Overview

This Amazon Cuyabeno program is designed for adventurous travelers who love to experience nature without being disturbed by cell phones or wifi. You will stay at a simple eco-lodge with fresh water, normal toilets, comfortable beds and a common chill out place. You will have three meals a day on long tables together with the other guests. Activities during these days vary between wildlife spotting by canoe, hiking, and swimming.

4 Nights 5 Days Available on request Nueva Loja, Sucumbios
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Accommodation
  • Private Guide
  • Meals
  • Transport

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Flights 
  • Travel Insurance
Highlights
  • Visit the Laguna Grande
  •  Canoe exploration on the Lagoons
  • Visit the Community Siona Tarabeaya
Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVAL TO CUYABENO

Today, your Amazon Cuyabeno Adventure starts. You can take a flight (IF AVAILABLE) or take a bus (trip the night before the tour which takes about 8 hours) to the Cuyabeno Bridge which is the starting point of the tour. From here, you will have a canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to the lodge. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Exciting night walk through the rainforest. Lunch and dinner included. Accommodation in Eco-Lodge 

Day 2: HIKING DAY

In the morning you will go for a three hours hike in the primary forest to learn about the flora and fauna, especially to know about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Relaxing time just after lunch, in the afternoon you will go for a canoe exploration on the Lagoons to enjoy the flooded forest. Where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. If conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge afterwards. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Accommodation in Eco-Lodge

Day 3: COMMUNITY DAY

Visit the Community Siona Tarabeaya where you can see the preparation of the traditional bread Casabe and the naturalist guide will explain the culture and traditions of the native people. Visit the Shaman (subject to availability), who will explain the ceremonies in the jungle. Return to camp. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Accommodation in Eco-Lodge

Day 4: CANOEING

Relaxing morning paddle in a traditional canoe on the rivers to explore und enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Searching for monkeys and birds. Relaxing time after lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Night canoe expedition to search for caimans. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Accommodation in Eco-Lodge 

Day 5: CUYABENO – LAGO AGRIO – QUITO 

Early morning you will go bird watching. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to El Puente. Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus or plane (IF AVAILABLE) (17:00pm). Box lunch is included. Breakfast and lunch included. End of services. 

Pickup point
Nueva Loja, Ecuador View on Map