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4-Day Cuyabeno Amazon Adventure

Start Days

Tuesday, Friday

Location

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

Hotel

Tapir Lodge
Double Room (Matrimonial Bed or 2 Twin Beds)

Join us on a 4-day adventure in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, exploring the amazing plants and animals of the Amazon.
Start with a canoe ride on the Cuyabeno River to Tapir Lodge, where you will stay in comfortable rooms surrounded by nature. Enjoy trips to Laguna Grande, a beautiful lake, where you can swim and spot wildlife. Go on rainforest walks with local guides to learn about the jungle’s plants and animals. Watch birds and listen to the sounds of the forest. Visit local communities, where you will meet a Cofan Shaman and learn about their traditions and way of life. The journey ends with a peaceful return, giving travelers beautiful views of the Amazon’s wildlife and nature.
This is a unique opportunity to connect with nature and local culture.
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Tour Itinerary

Day 1. Welcome to Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve!
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Upon arriving at “El Puente Cuyabeno,” we will take a break to enjoy our box lunch. Afterward, we will prepare for the journey on a motorized canoe. We will provide rain ponchos and life vests, and your luggage will be protected with plastic in case of rain. During the 2 to 3-hour trip along the narrow Cuyabeno River, you will have the chance to admire the diverse flora and fauna of the Reserve. Once we reach Tapir Lodge, guests will be shown to their rooms to settle in. After dinner, the guide will provide an overview of the Lodge, the Cuyabeno Reserve, and the upcoming activities.
Meals: Breakfast,  Lunch, Dinner.
We will start the day with breakfast at 7:30 am, then meet at the pier to prepare for our tour, including providing rubber boots. At 9:00 am, we’ll head by motorized canoe to Laguna Grande and explore its peaceful waters by paddle canoe, looking for unique plants and animals in the flooded forest. We’ll then go to “Terra Firme” for a walk along the “Palma Roja” trail, where our guide will explain about the rainforest. We might see birds like toucans and monkeys. Lunch will be served at 2:30 pm, followed by a short break. In the afternoon, we’ll return to the lake to explore more and maybe swim or enjoy the sunset. Back at the lodge, we’ll relax with a drink, and later, if weather allows, join a short night walk to spot frogs and other creatures.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
If the weather is good, we will start early at 6:00 am with birdwatching along the river, returning at 7:00 am for breakfast. At 8:00 am, we will take a 2-hour paddle canoe ride to spot butterflies, monkeys, and more. We will visit Puerto Bolívar, home of the Siona people, and a nearby Cofan community to meet a local shaman. After lunch in his backyard, he will share his knowledge of healing plants and offer an optional healing ceremony. Later, we will see how the Siona make traditional Cassava Bread. Around 5:00 pm, we return to the lodge and may visit Big Lake to enjoy the sunset. Dinner is at 8:00 pm, followed by a farewell cocktail and a night walk to find frogs, spiders, and other night animals.
Meals: Breakfast.
We will have breakfast at 7:30 AM. After breakfast, we will help get everything ready for your departure from Tapir Lodge. We usually leave around 9:30 AM, depending on the weather and river level. Our staff will take care of your bags and make sure they are safely loaded onto the canoe. Then we will travel back to El Puente Cuyabeno, where our Amazon Adventure ends.
Safe Travels!

Included

  • 3 nights of accommodation in a cozy Amazon lodge
  • Meals will be provided as per the itinerary.
  • Purified water, coffee, and tea.
  • Naturalist Bilingual speaking guides.
  • All river transportation.
  • Rubber boots, raincoats, and a lifesaver.
  • All river transportation.
  • Activities are detailed in the itinerary.
  • Your reservation supports our Conservation Project.

Not Included

  • International flights.
  • Roundtrip Transportation (Quito - Meeting Point Restaurant - Quito)
  • Contribution to the local Kichwa Community (USD 10 per Person)
  • Meals that are not detailed in the itinerary.
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Activities not included in the itinerary.
  • Tips and gratuities for your guide.
  • Travel health insurance.

Important Information

To confirm the agreed travel contract, a non-refundable pre-payment of 30% of the costs per person must be paid. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 60 days before departure of the tour for all mainland tours in Ecuador and 90 days before departure for all travel to the Galápagos Islands and mainland tours in a South American destination except Ecuador.

If the client concludes his travel arrangements with RT less than 60 days before the departure date for mainland travel in Ecuador, or 90 days for the Galápagos Islands or a mainland tour in any South American destination except Ecuador, the tour must be paid in full immediately.

If a client fails to pay for his/her tour in full before the agreed final payment dates (60 days before departure for mainland travel in Ecuador and 90 days before departure for Galápagos Island or a mainland travel in South America except Ecuador) the client risks losing his/her tour. Equally, by failing to make the full payment before the due date, the client will lose his/her deposits for all travelers included in the reservation.

If the tour fee has not been paid in full before the arranged travel starts, RT will be released from its service obligations and may require the customer to pay any appropriate resignation costs.

Requeriments

For this journey, it is essential to be in good physical condition and health to fully appreciate the walks and excursions. Generally, this trip is not suitable for individuals with limited mobility.

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