2, 3, or 4-Night Stay at Cuyabeno Reserve

During your trip to Ecuador, visit the Cuyabeno Reserve to explore the Ecuadorian Amazon's biodiversity.

What to Expect

Pickup will occur by bus from the meeting point in Quito between 11 pm and 11:30 pm for an overnight journey to Cuyabeno Bridge, marking the start of your Amazon adventure.

Day 1

Upon arrival at Cuyabeno Bridge, we will canoe down the Cuyabeno River to the Dolphin Lodge. After approximately 2 hours of canoeing, we will have lunch featuring traditional regional cuisine. The afternoon includes a hike around Laguna Grande to observe a sunset and potential wildlife sightings, including alligator.

Day 2

Breakfast at the lodge will precede a 3-hour hike discussing local amphibians, mammals, and birds. Following lunch, you will have 4 hours of free time in the reserve. The day ends with a canoe ride to observe fauna like monkeys, parrots, and sloths, followed by dinner and evening activities.

Day 3

The day starts with a birdwatching activity near the lodge. After breakfast, we will canoe back to Cuyabeno Bridge and board the bus to Quito, aiming for arrival between 8 pm and 9 pm.

Excursion with 3 Nights of Accommodation

This option includes 3 nights of accommodation following the same itinerary for the first 2 days. On the 3rd day, we will walk for 1 hour to visit an indigenous community, learn about local habits, and have lunch. You will meet the community's shaman and discover their use of medicinal plants.

Excursion with 4 Nights of Accommodation

For 4 nights of accommodation, the itinerary remains similar, and on the 5th day, we will canoe for an hour to try rowing. This will be followed by lunch and a sunset viewing at Laguna Grande.

Accommodation

The tour includes 2, 3, or 4 nights of accommodation with full room and board at the Dolphin Lodge, excluding the overnight bus journey for the first night.

Meeting Point

For your reservation, select from these pickup locations in Quito:

Blue House Hostal: pickup at 11 pmEl Viajero Hostal: pickup at 11:15 pmLa Guayunga Hostal: pickup at 11:30 pm