8-Day Unforgettable Adventure in Cuyabeno Rainforest
Highlights
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
nature, cultural, Wildlife
Group Tour
8 Days
Medium
English
Description
Discover the Ecuadorian Amazon in Cuyabeno with eco-lodge stays, guided canoe rides, and wildlife encounters. Spot pink river dolphins, monkeys, caimans, and vibrant parrots at natural clay licks. Explore blackwater lagoons, towering ceibo trees, and flooded forests, while learning about medicinal plants from expert naturalist guides. Visit the Kichwa community to experience local traditions, harvest cassava, and prepare casabe bread, creating lasting connections with the jungle and its people.
Itinerary
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Day 1 – Welcome to Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
- Begin at “El Puente” with a delicious box lunch.
- Board a motorized canoe for a 2–3 hour ride along the Cuyabeno River.
- Spot monkeys, birds, and maybe even a sloth on the journey.
- Arrive at the Lodge, settle into your eco-friendly room.
- Enjoy dinner and an introduction to the Cuyabeno Reserve.
- Optional night walk for nocturnal wildlife.
Meals included: -/L/D
Overnight: Amazon Lodge -
Day 2 – Exploring Laguna Grande by Traditional Killa de Remo
- Enjoy breakfast and paddle to Laguna Grande in a traditional canoe.
- Explore the flooded Igapó forest and see ancient Macrolobium trees.
- Hike the Palma Roja Trail (3 hours) spotting birds and monkeys.
- Have a picnic by the lake and swim in warm waters at sunset.
- Return for dinner and optional night walk for nocturnal discoveries.
Meals included: B/L/D
Overnight: Amazon Lodge -
Day 3 – Exploring Canagueno Lake
- Take a motorized canoe ride to Canagueno Lake.
- Explore by paddle canoe, spotting Jacanas, hoatzins, egrets, and orchids.
- Return to the Lodge for an afternoon of relaxation.
- Share a farewell cocktail at sunset with stories from the lodge team.
Meals included: B/L/D
Overnight: Amazon Lodge -
Day 4 – Canoe Ride Downstream to Your Next Adventure
- After breakfast, travel downstream by motorized canoe.
- Spot river dolphins, herons, and diverse wildlife.
- Arrive at a new lodge, settle into your room, and enjoy lunch.
- After dinner, join an optional night walk to see caimans and frogs.
Meals included: B/L/D
Overnight: Amazon Lodge -
Day 5 – Parrot Clay Lick and Jungle Canoe Exploration
- Rise early to see parrots and parakeets at the clay lick.
- Have breakfast outdoors during this vibrant spectacle.
- Switch to paddle canoes and explore blackwater streams.
- Return to the lodge for rest before an afternoon jungle hike.
- Learn about medicinal plants and Kichwa ancestral knowledge.
Meals included: B/L/D
Overnight: Amazon Lodge -
Day 6 – San Francisco River and Ceibo Lagoon
- Start the day with a tranquil canoe ride at dawn.
- Explore the San Francisco River, alive with birdlife.
- In the afternoon, visit Ceibo Lagoon with its towering trees.
- Return under the stars with a magical starlit canoe ride.
Meals included: B/L/D
Overnight: Amazon Lodge -
Day 7 – Kichwa Local Community & Bird Observation Tower
- Visit a Kichwa family farm and harvest fruits.
- Learn to prepare and enjoy cassava bread with lunch.
- Climb the Bird Observation Tower around a giant Ceibo tree.
- Witness panoramic Amazon views from above the canopy.
- End the day with a caiman-spotting canoe ride under the stars.
Meals included: B/L/D
Overnight: Amazon Lodge -
Day 8 – Morning Activity and Departure
- Take a final morning excursion to see the rainforest awakening.
- Have breakfast and pack for departure.
- Travel downstream on the Cuyabeno River, then upstream on the Aguarico River.
- Arrive at Tierras Orientales for transfer to Lago Agrio.
- Depart with lasting memories of the Amazon.
Meals Included - B
What's Included
What's Excluded
Cancellation Policy
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No refund in case of any cancellation.
Price
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| 1 to 1 | /person |
| 2 to 16 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 16 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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