4-Day Cuyabeno Amazon Adventure with Dolphins, Parrots and Ceibo Tree Tower
Highlights
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
nature, jungle, Wildlife
Group Tour
4 Days
Medium
English, Spanish
Description
Embark on a magical journey into the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, where the Cuyabeno and Zábalo Rivers reveal a world of vibrant wildlife, serene blackwater lagoons, and lush rainforest. Spot playful pink dolphins and exotic birds, and discover the inspiring Charapa Turtle Project. As you explore the Zábalo River, recognized as the world’s first Wilderness Quiet Park, you’ll be guided by the Cofan community, experiencing a rare sanctuary free from human noise while directly supporting local conservation and ancestral traditions.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Cuyabeno and Night Walk
- Arrive in Lago Agrio and travel by private transport to Tierras Orientales on the Aguarico River.
Enjoy a box lunch before boarding a motor canoe for a scenic ride through the rainforest, watching for pink river dolphins, monkeys, and exotic birds.
Arrive at the lodge and settle into your comfortable accommodation.
Enjoy dinner at the lodge.
Join a guided night walk to observe frogs, spiders, snakes, and other nocturnal wildlife.
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Amazon Lodge -
Day 2: Parrot Clay Lick and Ceibo Tree Tower
- Begin early with a canoe trip to a parrot clay lick to observe colorful parrots and parakeets in the morning light.
Return for breakfast at the lodge.
Take a guided forest hike to learn about medicinal plants and the Amazon’s rich biodiversity.
After lunch, climb a 28-meter-high Ceibo Tree Observation Tower for sweeping views of the rainforest canopy.
Conclude the day with a short night walk to spot nocturnal insects and enjoy dinner at the lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Amazon Lodge -
Day 3: Zábalo Community and Charapas Turtle Project
- Enjoy breakfast before canoeing along the Cuyabeno and Zábalo Rivers, exploring blackwater lagoons and spotting river dolphins.
Visit the Zábalo community, where the Cofan people share ancestral traditions, forest knowledge, and conservation efforts.
Explore the Charapas Turtle Project, which protects and releases river turtles. Depending on the season, participate in releasing baby turtles into the river.
Return to the lodge for a welcome cocktail, dinner, and optional evening activities.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Amazon Lodge -
Day 4: Farewell to Cuyabeno
- Begin the morning with a short forest walk or canoe ride to experience the awakening sounds of the Amazon.
Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge.
Travel back via canoe on the Cuyabeno and Aguarico Rivers and continue by land transport to Lago Agrio, arriving around midday.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight: Not applicable
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
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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