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Cuyabeno Expedition - waterways and forest

Cuyabeno Expedition: Amazon Rainforest Expedition to Aguarico, Cuyabeno and Lagartococha Rivers

Quito, Lago Agrio, Puno, Cusco, Ica, Huacachina, Ecuador

Freshwater dolphins in Cuyabeno

Cuyabeno Expedition: Amazon Rainforest Expedition to Aguarico, Cuyabeno and Lagartococha Rivers

Quito, Lago Agrio, Puno, Cusco, Ica, Huacachina, Ecuador

Monkeys in the flooded forest

Cuyabeno Expedition: Amazon Rainforest Expedition to Aguarico, Cuyabeno and Lagartococha Rivers

Quito, Lago Agrio, Puno, Cusco, Ica, Huacachina, Ecuador

Camp and river scenes in Cuyabeno

Cuyabeno Expedition: Amazon Rainforest Expedition to Aguarico, Cuyabeno and Lagartococha Rivers

Quito, Lago Agrio, Puno, Cusco, Ica, Huacachina, Ecuador

Cuyabeno Expedition: Amazon Rainforest Expedition to Aguarico, Cuyabeno and Lagartococha Rivers

Quito, Lago Agrio, Puno, Cusco, Ica, Huacachina, Pichincha, Sucumbíos, Región Cusco, Región Puno, Ecuador View on Google Maps

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Tour Overview

Between the Aguarico and San Miguel rivers, Sucumbios province established the Cuyabeno Nature Reserve in 1979. This great In Cuyabeno, explore the Siona Indian Community's tropical lagoons, wetlands, and floodplains. Dolphins, turtles, anacondas, crocodiles, monkeys, ocelots, sloths, hoatzins, arras, and kingfishers live in Cuyabeno's aquatic and terrestrial settings. The Cuyabeno expedition depicts tropical rainforest palms, bromeliads, ceibos, helicons, macrolobium, wild roses, and orchids. Everyone will remember this once-in-a-lifetime excursion. Scientists and tourists can explore the rainforest on this expedition. Cuyabeno's waterways are private and rewarding. A multilingual naturalist and Siona Indian guide conducts you through the jungle by canoe. You can choose from motorized and dugout paddling, hiking, bird watching, and night expeditions in Cuyabeno.

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Places You Will See

Churute Mangroves
Churute Mangroves
Red Mangrove Crabs
Red Mangrove Crabs
Tropical Dry Forest
Tropical Dry Forest
Cocoa Farm
Cocoa Farm
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Highlights

  • Expedition through lagoons, creeks and flooded forest systems.
  • Opportunity to observe freshwater dolphins and abundant birdlife.
  • Guidance by a Siona native guide plus bilingual naturalist guides.
  • Motorized and dugout canoeing, day hikes and night walks.
  • Camp-style or lodge-based stays (high-quality camping equipment provided).
  • Immersive cultural contact with Siona and Kichwa community sites.

What's Included

Included

  • 1 night accommodation in Quito (Mercure Alameda or similar).
  • Transfer hotel – airport (Day 2).
  • Flights Quito – Lago Agrio – Quito (as described in program).
  • Private transport from/to Lago Agrio.
  • Tourism Ministry licensed bilingual naturalist guides and native Siona guide.
  • High-quality camping equipment (tents, sleeping pads, mosquito nets, rubber boots, raincoats, life jackets).
  • Three nutritious meals a day (including purified bottled water).
  • Vegetarian meal options (please advise at booking).

Excluded

  • Cuyabeno Park Entrance fee: US $20 (payable in cash at Lago Agrio).
  • Additional beverages and tips.
  • Travel insurance.
  • International flights.
  • Anything not mentioned in the program.

Itinerary

Day 1: Meeting in Quito

Day 2: Into the Amazon Rainforest

Day 3: Parrots Island & Zancudococha Lagoon

Day 4: Lagartococha: Terra Firme & Igapó Forest

Day 5: Lagartococha & Delfín Cocha

Day 6: Tierra Firme Forest & Night Navigation

Day 7: The Kichwa Communities & Return to Lodge

Day 8: Birdwatching & Return to Cuyabeno Bridge

Day 9: From the Amazon Rainforest into the Andes