Cuyabeno 3-Day Amazon Adventure
From$450
3 days
Guayaquil, Ecuador
About this activity
Embark on a 3-day, 2-night adventure in Ecuador's Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, exploring the Amazon's rich biodiversity with expert guides and comfortable accommodations.
Highlights
- Explore the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
- Navigate the Cuyabeno River by canoe
- Visit Laguna Grande for a swim
- Experience jungle exploration with a bilingual guide
- Enjoy authentic Amazonian meals
Full description
Dive into the heart of the Amazon with our 3-day, 2-night Cuyabeno program. Begin your journey at El Puente Cuyabeno, where our friendly staff will greet you. Travel by canoe along the Cuyabeno River, immersing yourself in the lush jungle surroundings. At Laguna Grande, take a refreshing swim in the pristine waters. Each day, embark on guided jungle explorations to discover the diverse flora and fauna of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Your stay includes comfortable accommodations and authentic Amazonian meals, ensuring a memorable and enriching experience.
Included / Excluded
- Rain Pilot, Rubber Boots, Life Jacket
- Bilingual guide
- Accommodation
- Transportation from Cuyabeno Bridge to Dolphin Eco Lodge and back
- Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 3 lunches
- Transportation from Quito to Puente de Cuyabeno and back (indicative cost per person: $60.00)
- Tips
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Transportation from Quito to Puente de Cuyabeno and back is not included; approximate cost is $60.00 per person.
- Tips for guides and staff are not included in the price.
- Ensure you have appropriate travel insurance for jungle excursions.
Know before you go
- Wear lightweight, long-sleeved clothing to protect against insects.
- Bring insect repellent and sunscreen.
- Pack a waterproof bag for your belongings.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- To reach Cuyabeno Bridge, transportation departs from Quito the night before your tour. The most convenient option is a tourist shuttle with pick-up from two locations: Plaza Foch (Hotel Embassy, Wilson E8-22 & 6 de Diciembre) at 10:30 PM, or from the Historic Center (Secret Garden Hostel, José de Antepara & Los Ríos) at 11:00 PM. This service provides a direct overnight transfer to the meeting point and costs USD 37.00 per person one way, or USD 74.00 round trip. Alternatively, you can take a public bus with Putumayo Bus Company, the only company that travels directly to Cuyabeno Bridge. The bus departs from Quitumbe Bus Terminal in southern Quito at 9:00 PM, with a cost of USD 19.00 per person (one way). Please note that transportation is not included in the tour price and must be arranged in advance.
Additional information
Passengers must arrive at Puente de Cuyabeno on their own, where they will meet a guide who will take them to the Lodge.
To get to Puente de Cuyabeno, where you will meet the staff, you can hire a tour bus, which departs from Quito the night before, from the area of Plaza Foch Hostal Blue House (Joaquín Pinto y Diego de Almagro) 22:30 p.m. and for tourists from the Historic Center, Hostal Guayunga (José de Antepara y Vicente León) 23:00 p.m., direct trip to our meeting point. (for more information regarding the transfer, you can contact us