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Choose Your Cuyabeno Amazon Tour
Each experience offers a different rhythm, unique in experiencing the Amazon.

Not sure yet? Most guests choose the 4-day 3-night experience.
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EXPLORE: A Taste of the Jungle (3D/2N)

3 Days / 2 Nights | Lively · Fast-moving · Introductory

For travelers short on time who still want a taste of the Amazon.

Full, active days with little downtime
Wildlife, river time, and forest hikes packed in
Social energy and shared moments from the start

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adventurous guests by a giant tree in the amazon rainforest in Ecuador

Traveler smiling with a large centipede on her face during a guided Amazon rainforest wildlife experience

EXPERIENCE: Full Amazon Journey (4D/3N)

4 Days / 3 Nights | Balanced · Whole · Most Chosen

For guests who want depth without feeling rushed or slow.

Active mornings, social afternoons
Time to explore the nature and connect with the locals
A rhythm that feels most natural

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ENJOY: Slow & Immersive (5D/4N)

5 Days / 4 Nights | Quiet · Immersive · Deep

For travelers who want time, space, and fewer transitions.

Slower days and longer moments
Quiet paddling, repeated experience, familiar lodge life
Completely unplugged and filled with more presence

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Indigenous shaman performing a healing ritual on a guest in Ecuadorian Amazon

What’s different day-to-day

For planners who like to see the structure

EXPLORE (3D/2N)

A Taste of the Jungle

Travelers exploring an Amazon rainforest trail by wading through shallow jungle water.

Explore focuses on the essentials. You’ll experience river travel, wildlife spotting, forest walks, chocolate and coffee preparation, and night activities — all within a short, energetic timeframe.

Days are full, transitions are quicker, and there’s less downtime. It’s designed to give you a real feel for the Amazon when time is limited.

Pace: Fast and full
Depth: Highlights and first impressions
Structure: More guided, less open time
Best for: Limited time

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EXPERIENCE (4D/3N)

The Full Amazon Journey

Happy travelers on a small-group Amazon River boat tour at sunset, one of the most popular rainforest experiences

Experience keeps the same core activities but adds space between them. You’ll still explore the forest and rivers, but with more time to rest, reflect, and connect.

This is the only experience that includes a full community visit with shared meals and time with a local shaman, without extending the trip length too much.

Pace: Balanced and flexible
Depth: Strong immersion without overload
Structure: Guided with room to relax
Best for: Most travelers

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ENJOY (5D/4N)

Slow and Immersive

traditional ceremony shaman healing ecuador amazonia tucan lodge

Enjoy builds on Experience by slowing the rhythm further. You’ll revisit places, do activities at a calmer pace, and spend conscious time at the lodge.

It also includes silent paddling in a traditional rowing canoe — moving down the river to observe wildlife in total quiet. This extra day allows the experience to feel more like you’re living there.

Pace: Slow and unhurried
Depth: Deep familiarity and repetition
Structure: Light structure, more personal flow
Best for: Those who want to linger

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How to Choose?

Choose EXPLORE if you’re short on time and want an active introduction.
Choose EXPERIENCE if you want balance, depth, and breathing room.
Choose ENJOY if you want to slow down and settle into the jungle.

Still unsure? Most guests feel happiest with the 4-day experience.

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Tucan Lodge Cuyabeno

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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.

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.
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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.

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.

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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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!

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!

Jens

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.

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!

The moments people talk about later

classic for all tours.

The Pier Becomes a Playground

Jumping into the river. Paddling around on SUP boards. A game of dirty Jenga that gets way too competitive. The pier is where plans disappear and fun takes over.

Doing Nothing, Properly

Overwater hammocks, shaded loungers, slow afternoons watching the river drift by. Here, doing nothing isn’t wasted time — it’s the point.

Chocolate & Coffee From Where It Grows

Made with cacao and coffee from the local community. Hands-on, simple, and rooted in tradition. From bean to cup, you taste where you are.

Raw Nature, Real Wildlife

Pink dolphins. Lagoon sunsets. Birds you didn’t expect. Nothing is promised which makes every sighting feel earned.

Group Dinners That Turn Into Stories

Long tables. Second helpings. Stories passed around with the food. These meals aren’t events but they’re where friendships start.

Nights You Don’t Want to End

From kayaking and hiking to spotting wildlife and visiting local communities, the days stay active, hands-on, and full of discovery

No Wi-Fi but Better Connection

There’s no reception here, on purpose. Laughter comes easier. Just conversations that last longer.

Bathrooms With Jungle Views

Yes, really. Possibly the most peaceful place you’ll ever pee. (Pun intended!)

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