Close-to-perfect experience - with occasional annoying noise from groups - Cuyabeno Tucan Lodge is one of the best lodges in Cuyabeno even though it is not a luxury lodge. We organized our trip independently through their website, we stayed 4 nights in a suite which was amazingly comfortable and clean, which does not seem to be the general standard across all Cuyabeno lodges. Our guide, Carlos, a co-owner of the lodge, was an interesting, knowledgeable and thoughful guy, with whom it was fun to spend time together. The food was tasty, hearty and made with full care by the kitchen team, the activities were interesting and exciting, both on land and water. We were grateful that the Lodge organized and split the incoming people in a way that larger groups and families/couples could take the activities separately. This is important because the Lodge seems to be popular with larger backpacker groups, and this is the only problem from the perspective of individual travellers. During our stay we met a group of 12-14 people from a US university and although we didn't really interact, they were decent, educated and respected the place where they were. The same was less evident in the case of an Australian group, and absolutely not the case for a girls-only Dutch group led by some influencer, some of whom were quite simple and/or hungry for companionship, at least based on what they were howling around at 11pm, directing some of their attention to the male staff, after a volume of beers that their otherwise able bodies found hard to process. All in all, this was a minor inconvenience compared to what we experienced, and based on what Carlos told and showed us, the lodge is setting up now a separate location (transforming another lodge they have bought) to accommodate larger groups. This will be a perfect solution for everyone. Possibly useful to know: Tucan Lodge only organizes a private bus from/to Quito. Based on what we read, we flew to El Coca and stayed 1 night before our jungle trip at the otherwise forgettable Cuyabeno River Lodge which organized the transport from and to the airport. This was one of the best decisions ever - all other guests we talked to said that the bus trip is simply terrible and long (13-17 hours) due to the congested roads. We cannot personally comment but consider flying.

Amazing - It was an amazing experience with loads of wildlife great people and great guides who knew everything u needed too know with animals plants nature

It was the best experience - Beautiful experience! We're only here for four days, but we're definitely coming back. The tranquility, knowing the jungle, is definitely beautiful!

Excellent - Amazing experience with exceptional people and food. You enjoy nature along with a possibility to learn about the communities that live in this place.

Solo trip - One of the best experiences of my life. The whole experience was amazing in terms of connecting with nature ,meeting people of different backgrounds,experiencing a different culture, having fun and adventure. Going into the unknown

Immerisve and educational - Incredible immersive experience which is also very respectful to animals. Very community orientated with an amazing visit to the local Siona community. Family style delicious dinner and incriebke activities. Accommodating for all food allergens. Guides are very intelligent and educated so well on the wildlife. The drivers of the boats are incredible and know the rivers so well.

Welcome to Paradise! 3 night/4 days in the Jungle! Wow! Just Wow! - Welcome to the Jungle!!!! Full experience!!! Wow, truly, I was totally satisfied even at the first day at the place! And that was only the beginning! Walking in the jungle, swimming in the river, seen many animals!… walking in the Jungle at night! - everything was perfect! And food very yummy too)) Highly recommend this place!

Excellent lodge and experience in the Amazon - My family and I really enjoyed our time at the Tucan Lodge in Cuyabeno. The guides for the lodge were knowledgeable. The rooms are simple but comfortable, with private bathrooms, porches, and hot water. The food was a highlight - it was fresh and flavorful with unique local dishes. There were a lot of activities that provided a good sense of the communities in the area and lots of opportunities to view an astounding amount of wildlife (monkeys, caiman, dolphins, spiders, snakes, bats, ants, birds...it really is a bit overwhelming!). Come ready for a muddy adventure (its a rainforest!). We highly recommend and would stay here again.

Fantastic Amazon experiences, fantastic itenary, accommodation and food. - We spent 4 days at the lodge. Firstly, the accommodation was really comfortable (clean, comfy beds, mosquito nets). The rooms and the public toilets/showers were cleaned every day. The food was excellent. The staff were also very attentive to the vegan and vegetarian needs. Between the good organised tours we could swim in the river to keep refreshed. The tours themselves were sometimes challenging for us older folks (my wife and I) but we were always motivated and looked after by the tour leader.

Amazing experience in the Amazon - We had a great time at the Tucan Lodge. The food was delicious, the staff very welcoming and the location by the river was fantastic. You can swim, jump into the water, or just relax in a hammock and watch monkeys nearby. What made our stay even more special was our incredible guide, Carlos. His ability to spot wildlife was unmatched. Thanks to him, we saw anacondas, boas, a caiman, and a wide variety of monkeys and exotic birds. The day trips into the jungle and on the river were full of exciting wildlife and beautiful nature. It was a great place to enjoy the Amazon and I can recommend it to anyone wanting to experience the Jungle in Ecuador!