Explore the Ecuadorian Amazon: guided tours, medicinal plants, endemic wildlife, Siona Secoya community, shaman rituals, and pink dolphin sightings.
Explore the Ecuadorian Amazon: guided tours, medicinal plants, endemic wildlife, Siona Secoya community, shaman rituals, and pink dolphin sightings.
The Cuyabeno Bridge- Lodge
Cuyabeno Reserve - After an overnight journey from Quito, lasting 10-12 hours, you will arrive in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve by morning. The adventure kicks off when a certified guide meets you at the bridge in the area. From there, you will embark on a boat ride to the lodge, which takes about 2 hours. During this…
The Cuyabeno Bridge- Lodge
Cuyabeno Reserve - After an overnight journey from Quito, lasting 10-12 hours, you will arrive in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve by morning. The adventure kicks off when a certified guide meets you at the bridge in the area. From there, you will embark on a boat ride to the lodge, which takes about 2 hours. During this journey, you will have the opportunity to observe various animals such as monkeys, snakes, parrots, macaws, and sloths. The guide will also provide insights into the diverse flora of this remarkable place. Following a brief rest, you will enjoy hiking and boating through the stunning lagoon.
Lagoon, large, hikes, alligators
Cuyabeno Reserve - The day begins with a morning walk to observe birds, monkeys, and other wildlife. You will also experience the sunset, swim in the expansive lagoon, and search for alligators.
Siona Secoya Community, harvests in its garden and visits its doctor known as Shaman.
Cuyabeno Reserve - After a delightful breakfast at the lodge, the day will be spent visiting the Siona Secoya community. You will learn about their customs and traditions, prepare traditional food, and listen to the Amazonian doctor, who will share knowledge about medicinal plants and his role within the community. Upon returning to the lodge, a night walk will offer the chance to observe nocturnal animals.
Morning walk - Return to Quito
Cuyabeno Reserve - The day starts with a morning walk to discover more about the early-rising animals. After enjoying a delicious breakfast, the journey back to Quito will commence.
- Canoe
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Bilingual guide
- Canoe
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Bilingual guide
- Private round trip transportation $50
- Payment to the community $10 per person
- Private round trip transportation $50
- Payment to the community $10 per person
Our tour, which covers several attractions in a single day, is designed with the intention of enjoying every second in Ecuador to the fullest. It has pick-ups at key and well-known points, there is always a guide to address any concerns or news that may arise. We will have walking activities within the Cuyabeno reserve, we will learn about medicinal…
Our tour, which covers several attractions in a single day, is designed with the intention of enjoying every second in Ecuador to the fullest. It has pick-ups at key and well-known points, there is always a guide to address any concerns or news that may arise. We will have walking activities within the Cuyabeno reserve, we will learn about medicinal plants, endemic animals of the area. We will visit their community called Siona Secoya, with them we will live a unique experience when making their typical dish, casabe. With them we will harvest the cassava, which is the key ingredient, and we will proceed to make this dish. We will have a presentation of the shaman with whom we can participate in an energy cleanse. Boat trips, sailing in its waters to see the pink dolphins.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.