5-Days Rainforest Lodge Cuyabeno Reserve
Overview
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4 days
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Experience the Finest Adventure into the Tropical Rainforest!
Immerse yourself in the vibrant ecosystems of the Cuyabeno Reserve. This excursion takes you on winding river, on trails through dense forest with tallest trees, learning about the great biodiversity from our expert guides, experiencing the symphony of sounds that the rainforest offers and sharing cultural experiences with the local communities. Definitely this journey promises unforgettable moments and a deep connection with nature.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Quito to Amazon: Overnight Journey & First Jungle Experience
Accommodations
Overnight stay in Nicky Amazon Lodge
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Cuyabeno Reserve
Your journey begins in Quito at Hotel Blu, where you will board an overnight tourist bus heading to the Amazon. Upon arrival at Cuyabeno Bridge, the gateway to the reserve and the last point of civilization, your naturalist guide will welcome you before starting a scenic motorized canoe ride along the Cuyabeno River. During the 2.5-hour journey, keep an eye out for herons, kingfishers, macaws, monkeys, and other wildlife hidden within the lush rainforest. Upon arrival at Nicky Amazon Lodge, enjoy a welcome cocktail, settle into your room, and relax before lunch. In the afternoon, venture to Laguna Grande to explore the flooded Igapó forest by canoe, followed by a refreshing swim as the sun sets over the Amazon. As night falls, continue with a search for nocturnal species like caimans and bats before returning to the lodge for dinner and a briefing of the days ahead. Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Jungle Exploration: Canoe, Hiking & Medicinal Plants Discovery
Accommodations
Overnight stay in Nicky Amazon Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Cuyabeno Reserve
Begin the day with an early morning activity in the heart of the Amazon, immersing yourself in the sounds and rhythms of the jungle as it comes to life. After returning to the lodge for breakfast, set out on an exploration by canoe or on foot, venturing deeper into the rainforest. Along the way, your expert guide will reveal the secrets of medicinal plants used by indigenous cultures for generations, offering insight into the natural pharmacy of the jungle. After the excursion, return to the lodge to enjoy lunch and a well-deserved rest. In the afternoon, head back onto the Cuyabeno River by canoe, drifting through serene waterways surrounded by dense vegetation while searching for exotic wildlife. As the day winds down, take in the peaceful atmosphere of the Amazon before returning to the lodge for dinner. Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Amazon Culture & Wildlife: Birdwatching, Siona Community & Jungle Walk
Accommodations
Overnight stay in Nicky Amazon Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Cuyabeno Reserve
Start the day early with a unique paddle canoe birdwatching experience, where the sounds of the jungle awaken around you and colorful Amazonian species can be spotted in their natural habitat. After returning to the lodge for breakfast, continue your exploration with another canoe journey to the Siona indigenous community. Here, you will engage in authentic cultural exchanges, learning how to harvest yuca and prepare traditional cassava bread, a staple of the region. This hands-on experience offers a deeper understanding of ancestral traditions and daily life in the Amazon. Enjoy a typical homemade lunch with the community before heading back to the lodge for some rest. In the afternoon, venture into the jungle on a guided walk, discovering insects, spiders, tree frogs, and other fascinating small creatures that reveal the richness of this ecosystem. Return to the lodge for dinner. Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Farewell Amazon: Sunrise Wildlife & Return to Quito
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Box lunch.
Cuyabeno Reserve
Start your final day with an early morning canoe excursion, gliding through the peaceful waters of the Amazon as the jungle slowly awakens. This peaceful moment offers one last opportunity to spot wildlife in its natural habitat, from birds to monkeys hidden among the trees. After returning to the lodge for breakfast, take some time to pack and prepare for departure. Check-out is scheduled at 8:30 am. Before leaving, enjoy a small farewell snack as you begin your journey back along the Cuyabeno River. Arriving at Cuyabeno Bridge around 10:30 am, your experience concludes with a comfortable tourist bus transfer back to Quito, giving you time to reflect on the unforgettable moments, connections, and discoveries made deep in the Amazon rainforest. Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
What‘s Included
3 nights accommodation
Guided tours with certified bilingual naturalist guides (English and Spanish)
Overnight shuttle bus from Quito to El Puente and return
Life jackets and rubber boots
Coffee Station (coffee and tea) & purified water always available
Entrance fees to local community
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Personal rain poncho
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses
Binocular service
Options
Cuyabeno Amazon Tour: 4 Days of Wildlife & Indigenous Connection
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful.
albasR3868SW,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My experience was spectacular from Natalia’s advice to the accompaniment of the guides and the experience in the community. It was wonderful.
Cuyabeno
Pics25,Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you to Riwal for organizing my stay in the Amazon. I recommend 100% to trust him, I had the guide Jonathan, the best
Rain Forest Immersion
albrechti2024,Mar 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went at the beginning of March, and it rained only once moderately during the four days. This meant we were out exploring nature as early as 6.30 am. Our group consisted of eight congenial individuals, all passionate nature lovers and travelers, which made excursions and meal times interesting and enjoyable. The rain forest immersion began as soon as our motor canoe entered the forest. From now on, we were surrounded by the sounds of insects, calls of birds and mammals, flowers, enticing smells, dense foliage, and, of course, wildlife: different species of apes, caimans (regular and black), pink dolphins (in a lagoon), snakes, huge spiders, and more. The camouflage of some of these animals is so perfect that I occasionally looked directly at an animal without seeing it -- until five fingers pointed at it, and it moved! I also liked the dramatic after-dark canoe rides during which insects, large bats, and night birds were exposed in the guide's beam of light. And at the end of the day the spoils of civilization seemed twice as sweet (although our showers never got warm). Our guide, Rom, was fantastic.
3 nights and 4 days in Cuyabeno
Ali94 AC,Sep 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A friend of mine and I had a very good time, booking the trip and communicating with the agency was easy, the stay was very pleasant. The lodge in Fotestabamazzonica was very nice and respectful of the environment, the staff were friendly and the food was excellent.
Unmissable!
benjamindT2927LR,Apr 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent, stay at the top! Thanks Riwal for all the information. Lodge at the top, very good activities once there. To do again if I get the chance this year
Great adventure in Cuyabeno
matthieubI1623FY,Apr 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A sublime stay, filled with wonder! We went to 8 to discover this nature reserve in the jungle and we came back with stars in our eyes!! Thanks to Riwal who advised us this trip and organized everything for us! We'll call on him again!
Dreamlike
GretaH1990,Mar 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An incredible tour everything perfectly organized and always with a contact person to reach. The food is very delicious and individual wishes / diets are superb.
WOW! Amazing experience of the Amazon rainforest
amitunger,Oct 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience of the Amazon rainforest with Nicky Amazon Lodge. Our guide Jefferson was very knowledgable and wonderful, we saw so many animals indluding different species of monkeys, birds, reptiles, and even dolphins! The food was great fresh meals everyday.
Jungle sounds, animal species, communities welcoming you...
Billyana T,Aug 24, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent five days there and we didn't want to leave. Jungle sounds, animal species, communities welcoming you, it is a tour which turns you inside out. You feel as if you come back to the energy source.
AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE
Eva C,Apr 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best experiences we had in Ecuador. We had the chance to live a unique experience in the Amazon in Cuyabeno. We saw in the jungle monkeys, many birds, insects and snakes! Not to mention the really sublime vegetation. If it were to be done again, we will return without hesitation.
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