Itinerary

1. Day 1 – Welcome to Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

   • Begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Meeting Point Restaurant in Lago Agrio.
   • Take private transport for about two hours to Tierras Orientales, on the banks of the Aguarico River, and enjoy a box lunch.
   • Start a 3-hour motorized canoe journey downstream to “La Bocana,” the meeting point of the Aguarico and Cuyabeno rivers, spotting pink river dolphins and learning about the rainforest.
   • Continue 30 minutes upstream on the Cuyabeno River to reach the lodge inside the reserve, observing wildlife along the way.
   • Arrive, settle in, enjoy dinner, and join an optional night walk to discover nocturnal creatures.

   Meals included: -/L/D | Overnight: Amazon Lodge

2. Day 2 – Parrot Clay Lick and Jungle Canoe Exploration

   • Begin at 5:30 a.m. with a motorized canoe ride upstream (about 1 hour) along the Cuyabeno River to observe birds and animals.
   • Arrive at the “Saladero,” a clay lick where up to five species of colorful parrots gather, and have breakfast outdoors.
   • Switch to traditional killas de remo canoes to paddle into a blackwater meander, navigating slowly to search for flora and fauna.
   • Return to the Cuyabeno River and continue to the lodge (total 4 hours).
   • After lunch and a rest, take part in a 3-hour jungle walk to learn about medicinal plants.
   • Return for dinner, with an optional night activity available.

   Meals included: B/L/D | Overnight: Amazon Lodge

3. Day 3 – Kichwa Local Community & Bird Observation Tower

   • Start with breakfast at 5:30 a.m. and navigate downstream in killas de remo canoes on the Cuyabeno River.
   • Visit blackwater lagoons and stop at “La Bocana” to watch freshwater dolphins.
   • Arrive at Doña Carmen Yumbo’s Kichwa farm, harvest fruits, and prepare casabe, a cassava bread, for lunch.
   • Return to the lodge by motorized canoe for a short rest.
   • At 4:30 p.m., board killas de remo again to visit the Bird Observation Tower built around a giant Ceibo tree for panoramic views.
   • As night falls, embark on a caiman-spotting adventure before returning to the lodge for dinner.

   Meals included: B/L/D | Overnight: Amazon Lodge

4. Day 4 – Canoe Ride Upstream to Your Next Adventure

   • Begin early with a short trip in the forest or by canoe to observe birds and the waking forest.
   • Have breakfast at 8:00 a.m., pack bags, and board a motorized canoe for a 4-hour journey upstream to the Amazon Lodge.
   • Spot plants and animals along the way with the help of the local driver.
   • Arrive around noon, have lunch, settle into your room, and relax in the afternoon.
   • After dinner at 7:30 p.m., attend a guide’s briefing about the lodge and upcoming activities.

   Meals included: B/L/D | Overnight: Amazon Lodge

5. Day 5 – Parrot Clay Lick & Jungle Immersion

   • Wake early to visit the saladero, where parrots and parakeets gather to feed.
   • Have breakfast outdoors while watching the wildlife display.
   • Navigate by paddle canoe into a blackwater stream, with chances to spot sloths, snakes, and exotic insects.
   • In the afternoon, join a guided jungle hike focused on medicinal plants and ancestral knowledge.
   • Return to the lodge for dinner and relax under the sounds of the Amazon.

   Meals included: B/L/D | Overnight: Amazon Lodge

6. Day 6 – Dawn to Dusk: Rivers, Lagoons & Stars

   • Begin with a sunrise paddle to observe birds and mammals.
   • Explore the San Francisco River and visit the Ceibo Lagoon, surrounded by flooded forest.
   • At night, embark on a starlit canoe ride to spot caimans and nocturnal wildlife.
   • End the day immersed in the magic of the Amazon.

   Meals included: B/L/D | Overnight: Amazon Lodge

7. Day 7 – Farewell to the Amazon

   • Rise early for an optional forest walk or canoe outing.
   • After breakfast, pack your bags and travel downstream by canoe to the Aguarico River.
   • Continue upstream to Tierras Orientales and transfer back to Lago Agrio, arriving around 1:00 p.m.
   • Say goodbye to the Amazon, carrying unforgettable memories of its colors, sounds, and wildlife.