360° Cuyabeno

After an overnight shuttle, we will arrive at "El Puente" and take a short break to enjoy a box lunch. Then, we will board a motorized canoe for a 2 to 3-hour journey along the Cuyabeno River, where you can admire the rich wildlife and lush rainforest. We will provide rain ponchos and life vests, and your luggage will be protected in case of rain. Upon arrival at Tapir Lodge, you will settle into your room and enjoy dinner while the guide explains the Lodge, the Cuyabeno Reserve, and planned activities.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

We start the day with breakfast at 07:30 am. After that, we paddle canoes for 1.5 hours to"Laguna Grande" (Big Lake), seeing the rainforest and animals along the way. Then, we take a 3-hour hike on the "Palma Roja" path to look for birds and monkeys. After a lunch break by the lake,we continue canoeing, swim if you want, and enjoy the sunset. We return to Tapir Lodge by 18:00,have dinner, and if the weather is good, take a short night walk to see frogs and other animals.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Today your itinerary offers two different activities: Option 1: You will enjoy birdwatching, a boat ride, visit a local Shaman, learn about healing plants,make Cassava bread, and end the day with a sunset and night hike. Option 2: You will explore Canagueno Lake, visit a local family to make Cassava bread, meet aShaman, and enjoy a motorized boat ride through the rainforest to return the lodge.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

After enjoying breakfast, we will prepare for departure from Tapir Lodge. The departure time depends on the weather and river conditions. Our staff will ensure all luggage is safely loaded onto the canoe before the journey on a motor canoe ride down the beautiful river. Have lunch at a local Kichwa family’s home. After lunch, continue to the ecolodge and look for animals like pink and grey dolphins. In the evening, enjoy dinner and relax.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Start the day with a peaceful trip to the "Saladero," where parrots gather, and then try the traditional 'Killa De Remo' canoe. After breakfast, explore the lush rainforest with a guide. At midday, learn about medicinal plants and see the giant Saber tree. In the afternoon, swim, relax at the lodge, and enjoy a wildlife-watching canoe ride on the Cuyabeno River. As night falls, return to the lodge by canoe while spotting nocturnal animals.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Start the day with a peaceful canoe ride on the Cuyabeno River, watching parrots, macaws, herons, and monkeys in their natural home. At midday, enjoy a traditional Kichwa meal called "Maito," then take part in making chocolate or the indigenous drink, Chicha de Chonta. In the afternoon, explore the narrow Aguas Negras River by canoe, getting close to wildlife and learning about its dark waters. As night falls, take a short walk to discover the Amazon’s nocturnal creatures, then end the day with a special farewell feast at the lodge.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Begin the day with a peaceful birdwatching trip to see the region’s colorful birds. After breakfast, take a calm boat ride along the Cuyabeno and Aguarico Rivers, heading upstream to Tierras Orientales. Upon arrival, your driver will take you to your hotel in El Coca. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax or explore at your own pace.

• Breakfast

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to El Coca Airport for your flight back to Quito. On the way, enjoy the last views of the Amazon rainforest and the Napo River. Safe Travels!

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