LOCATION: Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve – Activities: Jungle hike, river navigations and wildlife viewing. – Age range: 4 yr – 80’s (ideal activities for seniors). – Trip Style: Soft to Moderate Adventure. – Start Date: Every day

This Lodge is an eco-friendly lodge located deep within the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, one of Ecuador’s most biodiverse regions. This Lodge specializes in providing sustainable, immersive experiences in the Amazon rainforest. With expert multilingual guides and a commitment to conservation, the lodge offers guests the opportunity to connect with nature while exploring the diverse flora and fauna of the Amazon. Guests enjoy eco-adventures through canoe tours, jungle hikes, and cultural interactions with local indigenous communities.
  • Located in the heart of Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, a biodiversity hotspot.
  • Specializes in paddle canoe tours, offering a quiet, immersive jungle experience.
  • Eco-friendly accommodations with sustainable practices.
  • Collaborations with local indigenous communities for cultural exchanges.
  • Multilingual guides offering tours in English, Spanish, and German.
Special paddling  Tour 4 Days / 3 Nights
Serenity Tour 5 Days / 4 Nights 
Day 1.- Quito – Tapir LodgeDay 1.- Quito – Tapir Lodge
Day 2.- Laguna Grande “Igapo” Excursion – Rainforest Hike – Night TrekDay 2.- Laguna Grande “Igapo” Excursion – Rainforest Hike – Night Trek
Day 3.- Birdwatching – Visit Indigenous Community and Local ShamanDay 3.- Birdwatching – Visit Indigenous Community and Local Shaman
Day 4.- Departure DayDay 4.- Optional activities
 Day 5.- Departure Day
  • Accommodation in a double room with private bathroom.
  • Full meals (arrival and departure days include box lunch).
  • Guided canoe tours and jungle hikes.
  • Purified water, coffee, and tea.
  • Rubber boots, raincoats, and life jackets.
  • Multilingual guides (English, Spanish, and German).
  • Flight Quito – Coca – Quito ($190 RT per person).
  • Transportation from Coca to Cuyabeno:
    • 2-4 guests: $280 RT.
    • 5-16 guests: $440 RT.
  • Private transportation from Quito to Cuyabeno ($600 one way).
  • Contribution to the local Siona-Secoya Community ($10 per person).
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Tips and personal expenses.

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Prices are Per Person – 2026

Cuyabeno Tours

Included in all rates

  • Accommodation in a double room with private bathroom.
  • Full meals (arrival and departure days include box lunch).
  • Guided canoe tours and jungle hikes.
  • Purified water, coffee, and tea.
  • Rubber boots, raincoats, and life jackets.
  • Multilingual guides (English, Spanish, and German).

All suites and standard rooms feature:

  • 24h electricity
  • wifi
  • hot shower
  • daily housekeeping
  • mosquito net
  • jungle view
 
Board Basis
  • Full board 
 
Accommodation
 

This lodges offers a variety of eco-friendly accommodations, designed to enhance the Amazon experience.

Room types: Double rooms with private bathrooms and hot water showers.

Capacity: Rooms accommodate 2 guests per room.

Social areas: A communal dining area, bar, and a terrace with jungle views. The lodge promotes sustainable living, using solar energy and eco-friendly waste systems.

Cuyabeno Rainforest Tours

Tapir Lodge

Tapir Lodge
Tour 4 days / 3 nights

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure deep in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon with our Special Paddling Tour at Tapir Lodge. Over four unforgettable days and three tranquil nights, you’ll explore the pristine Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, renowned for its incredible biodiversity and stunning natural landscapes.

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Tapir Lodge
Tour 5 days / 4 nights

Discover the soul of the Amazon on our Serenity Tour, a 5-day, 4-night journey through the enchanting Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. This immersive experience combines breathtaking natural beauty with a deep connection to the traditions and wisdom of the Indigenous communities who call this rainforest home.

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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).