Primates living free
Our 115-hectare island rehabilitates rescued monkeys and returns them to a setting where they once again face the real rainforest.
0°28′S 76°59′W · Napo River, Orellana
The Amazon that still holds its own
From Coca we travel by river to Yasuní, Limoncocha, Shiripuno and Cocaya with Kichwa guides who grew up on these waters. Every trip funds primate rehabilitation on our 115-hectare island.
Why choose us
A travel agency that is also a conservation project
Sumak Allpa Tour is the tourism arm of the nonprofit organization Sumak Allpa. What you pay for your trip supports our work with the primates on the island.
Kichwa and Waorani guides
Héctor grew up inside the forest. He spots a monkey fifty meters away and can tell you what every plant is used for.
Places few people see
Yasuní, Limoncocha, Shiripuno and Cocaya. Parrot clay licks, pink river dolphins and Waorani territory along the Shiripuno River.
From one day to four
Nine ready-made itineraries, and we're happy to adapt them to your schedule, your pace and what you want to see.
Sumak Allpa in numbers
What every trip supports
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Hectares of protected island
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Observation tower in Yasuní
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Itineraries available
Our story
One island, nine monkey species and a stubborn idea
Sumak Allpa began as a center for environmental education and biodiversity management on an island in the Napo River, 45 minutes by canoe from Coca.
There we rehabilitate primates from threatened species. They don't live in cages: the island gives back the natural threats they would face in the wild, and that is exactly the point. The ultimate goal is for them to breed so we can relocate them to areas where their species has disappeared.
The tour agency is the side that generates income for that work. We also support the preservation of the Indigenous peoples of the Ecuadorian Amazon, their language and their way of life.
- A 115-hectare island dedicated to biodiversity management
- Tourism funds primate rehabilitation
- Environmental education for local and international visitors
Where we operate
Five territories, each with its own reason
These aren't stops on a circuit. Each place offers a different reason to come to the Amazon.
Sumak Allpa Island
115 hectares, 45 minutes by canoe from Coca. An environmental education program and home to the primates we rehabilitate.
Yasuní National Park
Ecuador's largest Biosphere Reserve and the most biodiverse place on the planet. Parrot clay licks and a 45-meter tower.
Limoncocha Biological Reserve
Hundreds of bird species and the most important black caiman sanctuary in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Bioluminescent fireflies at night.
Cocaya
Home of the pink and gray river dolphins. You can watch and feed them in lagoons surrounded by birds and monkeys.
Shiripuno River
Waorani territory. Piranha fishing, hikes with Waorani warriors, blowguns and firsthand ethnobotany.
Toxic Tour
The other side. Crude oil pits buried by Texaco, gas flares and communities living alongside the oil industry.
Our tours
Choose how you discover the rainforest
Three day trips and six expeditions of two to four days. All led by people who were born here.
One day
Sumak Allpa Taracoa
- From 8:00
- 45 min by canoe
- 9 monkey species
A morning on the island looking for monkeys in the forest and an afternoon cruising the black waters of Taracoa Lagoon, ringed by flooded forest.
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One day
Yasuní in one day
- From 5:30
- Parrot clay licks
- Añangu community
An early start down the Napo to Yasuní National Park: parakeet and parrot clay licks, cultural activities with the Kichwa community of Añangu and the canopy tower.
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3 days · Waorani
Shiripuno
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Piranha fishing
- Caimans at night
Three days in Waorani territory: a four-hour hike with Waorani warriors, blowguns and spears, ethnobotany and birdwatching at dawn over the river.
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4 days · Dolphins
Cocaya and the river dolphins
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Pink dolphins
- Cabins in Cocaya
Our longest expedition: the island, Limoncocha, Yasuní and then downriver to Cocaya, home of the pink and gray river dolphins you can watch and feed.
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Gallery
Moments from our expeditions
Photos taken on our trips, with no retouching and no stock images.
Testimonials
What our travelers say
“The multi-day expedition exceeded all my expectations. We saw monkeys, incredible birds, and our guide knew absolutely everything. An experience I'll never forget.”
Carolina MéndezTraveler, Quito
“We did the one-day tour and it was perfect for the time we had. Everything was well organized and safe. The rainforest is stunning and the team was super attentive.”
Andrés VillalbaNature photographer
“We traveled as a couple and they put together exactly the experience we wanted. Time with the community was the highlight of the trip. Highly recommended.”
Valeria SuárezInternational traveler
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know
All of them depart from Coca, Puerto Francisco de Orellana, in the province of Orellana. You can get there by bus from Quito or fly from Mariscal Sucre Airport (UIO) to Francisco de Orellana Airport (OCC).
There are three day trips (Sumak Allpa Taracoa, Yasuní, and the Toxic Tour), three two- to three-day expeditions to Limoncocha, Yasuní and Shiripuno, and two four-day trips: Cocaya and Pañacocha. Write to us and we'll set dates around your availability.
Yes. We tailor the experience to you, whether you're traveling solo, as a couple or in a group. We adjust the pace and activities to your interests.
The island is home to nine primate species. In Limoncocha, black caiman, hundreds of birds and bioluminescent fireflies at night. In Yasuní, clay licks where parrots and parakeets gather. In Cocaya, pink and gray river dolphins. And in Shiripuno, piranhas, caimans and birds at dawn.
Absolutely. Safety is a priority. Our expert local guides know the rainforest inside out and are with you every step of the adventure.
Insect repellent and sunscreen are essential. Add rubber boots, quick-dry long-sleeved clothing, a rain poncho, a flashlight, binoculars if you have them and a waterproof bag for your camera.
Message us on WhatsApp or fill out the contact form. We'll reply with information, availability and every detail you need to plan your trip.
Contact
Let's plan your next adventure
Tell us what kind of experience you're looking for and we'll help you put together the perfect trip through the Amazon.
Location
Coca, Puerto Francisco de Orellana. Orellana Province, Ecuadorian Amazon.
WhatsApp · Héctor Vargas
+593 99 737 1286
Sumak Allpa Office
+593 6 230 1706
tsukanka2001@yahoo.com
Hours
Monday to Sunday, 7:00 to 19:00