García Moreno E-3 126 y Padre Luis Garzón Cumbaya - Ecuador
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Ecuadorian Amazon tour
Cuayabeno 6 days Itineray
Can’t get enough of the Amazon of Ecuador? Then you will enjoy this 6-day Amazon tour to the fullest!
This tour will take you on amazing 3,5-hour canoe rides, community visits, thrilling canopy views, 3-hour deep jungle walks, and exciting night walks! You will be taken to unique and unforgettable places by our local guide. He will show you everything the jungle has to offer. You will spot caimans, anacondas, beautiful birds, monkeys, and many more. You will also have the best chance of spotting pink dolphins.
Interested in this 6-day tour? Check the detailed itinerary below and book now!
Day 1: 3,5-hour Canoe ride & Night walk
The Amazon adventure begins early in the morning in 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, followed by a 2-hour drive to the town of Tierras Orientales. This is the beginning of the Cuyabeno nature reserve. Here, you will be provided with a nice Box lunch.
Your 6-day rainforest adventure begins with a breath-taking 3,5 hour canoe ride to Waita Lodge. This is your first chance to spot many animals, such as pink dolphins, birds, and monkeys!
After arrival at Waita lodge, you will have time to unpack and explore. After a delicious dinner, our local guide will give more information about the activities of the next days. Finally, our guide will take you on a thrilling night walk to spot insects, spiders, snakes, and other animals.
Day 2: Birdwatching, Full day Canoe tour, Jungle walk & Lagoon swim
With an early activity, our day begins at 05:30 a.m. in the morning. Before sunrise, we will enjoy the rainforest and its animal life. We will begin our journey in a motor canoe going down the Cuyabeno river for 1,5 hours. This is a perfect time to enjoy birdwatching. At special clay banks at 07:00 a.m. , parakeets and colourful parrots enjoy feeding on clay. In our canoe this is an exclusive thing to see!
After breakfast, we will take the motorized canoe to the Bocana. This is the place where 2 rivers meet. The contrast provides the perfect environment to spot dolphins and enjoy stunning views.
We will then continue on for another 2 hours to reach the Iripari channel. Here, you will be provided with a Box lunch. After lunch, we will enjoy a short and informative walk between lagoons. After this walk, our local guide will navigate the canoe around the lagoon. This beautiful landscape is the perfect scenery to take a refreshing swim. We will then head back to Waita Lodge.
Day 3: Birdwatching, Two Canoe rides & Deep jungle walk
This morning activity starts at 06:00 a.m. in the morning. This is the best time to do birdwatching. We will take our motorized canoe to enjoy the sunrise, beautiful landscapes, and animal spotting. We will pass through small lakes of the Cuyabeno jungle before returning to the lodge for breakfast.
After some rest in the hammock, the guide will take us on a 3-hour deep jungle walk. The guide will explain and share a lot of knowledge about the Cuyabeno rainforest. You will learn wisdom passed on from generations who lived in this jungle! After this interesting walk, we will return to our lodges for lunch.
At 04:00 p.m. in the afternoon, we will take the motor canoe to navigate through small black water pipes. These form a spectacular ecosystem where we can spot diverse wildlife. When night begins to fall, we will make our way back to Waita lodge. We will venture downstream in search of caimans, fishing bats, tree boas, and nocturnal birds.
After a delicious dinner, our guide will invite you to take an exciting night walk. We will search for insects, snakes, and spiders!
Day 4: Full day Canoe, Lagoon swim & Meet indigenous group
After an early breakfast at 07:00 a.m., we will take our motorized canoe to add more animals to our “jungle check list”. We will row down the narrow white-water river, home to uncommon species, and will try to spot different species of animals.
A long and exciting canoe ride awaits us. The first part of the river we will navigate is very narrow and will give us a fun experience as we maneuver through. We will then ride for 1,5 hours to the border of Ecuador and Peru, where a large expanse of flooded forest is located. Then, a 2 hours upstream journey will allow us to spot monkeys, pink fresh water dolphins, and more animals.
After a box lunch, you will have the opportunity to swim with the dolphins, enjoy a beautiful landscape, and we will meet an indigenous group called the “Secoya”.
Following the same route, we will return to Waita lodge at approximately 16h00. The rest of the night you will enjoy a well-deserved dinner and rest.
Day 5: Forest walk, Canoe trip, Swimming & Community visit.
At 06:00 a.m. in the morning, our local guide will invite you to take a short walk into the Terra Firme forest. Enjoy the enormous trees and density of the forest! Afterwards, have a nice breakfast.
After breakfast we will prepare our equipment to return to Waita Lodge. We will take the motorized canoe and make some stops along the way. You will have time to swim and will also be provided with a Box lunch.
We will then visit some of the communities to appreciate the difference between Amazonian groups. Here you will also be able to buy handicrafts. After a profitable trip, we will return to our lodge. Then, you will have the rest of the night to rest, shower, and dinner.
Day 6: Morning activity & 3,5 hour Canoe ride
On our last day, we will take our last early activity. Our guide will take you on a brief excursion into the rainforest or in our canoe to enjoy the awakening of nature. Again, this is a wonderful time for birdwatching and enjoying the final day in the beautiful Cuyabeno rainforest.
After breakfast, you will prepare your luggage for the return trip. For the final moments, you will enjoy a 3,5 hour canoe ride back to Tierras Orientales. Here our private bus will take you back to Lago Agrio at 16h00. From here, you can go by plane or bus back to Quito.
Starting days: Every Sunday to Friday
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How to get to Lago Agrio
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Prices
Minimum 4 people maximum
Private room/Share room
6 Days – 5 Nights – $ 1300 p.p.
Single Room supplement has an extra charge of 75% of the normal price
Included
Included
- Bilingual naturalist guide: English/Spanish
- River transport
- Lodging in traditional cabins.
- Private bathroom
- Meals on tour (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Tea, coffee, chocolate enabled all day
- Catering for vegetarians or vegans
- Electricity to charge the batteries
- Equipment (poncho, rubber boots, binoculars
- Happy time: 18:30 p.m. to 21:00 p.m.
- Transportation Lago Agrio – Cuyabeno – Lago Agrio
Not Included
Not Included
- Ground / Air transportation from Quito to Lago Agrio – Lago Agrio to Quito
- Additional beverages such as beer and wine inside and outside the Lodge
- Visit observation tower 6 dollars per passenger
- Family visit Local 6 dollars per passenger
- Breakfast on the first day
- Last Day Dinner
- Tips for our crew and guides
How to get to Lago Agrio
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.