Walk to Silverio’s House: Cross Garzacocha Lake . Two and a half, to three hour, walk on a purposely underdeveloped trail which has some physical challenge. Hal f of the walk takes place in primary forest and the other half passes the huts of our indigenous neighbors along the Napo River .

Mandicocha Trail: An easy trail close to the hotel which is usually filled with wildlife no matter what hour of the day you do it. The excursion can last as long as you want.

Mandicocha-Mandlyacu: A 3 to 4 hour trip. Follow the Mandicocha trail until you reach Mandicocha Lake which has a completely different ecosystem than Lake Garzacocha (where the hotel is located). Board paddle canoes for a one and half hour glide down Mandiyacu stream. One easily sees the myriad of wildlife that presents itself along the shores of the stream. Arriving at the Napo River , board a motorized canoe for the trip back to La Selva Lodge.

El Salado: It’s a two-hour excursion often combined with a picnic lunch and trips across the Napo River (see following). Visit a site where with a little luck, parrots, parakeets and macaws can be seen by the thousands.

High Forest Trail: The duration can vary between 3 to 5 hours. Cross the Napo River and arrive at a challenging mountainous trail which offers yet another ecosystem. It is a chance to see birds and other wildlife nowhere else seen. Also a chance to eat lemon ants.

Pilche Trail: Cross Garzacocha Lake then one hour or more of walking. See and enormous colony of leafcutter ants and whatever wildlife may come your way.

Night Excursions: Canoe or walking trips after dark to view nocturnal animals such as caiman, monkeys, insect, owls. Sample the La Selva nightlife.

135-foot Observation Tower : Not far from the lodge you can spend many hours observing birds flying by at eye-level, wildlife of all kinds, and yes, a bird’s-eye view of it all.

Butterfly Farm: Available every afternoon. Close to the lodge, watch and photograph butterflies at close range. With any luck, witness the miracle of metamorphosis.

Pedro’s Trail: Two versions available. Cross Garzacocha Lake , walk through virgin forest, and arrive at the tower: 4 hours. Short version: pass Butterfly farm and join trail in the middle (two hours).

Chawamango’s Trail: Head east at Mandicocha trailhead and walk parallel tot eh lake. Arrive at Napo River . Return by elevated walkway and cross Garzacocha by canoe, 3 hours.

Little Chawamango: Short trip by foot around the edge of Lake Garzacocha . Return by canoe to the lodge.

Ruth’s Trail: Across Mandicocha, it goes on and on and on. Good place to look for Jaguars. (Named after owner’s mother)