Magical experience in the jungle La Selva met all my expectations and more: great location (isolated) by a lake with beautiful sunrise and suns... read moreLa Selva met all my expectations and more: great location (isolated) by a lake with beautiful sunrise and sunset, very few mosquitoes (when near the lake), beautiful room with spacious bathroom (L’Occitane products is a +), excellent food (very good to accommodate any food restrictions / preferences), very knowledgeable guides (which you need to see the wildlife, very different than Galapagos islands), at least 6 hours of planned activities per day and many other optional activities (fishing piranhas, kayaking, yoga at 5a under the stars / sunrise was a magical moment for me).
It is very hot and don’t expect air conditioning but you are in the jungle after all!
GM Miguel and guide Paul were wonderful.
I am putting on my list to places to visit again! More read less

Vacation at La selva lodge Just finishing 3 days at the amazing lodge la selva.
This vacation was perfection : the service was kind, th... read moreJust finishing 3 days at the amazing lodge la selva.
This vacation was perfection : the service was kind, the accomadation was beautiful and the guides were so nice. We’ve seen so many different animals and beautiful nature.

We recommend it highly!!! read less

Wonderful stay at La Selva Ecolodge We just returned from a wonderful stay at La Selva, we were two families traveling together. Considering the ... read moreWe just returned from a wonderful stay at La Selva, we were two families traveling together. Considering the fact that everything has to be brought in by paddle canoe, it is amazing that they are able to have such a beautiful and well run lodge. The family rooms were very comfortable, the spa services and the food were great. Our wonderful naturalist guide Paul and native guide Gido were so knowledgeable and showed us so much amazing wildlife. They were also incredibly patient, we were traveling with a couple of teenage boys, who are not always the easiest people to get motivated and interested, but they really were able to engage them. The jungle treks, canoe rides, piranha fishing, views from the canopy, we loved it all and it was an unforgettable experience in the jungle. I would highly recommend La Selva. read less

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

An Enjoyable Rainforest Visit We spent 4 nights at La Selva, and enjoyed it very much. While the journey to get there is a bit long, it's we... read moreWe spent 4 nights at La Selva, and enjoyed it very much. While the journey to get there is a bit long, it's well worth it for what you get in return. The lodge itself is beautiful, with clean and comfortable rooms and glorious grounds and surroundings. My only complaint about our room was that the king-size bed didn't leave enough room on one side to actually walk, Other than that, the room was spacious and housekeeping did a wonderful job cleaning things up each morning.

Our guides, Dany and Dario, provided us with an amazing experience of the rainforest, that was also highly educational. We saw so many amazing things (3 types of monkeys, sloths, a caiman, a capybara, and more birds than you could possibly count) during our stay, and we have Dany and Dario to thank for that. Our trip to a local Kichwa community was one of the highlights of our visit, and included a sampling of local foods. You haven't lived until you've eaten a roasted grub! We also got to use a native blow gun, which was fun.

The food was good and plentiful and the chef did a great job of accommodating the special requests of guests.

Overall, we would definitely recommend La Selva if you are wanting to experience the Amazon Rainforest of Ecuador. read less

Great stay! Abundant wildlife and birds We stayed 4 nights, going out on wildlife walks or by canoe twice a day. It is a rain forest, so no surprise w... read moreWe stayed 4 nights, going out on wildlife walks or by canoe twice a day. It is a rain forest, so no surprise we had some rain. Staff provided clean dry ponchos when they were needed, and carried them when they weren’t needed. We had a great guide, Paul, who really knows the birds and other animals in the area, and how to spot them. Darwin paddled the canoe and also spotted wildlife. He kept the canoe very steady so we could watch through our binoculars or take pictures. Between the two we were able to see more wildlife than we expected. Bird watching from the tower was great! Also we ate very well, and had plenty of time to relax at the lodge. A lovely visit, and a great introduction to our first visit to Ecuador read less