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Slow Travel from Quito to Cuyabeno Amazon

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Overview

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120 hours

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Deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest, surrounded by green, in a womb like space, the lungs of the planet are calling your name. The Tucan Eco Lodge, is at one of the newest lodges in the reserve. Right on the Cuyabeno river, it is around 30 Kilometers downstream from the entrance of the park In the center of the reserve.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Day 1

Day 1 Slow Journey to Reserve Begins

1

Get ready for your overnight trip into the Rainforest. Our meeting is in the Secret Garden Hostel, head over to the rooftop to enjoy a meal or a drink and take in the view before the overnight bus to the Cuyabeno Reserve. Bus departs 11.30pm from the Secret Garden Hostel

15 minutes • Admission Not Included
Day 2

Day 1 - OFFICIALLY DAY 1 in the RAINFOREST

Accommodations

Tucan Ecolodge Based on shared accommodation

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

The adventure begins at 11:00 AM at the entrance to the Cuyabeno reserve, with a canoe trip down the river to our lodge (3 hours exploring the river looking for monkeys, birds, etc.). Lunch and time for relax. In the afternoon you will explore the river and lagoons looking for more wild life, swim and enjoy the sunset. At night you will do a canoe expedition in search of caimans. Dinner. For all our guests interested in knowing more about the amazon rainforest, every evening your naturalist guide will give different lectures like “Culture and communities, flora, fauna and conservation”.

10 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 3

Officially Day 2: Exploring the Amazon

Accommodations

Tucan Ecolodge

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

In the morning after breakfast you will do a hike of about 4 hours in the primary forest accompanied by the naturalist guide who will explain about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Lunch at the camp and time for relax. In the afternoon you will explore the streams in a traditional rowing canoe to enjoy the uniqueness of nature. You will enjoy the sunset in the river and if conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge gets ready for the night walk. Dinner. This night you will have the opportunity to know and taste the different traditional drinks of the Amazon.

10 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 4

Officially Day 3: Connection with Community

Accommodations

Tucan Ecolodge

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

Enjoy a visit to the Siona Community, where you can see the preparation of their traditional bread, Casabe, and the naturalist guide will explain about the customs and traditions, in other words, the culture of the native people. Quench your hunger with a Box Lunch. Straight after lunch, we will visit the Shaman, who will talk to you about the ceremonies in the jungle. Besides, you will be able to ask questions Return to camp. After a long day. And it is time for Dinner. Conclude your day with an exciting night walk.

10 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 5

Officially Day 4: time to return

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

Early in the morning, you will explore the river in search of birds and enjoy the sunrise. After this activity, you will return to the camp, have breakfast, and have time to organize your luggage. Then you will take the canoe back, exploring the Cuyabeno river for 2 hours in search of more fauna until the reserve's entrance, where you can take your transport back home. End of the tour.

12 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Accommodation in shared cabin

Entry Fee

Bus Quito to Puente Cuyabeno back to Quito

Waterproof boots

Rain Poncho

Additional snacks and drinks

Tips

$10 contribution to Community Visit

Breakfast Day 2 and dinner day 5

Options

Slow Travel from Quito to Cuyabeno Amazon

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Excellent trip and lodge

    Meredith S,,Feb 24, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great experience! I was just sad that it was over too soon. The lodge was great and gave you a chance to really be close to nature. The staff and food were all excellent. The guides were also great and spotted so much wildlife!

  • Great rainforest experience

    108henningb,,Jan 24, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    From the arrival to the excellent lodge to the well-guided excursions, we had a wonderful trip. The arrangement by Paul from Carpe DM Adventures was unobtrusive, very friendly, competent and gave us a very pleasant travel feeling. We can only recommend this agency to everyone and would be happy to book with them again.

  • Once in a lifetime - truly amazing

    Christoffer C,,Dec 24, 2023

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    I can only recommend this amazing tour, all aspects were perfect! Accomodation is pretty, clean and has a very nice atmosphere. Food is amazing with a Fantastic crew preparing delicious means. Also the iternary is also excellent - time to both explore the jungle and to relax. The guides are also amazing, so much knowledge and helps with photos and spotting rare camouflaged species. We were lucky and saw a lot - snakes, spiders, frogs, sloths, monkeys, pink dolphines, fish, insects and other mammals. Also the visit to the local community is amazing and we got to participate in the cooking of local cuisine! I already miss staying at the lodge and the jungle and can’t wait to go back! This is the TRUE jungle experience!!!

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  • The one travel agency in Quito you must visit.

    michaelwN6736UG,,Oct 1, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This is my second year in a row booking my travels out of Quito with CarpeDM Adventures. Paulo and Fernanda not only book the best tours in the area but generously give back to the indigenous peoples whom you will visit. Last year they booked me on a 5 day tour of The Galápagos Islands. This year a 4 day trip to Cuyabeno deep in the Amazon. They only work with experienced guides who provide a completely informative and enjoyable experience. I can’t sing their praises enough. I would never consider using anyone else for my Quito travel plans. I feel like I have two great friends in Quito. Have them explain their 3.3.3. and their River 1.5 projects. They are my heroes!

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5.00
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