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By Ecuador Galapagos Travels
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,334 per adult

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  • Free cancellation available
  • 6d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Your dream Amazon adventure is now more Budget-friendly than ever. Take advantage of our biggest savings and embark on an unforgettable 6-day journey through Ecuador's spectacular
    Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Travel by motorised canoe along winding blackwater rivers, explore pristine rainforest trails, encounter extraordinary wildlife, visit Indigenous communities, and discover one of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems alongside expert naturalist guides. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to experience the Amazon for less—book now before this offer ends.

Activity location

  • Quito
    • Quito, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • El Puente Cuyabeno
    • Cantón de Cuyabeno, Sucumbíos, Ecuador

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6 Days Escape Sale Enchanting Amazon Adventure

  • Activity duration is 6 days6d
    6d
  • English
Starting time: 11:00 PM
Price details
AU$1,333.77 x 1 AdultAU$1,333.77
Total
Price is AU$1,333.77
Until Sun, 8 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Purified drinking water, coffee, tea, Wi-Fi, and a farewell passion fruit cocktail
  • Inclusions
    Luggage assistance during scheduled transfers
  • Inclusions
    Vegan, vegetarian, and meat meal options according to the itinerary
  • Inclusions
    Use of wellington boots, rain ponchos, and life jackets
  • Inclusions
    Accommodation at Amazonas Lodge in a double room with a private bathroom
  • Inclusions
    Guided Amazon excursions, rainforest walks & wildlife observation with bilingual guides
  • Inclusions
    Return motorised canoe transport between Cuyabeno Bridge and Amazonas Lodge
  • Inclusions
    Return tourist bus transport from Quito to Cuyabeno and back to Quito
  • Exclusions
    International flights and domestic flights between Quito and Coca
  • Exclusions
    Coca Airport–Cuyabeno Bridge transfers and overnight Coca stay (if needed)
  • Exclusions
    Overnight accommodation in Coca, if required due to flight schedules
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks before or after the tour, including soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses, service charge, binoculars, and personal equipment
  • Exclusions
    Activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Exclusions
    Indigenous community visit and shaman experience (Opcional activity, payable on site )
  • Exclusions
    Travel insurance (not included but recommended)

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: From Quito to the Amazon: Your Journey Begins

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight tourist bus journey

Quito

  • 11h
Your Amazon adventure begins in Quito with an overnight tourist bus journey to Cuyabeno Bridge. Leave the city behind and travel towards the Ecuadorian Amazon, where a unique rainforest experience awaits. The journey takes approximately 10–11 hours. The tourist bus transport from Quito to Cuyabeno and the return transfer from Cuyabeno to Quito are included in the tour price.

Day 2: Entering Cuyabeno: Your First Rainforest Encounter

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Amazonas Lodge – double room with private bathroom and hot-water shower

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

  • 4h
Arrive at Cuyabeno Bridge at approximately 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a box lunch and complete the final preparations before entering the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Board a motorised canoe and travel along the Cuyabeno River through unique blackwater ecosystems surrounded by lush rainforest. During the approximately 2–3-hour journey, look for birds, monkeys, reptiles, and other Amazonian wildlife. Upon arrival at Amazonas Lodge, settle into your accommodation and enjoy dinner. In the evening, your certified naturalist guide will introduce you to the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, its ecosystems, conservation efforts, and the activities planned for the following days.

Day 3: Laguna Grande: Wildlife, Rainforest & Amazon Sunset

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Amazonas Lodge

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

  • 4h
Begin the day with breakfast at approximately 7:30 a.m. After receiving your wellington boots and a briefing from your guide, travel by motorised or paddle canoe towards Laguna Grande. Navigate through the flooded igapó forest, where ancient trees rise from the water and create a unique habitat for orchids, bromeliads, ferns, birds, and other wildlife. Continue into the terra firme forest for a guided walk along the Palma Roja Trail. Learn about rainforest ecology while searching for macaws, toucans, tanagers, woodpeckers, monkeys, and other Amazonian species. Return to Amazonas Lodge for a late lunch and time to relax. In the afternoon, travel back to Laguna Grande for an evening canoe excursion. Depending on weather and water conditions, enjoy a safe swim and watch the sunset over the Amazon. After dinner, an optional short night walk may be offered to look for frogs and other nocturnal wildlife.

Day 4: Amazon Traditions & Indigenous Knowledge

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Amazonas Lodge

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

  • 5h
Early risers may join an optional birdwatching excursion at approximately 6:00 a.m. Travel by canoe as the rainforest awakens and look for colourful birds, primates, and other wildlife along the river. After breakfast, continue downstream towards Puerto Bolívar, home to the Siona people. Discover the connection between Amazonian biodiversity, river ecosystems, and indigenous traditions. In the afternoon, visit a nearby Cofán community and meet a local shaman. Learn about medicinal plants, traditional knowledge, and ancestral healing practices. Take part in the harvesting and preparation of cassava bread, an important element of Amazonian culture and daily life. Return to Amazonas Lodge for dinner and a special evening gathering. Depending on weather conditions, an optional short night walk may be available to observe frogs, insects, spiders, and other nocturnal species.

Day 5: Your Amazon, Your Adventure

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Amazonas Lodge

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

  • 5h
After breakfast, enjoy a flexible day of exploration designed together with your naturalist guide. Depending on weather conditions, wildlife activity, and group interests, the day may include birdwatching, canoe-based wildlife observation, or a guided rainforest walk. This adaptable experience allows you to explore the Amazon in greater depth while learning about local ecosystems, wildlife behaviour, species identification, and habitat dynamics. Enjoy lunch at Amazonas Lodge and spend time relaxing before your final Amazon sunset. Observe how the rainforest changes as daylight fades and the sounds and activity of the forest begin to shift. After dinner, celebrate the journey with a farewell passion fruit cocktail and meet the Amazonas Lodge team. Their local knowledge and hospitality are an important part of this memorable rainforest experience.

Day 6: Farewell to Cuyabeno & Return to Quito

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight tourist bus journey

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

  • 11h
Enjoy breakfast at approximately 7:30 a.m. before preparing for your departure from Amazonas Lodge, generally scheduled around 9:30 a.m. The lodge team will assist with your luggage before you board the motorised canoe for the return journey through the Amazon waterways. Navigate back to Cuyabeno Bridge while enjoying your final views of the rainforest. Upon arrival, board the included tourist bus for the return journey from Cuyabeno to Quito. The return journey takes approximately 10–11 hours.

Location

Activity location

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    Quito
    • Quito, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    El Puente Cuyabeno
    • Cantón de Cuyabeno, Sucumbíos, Ecuador

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