Amazing Amazon Retreat Lovely, luxurious Accommodation. Staff are absolutely fantastic couldn’t ask for better service. The only diff... read moreLovely, luxurious Accommodation. Staff are absolutely fantastic couldn’t ask for better service. The only difficulty is getting anything dry due to humidity, if you get rained on. It can rain hard! Take quick dry light clothing. La Selva Lodge has A great variety of Activities and the Spa is so relaxing. read less

Incredible time at La Selva My fiancé and I had the time of our lives at La Selva Lodge. The lodge is unbelievably beautiful, the staff is... read moreMy fiancé and I had the time of our lives at La Selva Lodge. The lodge is unbelievably beautiful, the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, and the nature is unreal. Our naturalist guide Jairo was SO knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and constantly showing us amazing wildlife. I would 100% recommend visiting this place-it is totally worth the price. read less

FANTASTIC AMAZON LODGE Our group of four adults recently visited La Selva Lodgeand had a fantastic experience. The lodge is remotel... read moreOur group of four adults recently visited La Selva Lodgeand had a fantastic experience. The lodge is remotely located in the Ecuadorian rainforest and it is an enjoyable adventure to just get there from Cocoa. After a two hour boat ride up the Napo River, we were transferred to a canoe to begin an exciting trip into the dense jungle where the La Selva Lodge is located. The lodge itself is located on a lagoon and is first class in all respects. We were greeted warmly by the staff upon arrival and ingratiated ourselves to the fantastic bartender Marco who took good care of us for our four day/ three night stay. The rooms were comfortable, clean and our rooms had balconies with beautiful views of the lagoon. Our days were filled with exciting treks into the rainforest, night treks, star gazing and canoe trips to view all sorts of wildlife and birding. One of the best experiences was birdwatching above the jungle canopy on the observation platform located about a twenty minute walk from the lodge. We viewed parrots, toucans, monkeys, and a host of exotic birds with the hope that the day would not end as we were just in awe of the incredible wildlife. Our naturalist guide Paul was with us on every excursion accompanied by our local Amerindian guide Cheecho to explore and explain the animals, birds, insects, fauna, stars, and the Yacuni way of life... Our group of four adults recently visited La Selva Lodgeand had a fantastic experience. The lodge is remotely located in the Ecuadorian rainforest and it is an enjoyable adventure to just get there from Cocoa. After a two hour boat ride up the Napo River, we were transferred to a canoe to begin an exciting trip into the dense jungle where the La Selva Lodge is located. The lodge itself is located on a lagoon and is first class in all respects. We were greeted warmly by the staff upon arrival and ingratiated ourselves to the fantastic bartender Marco who took good care of us for our four day/ three night stay. The rooms were comfortable, clean and our rooms had balconies with beautiful views of the lagoon. Our days were filled with exciting treks into the rainforest, night treks, star gazing and canoe trips to view all sorts of wildlife and birding. One of the best experiences was birdwatching above the jungle canopy on the observation platform located about a twenty minute walk from the lodge. We viewed parrots, toucans, monkeys, and a host of exotic birds with the hope that the day would not end as we were just in awe of the incredible wildlife.
Our naturalist guide Paul was with us on every excursion accompanied by our local Amerindian guide Cheecho to explore and explain the animals, birds, insects, fauna, stars, and the Yacuni way of life in the Amazon. I have had the pleasure of meeting many guides worldwide. Paul and Cheecho are fantastic team that I rate among the best I’ve ever met. They are an encyclopedia of all things Amazon and made our trip to La Selva absolutely fantastic. La Selva is a special place to be enjoyed by travelers seeking an exotic, remote and pampered experience in the Amazon. Enjoy and safe travels. More read less

Paul made it all happen We are seasoned travellers. We have been all over the world and know that much depends on the guide. He can ma... read moreWe are seasoned travellers. We have been all over the world and know that much depends on the guide. He can make or break your experience. We had a cautious beginning. But all our hesitations blew away as soon as Paul and Darwin started the excursions. Paul is a walking encyclopaedia, a first class photographer and an unbelievable astronomer! Thanks to Paul, the trees, the rivers, the sky, all came to life. We learned an amazing amount about the Amazon. He was kind, patient and ensured our safety at all times. Thank you Paul and Darwin for this unforgettable experience. read less

Clean property, authentic experience, and great staff What can I say? The best Amazon has to offer. The only drawback is that the rooms do have AC but it is surpr... read moreWhat can I say? The best Amazon has to offer. The only drawback is that the rooms do have AC but it is surprising cool at night with fans. And unlike other ecolodges, the rooms are well sealed so the mosquitos do not get in. Nature guides are very knowledgeable and unfailingly polite. Canoe rides in the quiet jungle is magical. read less

Wonderful stay and experience! An absolutely ethereal place! The staff is warm, friendly and caring. The guides are knowledgeable and have yo... read moreAn absolutely ethereal place! The staff is warm, friendly and caring. The guides are knowledgeable and have your best interest and experience in mind. The layout of the lodge is quite well thought out and everything is easily accessible. A meal or two wasn’t quite to my liking, but in all, the food was quite tasty and I did enjoy the dining experience. The humidity of the Amazon did mess with some electronics, but just know this is possible and it’s not a result of the lodge itself… you’re in the Amazon! They do have a dry box available to use if needed. I’d go back here in a heartbeat. More read less