Choose the pace that feels right at Tucán Lodge Cuyabeno
Every Journey is One-of-a-Kind
EXPLORE (3D/2N)
A Taste of the Jungle
3 Days / 2 Nights
Vibe: Lively and curious
Who it’s for: For travelers short on time who want a real introduction to the Amazon Rainforest
What makes it distinct
- Wildlife spotting and canoe explorations
- Deep jungle walks, lagoon swims with river sunset as a background
- A social, energetic first taste of life here
EXPERIENCE (4D/3N)
The Full Amazon Journey
4 Days / 3 Nights
Vibe: Balanced and immersive
Who it’s for: For travelers who want the full Tucán Lodge experience without rushing
What makes it distinct
- Deep jungle exploration and wildlife encounters
- Time with local community plus chocolate and coffee moments
- Hammocks, sunsets, and space to slow down
ENJOY (5D/4N)
Slow and Immersive
5 Days / 4 Nights
Vibe: Unhurried and deep
Who it’s for: For travelers who want more time, more quiet moments, and deeper connection
What makes it distinct
- Extra days for wildlife and exploration
- Long mornings, slow afternoons, deeper jungle rhythm
- Space to truly settle into the Amazon
This is why time at Tucán Lodge Cuyabeno feels different
Life at Tucán Lodge
This is what the days tend to feel like
The jungle sets the pace.
Mornings start easy
You wake to birds, maybe rain, maybe mist, with the river close by.
Some people go straight for coffee. Others head out onto the river, watching the jungle wake up. Some stay in bed a little longer.
You choose how you start the day.
The jungle is just part of daily life
Sometimes you’re out on the river or walking through the forest. Other moments are easier: a hammock, a book, a conversation that wasn’t planned but happens anyway.
Meals cooked by people from the local community happen with birds overhead. Coffee and chocolate are made right where they’re grown. Walks start just outside your door.
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After a awhile, it feels familiar
Evenings are when things loosen up. Sunsets sometimes end with a swim in the lagoon. Dinner is where people laugh, talk, and stay longer than they meant to. Every now and then, someone says “this is the last pint,” and might lie about it.
Soon, names will stick and inside jokes will form. You might even end up on our wall of fame. That’s usually when it stops feeling like a place you booked and starts feeling like where you are.
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T. Ng
20:04 05 Jan 26
Amazing stay and unforgettable experience! Thanks to the whole team for everything!
Lourdes Rodriguez
16:03 04 Jan 26
Tucán Lodge is a lodge in the heart of Cuyabeno National Park, located on the Cuyabeno River. It offers comfortable rooms. I stayed in a private suite and highly recommend it for its comfort and the fact that you have a view of the rainforest the entire time. The staff is very helpful and friendly. And, importantly, it's a business run by people from the same area. I highly recommend it.
Elsa et Vincent Saillard
23:35 30 Dec 25
A magnificent Amazonian experience at Toucan Lodge for Christmas 2025!
Carlos, our guide, was invaluable in his explanations and especially in locating caimans and other jungle animals with his keen eye. 😉 The evening of December 24th was memorable, and there's a wonderful overall atmosphere at Toucan Lodge—serene and caring, thanks to the attentive staff. Highly recommended.
Carlos, our guide, was invaluable in his explanations and especially in locating caimans and other jungle animals with his keen eye. 😉 The evening of December 24th was memorable, and there's a wonderful overall atmosphere at Toucan Lodge—serene and caring, thanks to the attentive staff. Highly recommended.
Estefanía Narváez
19:41 29 Dec 25
Tucán Lodge is a beautiful place surrounded by nature and tranquility. Everyone was very kind and attentive to us. The lodge is lovely and has everything you need. Thanks to our guide Stalin for showing us the wonders of Cuyabeno and thanks to the community for protecting nature and allowing us to continue visiting these beautiful places. We will definitely return.
Paulo Garcia
16:26 28 Dec 25
Fernando was an amazing guide, and our boat driver James was awesome as well. We saw so many insects, animals, and birds. There were only 2 of us and so the last day he even catered to our interests and we went and found a poison dart frog! Amazing food as well for all 4 days there, everything is delicious and well balanced and they have vegetarian options if you want them. Stayed in dorm and it was cozy. It's and eco-lodge so they're almost entirely natural and net-0 with energy and waste.
Christian Larosa
17:35 26 Dec 25
We had an amazing time!! Fernando, our guide, was a genius, super friendly and always happy to help, teach, and show us everything he could.
GET A FAN!!!
GET A FAN!!!
Michael Grauer
17:04 25 Dec 25
An incredibly beautiful getaway in the heart of the rainforest!
Comfortable beds, a very friendly team, and good food.
The tours are a lot of fun; the Cuyabenon area is magnificent.
Comfortable beds, a very friendly team, and good food.
The tours are a lot of fun; the Cuyabenon area is magnificent.
Brandy Stewart
22:51 10 Dec 25
This is an AMAZING eco lodge in the middle of the wilderness. We did the 3N 4D tour and it was perfect, we only wished it was longer! Great wildlife viewing and our guide, Fernando, was extremely passionate, engaging and skilled at spotting lots of creatures. For example, we were able to see caiman, anacondas, pink dolphins, so many different species of birds and monkeys (including tucans and the harpy eagle!!), a baby bat, a sloth, tarantulas, scorpions and more!!
We had delicious - always different - meals served to us three times daily. The lodge was very nice and our private hut was so comfortable with hot water and electricity. (There’s no phone reception at all the entire time you’re there, and we loved it!) Our days were packed full of activities and this made you feel like you were getting your money’s worth! We went out on the canoe several times, hiking (and at night, one of my favorites.. we saw so many creepy crawlies!), went to a nearby village, met a shaman, made yucca bread, coffee and chocolate all from scratch.
My husband and I made several new friends, tried *and enjoyed* new foods, observed so many animals in their natural habitats, went swimming in a lagoon and more. I cannot recommend this experience enough, it was hands down my favorite part of our South American backpacking trip.
We had delicious - always different - meals served to us three times daily. The lodge was very nice and our private hut was so comfortable with hot water and electricity. (There’s no phone reception at all the entire time you’re there, and we loved it!) Our days were packed full of activities and this made you feel like you were getting your money’s worth! We went out on the canoe several times, hiking (and at night, one of my favorites.. we saw so many creepy crawlies!), went to a nearby village, met a shaman, made yucca bread, coffee and chocolate all from scratch.
My husband and I made several new friends, tried *and enjoyed* new foods, observed so many animals in their natural habitats, went swimming in a lagoon and more. I cannot recommend this experience enough, it was hands down my favorite part of our South American backpacking trip.
Sandra Ploeg
17:08 01 Dec 25
Absolutely amazing experience. The lodge is nice, not too big and they cater to any diet. We had amazing vegetarian food. All the activities felt very authentic and you could feel it hasn't been ruined by too much tourism yet. Stalin, our guide was very knowledgable and kind and he showed us so many cool things! We saw river dolphins, several species of monkeys, birds, insects and even snakes! So cool!
Houssin Laity
17:24 30 Nov 25
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing 4-Day Jungle Adventure!
I had an incredible experience on this 4-day jungle tour. Everything was well-organized from start to finish, and our guide Byron was absolutely outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to go the extra mile. He made the entire experience feel safe, fun, and truly unforgettable.
Each day was filled with exciting activities: hiking through the rainforest, spotting wildlife, canoeing, and learning about local plants, traditions, and the way of life in the jungle. The scenery was breathtaking, and I felt completely immersed in nature the entire time.
The accommodation and meals were surprisingly comfortable for being deep in the jungle, and the whole team made sure everyone felt welcome and well taken care of.
This tour exceeded my expectations in every way. If you’re looking for a real jungle experience with great people and an amazing guide like Byron, I highly recommend this 4-day tour!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing 4-Day Jungle Adventure!
I had an incredible experience on this 4-day jungle tour. Everything was well-organized from start to finish, and our guide Byron was absolutely outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to go the extra mile. He made the entire experience feel safe, fun, and truly unforgettable.
Each day was filled with exciting activities: hiking through the rainforest, spotting wildlife, canoeing, and learning about local plants, traditions, and the way of life in the jungle. The scenery was breathtaking, and I felt completely immersed in nature the entire time.
The accommodation and meals were surprisingly comfortable for being deep in the jungle, and the whole team made sure everyone felt welcome and well taken care of.
This tour exceeded my expectations in every way. If you’re looking for a real jungle experience with great people and an amazing guide like Byron, I highly recommend this 4-day tour!
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If you want it more enthusiastic, shorter, or more formal, I can adjust it!
Selena Thorley
13:52 13 Nov 25
If you would like a emersing and authentic experience in the Amazon jungle, I couldn't recommend Tucan Lodge enough! The accommodation was clean, the food was delicious and plentiful and all of the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming! The Amazon experiences were very informative and exciting, I especially loved the canoe rides and the village visit.
Maïté Van Esse
16:59 03 Oct 25
We had an unforgettable stay at Tucan Lodge in Cuyabeno. The whole team was very friendly, helpful, and respectful of nature, which made us feel comfortable and at home. The service was excellent, and they made sure that if there was anything we didn’t like, we felt free to say something.
Our guides, Gilver and Carlos, were fantastic. Both had a great sense of humor and so much knowledge about the jungle, the wildlife, and the local culture. Thanks to them, every activity was fun, educational, and truly special.
Overall, Tucan Lodge gave us an amazing experience that we will never forget. Highly recommended!
Our guides, Gilver and Carlos, were fantastic. Both had a great sense of humor and so much knowledge about the jungle, the wildlife, and the local culture. Thanks to them, every activity was fun, educational, and truly special.
Overall, Tucan Lodge gave us an amazing experience that we will never forget. Highly recommended!
Kayleigh Gribbin
13:04 15 Sep 25
My friends and I had the most amazing experience! We saw so many beautiful animals and spent time hiking and swimming in the jungle. This lounge had the perfect mix of activities and free time to explore the grounds near by and do swimming off the dock. Our tour guide Carlos was fantastic and did a great job at talking about the animals and trees as well as encouraging us to have fun and be a little crazy. The other staff was amazing as well and was super helpful with any requests we had. I would definitely come here again!!
alexa mcdonald
23:27 23 Jan 23
A perfect place for solo travelers like myself to visit! This is the newest lodge in the area so all of the buildings are super nice. The staff are all local people and know so much about the area. I learned so much about the jungle, animals and community there. The night spend at the lake during sunset was absolutely stunning. The food that they serve is delicious and they're super accommodating to veggies and vegans! This place is filled with great people and you'll definitely have a good time if you go! Highly recommend!
Jens Beekmans
20:11 18 Nov 22
I highly recommend this place to everybody who wants to experience the Ecuadorian part of the Amazone. The people at the lodge are all local. The tour guides are so knowledgeable about the area. The staff at this lodge is very kind and they make you feel like home. You can feel that everything they do is coming from the heart. You get 3 meals a day, which are amazing and various. The bread is freshly baked everyday. They also have free coffee, tea and hot chocolate during the day. And don’t forget to ask about the salsa sauce. The activities are interesting and give you a real Amazon experience. Keep up the good work guys and may we’ll meet again!
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Michael
17:08 09 Sep 22
Everything was terrific! We were out there with one of the two local owners, Gilver, who shared a ton of interesting information, was extremely knowledgeable and had excellent English. I also briefly met Carlos, who was mentioned in other reviews and he seemed to know his stuff too but I ultimately can't speak to that. He is a local from the jungle though so I can't imagine him being ill informed about anything.
I can only recommend them, beds, food, facilities, everything was comfortable and we felt extremely relaxed.
I can only recommend them, beds, food, facilities, everything was comfortable and we felt extremely relaxed.
Hannah Dale
13:34 14 Aug 22
Perfect time in the jungle with local guides from the Amazonas region. We felt truly welcomed and had a lovely time, the perfect balance of action packed and relaxing. We saw loads of animals, walked through the jungle and swam in the river. 10/10 - would recommend this experience to anyone!!
Jenny Roeders
13:25 11 Mar 22
Wanna go to the jungle but don’t know where to exactly? This is the place.
We had an amazing and exciting time here.
The food is GREAT (also the veggie options!), the staff is very friendly & welcoming and the guides know simply everything about jungle wildlife.
You’ll be able to see a lot of different animals and plants while hiking or being in the canoe. You’ll be able to go for a swim in the lagoon while sunset. If you like, you can even sleep in the hammock in the jungle close to the Lodge. And you will learn SO MUCH about animals and life of the people in the jungle.
We miss it already. Go for it and have a great time!
We had an amazing and exciting time here.
The food is GREAT (also the veggie options!), the staff is very friendly & welcoming and the guides know simply everything about jungle wildlife.
You’ll be able to see a lot of different animals and plants while hiking or being in the canoe. You’ll be able to go for a swim in the lagoon while sunset. If you like, you can even sleep in the hammock in the jungle close to the Lodge. And you will learn SO MUCH about animals and life of the people in the jungle.
We miss it already. Go for it and have a great time!
You’re in Good Hands
A few things people usually want to know before booking
Small groups by design
You’ll explore in a way that keeps things personal, flexible, and grounded in real connection.
Guided by people from here
Your experience is led by bilingual local guides who grew up in the region and know the jungle firsthand.
What’s covered is simple and clear
Accommodation, meals, guided activities, and essential equipment are included, so you don’t have to piece things together.
Care is built into how we operate
From daily decisions to group flow, everything is run with attention, experience, and support on hand.
Getting here is explained before you arrive
We walk you through how to reach Cuyabeno ahead of time, so there are no surprises.
Ready when you are
If Tucan feels right, the next step is simple.
We’ll walk you through options, timing, and availability at a pace that works for you.
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