TOUR TO THE MAGICAL NATURAL RESERVE OF CUYABENO! 

                                     ALL-INCLUSIVE TOUR!

4 & 5 day options.

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Enjoy one of the best spots on the Amazon Jungle at the flooded Cuyabeno Reserve. 

*Hand Picked-Hotels by our Cuyabeno Specialist!

 Better quality at the same price!

We have personally visited all the lodges in the Cuyabeno and work with the best!

- Adventure, nature, bird-watching & cultural tour.

- Enjoy the amazon and all its magic. 

- Relax in the middle of the flooded forest with great service and bilingual guides.
- Navigate down river observing all the flora and fauna of this natural "Hot Spot".

- Search for Caimans, Anacondas, Squirrel Monkey & Pink Dolphins.
- Learn about the Siona indigenous community.
- Navigable and land tours.  
- Enjoy some of the best sunsets in the middle of the Amazon flooded forest!

*Itinerary may vary according to the selected Cuyabeno Lodge

What to bring: Comfortable and light clothing. Long and comfortable pants for walking. Long sleeve t-shirts. Sun protection, glasses, water bottle and insect repellent. 

Rainwear. Headlamp for the night walk, camera, and, if possible, long views.

- If you wish we can provide rubber boots and a rain poncho.

ITINERARY: Itinerary may vary depending on the weather, security, operation of the lodge, etc.

TIPS NOT INCLUDED.

WEATHER: The Amazon is generally hot and humid, with constant rain. The dry season goes from October to March with temperatures ranging from 19 °C to 36 °C during the year.

HEALTH: No vaccinations are required, but it is recommended that everyone be vaccinated against Covid-19 for greater peace of mind for all passengers. In the lodge, we have all the important medicines for emergencies, but it is the client's responsibility to have travel insurance.

Sustainability: At SMART GALAPAGOS we work only with the best quality and price lodges, but we also make sure to work with the Lodges that pay more attention to caring for the environment.

Travel smart!

Canoe ride down the Cuyabeno river to the Lodge. Lunch is served at the Lodge around 14:00. In the afternoon the activity will begin around 16:00, to visit the Laguna Grande and other nearby attractions. Around 17:30, you will arrive at the lagoon to swim and watch the sunset, which is one of the most amazing parts of the tour. At 18:00 an exciting night walk awaits you, where you will get to see lots of insects, spiders and enjoy jungle sounds.

Dinner is served at 20:00. After dinner, the guide will provide you with a Cuyabeno Reserve and Lodge briefing along with the next day itinerary. Off to rest.

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If you like, you can go bird watching at sunrise at the top of the canopy tower.

Breakfast is served at 08:00 am.

After breakfast, you will take a short canoe ride to Laguna Grande. Then, you will take a walk throughout some trails in the jungle for about 3 hours where you will learn about medicinal plants and the biological flora and fauna.

Lunch is at 15:00. After lunch you will have time to relax by the river or enjoy a siesta in one of our hammocks. The afternoon activity starts around 16:00, which includes taking a short canoe ride to nearby lagoons and the Cuyabeno river to look for wildlife. Around 17:30 it is time to swim in the laguna grande and watch the sunset. Around 18:00, the alligator search activity starts. If you are lucky, you might be able to see the Amazon Tree Boa, which is common to see at night.

Dinner at 20:00 and off to rest!

(B/L/D)

Breakfast at 08:00 am.

The canoe ride around the Cuyabeno River starts at 9:00am, slowly looking for wildlife from the canoe. In about an hour you will arrive to the indigenous community, where you will visit an indigenous family. Here the guide will talk about their culture and traditions. Following the emblematic activity of the elaboration of the traditional food called “Casabe”. The preparation includes demonstration and tasting of traditional food.

Further down the Cuyabeno River, we will visit a Shaman and get to know his culture and traditions. Afterwards, you will receive a treatment with a medicinal plant called «red nettle».

After visiting the Shaman, we will make a stop at the Cuyabeno River to admire the largest rain forest tree called  «Ceiba», then we will head back to the lodge. You will arrive around 16:00, then you can take a break to enjoy some coffee or tea.

If you don't feel tired yet, you can head to the lagoon to watch the last sunset and look for animals that you haven't seen yet. Dinner at 20:00.

(B/L/D)

Early in the morning, we go bird watching or to look for other animals in the tranquility of the dawn.

Breakfast starts at 08:00 am. After breakfast it is time to pack. At 9:00am you will start your way back to the Cuyabeno Reserve entrance. Throughout the river, you will have time to take a final look at the jungle flora and fauna. The tour ends at Lago Agrio around 14:00pm.

From Lago Agrio you can travel to any destination in Ecuador.

*We also manage a shared bus to Quito, with prior reservation.

(B/-/-)

*This itinerary is an example and may vary according to the weather, operational changes or client preferences.