Itinerary

1. Day 1: Welcome to Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

   • Arrive in Lago Agrio and transfer to Tierras Orientales on the Aguarico River.

   • Enjoy a box lunch before boarding a motor canoe for a scenic journey through the Cuyabeno waterways.

   • Spot pink river dolphins and learn about the rainforest’s unique ecosystems as you travel to your lodge deep inside the reserve.

   • Settle into your lodge and enjoy dinner.

   • Join a guided night walk to discover nocturnal wildlife, including insects, frogs, spiders, and tree-dwelling snakes.

   Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
   Overnight: Amazon Lodge

2. Day 2: Parrot Clay Lick and Ceibo Tree Observation Tower

   • Explore the Cuyabeno and Zábalo Rivers, spotting pink dolphins, blackwater lagoons, and diverse wildlife.

   • Learn from Cofán guides about local traditions and rainforest ecology.

   • Visit the Charapas Turtle Conservation Project and discover the balance between culture and nature.

   • Explore the Zábalo River, recognized as the world’s first Wilderness Quiet Park, preserving the harmony of the jungle.

   • Return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.

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

3. Day 3: Visiting Zábalo Community and the Charapas Turtle Project

   • Begin at sunrise with a canoe journey along the Cuyabeno River, gliding through blackwater lagoons and spotting freshwater dolphins.

   • Visit the Cofán community of Zábalo, exploring ancestral gardens and forest trails.

   • Discover medicinal plants and local traditions.

   • Visit the Charapas Turtle Conservation Project, which has released over 100,000 turtles; participate in releasing baby turtles if in season.

   • Enjoy riverside lunch, return to the lodge for a refreshing cocktail, dinner, and optional evening activities.

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

4. Day 4: Blackwater Igapó Forest and Ceibo Lagoon

   • Start the day with a sunrise paddle through tranquil lagoons teeming with birds and mammals.

   • After breakfast, take a guided trek to explore Cuyabeno’s forests, plants, and geology.

   • Glide through the mystical Igapó forest at sunset, surrounded by towering flooded trees.

   • Join an evening excursion to spot caimans, boas, and other nocturnal wildlife.

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

5. Day 5: Farewell to Cuyabeno

   • Begin the morning with a serene forest walk or canoe ride to experience the Amazon awakening.

   • Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge.

   • Travel back along the Cuyabeno and Aguarico Rivers, then continue by private transport to Lago Agrio.

   • Arrive by early afternoon to continue your journey to Quito, carrying unforgettable memories of your Amazon adventure.

   Meals included: Breakfast
   Overnight: Not applicable