Killas: Dugout Canoes In The Lower Cuyabeno 4 Days / 3 Nights
Cuyabeno, Sucumbios, Ecuador View on Google Maps
Tour Overview
Experience the Lower Cuyabeno like never before aboard Killas (traditional dugout canoes), gliding silently through winding rivers and hidden lagoons. This immersive journey allows travelers to explore pristine blackwater forests (igapó), spot diverse wildlife, and witness the rainforest waking up at dawn. The slow pace of the canoes provides the perfect opportunity to observe birds, mammals, and aquatic species in their natural habitat, while taking in the unique beauty of the Amazon ecosystem. As you navigate deeper into the heart of the Cuyabeno Reserve, each bend in the river reveals new surprises—from flocks of colorful parrots at clay licks to the lush flora of primary rainforest. Guided by expert naturalists, this expedition offers a perfect blend of adventure and discovery, connecting travelers with the rhythms of the Amazon and creating memorable wildlife encounters that last a lifetime.
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Contact Travel ExpertHighlights
- ☆Coca Airport arrival – Transfer to Tierras Orientales – Boat trip to the Lodge
- ☆Breakfast at Parrot clay lick + Killas at Rio Aguas Negras + Observation tower
- ☆Killas: San Franciso River
- ☆Transfer to Lago Agrio
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.


