El Puente del Cuyabeno - Lodge - Beginning of Rainforest Adventure

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve - The adventure starts at “El Puente,” the main gateway to the Cuyabeno Reserve and the last touchpoint with civilization. Here, enjoy a box lunch before embarking on a 3-hour motorized canoe journey along the Cuyabeno River to reach the Lodge. With some luck, you might spot one of the ten different species of monkeys and tropical birds, as the river’s narrowness allows for close wildlife observation. Upon arrival at the Lodge, there will be time to relax before taking an introductory tour of the area. After dinner, your bilingual tour guide will provide details about the activities planned for the upcoming days.

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Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve - Following an early breakfast, the exploration begins, capitalizing on the early hours, which are ideal for witnessing the vibrant activities of the tropical forest. Your guide will share insights into the use of medicinal plants, knowledge passed down through generations and still practiced by the local community. Be on the lookout for amphibians, butterflies, snakes, birds, monkeys, and other mammals along the trail. Later, return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on an excursion along the Cuyabeno River to discover the animals inhabiting the dense forest along the riverbanks, particularly monkeys, toucans, and sloths. There will be a great chance to spot river dolphins in the stunning river landscape. Before dinner, venture into the dark forest to discover its nightlife, including insects, spiders, snakes, or colorful frogs, accompanied by the jungle’s nocturnal sounds.

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Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve - An early morning forest activity offers the chance to enjoy nature as wildlife awakens and the jungle comes to life; there is a good opportunity to observe various species of monkeys and birds. After breakfast, continue by motor canoe along the “turtle path” to visit the Seoqueya community, home to some families of the Siona indigenous group. A family member will demonstrate how to prepare the area’s typical yuca bread, “Cassave,” and you will participate in its preparation. Your guide will explain local traditions and cultures from past to present.

Laguna Grande - In the afternoon, travel by motor canoe along the Cuyabeno River to Laguna Grande. While exploring the lagoon, discover the flooded forest (Igapo), a unique ecosystem of the tropical jungle dominated by towering trees that host many epiphytes, providing a natural habitat for local birds. After exploring the lagoon, enjoy a refreshing swim in its calm waters while witnessing a spectacular Amazon sunset. Later, continue the adventure down the river to observe nocturnal animals, especially caimans, before returning to the lodge.

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Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve - Early this morning, relish the fantastic sunrise offered by the jungle. Choose between a canoe or hiking excursion in the heart of the jungle landscape, depending on the weather and group interest. After breakfast, explore the virgin forest on a rainforest walk. Your guide will share extensive knowledge, including the medicinal uses of local flora and fauna, which have been utilized by various regional cultures for generations. Later, return to the Lodge for lunch and some rest. In the afternoon, explore the Cuyabeno River by canoe, enjoying not only the extraordinary landscapes but also the enchanting sounds of the jungle while searching for its exotic inhabitants.

Lodge - Lago Agrio

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve - This morning’s activity is a short canoe trip to enjoy the jungle sunrise, offering a great opportunity to observe different types of wildlife and savor another peaceful moment in this magnificent natural paradise. After breakfast, prepare your luggage for the return journey. Navigate upriver to return to El Puente de Cuyabeno. After your box lunch, catch the bus back to Quito.

• Lunch included
• Dinner provided
• Breakfast served

• Domestic or international fligths
• Travel insurance
• Gratuities
• Entrance to the local community (US$ 5)

Uncover the secrets of one of the world’s most enchanting locations: South America’s rainforest. A small fraction, roughly 2%, of the Amazon rainforest extends into the lower grounds of the Andes in Ecuador, an area widely referred to as the ‘Oriente’, but it harbors a third of the entire Amazon’s biodiversity. Safeguarding approximately 603,380 hectares near the equator, in the northeast area of Ecuador’s portion of the Amazon, is the Cuyabeno wildlife reserve. Here, over 500 varying species of vibrant birds reside, from petite hummingbirds to the regal harpy eagle. Within a single hectare of this land, there can be found 240 distinct plant species, many of which boast medicinal uses. In addition, the reserve is the habitat for an array of mammals including jaguars, monkeys, anteaters, sloths, river dolphins (Iniageoffrensis and Sotaliafluviatilis), manatees and armadillos.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.