Cuyabeno Paddle Board Experience | 4 Days – 3 Nights
$660 per person
Welcome to the Cuyabeno Amazon of Ecuador, where you’ll explore the rainforest in a truly unique and peaceful way. This 4-day paddle board tour in the Amazon combines adventure, wildlife observation, and deep jungle exploration—ideal for travelers looking for something different beyond traditional canoe tours.
Glide silently across rivers and lagoons during two full days of paddle boarding, allowing you to get closer to wildlife while fully connecting with the surrounding nature. The program also includes scenic 3.5-hour canoe journeys, deep jungle hikes, and thrilling night walks to experience the Amazon after dark. You’ll stay in beautiful jungle lodges and be accompanied by expert local guides who share their knowledge of the rainforest, its wildlife, and indigenous traditions.
Keep your camera ready—the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is home to sloths, monkeys, caimans, anacondas, colorful birds, insects, and countless Amazon species, many of which are easier to spot thanks to the quiet nature of paddle boarding.
Highlights of the Paddle Board Program:
🏄♂️ 2 full days of paddle boarding in calm Amazon rivers and lagoons
🛶 3.5-hour canoe rides through pristine rainforest waterways
🌿 Deep jungle walks in primary Amazon rainforest
🌙 Night walks & nocturnal wildlife spotting
🐒 Excellent chances to see sloths, monkeys, reptiles & exotic birds
🌴 Stay at comfortable jungle lodges surrounded by nature
🧭 Guided by experienced local Amazon guides
This tour is perfect for active travelers, nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers who want a more immersive and hands-on Amazon experience.
👉 Read the detailed itinerary below and book the paddle board adventure that fits you best.
Experience the Amazon from a whole new perspective.
- 4 Days - 3 Nights
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660.00
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- Private room / Share room
- Minimum 2 people maximum 6 people
- Kids under 12 special price
4 Days $540
* Single Room supplement has an extra charge of $150p.p
4 Days Itinerary
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Destination
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Bilingual naturalist guide: English/SpanishCatering for vegetarians or vegansElectricity to charge the batteriesEquipment (poncho, rubber boots, binocularsHappy time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Lodging in traditional cabins.Meals on tour (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)Private bathroomRiver transportTea, coffee, chocolate enabled all dayTransportation Lago Agrio – Cuyabeno – Lago Agrio -
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Additional beverages such as beer and wine inside and outside the LodgeBreakfast on the first dayCamping accommodation during expeditionFamily visit Local 6 dollars per passengerGround / Air transportation from Quito to Lago Agrio – Lago Agrio to QuitoLast Day DinnerTips for our crew and guidesVisit observation tower 6 dollars per passenger
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Cuyabeno Paddle Board
4 days – 3 nights / From
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Day 1: Canoe excursion & Night walk
If you arrive town of Lago Agrio by bus, your jungle tour will starts early in the morning at the town of Lago Agrio. You will meet us at Meeting Point Restaurant, (before calling Blue Planet Hotel)
, in Lago Agrio at 8:00 AM. The meeting point is located at Desvio del Puente Rio Aguarico, Nueva Loja You will be picked up by our private bus and travel for 2 hours to reach the town of ‘Tierras Orientales’. Here, you will be provided with a box lunch.
After lunch, you will be able to enjoy a 3,5-hour canoe ride through the rainforest. This is the moment when you can spot the first animals, such as pink dolphins, monkeys, and birds. After this breathtaking canoe trip, you will arrive at Waita Lodge where you will have time to unpack and relax.
After a delicious dinner, our local guide of the Cuyabeno will give an informative talk about the activities of the following days. Then, he will invite you to make an exciting night walk. Bring your flashlight, because you will be looking for spiders, insects, snakes, and other creatures of the night!
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Day 2: Paddle boarding & Jungle walk
On the second day, we will have an early start on our paddle boards at 6:00am. This is the best time to see the sunset and enjoy birdwatching. We will navigate through small lakes near the lodge to discover the landscapes and observe animals.
After a well-deserved breakfast and some rest, our guide will take you on a 3 hour jungle walk through the rainforest of the Cuyabeno. Here, he will share knowledge about the Amazon that has been passed on for generations. This fascinating walk helps us understand the jungle in a unique way.
After lunch and rest, at 04:30 p.m. , you will get ready to take your paddle board for another adventure. First, we will admire the forest flooded by black water and its inhabitants. This is followed by an exclusive visit to the white water river where we can spot birds that can’t be found on big rivers.
When the night begins to fall, we will venture back to the lodge in search of caimans. This is also a perfect time to spot fishing bats, tree snakes, and many nocturnal birds.
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Day 3: Paddle Boarding, Bird Observation Tower & Night Walk
Around 05:30 a.m., we will be sailing on our paddle boards to enjoy the jungle life before dawn. On a 2 hour journey, we will navigate to a special part of the Cuyabeno river. At 07:00 a.m., colorful parrots and parakeets eat nutrients of a clay bank exposed to the river. Our paddle boards give us the perfect opportunity to see this event up close.
After this unforgettable morning, you will be able to enjoy breakfast. After a break, we will take our paddle boards again for a longer journey. We will head downstream till the place where two rivers meet. Here we enjoy seeing pink dolphins and breath-taking landscapes. We will then head back to Waita lodge for a delicious lunch.
In the afternoon at 04:00 p.m., we will take the canoe that will bring us to the entrance of the Amarum Poza lagoon. Here we will enter the water with our paddle boards to visit the Bird Observation Tower. This tower, built around one of the largest trees, is an amazing 28 meters high. From this tower, we will enjoy an amazing view of the canopy and wildlife of the Cuyabeno.
Before returning to the lodge, we will make a short night walk to search for new species of insects. At the lodge, a delicious dinner and well-deserved rest is waiting for us..
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Day 4.- Morning excursion & Canoe ride
On the last day of our 4-day tour, we will have our last early activity to enjoy the Cuyabeno. Our guide will take you on a brief excursion into the forest or by canoe to enjoy the awakening of nature.
After breakfast, you must prepare your luggage for the return trip. Luckily, there is another 3,5 hour canoe trip back to the town of Tierras Orientales. This will be a nice moment to take the last memory of this wonderful place.
Once we reach the town, our private transport will take you back to Lago Agrio. This will be the end of your jungle tour. Arriving at 04:00, here you can either take a bus or plane back to Quito.
Option 1: Quito to Lago Agrio Shuttle Service (Meeting Point)
Our shuttle service departs from designated locations in Quito at scheduled times throughout the week, taking you directly to our new meeting location, Meeting Point Restaurant (formerly known as Blue Planet Hotel) in Lago Agrio. The shuttle arrives at 8:00 AM, and the restaurant is located at Desvio del Puente Rio Aguarico, Nueva Loja. The shuttle service costs $20 USD per person. Please note that pickup times may vary depending on the number of tourists arriving from different locations.
Keep in mind that there is no ATM available at Meeting Point Restaurant, so please bring sufficient cash. A taxi from the Lago Agrio terminal to Meeting Point Restaurant costs around $4 USD.
Option 2: Quito Terminal to Lago Agrio via Public Bus
For travelers looking for more flexibility, public buses depart daily from Quito’s Quitumbe and Carcelén Terminals. The bus fare to Lago Agrio is $17.00 USD, with drop-off at the Lago Agrio terminal. From there, you can take a taxi to Meeting Point Restaurant for approximately $4 USD.
Option 3: Exclusive transfer
For a more expedient and comfortable travel, think about hiring private transportation. The location, size of your group, and kind of vehicle all affect the price. We will be pleased to help you set up private transportation that suits your needs.TO COCA AIRPORT BY AIRPLANE
LATAM provides daily flights from Quito to Coca; the flight that fits in with our schedule departs at 9:00 AM. Upon arrival in Coca, we will arrange for transportation for an additional fee of $120 (for one to four people). From there, you will drive 2.5 hours to Tierras Orientales where you will meet up with the rest of the group and continue your journey by canoe to our lodge.
The airline only offers a flight back to Quito at 10:00, so you will need to stay an extra night in Coca to catch the flight the following morning. Our staff can assist you in making appropriate accommodations while you wait for your trip
Recall that while we cannot control any delays or changes made by transportation providers, we are here to assist you at every step of the way.
Please feel free to contact our direct sales representatives at +593 959641843 or by email at info@waitalodge.com if you need help or have any additional questions