The journey begins at “El Puente del Cuyabeno” at 10:30 am. This site is the main entrance to the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve and the last stop in civilization. Near the bridge, we will take you to have breakfast.

Once ready, we head down the Cuyabeno River in a motorized canoe for about 2 hours and half to reach Nicky Amazon Lodge. During the trip, we will observe local flora and fauna, and with luck, we may spot the first species of monkeys and birds. Upon arrival at Nicky Lodge, you will be greeted with a welcome cocktail, and then we will assign rooms. You will have time to rest and/or enjoy the surroundings before a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, we will take a canoe trip along the Cuyabeno River to observe the wildlife on the banks, including monkeys, macaws, toucans, sloths, and pink river dolphins—a true riverscape! Before dinner, we will go on a night hike in search of spiders, insects, snakes, frogs, and other animals. Dinner.

We will go bird watching early in the morning, taking a paddle canoe or we will walk to look for some birds, reptiles, monkeys moving into the rainforest, giving you the opportunity to paddle while appreciating the local birds. Afterward, we return to the lodge for breakfast. Once ready, we will go on our next canoe excursion to visit the indigenous Siona community living in the Amazon basin. We will interact with the community from the yuca harvest to the preparation of the famous “Cassava,” the regional manioc or yuca bread. Additionally, we will learn about the local customs and traditions of the culture. Lunch with the community. Return to the lodge, rest, and in the afternoon, later we will take a jungle hike to observe different species of insects, spiders, tree frogs, when we back, we will enjoy the nocturnal sounds of the jungle. Dinner.

In the morning, early activity a birdwatching along the river by canoe, then return to the lodge for breakfast. Afterward, we will go on an excursion either by paddle canoe exploring a part of the jungle enjoying the scenery and listening to the sounds of the jungle while searching for exotic local species. Our guide will provide information about the medicinal use of plants, which has been utilized by native cultures for generations. After the activity, we return to the lodge for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, we will explore the Cuyabeno River by canoe look for the pink dolphins of the fresh water. Dinner.

Early in the morning, we will go on a short canoe excursion to observe a variety of fauna. After breakfast, you will have time to pack your luggage for the return. Check OUT is at approximately 08:30 am. We will provide a box lunch for the return to El Puente de Cuyabeno, arriving around 10:30 am. A private (tourist) bus will be waiting to take you back to Quito.