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

During your trip to Ecuador, visit the Cuyabeno Reserve to explore the rich biodiversity of the Ecuadorian Amazon.

What to Expect

On the evening before your trip, between 11 pm and 11:30 pm, you will be picked up by bus from a selected meeting point in Quito for an overnight journey to Cuyabeno Bridge. Upon arrival, we'll begin our adventure into the Amazon.

Day 1

After reaching Cuyabeno Bridge, we'll board canoes for a scenic ride down the Cuyabeno River to our accommodation at the Dolphin Lodge. Following 2 hours of canoeing and wildlife observation, we will have lunch featuring traditional cuisine and spend the afternoon at the lodge. In the evening, there will be a hike around Laguna Grande to see the sunset and possibly spot an alligator before returning for dinner.

Day 2

We will start with breakfast before a 3-hour hike discussing local amphibians, mammals, and birds. After lunch, you will have 4 hours of free time in the reserve, known for its high biodiversity. Later, we'll canoe along the riverbanks to see monkeys, parrots, and sloths, and take a night walk to observe nocturnal animals before dinner.

Day 3

The day begins with a birdwatching activity near the lodge. Following breakfast, we will canoe back to Cuyabeno Bridge to board the bus back to Quito, with an expected arrival between 8 and 9 pm.

Excursion with 3 Nights of Accommodation

For those with more time, this option includes 3 nights of accommodation and follows the same itinerary for the first 2 days. On the 3rd day, after breakfast, we will visit an indigenous community to learn about local farming and cuisine, followed by meeting the community's shaman before returning to Cuyabeno Bridge on the 4th day.

Excursion with 4 Nights of Accommodation

This option offers 4 nights of accommodation. The first 4 days follow the initial itinerary. On the 5th day, after lunch, we will canoe to Canangueno and practice rowing. The last day involves returning to Cuyabeno Bridge to board the bus back to Quito.

Accommodation

The tour includes 2, 3, or 4 nights of accommodation with full board at the Dolphin Lodge in double or triple rooms. Note that the first night will be spent on the bus.

Meeting Point

When booking, you may choose from the following meeting points in Quito for pickup on the day before:

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