KILLAS OF CUYABENO - Lagoons & Siona Territory
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Tapir Lodge, Laguna Grande, Siona Territory., Ecuador
KILLAS OF CUYABENO - Lagoons & Siona Territory
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Tapir Lodge, Laguna Grande, Siona Territory., Ecuador
KILLAS OF CUYABENO - Lagoons & Siona Territory
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Tapir Lodge, Laguna Grande, Siona Territory., Ecuador
KILLAS OF CUYABENO - Lagoons & Siona Territory
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Tapir Lodge, Laguna Grande, Siona Territory., Sucumbíos, Ecuador View on Google Maps
Tour Overview
Explore Cuyabeno through one of the Amazon's oldest forms of transportation: the Killa, a traditional dugout canoe carved from a single tree trunk. Navigate quietly through blackwater lagoons and flooded igapó forests, observing tropical birds, primates, reptiles, and other rainforest wildlife. Experience an Amazon sunset over Laguna Grande, surrounded by the natural rhythms of the rainforest. Meet a Siona community and discover local traditions, including traditional cassava bread preparation. Walk beneath towering Ceibo trees along rainforest trails and learn about medicinal plants and ancestral healing practices. An expert-led journey connecting nature, culture, and the living traditions of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
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- ☆Traditional Killas Navigation: Paddle quietly through Laguna Grande, blackwater lagoons, flooded forests, and natural waterways.
- ☆Laguna Grande & Igapó Forest: Explore flooded Amazonian landscapes and enjoy a blackwater lagoon sunset.
- ☆Siona Culture & Traditions: Meet a local Siona community, discover its traditions, and participate in preparing traditional cassava bread.
- ☆Ancestral Forest Knowledge: Learn about medicinal plants and traditional healing practices through a guided cultural encounter.
- ☆Rainforest Trails & Ceibo Trees: Hike through primary rainforest, discovering towering Ceibo trees, medicinal plants, and animal tracks.
- ☆Amazon Wildlife & Birdwatching: Observe tropical birds, primates, reptiles, and other rainforest wildlife, including an early-morning Killas excursion.
What's Included
Included
- Certified bilingual naturalist guide
- Motorized canoe transfers between Cuyabeno Bridge and Tapir Lodge
- Scheduled Killas canoe excursions
- Daily guided excursion program
- Rain poncho and rubber boots
- Personal flotation device for water activities
- 4 nights at Tapir Lodge
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Purified drinking water
- Coffee and tea
- Private bathroom with hot-water shower
- Wi-Fi in designated social areas
Excluded
- International/domestic flights, incl. Quito-Coca
- Quito/Coca-Cuyabeno transfers & Coca airport transfers
- Coca accommodation
- Community & healer fee: USD 20 pp
- Alcoholic/soft drinks, extra meals & binoculars
- Travel/medical/rescue insurance, expenses & tips
- Any service not listed under Included