Embark on a 4-day adventure in Ecuador’s Cuyabeno area, home to a diverse range of wildlife and flora. Explore the enchanting beauty of this region and encounter alligators, turtles, piranhas, anacondas, monkeys, tapirs, and maybe even pink dolphins. Book now!
Embark on a 4-day adventure in Ecuador’s Cuyabeno area, home to a diverse range of wildlife and flora. Explore the enchanting beauty of this region and encounter alligators, turtles, piranhas, anacondas, monkeys, tapirs, and maybe even pink dolphins. Book now!
Meeting with the Guide, Transfer to the Lodge in the Cuyabeno Reserve, and Initial Jungle Encounter
El Puente Cuyabeno - Upon arrival at the Cuyabeno Bridge, guests will be greeted by a guide who will provide a welcome briefing before proceeding to the Jungle Lodge.
Río Cuyabeno - Following the welcome talk, the journey continues with a canoe…
Meeting with the Guide, Transfer to the Lodge in the Cuyabeno Reserve, and Initial Jungle Encounter
El Puente Cuyabeno - Upon arrival at the Cuyabeno Bridge, guests will be greeted by a guide who will provide a welcome briefing before proceeding to the Jungle Lodge.
Río Cuyabeno - Following the welcome talk, the journey continues with a canoe ride along the Cuyabeno River towards the lodge.
Upon arrival, a delightful lunch will be served.
After lunch, room assignments will be made, allowing time for relaxation.
Laguna Grande - A visit to the large lagoon offers the opportunity to swim and enjoy the sunset.
Later, back at the lodge, a nighttime activity will involve searching for alligators and boas.
To conclude the day, dinner will be served at the accommodation.
Amazon Rainforest Adventure with Wildlife Observation
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve - After breakfast, a hike in the Selva Primaria with a native bilingual guide will allow observation of medicinal plants, birds, reptiles, and mammals.
Following this activity, lunch will be served, and free time can be enjoyed.
Río Cuyabeno - In the afternoon, a navigation will commence to spot wildlife such as sloths, dolphins, monkeys, and birds.
In the evening, a hike will be taken to observe nocturnal animals (lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour).
The day will end with dinner and relaxation at the hotel.
Visit to the Community in the Cuyabeno Reserve and Traditional Lunch
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve - After breakfast, a boat ride will lead into the Primary Forest.
There, an original community will be visited, offering a warm welcome with typical fruits. Guests will also have the chance to prepare and taste Casabe (a traditional dish).
Lunch will be enjoyed on-site (without returning to the Lodge).
In the afternoon, a visit to the Shaman, the community’s healer, will include a discussion about their lifestyle, ancient medicine, and an explanation of AYAHUASCA preparation (not consumed).
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve - Upon returning to the Lodge, a walk along the Big Lagoon will be taken.
The evening will offer free time to enjoy dinner.
Bird Watching and Return to the Cuyabeno Bridge
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve - Early in the morning (around 5:30 am), a bird-watching activity will take place.
Afterward, breakfast will be served, followed by free time to pack luggage.
El Puente Cuyabeno - Finally, the return to the Cuyabeno Bridge will occur, with a final opportunity to observe wildlife during the navigation along the Cuyabeno River.
Upon arrival at Puente de Cuyabeno, where the journey began, farewells will be exchanged.
- Comprehensive excursion gear including raincoat, rubber boots, camping tents, and life jackets
- All meals covered: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Round-trip private transportation from Lago Agrio to Dolphin Lodge, including bus and canoe
- Expert bilingual naturalist guide to enhance your experience
- Comfortable accommodations with a private bathroom
- Comprehensive excursion gear including raincoat, rubber boots, camping tents, and life jackets
- All meals covered: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Round-trip private transportation from Lago Agrio to Dolphin Lodge, including bus and canoe
- Expert bilingual naturalist guide to enhance your experience
- Comfortable accommodations with a private bathroom
- Gratuities
- Community and Shaman (approximate cost)
- Transportation from Quito to Puente de Cuyabeno and back
- Gratuities
- Community and Shaman (approximate cost)
- Transportation from Quito to Puente de Cuyabeno and back
This tour transports participants to the core of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Production Reserve, renowned as one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions.
During this adventure, participants will enjoy a complete immersion in the jungle: navigating rivers, trekking through the primary jungle, observing wildlife, engaging with indigenous communities, and…
This tour transports participants to the core of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Production Reserve, renowned as one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions.
During this adventure, participants will enjoy a complete immersion in the jungle: navigating rivers, trekking through the primary jungle, observing wildlife, engaging with indigenous communities, and experiencing unique activities such as swimming in the Laguna Grande or taking part in an ancestral cleansing with a shaman.
- Passengers must arrive at Puente de Cuyabeno on their own, where they will meet a guide who will take them to the Lodge.
- To get to Puente de Cuyabeno, where you will meet the staff, you can hire a tour bus, which departs from Quito the night before, from the area of Plaza Foch Hostal Blue House (Joaquín Pinto y Diego de Almagro) 22:30 p.m. and for tourists from the Historic Center, Hostal Guayunga (José de Antepara y Vicente León) 23:00 p.m., direct trip to our meeting point. (for more information regarding the transfer, you can contact us
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
