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Manatee Amazon Explorer

Quito Office: Gaspar de Villarroel 1100 y Av. 6 de Diciembre Edificio Ritz Plaza, Yasuni National Park 17-11-6646, Ecuador
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new york
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Sailed on the 4n cruise in mid April. My party of 5 where the only passengers. Agree with the previous reviews about Milton, and the other staff, would give 7 stars if possible. Do not have to repeat the accolades. Would rate the home office marketing a 1 star and trip adviser reviewers 2 stars for not pointing out important... More

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Advantagetravel, Director of Sales at Manatee Amazon Explorer, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Thank you for your review. We do offer swimming activities aboard the M/V Manatee Amazon Explorer but only on the white water rivers, no longer on the lakes (unless the captain considers it safe to go). Your feedback is very important to us because we know exactly where we have to work on. We will update all our itineraries and... More

Alausí, Chimborazo, Ecuador
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Just returned from a 3 night 4 day trip on the Manatee. WOW! This trip was one of the most amazing trips I have ever been on. The naturalist, Milton, was on the top of his game. I was astounded at the wildlife he could spot. The staff was friendly and treated us very well. The manager of the ship... More

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Advantagetravel, Director of Sales at Manatee Amazon Explorer, responded to this review
8 May 2013

We are so happy to hear you and Amanda had a great time aboard the M/V Manatee Amazon Explorer. We really think that having professional, knowledgeable and friendly staff can make a huge difference between a good trip and a once-in-a-life travel experience. I hope we have the pleasure of having you in our country again!!. More

Nottinghamshire
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19 reviews 19 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

All the reviews are spot on what wonderful way to see the rainforest, the only boat on the river. The staff and particularly the canoe driver were brilliant. I will not go on and on just read the other reviews. The highlight apart from the animals and jungle was playing football with school kids on the banks of the river... More

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Advantagetravel, Director of Sales at Manatee Amazon Explorer, responded to this review
8 May 2013

We are so happy to know that the highlight of your trip was playing with the kids, that is in fact one of our most favorite activities as well because in some way we encourage people to practice a “Conscious Tourism”, a concept that we strongly believe in, and that we are really committed to. This concept is nothing but... More

London
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

My wife and I are now back in the UK, after a really wonderful trip to Ecuador.We would like to thank all of the Manatee Explorer staff for providing us with 8 great days at wonderful locations along the Napo River, to the borders of Peru and back again. Being able to venture into the Yasuni National Park, to see... More

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Advantagetravel, Director of Sales at Manatee Amazon Explorer, responded to this review
3 May 2013

It was a pleasure having you on board the Manatee Amazon Explorer, the only vessel in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest…thank you for letting us be part of this unforgettable experience!!. Keep in mind that your comments help us to keep up our high-level services on board. If you like what you experienced on board the Manatee Amazon Explorer, you are... More

Quito, Ecuador
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

The Manatee Explorer provides a unique and memorable trip on a comfortable, professionally run river boat. All the staff and crew operate in an efficient, concerned and friendly manner making visitors feel special with programmes being arranged to ensure that whether you spend a week or a weekend on board, you always enjoy personalised attention. There is an good mix... More

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7 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We are a family of five, children aged 18, 10 and 8. We all loved the Manatee. The boat was fantastic, cabins clean and comfortable with great showers. The staff we incredible - couldn'f fault one from the maintenance and cleaners to the bar, restaurant and guides. A special thank you to restaurant manager Jose whose smile just warmed every... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

From the outset the arrangements for travelling to the boat were excellent - everything was well organised and we received a great welcome on arrival on the Manatee. Each day provided an adventure of a different type experiencing the rainforest, wildlife and meeting some of the local people who live on the river. Our guides were very impressive, knowledgeable and... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The most fantastic experience of our lives. We spent 8 days on board and enjoyed every moment. The crew were brilliant and the chef created the most fantastic meals. Our guides Raul and Milton were absolutely brilliant. Hope to go back one day.

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Prineville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

It was a delightful trip. The boat crew were exceptional in their concern for our comfort and care. The effort made to give us authentic meals was much more than I have found on other trips. Plus, the food was wonderful. I was impressed with the knowledge of the guides and their delight in sharing that knowledge. Our side trips... More

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California, USA
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

We spent 4 days of the Manatee and can't stop talking about our experience in the Amazon. We were met at the Quito airport by the representative of the Manatee who expedited our airline check-in and helped with our luggage. After our flight we were met in Coca by the local guides and taken to the motorized canoes. That was... More

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Also Known As:
Manatee Amazon Explorer Hotel
Manatee Amazon Explorer Hotel Yasuni National Park
Manatee Amazon Explorer Ecuador/Yasuni National Park
Address: Quito Office: Gaspar de Villarroel 1100 y Av. 6 de Diciembre Edificio Ritz Plaza, Yasuni National Park 17-11-6646, Ecuador
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Region: Ecuador > Yasuni National Park
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Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 4 Speciality lodging in Yasuni National Park
Price Range: €€
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We hope that one of the joys of traveling with us will be in meeting the local people and exploring remote areas. Unfortunately, tourism can radically alter what it was that inspired the industry in the first place. It is for this reason that we as travelers have a responsibility to minimize our impact on the people and environments we enjoy. Through our examples and attitudes we can ensure that our visits have minimal impact on the environment and that we foster positive cultural exchanges between our local hosts and ourselves. ... more   less 

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