Ecuador · Jungle Expedition

5-Day Amazon Adventure in Cuyabeno with Kichwa Culture and Wildlife

5 Days Round trip from Cuyabeno Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Glide through blackwater lagoons and winding Amazon creeks in a killa de remo canoe
02 Spot pink dolphins, monkeys, and colorful tropical birds
03 Visit Kichwa communities and learn traditional customs like casabe bread making
04 Climb a giant ceibo tree for stunning rainforest canopy views

Journey deep into Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve by canoe and stay in a cozy Amazon lodge surrounded by rainforest. Witness colorful parrots at mineral-rich clay licks, glide silently through blackwater channels and hidden rivers, and look out for pink dolphins, monkeys, and tropical birds. Along the way, visit a Kichwa family farm, learn traditional casabe bread making, and climb a giant ceibo tree for panoramic canopy views. Your adventure ends with one last dawn canoe ride or forest walk before returning to Lago Agrio.

Witness colorful parrots at mineral-rich clay licks, glide silently through blackwater channels and hidden rivers, and look out for pink dolphins, monkeys, and tropical birds.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Nueva Loja

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Lago Agrio and First Amazon Immersion

Start your adventure in Lago Agrio.
Travel by motorized canoe deep into Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve.
Spot pink river dolphins along the Aguarico River.
Arrive at your eco-lodge and settle into your jungle cabin.
Optional night walk to discover tarantulas, tree frogs, and nocturnal wildlife, guided by Indigenous experts.

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

Day 02

Parrot Clay Licks and Silent Canoe Magic

Wake early to see hundreds of colorful parrots at mineral-rich clay licks.
Enjoy breakfast in the wild.
Take a silent paddle in traditional killa de remo canoes through blackwater channels.
Spot monkeys and toucans along the waterways.
Join a guided rainforest hike to learn about medicinal plants.

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

Day 03

Hidden Rivers and Starry Lagoon Explorations

Glide through misty dawn waters by paddle canoe.
Venture into the San Francisco River, alive with rare wildlife.
Lunch at the lodge.
Enjoy an afternoon exploration of Ceibo Lagoon in a killa de remo, surrounded by flooded forests.
Return under a starry night sky.

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

Day 04

Kichwa Culture and Canopy Giants

Paddle downstream at sunrise to visit a Kichwa family farm.
Harvest yuca and learn to make traditional casabe bread.
Climb a 30-meter observation tower built around a massive ceibo tree for panoramic canopy views.
Take a night canoe ride to spot caimans by flashlight.

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

Day 05

Farewell to the Wild and Return to Lago Agrio

Choose a final morning canoe ride or guided forest walk at dawn.
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge.
Journey back along the Cuyabeno River to Lago Agrio by early afternoon.
Depart with lasting memories of pink dolphins, ancient trees, and cultural encounters.

Meals included: B/-/-
Overnight: -