enjoy their cruise with nothing to worry about. To accommodate families, Anakonda offers 2 sets of interconnected suites. Passengers can socialize in the dining room, bar, observation deck with two outdoor Jacuzzis and in the al fresco lounge. There is also a small boutique where passengers can purchase souvenirs, or perhaps some vanity products that may have been left behind at home. Our guests will be assisted by our 25 person crew, including a concierge, purser, paramedic, 4 skilled nature guides, and 4 local guides.