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Killas At Cofan Area Of Cuyabeno 5 Days / 4 Nights

Killas At Cofan Area Of Cuyabeno 5 Days / 4 Nights

Cuyabeno, Ecuador

Killas At Cofan Area Of Cuyabeno 5 Days / 4 Nights

Killas At Cofan Area Of Cuyabeno 5 Days / 4 Nights

Cuyabeno, Ecuador

Killas At Cofan Area Of Cuyabeno 5 Days / 4 Nights

Killas At Cofan Area Of Cuyabeno 5 Days / 4 Nights

Cuyabeno, Ecuador

Killas At Cofan Area Of Cuyabeno 5 Days / 4 Nights

Killas At Cofan Area Of Cuyabeno 5 Days / 4 Nights

Cuyabeno, Ecuador

Killas At Cofan Area Of Cuyabeno 5 Days / 4 Nights

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Includes Transport
Hiking
Food Included
Beverages Included
Shopping
Canoe Transportation
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Tour Overview

Experience the Cofan area of Cuyabeno aboard Killas (traditional dugout canoes), gliding through serene rivers, hidden lagoons, and pristine rainforest. This immersive journey takes you through blackwater igapó forests, flooded landscapes, and diverse habitats, where early mornings provide the best opportunities to observe vibrant birdlife, mammals, and aquatic species. The slow pace of the canoes allows you to truly connect with the jungle and feel the rhythms of the Amazon ecosystem. A highlight of this expedition is the visit to a Cofan community, where travelers gain insight into the rich cultural heritage, traditional lifestyles, and sustainable practices of one of Ecuador’s indigenous Amazonian groups. Guided by expert naturalists and community hosts, this journey blends adventure, wildlife encounters, and cultural immersion, leaving you with unforgettable memories of both the forest and its people.

Tour Map

Places You Will See

Parrot Clay Lick
Parrot Clay Lick
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Zábalo river
Zábalo river
Waita Amazon Lodge
Waita Amazon Lodge
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Highlights

  • Coca Airport arrival – Transfer to Tierras Orientales – Boat trip to the Lodge
  • Breakfast at Parrot clay lick + Killas at Rio Aguas Negras + Observation tower
  • From Cuyabeno to Zabalo Community
  • Zabalo River: Wildlife & Charapa Project

What's Included

Included

  • River transport and expert naturalist guide (English & Spanish).
  • Accommodation in traditional cabins with private bathroom (twin or double).
  • Three daily meals (breakfast 8:30 a.m., lunch 1:30 p.m., dinner 7:00 p.m.) + purified water.
  • Tea, coffee, and hot chocolate available all day.
  • Vegetarian and vegan options available.
  • Nighttime electricity for device charging.
  • Rubber boots, biodegradable shampoo and soap.
  • Visit to the Observation Tower.

Excluded

  • Ground or air transport Quito – Lago Agrio – Quito.
  • Extra drinks (beer, wine, etc.).
  • Rain poncho.
  • Breakfast on the first day / dinner on the last day.
  • Tips for guides and crew.
  • Transfer from Coca Airport to Tierras Orientales and way back.
  • 1 night in Coca at Gran Hotel del Lago with breakfast included.
  • Transfer to Coca Airport.

Itinerary

Day 1: First Contact with the Amazon Rainforest

Day 2: Amazon at First Light: Clay Licks & Jungle Exploration

Day 3: Cuyabeno to Zábalo: Culture, Wildlife & Tradition

Day 4: Amazon Expedition: Killas & Turtle Conservation

Day 5: Day 5. Farewell Expedition: Last Moments in the Amazon