8 Days - 360° Deep into Cuyabeno

Your Amazon journey begins at “El Puente,” where a delicious box lunch awaits before we board a motorized canoe for a breathtaking 2–3 hour ride along the narrow Cuyabeno River. Keep your eyes open for playful monkeys leaping through the trees, colorful tropical birds overhead, and perhaps even a glimpse of a sloth resting in the branches. As the river widens, we arrive at the Lodge, your eco-friendly home deep in the jungle. After settling into your room, enjoy a warm dinner before your guide introduces the wonders of the Cuyabeno Reserve and the exciting adventures ahead.

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Overnight: Amazon Lodge

Awaken to the symphony of the rainforest and, after breakfast, step into a traditional killa de remo canoe for a serene journey to the legendary Laguna Grande. We’ll paddle upriver to Laguna Grande, enjoying a peaceful 1.5-hour ride through the rainforest, spotting unique plants and wildlife along the way. We’ll explore the flooded Igapo forest and see ancient trees like Macrolobium that grow straight from the water.

Hike the Palma Roja Trail for about 3 hours to spot exotic birds, mischievous monkeys, and other hidden treasures of the jungle. After a picnic by the lake, swim in the warm waters and watch as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in gold and crimson. Back at the lodge, share dinner with fellow travelers and, for those who wish, join a night walk to uncover the Amazon’s nocturnal wonders.

Meals included: B/L/D

Overnight: Amazon Lodge

Today’s adventure takes you by motorized canoe to Canagueno Lake, a paradise for bird lovers. There, we will enjoy exploring the lake on board traditional "killa de remo" paddle canoes. It is a real pleasure to see this magical place, with grasslands where birds like Jacanas feed on insects. We will also spot groups of hoatzins, egrets, greater Anis, and many orchids like Cattleya and Epidendrum.

After returning to the Lodge for a relaxing afternoon, savor the final sunset here and enjoy a special farewell passion fruit cocktail, as the lodge team shares stories and smiles from their life in the Amazon.

Meals included: B/L/D

Overnight: Amazon Lodge

After breakfast, we journey downstream by motorized canoe toward another amazing Amazon Lodge. This peaceful ride offers yet another chance to spot river dolphins, herons, and the incredible biodiversity of the Cuyabeno. Upon arrival, enjoy a fresh lunch, settle into your comfortable room, and let the quiet of the rainforest embrace you. After dinner, an optional night walk will reveal glowing eyes in the dark: caimans, frogs, and other creatures of the night.

Meals included: B/L/D

Overnight: Amazon Lodge

Rise early for a magical spectacle: hundreds of colorful parrots and parakeets gathering at the clay lick, their wings flashing emerald and gold in the morning sun. Enjoy breakfast outdoors before switching to paddle canoes, gliding into blackwater streams where reflections of the forest shimmer on the surface.

Back at the lodge, rest before an afternoon jungle hike with your guide, who will share ancient Kichwa knowledge about the medicinal plants that have sustained communities for centuries.

Meals included: B/L/D

Overnight: Amazon Lodge

Begin with a peaceful paddle at sunrise, observing birds and mammals as the Greet the dawn with a tranquil canoe trip, listening to the calls of toucans and watching for river otters. After breakfast, set off to the San Francisco River, a narrow whitewater channel lined with dense vegetation and alive with birdlife. In the afternoon, explore Ceibo Lagoon, named for its towering trees and home to a rich ecosystem of plants and animals. Return under a canopy of stars, the soft splash of paddles in the water creating an unforgettable end to the day.

Meals included: B/L/D

Overnight: Amazon Lodge

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Today is a journey into tradition and perspective. Visit a Kichwa family farm where you’ll harvest fruits and help prepare casabe, a delicious cassava bread enjoyed with your lunch. Later, climb to the Bird Observation Tower wrapped around a majestic Ceibo tree, where sweeping views reveal the vast expanse of the Amazon canopy. As night falls, head out by canoe for a caiman-spotting adventure, illuminated by the starlit sky.

Meals included: B/L/D

Overnight: Amazon Lodge

On your last morning, take one final excursion to witness the rainforest awakening. After breakfast, pack your memories along with your bags. Travel down the Cuyabeno River and up the Aguarico River to Tierras Orientales, where your transfer to Lago Agrio awaits. Your Amazon adventure may be ending, but the sounds, sights, and spirit of Cuyabeno will stay with you forever.

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