4-Day Amazon Adventure in Cuyabeno Reserve
Highlights
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
nature, photography, Wildlife
Group Tour
4 Days
Medium
English
Description
Embark on Amazon adventure in Ecuador’s Cuyabeno Reserve. Glide through rivers in a traditional killa de remo, hike jungle trails, and spot monkeys, parrots, and orchids. Visit Indigenous Cofan and Siona communities, meet a shaman, and learn ancestral traditions. Experience birdwatching, night walks, and stunning sunsets over Laguna Grande.
Itinerary
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Day 1 – Welcome to Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
- Arrive at El Puente and enjoy a box lunch before boarding a motorized canoe.
- Journey 2–3 hours down the Cuyabeno River, spotting monkeys, birds, and river dolphins.
- Settle into your Amazon lodge surrounded by jungle sounds.
- Dinner followed by an introduction to the reserve and upcoming adventures.
Meals included: -/L/D
Overnight: Amazon Lodge -
Day 2 – Exploring Laguna Grande by Traditional Killa de Remo
- Breakfast before setting out in a traditional killa de remo canoe.
- Paddle 1.5 hours upriver to Laguna Grande through flooded igapó forests.
- Spot orchids, butterflies, monkeys, and macrolobium trees.
- Hike the Palma Roja Trail (approx. 3 hours) to see toucans, howler monkeys, and rainforest wildlife.
- Enjoy a lakeside lunch, swimming, and a beautiful Amazon sunset.
- Return for dinner and relaxation at the lodge.
Meals included: B/L/D
Overnight: Amazon Lodge -
Day 3 – Discovering Nature and Local Community Traditions
- Early birdwatching excursion at 6:00 a.m.
- Motorized canoe ride downstream with wildlife sightings.
- Visit Puerto Bolívar and meet a Cofan shaman for a traditional ceremony.
- Lunch with the community and cultural immersion.
- Visit the Siona community to learn cassava bread preparation.
- Sunset canoe ride at Laguna Grande, followed by a night walk to spot nocturnal creatures.
- Dinner at 8:30 p.m.
Meals included: B/L/D
Overnight: Amazon Lodge -
Day 4 – Farewell Cuyabeno
Breakfast at the lodge before departure.
Canoe ride back along the Cuyabeno River to El Puente.
Final opportunities to spot wildlife and enjoy the rainforest scenery.
Begin your return journey with unforgettable Amazon memories.
Meals included: B
What's Included
What's Excluded
Cancellation Policy
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No refund in case of any cancellation.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 1 | /person |
2 to 16 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 16 | /person |
This is a group tour |