




Cuyabeno Amazon Lodge: 4 Days Wildlife & Nature Experience
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 4d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Guided by expert naturalists for a true Amazon immersion
- Spot pink dolphins, sloths, monkeys, and colorful birds.
- Meet the Siona community and join a shaman ritual
- Stay in cozy ecolodges with meals and sunset views.
Activity location
- Nueva Loja
- Nueva Loja, Sucumbios, Ecuador
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Av. Puerto Aguarico, Nueva Loja, Ecuador | Our hotel is located in the Puerto Aguarico neighborhood, in the La Playita area. The entrance is easy to find thanks to a large gate with the Magic Paradise sign on the front. From the Lago Agrio bus terminal, a taxi costs about $4. If you would like to arrange a tourist bus from Quito, we can gladly help you organize it. Don’t forget to contact us for more details!
- Nueva Loja, Sucumbíos, Ecuador
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Cuyabeno Amazon Lodge: 4 Days Wildlife & Nature Experience
- 4d
- English
What's included, what's not
- Private transportation Lago Agrio – Cuyabeno Bridge – Lago Agrio
- Canoe rides through rivers and lagoons, including Laguna Grande
- Guided day and night jungle hikes with expert naturalists
- Wildlife observation: pink dolphins, monkeys, sloths, birds, caimans, boas
- Excursion to the giant Ceibo tree and observation tower
- All meals from first lunch to last lunch (vegetarian options available)
- Welcome and farewell cocktails at Piranha Ecolodge
- Comfortable lodging at Piranha Ecolodge and Magic Paradise Hotel
- Use of rubber boots and life jackets for all excursions
- Transportation from Quito to Lago Agrio (available at extra cost)
- Flights to and from Lago Agrio
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Snacks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Tips for guides, drivers, and lodge staff
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
- Not suitable for: People over 95 years
What you can expect
8:40 AM – 9:00 AM: Meeting point at Farm Hotel Magic Paradise, Lago Agrio.
9:00 AM: Private transportation to the Cuyabeno Reserve (2-hour drive).
11:00 AM: Arrival at the Cuyabeno Reserve. Orientation at the Ministry of Environment Interpretation Center. Registration at the Ministry’s offices.
11:30 AM: Canoe ride along the Cuyabeno River. Observation of lush flora and fauna: monkeys, birds, and possibly anacondas.
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch at Piranha Ecolodge. Introduction to the lodge and surrounding area. Time for a short rest.
4:45 PM: Expedition to the confluence of the Cuyabeno and La Hormiga rivers. Possible sightings of pink dolphins. Continue to Laguna Grande to watch the sunset and swim.
6:30 PM: Night walk to observe insects, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals (45 minutes). Search for black caimans and tree boas along the river.
8:00 PM: Dinner and welcome cocktail at the ecolodge. Option to relax in a hammock or enjoy a drink at the bar.
6:00 AM: Expedition to the observation tower. Look for birds, monkeys, sloths, and colorful macaws.
7:30 AM: Breakfast at the ecolodge.
9:00 AM: Downriver journey to the Siona Community of Puerto Bolívar. A Siona woman will guide you through a cassava plantation and give hands-on experience in preparing the traditional cassava bread (casabe).
12:00 PM: Lunch in the Siona village. Enjoy a communal meal with local flavors.
1:00 PM: Meet one of the last Siona shamans in Ecuador. Participate in an ancestral cleansing ritual with traditional chants. Later, search for snakes and wildlife and visit the giant Ceibo tree.
5:30 PM: Paddle upriver in search of birds, monkeys, and sloths. Enjoy the river’s tranquility and the canopy scenery.
8:00 PM: Farewell dinner and cocktail at the ecolodge. Reflection on the day’s experiences and connections in the Amazon.
5:30 AM: Early morning trip to Laguna Grande. Witness a vibrant sunrise and look for dolphins and wildlife.
8:00 AM: Breakfast at the lodge. Enjoy a peaceful meal before departure.
9:30 AM: Motor canoe ride to the Cuyabeno Bridge, with wildlife observation along the riverbanks.
Arrival at Cuyabeno Bridge: Private bus back to Magic Paradise Hotel.
Lunch at Magic Paradise: Conclude the adventure with a final meal.
End of the tour: Reflect on the beauty and wildlife of the Amazon as you travel back to civilization.
8:30 AM: Canoe paddling and rainforest walk (45 minutes). Paddle through calm waters, with possible sightings of river otters. Guided walk in the Amazon to learn about its ecology, flora, and fauna.
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch at Piranha Ecolodge. Time to relax in hammocks or rest in your room.
3:30 PM: Visit to the Interpretation Center. Learn about the indigenous communities of Cuyabeno.
5:00 PM: Canoe exploration of Caiman Cocha Lagoon. Wildlife observation and sunset over the lagoon.
8:00 PM: Dinner at the ecolodge. Relax and reflect on the day’s adventures.
Location
Activity location
- Nueva Loja
- Nueva Loja, Sucumbios, Ecuador
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Av. Puerto Aguarico, Nueva Loja, Ecuador | Our hotel is located in the Puerto Aguarico neighborhood, in the La Playita area. The entrance is easy to find thanks to a large gate with the Magic Paradise sign on the front. From the Lago Agrio bus terminal, a taxi costs about $4. If you would like to arrange a tourist bus from Quito, we can gladly help you organize it. Don’t forget to contact us for more details!
- Nueva Loja, Sucumbíos, Ecuador