Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Cuyabeno and Night Walk

   • Arrive in Lago Agrio and take private transport to Tierras Orientales on the Aguarico River.

   • Enjoy a box lunch before boarding a motor canoe for a scenic three-hour ride through lush rainforest. Watch for pink river dolphins, monkeys, and colorful birds along the way.

   • Arrive at the lodge and settle into your comfortable accommodation.

   • Savor dinner at the lodge.

   • Join a guided night walk to spot frogs, spiders, snakes, and other fascinating nocturnal creatures.

   Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
   Overnight: Amazon Lodge

2. Day 2: Sunrise Canoe Ride and Igapó Forest

   • Rise early for a peaceful paddle canoe excursion, enjoying the magical sunrise and abundant birdlife.

   • Return for breakfast at the lodge.

   • Join a guided walk through the pristine Igapó forest to learn about the ancestral uses of medicinal plants.

   • After lunch and rest, explore the Ceibo Lagoon and the mysterious flooded Igapó forest by canoe.

   • Embark on an exciting night excursion to search for caimans, bats, and boas under the stars.

   Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
   Overnight: Amazon Lodge

3. Day 3: Parrot Clay Lick, La Bocana, and Ceibo Tree Tower

   Depart before dawn by canoe to a nutrient-rich clay lick, where hundreds of parrots and parakeets gather in a spectacular display.

   • Continue to La Bocana, where the black waters of the Cuyabeno River meet the white waters of the Aguarico, often a hotspot for freshwater dolphin sightings.

   • After lunch, climb the 28-meter Ceibo Tree Observation Tower for panoramic views of the rainforest canopy.

   • Enjoy dinner at the lodge, followed by a short night walk near the tower to spot nocturnal wildlife.

   Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
   Overnight: Amazon Lodge

4. Day 4: San Francisco River and Terra Firme Hike

   • After breakfast, navigate upstream on the San Francisco River, a hidden whitewater tributary rich in wildlife.

   • Enjoy a box lunch along the trail.

   • Embark on a guided hike along the Terra Firme trail, learning about the rainforest ecosystem and spotting unique plant and animal species.

   • Return to the lodge for rest and relaxation.

   • Review your wildlife checklist with the naturalist guide, sharing the highlights of your Amazon adventure.

   Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
   Overnight: Amazon Lodge

5. Farewell to Cuyabeno

   Day 5: Farewell to Cuyabeno

   • Begin the day with a final short canoe ride or forest walk to experience the Amazon at dawn.

   • Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge.

   • Travel downstream on the Cuyabeno River and upstream on the Aguarico River, then continue by land transport to Lago Agrio.

   • Conclude your unforgettable Amazon adventure around midday.

   Meals included: Breakfast
   Overnight: Not applicable