Lagartococha 7 days / 6 nights

Set out on an extraordinary seven-day journey into Lagartococha, one of the most remote and pristine areas of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Surrounded by untouched rainforest, winding rivers, and peaceful lagoons, this expedition is designed for travelers seeking a deeper and more authentic connection with the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Killas Experience
Tapir Lodge
4 days – 3 nights

The Killas Experience with Tapir Lodge is an authentic Amazon adventure in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, ideal for travelers looking to connect with nature, culture, and the peaceful rhythm of the rainforest. During this 4-day / 3-night tour, guests explore the Amazon by traditional hand-crafted canoe, known as Killas, offering a quiet and respectful way to navigate rivers, lagoons, and flooded forests.

Killas Experience
Tapir Lodge
5 days – 4 nights

During this 5-day / 4-night program, guests explore rivers, lagoons, and primary forest while navigating in traditional hand-crafted canoes known as Killas, once used by Indigenous communities of the Amazon. This experience combines quiet canoe navigation, wildlife observation, interpretive rainforest walks, birdwatching,

Killas Experience
Waita Lodge
4 days – 3 nights

Designed for travelers seeking a deeper connection with nature, this 4-day / 3-night adventure takes you through winding rivers, hidden lagoons, and enchanting flooded forests aboard traditional dugout canoes known as Killas.

Gliding silently across the water, guests can experience the rainforest at its natural rhythm, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes,

Killas Experience
Waita Lodge
5 days – 4 nights

The Killas Experience with Waita Lodge is a deeper Amazon journey into the Cofán area of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, designed for travelers who want to explore the rainforest in a quiet, authentic, and respectful way. During this 5-day / 4-night program, guests navigate rivers, lagoons, and flooded forests using traditional-style canoes known as Killas, allowing a closer connection with the natural rhythm of the Amazon.

Killas Experience

Embark on an unforgettable journey deep into the untouched wilderness of the Amazon, navigating ancient waterways just as Indigenous communities have done for centuries. A traditional dugout canoe expedition is more than transportation—it’s a cultural voyage, a silent glide through the rainforest where engines fall silent and nature speaks.

Yasuni – Cuyabeno

This is the most adventurous tour into the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest in our program. And includes camping in deep places deep in the Cuyabeno Reserve and also in the Yasuni National Park. The tour explores the upper and lower parts of the reserve, with canoe rides along the Cuyabeno, Aguarico, Lagartococha, Napo and Yasuni Rivers until the border with Peru.

Amazon Culture Immersion

This unique 6-day, 5-night journey offers travelers an immersive experience into the traditional ways of life of these forest-dwelling communities, while also showcasing the natural wonders of the Amazon basin. Through guided visits to indigenous villages, participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from community members about their customs, spiritual beliefs, sustainable hunting and fishing practices, and the use of medicinal plants passed down through generations.

Lagartococha 5 days / 4 nights

Lagartococha is a remote and biodiverse area located in the Ecuadorian Amazon. It is a pristine region known for its abundant wildlife, including caimans, giant otters, monkeys, and countless bird species. The name “Lagartococha” translates to “Lagoon of Lizards,” reflecting the area’s natural connection to water and its role as a habitat for reptiles and aquatic species.

Kapawi Ecolodge
Tour 8 days / 7 nights

Kapawi provides a travel experience in the Amazon Rainforest of Ecuador that will help you disconnect, while connecting you with the Amazon Rainforest and the Achuar indigenous people, challenging you to explore and experience something authentic that we hope, in the long run, will create a positive memory in your life.

Entry Requirements

 

The following information is provided by the Ministries of the Interior and Human Relations for citizens who wish to visit and get to know Ecuador.

Therefore, Responsible travel as a tour operator considers the following guidelines in order to generate a satisfactory experience on your trip through Ecuador. Nevertheless, please note that any requirement can change without prior notice, and it is the responsibility of each traveler to make sure to comply with the current requirements when entering the country.

Visa

The duration to visit the country is 90 days a year; if you are going to extend your visit, it is recommended to pay an extension.

List of countries that need a visa to enter Ecuador:

AfghanistanGuinea BissauRepublic of the Congo
AlbaniaHaitiDemocratic People’s Republic of Korea
Angola KenyaSenegal
BangladeshKyrgyzstanSierra Leone
CameroonIndiaSyria
ChadIraqSri Lanka
Ivory CoastIranSomalia
CubaLibyaSudan
EgyptMaliSouth Sudan
EritreaMauritaniaTajikistan
EthiopiaMyanmarUzbekistan
PhilippinesNigeriaVenezuela
GambiaPakistanVietnam
GhanaNepalYemen
GuineaDemocratic Republic of the Congo 

Applying for a visa

In case of applying for a visa and being able to enter the country. Please contact the following emails: consejeria@cancilleria.gob.ec and citasvisas@cancilleriga.gob.ec.

For more information, there are links to Ecuadorian embassies as well as foreign embassies within the country.

In the case of entering the country by land or river

The Government, through its Ministries, provides that foreign citizens who enter the country through the land or river borders of Colombia and Peru may present their apostilled certificate indicating that they do not have a criminal record; this certificate must have been issued in their country of origin or residence in the last five years.  or in turn request the review of the corresponding information through the Ecuadorian Migration System (SIMIEC).

The following individuals are exempt from filing

  • Holders of a valid Ecuadorean visa
  • Holders of diplomatic passports
  • Children and adolescents under 18
  • Victims of human trafficking.

COVID-19 rules

There is not a COVID certificate needed at the moment, but if you experience symptoms prior to your trip, you can complete a health application and bring it to the airport.

Conditions for passport validity

The passport must be valid for at least half a year. Access is restricted without a valid or reported lost document

 Galapagos Islands

People could visit until 60 days. For enter, you need to present:

Foreign Exchange

When you leave the country, you must declare the foreign exchange if you exceed the aggregate of $1,380.

Personal ID

As a regular law, you must carry your identification. Always keep a copy of your passport, with the pages containing your photo and Ecuadorian entrance stamp.


 

Output Requirements

 

Departure of Foreign Citizens

  1. Valid passport
  2. Ticket Flight

Departure of national and foreign minors

Ecuadorian children and adolescents and resident foreigners may leave the national territory under the following conditions:

  • Accompanied by their parents, legal guardians, or whoever exercises parental authority, or with one of their parents with prior notarial or judicial authorization from those who are not traveling with them.
  • Alone or with third parties with the prior authorization of the parents, guardians, or those who exercise parental authority.
 
 
 
 

lenguage

The native language is Spanish. Some indigenous people speak Spanish, Quechua, and English. The indigenous communities living in the jungle speak their languages and dialects.

At Responsible Travel, we are trained to provide the best experience to the tourist. For this reason, our team of guides is bilingual, as are most of our suppliers (hotels and restaurants).