The Amazon Adventure Begins 

The tour begins at the Cuyabeno Bridge entrance to the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This will be the meeting point with our naturalist guide. There are three options for getting to this point: private transportation, public bus, or car. Our team can help you book private transportation from Quito to the Cuyabeno entrance.

Upon arrival, we will enjoy a delicious lunch before beginning our adventure into the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest aboard a motorized canoe. During the ride, you will listen to the sounds of the jungle, and observe a variety of tropical birds, monkeys, and other wildlife inhabiting this ecosystem. Our naturalist guide will explain how animals and plants interact in this unique environment. Upon reaching the Ecolodge, you’ll settle into your private cabins. After dinner, our native guide will give an introduction to the activities planned for the following days within the Cuyabeno Wildlife Production Reserve.

Connect with the Siona Culture – Half-Day Experience 

After breakfast, we’ll travel by canoe to visit the Siona Indigenous Community, where you’ll get to know their way of life, ancient traditions, and customs. You’ll learn how to prepare cassava bread (Casabe) using native techniques passed down through generations.

Later, meet the community’s shaman, who will share his spiritual worldview and healing practices, offering a rare and powerful insight into the Amazon’s mystical dimension. You’ll also have the chance to purchase beautiful handmade crafts created by the local artisans. We’ll return to the lodge in the evening for a delicious dinner.

Birdwatching & Pink Dolphins 

Today, we’ll explore the surroundings of the reserve on a peaceful birdwatching trip in a traditional wooden canoe called a quilla, used by Amazonian communities. This calm ride offers excellent chances to see monkeys and birds along the riverbanks and various types of Amazonian landscapes.

Later, you can enjoy a kayak trip on the black waters of the Cuyabeno River, or head out in a canoe toward one of the region’s most famous lakes.
There, take a refreshing swim and, if you’re lucky, encounter the friendly pink river dolphins that call this area home.

From Cuyabeno Back to Civilization 

Early in the morning, we’ll go birdwatching as we travel downstream, enjoying the beauty of the sunrise over the jungle. After breakfast, we’ll begin our return journey along the Cuyabeno River back to the entrance of the reserve.

After breakfast, we will begin the return trip along the Cuyabeno River to the entrance bridge of the reserve (11:00 a.m.), where you can take your transportation back home. End of our services.