Experience the Amazon From the Top of the Canopy
If you want to experience the Amazon rainforest in its purest form, Guacamayo Lodge in Cuyabeno is one of the most unique places you can stay in Ecuador.
Located deep inside the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, this lodge offers something that immediately sets it apart from other Amazon lodges. A towering bird watching platform that allows you to climb into the canopy of the forest itself.
Instead of looking up at the jungle, you stand inside it.
From this elevated viewpoint you can observe macaws, parrots, toucans and countless other bird species flying at eye level while the endless green of the Amazon stretches in every direction.
The 4 or 5 Day Cuyabeno Amazon Experience
Cuyabeno itself is one of the most magical ecosystems in South America. Flooded forests reflect the sky like giant mirrors. Black water lagoons glow orange and gold at sunset. The sound of frogs, insects, birds and distant monkeys becomes the rhythm of the night.
Once you experience the beauty and mystery of this place, something inside you changes.
Most travelers say the same thing when they leave.
They wish they had stayed longer.
Why Stay at Guacamayo Lodge in Cuyabeno
Guacamayo Lodge offers an authentic Amazon rainforest experience while still providing the comfort needed for a multi day jungle expedition.
The lodge sits along the Cuyabeno River surrounded by flooded forest, wildlife and untouched nature. From the moment you arrive by canoe, the modern world disappears and the rainforest takes over.
Highlights of this experience include
A Day Knowing The Science
Highlights of this experience include
Bird watching from the canopy tower
Exploring the Amazon by canoe
Swimming in Laguna Grande
Searching for pink river dolphins
Night jungle walks
Visiting the Siona indigenous community
Meeting a traditional Amazon shaman
Watching sunsets over the flooded forest
Every day offers a new discovery.
Ready to Experience the Amazon Rainforest
Few places on Earth offer the beauty, wildlife and mystery of the Amazon.
Guacamayo Lodge allows you to explore this incredible ecosystem with expert guides, comfortable lodging and unforgettable jungle adventures.
If you are looking for one of the most authentic Amazon tours in Ecuador, this is the experience you have been searching for.
Request your quote today and begin your journey into the heart of the rainforest. 🌿
Location
Jungle
trip type
Swimming
Relaxing
Hiking
Duration
4 or 5 days
Starting at
USD 300
Guacamayo lodge sets itself apart from other lodges right away with its impressive bird-watching tower where you can climb in to the canopy and be with the birds. There is no place quite like the flooded forests of Cuyabeno. Once you experience it’s intrigue and beauty, the charm of it’s rivers reflecting the emerging forests and skies like mirrors, the symphony of frogs, crickets, night birds and monkeys lulling you to sleep, the bird life, the plant life, the animals you will never want to come back to civilization.
4 DAY & 3 NIGHTS 7 / 5 DAY & 4 NIGHTS
DAY 1 Enter the Forest
DAY 1: QUITO – LAGO AGRIO – CUYABENO: Flight (EQ201 arrival 10:55 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour – 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to The bridge of Cuyabeno. You will then take a Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Unlike other lodges, you will Lunch in the lodge itself. Then visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Indulge your self with a great Dinner. Finally a night canoe expedition in search of caimans.
DAY 2 – EXPLORE THE JUNGLE”
EXPLORE THE JUNGLE
DAY 2 : Set out on a four hours hike in the primary forest because we know learning about flora and fauna, especially to find out about the medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc is what everyone wants from a tour. Lunch at the camp. In the afternoon paddle in a traditional canoe on the Lagoons or rivers to explore and enjoy the uniqueness of nature. You will have the chance to swim and enjoy the sunset. However, this is if conditions permit. if you are lucky you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to the lodge. Finally, have your Dinner.
DAY 3 – SHAMAN OF THE FOREST”
PUERTO BOLIVAR – INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY
DAY 3 : Enjoy a visit to the Siona Community, where you can see the preparation of their traditional bread, Casabe, and the naturalist guide will give you explanations about the customs and traditions, in other words, the culture of native people. Quench your hunger with a Box Lunch. Straight after lunch, we will visit the Shaman, who will talk to you about the ceremonies in the jungle. Besides, you will be able to ask questions Return to camp. After a long day. And it is time for Dinner. Conclude your day with an exciting night walk.
DAY 4 – SPLENDOR OF NATURE” CUYABENO
DAY 4: Start the day with early morning birdwatching (5:30) and watch the sunrise. After we will have breakfast at the lodge Then at 9:30 return to the Cuyabeno bridge where we will have a box lunch and then you will be picked up by a shuttle bus which will take you to Lago Agrio so you can get back to Quito either by bus or airplane also.
Or if doing 5 DAYS
A relaxing morning paddle in a traditional canoe on the rivers to explore and enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Searching for monkeys and birds. to conclude your morning you will Lunch at the camp. Relax, Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Your well-deserved Dinner and after that a spectacular Night walk (optional)
Day 5 – BACK TO CIVILISATION”
RETURN TO LAGO AGRIO
Day 5: An early morning bird watching. You would have earnt your Breakfast, after the early start. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to Cuyabeno Bridge. Tucan lodge will provide a Box Lunch. To finalize the tour a Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus (15:00 pm). or plane (EQ 210 leaves 17.55)
*Meals from Lunch day 1 until lunch on day 4 or 5
*Tea / Coffee and Filtered Water
*Accommodation Double/Triple or Matrimonial cabin
*Transportation from Lago Agrio to the Guacamayo Lodge and back to Lago Agrio
*Bilingual Naturalist Guide
*Rain Poncho
*Rubber boots
Transport from Quito to Cuyabeno Bridge and back – return flights approx. $190 US – bus $20 US
$5 US Contribution to Siona Community Visit
$5 US Contribution to Shaman Visit
Alcoholic / Soft drinks
TIPS
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Frequent Questions about Yatch Activity
The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is one of the most biodiverse areas in the entire Amazon rainforest. Located in northeastern Ecuador, it protects more than 600,000 hectares of tropical forest, rivers and lagoons. The reserve is famous for its incredible wildlife including pink river dolphins, monkeys, caimans, sloths and hundreds of bird species.
Most travelers reach Cuyabeno by flying or taking a night bus from Quito to the city of Lago Agrio. From Lago Agrio, transportation takes you to the Cuyabeno Bridge where the tour begins. From there, visitors travel by canoe along the river for several hours to reach the lodges deep inside the rainforest.
Cuyabeno is home to an incredible variety of wildlife. Visitors often see monkeys, pink river dolphins, caimans, tropical birds, frogs and many species of insects. The reserve is also known for its birdlife, with hundreds of species including toucans, macaws and parrots.
Yes, visiting Cuyabeno with a professional guide is considered very safe. All tours are led by experienced naturalist guides who know the forest and its wildlife. Lodges also follow safety protocols and guides are trained to ensure visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience in the rainforest.
Cuyabeno can be visited all year round. During the rainy season the water levels rise, which allows for more canoe exploration through flooded forests. During the drier months, hiking trails are easier to access and wildlife is often easier to spot.
If you have any other questions about Quito, transportation, tours, safety, or what to do during your stay, our team at Quito Garden is 100% prepared to help you. We’re happy to provide personalized recommendations and make sure your experience in Quito is smooth, safe, and unforgettable. Just reach out — we’re here for you.