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Your dream Amazon adventure is now more Budget-friendly than ever. Take advantage of our biggest savings and embark on an unforgettable 6-day journey through Ecuador's spectacular
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Travel by motorized canoe along winding blackwater rivers, explore pristine rainforest trails, encounter extraordinary wildlife, visit Indigenous communities, and discover one of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems alongside expert naturalist guides. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to experience the Amazon for less—book now before this offer ends.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
The tour bus is a shared transportation service and may carry travelers joining other tours or traveling with different agencies. Your pickup or meeting point will be arranged in advance by our travel advisors based on prior communication with you. Meeting locations may vary depending on logistics, but our team will remain in constant contact to confirm all pickup details and ensure a smooth and well-coordinated departure.
Travelers joining the tour directly in Cuyabeno must arrange their own flights, transportation, and accommodation if needed before the tour starts. Please coordinate the meeting details in advance with your Travel Advisor.
Itinerary
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1Quito
Your Amazon adventure begins in Quito with an overnight tourist bus journey to Cuyabeno Bridge. Leave the city behind and travel toward the Ecuadorian Amazon, where a unique rainforest experience awaits. The journey takes approximately 10–11 hours. The tourist bus transportation from Quito to Cuyabeno and the return transfer from Cuyabeno to Quito are included in the tour price.
11 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Arrive at Cuyabeno Bridge at approximately 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a box lunch and complete the final preparations before entering the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Board a motorized canoe and travel along the Cuyabeno River through unique blackwater ecosystems surrounded by lush rainforest. During the approximately 2–3-hour journey, look for birds, monkeys, reptiles, and other Amazonian wildlife. Upon arrival at Amazonas Lodge, settle into your accommodation and enjoy dinner. In the evening, your certified naturalist guide will introduce you to the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, its ecosystems, conservation efforts, and the activities planned for the following days.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Begin the day with breakfast at approximately 7:30 a.m. After receiving your rubber boots and a briefing from your guide, travel by motorized or paddle canoe toward Laguna Grande. Navigate through the flooded igapó forest, where ancient trees rise from the water and create a unique habitat for orchids, bromeliads, ferns, birds, and other wildlife. Continue into the terra firme forest for a guided walk along the Palma Roja Trail. Learn about rainforest ecology while searching for macaws, toucans, tanagers, woodpeckers, monkeys, and other Amazonian species. Return to Amazonas Lodge for a late lunch and time to relax. In the afternoon, travel back to Laguna Grande for an evening canoe excursion. Depending on weather and water conditions, enjoy a safe swim and watch the sunset over the Amazon. After dinner, an optional short night walk may be offered to look for frogs and other nocturnal wildlife.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Early risers may join an optional birdwatching excursion at approximately 6:00 a.m. Travel by canoe as the rainforest awakens and look for colorful birds, primates, and other wildlife along the river. After breakfast, continue downstream toward Puerto Bolívar, home to the Siona people. Discover the connection between Amazonian biodiversity, river ecosystems, and indigenous traditions. In the afternoon, visit a nearby Cofán community and meet a local shaman. Learn about medicinal plants, traditional knowledge, and ancestral healing practices. Take part in the harvesting and preparation of cassava bread, an important element of Amazonian culture and daily life. Return to Amazonas Lodge for dinner and a special evening gathering. Depending on weather conditions, an optional short night walk may be available to observe frogs, insects, spiders, and other nocturnal species.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
After breakfast, enjoy a flexible day of exploration designed together with your naturalist guide. Depending on weather conditions, wildlife activity, and group interests, the day may include birdwatching, canoe-based wildlife observation, or a guided rainforest walk. This adaptable experience allows you to explore the Amazon in greater depth while learning about local ecosystems, wildlife behavior, species identification, and habitat dynamics. Enjoy lunch at Amazonas Lodge and spend time relaxing before your final Amazon sunset. Observe how the rainforest changes as daylight fades and the sounds and activity of the forest begin to shift. After dinner, celebrate the journey with a farewell passion fruit cocktail and meet the Amazonas Lodge team. Their local knowledge and hospitality are an important part of this memorable rainforest experience.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Enjoy breakfast at approximately 7:30 a.m. before preparing for your departure from Amazonas Lodge, generally scheduled around 9:30 a.m. The lodge team will assist with your luggage before you board the motorized canoe for the return journey through the Amazon waterways. Navigate back to Cuyabeno Bridge while enjoying your final views of the rainforest. Upon arrival, board the included tourist bus for the return journey from Cuyabeno to Quito. The return journey takes approximately 10–11 hours.
11 hours • Admission ticket free
From Quito to the Amazon: Your Journey Begins
Entering Cuyabeno: Your First Rainforest Encounter
Laguna Grande: Wildlife, Rainforest & Amazon Sunset
Amazon Traditions & Indigenous Knowledge
Your Amazon, Your Adventure
Farewell to Cuyabeno & Return to Quito
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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