5Day Cuyabeno Amazon Comfort Tour

Bus + Canoe to the lodge + Guided walk in the jungle
AM: Transportation from Lago Agrio to "El Puente" (beginning of the Reserve)

PM: Canoe down the river to reach the Lodge. Lunch is served at the Lodge around 2:00 PM. In the afternoon the activity will begin around 4:00 p.m., to visit the Laguna Grande and other nearby attractions. Around 17:30, you will arrive at the lagoon to swim and watch the sunset, which is one of the most amazing parts of the tour. At 18:00 an exciting night walk to enjoy the life and sounds of the jungle.

Dinner is served at 20:00. After dinner, the guide will give a brief briefing on the Lodge and the Cuyabeno reserve, as well as the itinerary for the next day. Rest.

(-/AC)

Walk in the primary forest + Laguna Grande
If you like, you can go bird watching at dawn.

Breakfast is served at 08:00 am.

After breakfast, you will take a short canoe ride to Laguna Grande. Walk in the jungle for approximately 3 hours, to learn about medicinal plants, biological flora, and fauna.

Lunch at 13:00, and then relax by the river or enjoy a siesta in one of our hammocks. Afternoon activity begins around 4:00 PM, including taking a short canoe ride to other nearby lagoons and the Cuyabeno River to look for wildlife. Around 17:30, it's time to swim in the big lagoon and watch the sunset. Around 18:00 you will start the alligator search activity, maybe if you are lucky you will probably see the Amazon Tree Boa which is common to see at night.

Dinner at 20:00, rest.

(B/L/C)

Cuyabeno + Siona Community + Shaman
Breakfast at 08:00 a.m.

The canoe ride begins around 09:00 am down the Cuyabeno River, slowly searching for the abundant wildlife from the canoe. In about an hour you will arrive at the indigenous community; where you will visit an indigenous family. Here, the guide will explain their culture and traditions. We will prepare traditional food called "Casabe" with demonstration and tasting.

Further down the Cuyabeno River we will visit a Shaman and learn about his culture and tradition. In addition, they will receive treatment with a medicinal plant called "red nettle"

After visiting the Shaman, you will stop at the Cuyabeno River to see the largest tree in the rainforest called “Ceiba”, then return to the Lodge.

Break with tea or coffee.

If you don't feel tired you can go to the Lagoon to see the last sunset and look for more animals. Dinner at 8:00 p.m.

(B/L/C)

Paddle canoe

The four-day program takes the opportunity to paddle an eco-friendly canoe to experience jungle life at a slower pace. The itinerary gives you increased opportunities to enjoy the magic of the jungle and offers the opportunity to see elusive wildlife that has yet to be seen.

Excellent alternative for couples or people who do not expect to be in large groups all the time.

(B/L/D)

Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio - Quito

Early we go out to observe birds or look for other animals in the tranquility of the early morning. Breakfast is at 08:00 am. After breakfast, it is time to pack, and start the journey up the Cuyabeno River around 09:00 am from the Lodge, to return to the Reserve Entrance. Along the river, you will have time to take a last look at the animals, flora, and fauna of the jungle. The tour ends in Lago Agrio around 2:00 PM.

From Lago Agrio, you can travel to any destination in Ecuador.

*We also organize the shared bus to Quito, with prior reservation.

(B/-/-)

*This itinerary is an example and may vary according to weather, operational changes, or customer preferences.