In this 4-day Amazon tour you will go through the flooded primary forest in search of flora and fauna, you will visit a Siona community to learn about their customs and traditions, a shaman will tell us about their worldview, you will have a night walk, enjoy spectacular landscapes and learn the production of chocolate and coffee.
Day 1. Quito - Cuyabeno
Your adventure begins at 11:00 am at the entrance of the Cuyabeno Reserve, with a canoe trip down the river to our lodge (3 hours exploring the river in search of monkeys, birds, etc.). Lunch and time to relax. In the afternoon we will explore the river and the lagoon in search of more animals, you will swim and enjoy the sunset.
At night, we will have a canoe expedition in search of caimans. Dinner. For all our guests interested in learning more about the Amazon jungle, every night the naturalist guide will give different talks such as “Culture and communities, flora, fauna and conservation”.
Day 2. Hike
In the morning after breakfast, we will take a walk of approximately 4 hours in the primary forest accompanied by the naturalist guide who will explain about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Lunch at the lodge and time to relax. After the break, you will learn about preparation of coffee and chocolate in a traditional way.
In the afternoon, we will explore the creeks in a traditional rowing canoe and enjoy the sunset on the river and, if conditions allow, you will be able to see pink dolphins. We will return to the lodge and you will prepare for the night walk. Dinner. Tonight you will have the opportunity to taste different traditional drinks of the Amazon.
Day 3. Community
After breakfast we will visit the community, there an indigenous woman will explain us about her culture, clothing, language and gastronomy. We will prepare our lunch with her. In the afternoon the shaman of the community will teach us about medicinal plants and rituals of the Amazon.
We will return to the lodge, at night after dinner you can join our talks or if you like adventure we have prepared for you a place in the middle of the forest where you can spend few hours or all night enjoying incredible sounds of the jungle.
Day 4. Cuyabeno - Quito
Early in the morning we will explore the river in search of birds and you will enjoy the sunrise. After this activity we will return to the lodge to have breakfast and you will have time to organize your luggage.
We will take the canoe back and explore the Cuyabeno River for 2 hours in search of more fauna until the entrance of the reserve (11am), where you can take your transport back home. End of the tour.
Lodge Services
In your free time at the lodge, mornings, nights or between activities you can enjoy the reading area, hammocks area by the river, our yoga place or massages (40min/$20). “Check availability before the visit”.
What is included
- Canoe explorations.
- Bilingual naturalist guide.
- Accommodation in double rooms, dorms or suites with mosquito nets and a private bathroom.
- All meals (breakfast – lunch – dinner); pure water, coffee and tea.
- Excursion gear (raincoat, rubber boots, life jackets).
- Excursions.
What is NOT included
- Transportation Quito – Cuyabeno – Quito (bus or plane).
- Meals before and after the tour (first breakfast and last dinner).
- Massages.
- Tips.
- All other expenses not specified in the tour.
Recommended Packing List
- Long sleeves T-shirts, 2 or more.
- Comfortable pants, 2 or more (no jeans).
- Shorts, 2 or more.
- T-shirts, 2 or more.
- Socks, one pair per day.
- Tennis shoes and/or sandals.
- Thick jacket and sweater.
- Swimsuit.
- Cotton Underwear (optional).
- Camera.
- Small backpack (waterproof).
- Mosquito repellent.
- Bags for equipment, clothes, papers, etc.
- Binoculars (optional).
- Flashlight with extra batteries.
- Sunscreen.
- First Aid Box.
- Hat or cap.
- Plastic bottle for water.
- Notebook and/or book.
- Original Passport and/or identity card.
- Mask, hand sanitizer (Alcohol).
Cuyabeno Flash Tour
- 3-day Amazon tour.
- Experienced naturalist guides.
- Eco-Lodge managed by locals.
- Delicious Amazonian food.
- 3 days of activities, express tour in the Cuyabeno.
- Comfort at the heart of the Cuyabeno Reserve.
- Search for animals (caimans, anacondas, monkeys, birds, etc).
- A unique experience.
Cuyabeno Ideal Tour
- 4-day Amazon tour.
- Experienced naturalist guides.
- Eco-Lodge managed by locals.
- Delicious Amazonian food.
- 4 days of activities, enjoy the authentic Cuyabeno.
- Comfort at the heart of the Cuyabeno Reserve.
- Search for animals (caimans, anacondas, monkeys, birds, etc).
- A unique experience.
Cuyabeno Premium Tour
- 5-day Amazon tour.
- Experienced naturalist guides.
- Eco-Lodge managed by locals.
- Delicious Amazonian food.
- 5 days of activities in the Cuyabeno with extra time for relaxation.
- Comfort at the heart of the Cuyabeno Reserve.
- Search for animals (caimans, anacondas, monkeys, birds, etc).
- A unique experience.