Plan your field trip

• The US Dollar is the official currency of Ecuador. With the exception of Euros, it is quite difficult to exchange foreign currencies within the country. Visa, MasterCard and Diners Club are the most widely accepted credit cards. 

• The Quito Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre) is about 38km east of the city center and 28km east of Cumbayá, which is were USFQ and TBS offices are located. Taxis charge roughly $25 to town and $18 to Cumbayá, depending upon exact location.

• Ecuador's immigration authorities automatically grant a 90-day tourist permit to most nationalities. For more information about visa and immigration requirements, we recommend you to visit the official government site here.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate (at least 15 days before entrance).

• Copy of passport

• Travel insurance including remote locations

• Additional forms will be required once reservations have been confirmed.

1. Begin by traveling from Quito to Coca (Puerto Francisco de Orellana) either by air (40- minute flight) or by land (6 hours by car or 8 to 9 hours by bus).

2. Passengers who are flying from Quito to Coca have a checked baggage weight limit of 20 kilos (44 lbs.).

3. Upon arrival in Coca, our staff will meet you for transfer to a motorized boat for a trip (1.5 h) downstream on the Napo River to the village of Pompeya and the entrance to the Repsol-YPF oil operation in Block 16.

4. Subsequently, there is another short trip (2 h) by land to reach the Tiputini River (ECY).

5. Passengers, gear and supplies are then transferred to our boat and travel continues (2 h) downstream along a beautiful river bordered by pristine rainforest where abundant wildlife is easily visible.

Note: TBS prices include transportation Coca - TBS - Coca. 

• Equipos Cotopaxi (apparel and accessories)

• Kywi (outdoor gear)

• Megamaxi (general equipment)

• Tatoo (garments and accessories)