Slow Travel from Quito to Cuyabeno Amazon

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.

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1 Slow Journey to Reserve Begins

Stop At: The Secret Garden Quito, Calle E4-60, Quito 170136, Ecuador
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
Duration: 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Day 1 - OFFICIALLY DAY 1 in the RAINFOREST

Stop At: Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Sucumbios Province
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”.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Tucan Ecolodge Based on shared accommodation

Day 3: Officially Day 2: Exploring the Amazon

Stop At: Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Sucumbios Province
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.
Duration: 10 hours

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Accommodation included: Tucan Ecolodge

Day 4: Officially Day 3: Connection with Community

Stop At: Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Sucumbios Province
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.

Duration: 10 hours

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Accommodation included: Tucan Ecolodge

Day 5: Officially Day 4: time to return

Stop At: Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Sucumbios Province
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.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 11:30 PM
Duration: 5 Days
Start location: The Secret Garden Quito, Calle E4-60, Quito 170136, Ecuador

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Entry Fee
• Waterproof boots
• Bus Quito to Puente Cuyabeno back to Quito
• Rain Poncho
• Accommodation in shared cabin
• 3x Breakfast
• 3x Dinner
• 4x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 3 nights

Not Included

• Additional snacks and drinks
• Tips
• $10 contribution to Community Visit
• Breakfast Day 2 and dinner day 5

Facilities