This expedition takes you deep into the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve for an immersive experience of rainforest life. You will stay in a locally run eco-lodge and be guided by expert Amazon naturalist guides as you move by canoe through narrow rivers and flooded forest. Mornings often bring mist over the water and the jungle’s soundscape changes into a chorus at night.
Along the way you’ll combine soft trekking, canoe paddling and wildlife observation, and you may explore remote lagoons and side channels. You may spot monkeys, pink river dolphins, caimans and a variety of colourful birds, though sightings cannot be guaranteed. The journey also includes cultural encounters with Indigenous communities, offering insight into local life and traditions. Activities are run in small groups with a low-impact approach, and the programme places emphasis on conservation and community support, so your visit aims to be respectful of both people and nature.
Why Visit
- Amazon naturalist guides for all excursions and wildlife interpretation
- Eco-lodge run by local community supporting conservation and livelihoods
- Canoe trips through narrow rivers and flooded forests at sunrise and dusk
- Wildlife spotting opportunities including monkeys, pink river dolphins, caimans, and colorful birds
- Community cultural encounters with Indigenous groups and soft rainforest trekking
What's included
- Accommodation in Amazon eco-lodge shared cabin
- Canoe rides
- Guide
- Drinking water
- Coffee and tea
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
What's Not Included
- Transportation from/to Lago Agrio
- Travel and health insurance
- Personal expenses
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Indigenous community fee
Accessibility
- Public transit links nearby
Tour available in your selected language
Additional information
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (Spanish, English, Kichwa and/or Siona)
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible