Embark on a 4-day adventure in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including colorful birds, jaguars, monkeys, and river dolphins.
Embark on a 4-day adventure in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including colorful birds, jaguars, monkeys, and river dolphins.
Rainforest Adventure
Cuyabeno Reserve - The journey begins in Lago Agrio at 9:30 AM. Travelers will embark on a pick-up bus for approximately 2.5 hours to reach “El Puente,” the main entrance to the Cuyabeno Reserve and the last point of modern civilization. Here, a box lunch will be provided before continuing on the Cuyabeno River in a motorized…
Rainforest Adventure
Cuyabeno Reserve - The journey begins in Lago Agrio at 9:30 AM. Travelers will embark on a pick-up bus for approximately 2.5 hours to reach “El Puente,” the main entrance to the Cuyabeno Reserve and the last point of modern civilization. Here, a box lunch will be provided before continuing on the Cuyabeno River in a motorized canoe for 3 hours to the Lodge. With some luck, visitors may spot one of ten different monkey species and tropical birds, as this section of the river is narrow enough for close wildlife observation. Upon arrival at the Lodge, there will be time to relax before an introductory tour of the area. After dinner, a bilingual tour guide will provide information about the upcoming activities. Meals: - / L / D
Rainforest Adventure
Cuyabeno Reserve - Following an early breakfast, the exploration begins, taking advantage of the early hours, which are ideal for observing the vibrant activities of the tropical forest. The tour guide will share knowledge passed down through generations and still practiced by the local community during a rainforest walk. Keep an eye out for amphibians, butterflies, centipedes, millipedes, snakes, birds, monkeys, and other mammals along the trail. In the afternoon, an excursion along the Cuyabeno River will reveal the animals inhabiting the dense forest on the riverbanks, particularly monkeys, as well as macaws, toucans, and sloths. Meals: B/L/D
Rainforest Adventure
Cuyabeno 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 monkey and bird species. After breakfast, the journey continues by motor canoe along the “turtle path” to visit the Seoqueya community, home to some families of the Siona indigenous group. The guide will explain local traditions and cultures from past to present. In the afternoon, a motor canoe ride along the Cuyabeno River leads to Laguna Grande. Exploring the lagoon reveals the flooded forest (Igapo), a unique tropical jungle ecosystem dominated by towering trees where many epiphytes grow, providing a natural habitat for local birds. Meals: B / L / D
Final Day of Rainforest Adventure
Cuyabeno Reserve - The morning activity includes a short canoe trip to enjoy the jungle sunrise, offering a great chance to observe various wild animals and experience another peaceful moment in this stunning natural paradise. After breakfast, there will be time to prepare luggage for the return journey. Travelers will navigate upriver back to El Puente de Cuyabeno. Following a box lunch, the bus will transport them back to Lago Agrio, from where they can return to Quito by plane or shuttle bus.
Meals: B / L
- Local guide
- 3 nights accommodation
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Local guide
- 3 nights accommodation
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Entrance fees to local community (approx. 5 USD)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Overnight shuttle bus from Quito to El Puente and return
- Entrance fees to local community (approx. 5 USD)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Overnight shuttle bus from Quito to El Puente and return
Explore one of the most mystical and wonderful regions of the world: The rainforest of South America. Around 2% of the Amazon rainforest is found in the foothills of the Ecuadorian Andes, a place that is better known as the \Oriente\, but it has a third of all existing Amazonian biodiversity. The Cuyabeno wildlife reserve protects around 603,380…
Explore one of the most mystical and wonderful regions of the world: The rainforest of South America. Around 2% of the Amazon rainforest is found in the foothills of the Ecuadorian Andes, a place that is better known as the \Oriente\, but it has a third of all existing Amazonian biodiversity. The Cuyabeno wildlife reserve protects around 603,380 hectares, which are located close to the Equatorial line, in the northeastern part of the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest. In the reserve there are more than 500 different species of colorful birds that range from small hummingbirds to majestic harpy eagle.Within one hectare of this place you can find 240 different species of plants and many of them are used for medicinal purposes. Jaguars, monkeys, anteaters, sloths, river dolphins (Iniageoffrensis and Sotaliafluviatilis), manatees and armadillos, are just some of the mammals that live in the reserve.
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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.
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.
