Cuyabeno Tours

from $340.00

Cuyabeno Amazon Rainforest Tours in Ecuador

Experience the heart of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve with unforgettable Amazon rainforest tours in Ecuador designed for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and adventure travelers. Located near the Colombian border in the Ecuadorian Amazon, Cuyabeno is one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, accessible only by motorized canoe through winding jungle rivers surrounded by untouched tropical rainforest.

During our Cuyabeno tours, travelers stay in comfortable eco-lodges built deep within the primary rainforest, offering an authentic Amazon experience while maintaining environmentally responsible tourism practices. The lodges combine local architecture, excellent food, private accommodations, and relaxing jungle surroundings, allowing visitors to fully disconnect and immerse themselves in nature.

At Ecuador Eco Adventure, we work directly with indigenous communities and local Amazonian guides who have grown up in the rainforest and possess extensive knowledge about the jungle, medicinal plants, wildlife, river systems, and native traditions. Their experience provides travelers with a far more authentic and educational experience than conventional Amazon tours operated only from the cities.

Cuyabeno Amazon tours include jungle hikes, canoe expeditions, birdwatching, wildlife spotting, night walks, and opportunities to observe monkeys, pink river dolphins, caimans, sloths, toucans, parrots, frogs, and countless other endemic Amazon species in their natural habitat.

Whether you are searching for the best Ecuador Amazon tours, eco-lodge experiences in the rainforest, or wildlife adventures in South America, the Cuyabeno Reserve offers one of the most immersive jungle experiences in the Amazon Basin.

Sustainable Ecotourism in the Ecuadorian Amazon

At Ecuador Eco Adventure, we are committed to promoting responsible and sustainable ecotourism in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, the second-largest protected area in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Covering more than 604,000 hectares of primary rainforest, Cuyabeno was officially declared a protected reserve in 1979 and remains one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in South America.

Our Amazon eco-lodges are designed to minimize environmental impact while providing comfortable accommodations deep within the rainforest. The lodge operates with solar energy for charging cameras and electronic devices, private rooms with hot showers, and eco-friendly biodigester systems that help preserve the fragile jungle environment. Through sustainable tourism, local indigenous communities directly benefit from conservation-focused travel while helping protect one of the last great wildlife refuges on Earth.

The reserve is home to indigenous groups such as the Siona, Secoya, and Cofán communities, who continue preserving ancestral traditions and centuries-old knowledge of the Amazon rainforest. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about local culture, traditional medicine, jungle survival skills, and daily life in the Amazon Basin through authentic cultural exchanges with native communities.

The Cuyabeno lagoons and rivers are also famous for wildlife observation and traditional fishing experiences, including piranha fishing and opportunities to search for the legendary Green Anaconda, one of the largest snakes in the world.

Cuyabeno Tour Activities

Visitors joining our Cuyabeno Amazon tours in Ecuador can enjoy a wide variety of rainforest activities including:

  • Birdwatching and canopy tower observation
  • Jungle hikes and wildlife tracking
  • Canoe excursions through flooded forests and lagoons
  • Caiman and nocturnal wildlife spotting
  • Cultural exchanges with indigenous communities
  • Traditional piranha fishing experiences
  • Wildlife photography and nature exploration

These Ecuador Amazon rainforest tours are ideal for travelers seeking authentic jungle experiences, wildlife encounters, and eco-adventures in one of the most extraordinary regions of the Amazon Basin

Pricing:

  • 4 days: $350
  • 5 days $440

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    • Vacation Style Holiday Type
      • Bird
      • Hiking
      • Jungle
      • Kayak
      • Tree
      • Wildlife
      Comfort
    • Activity Level Day Hike
      2/8
    • Group Size Medium Group
      15
    All about the Cuyabeno Tours.

    Departures are set for Mondays or Thursdays

    The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
    What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
    • Transport to Cuyabeno reserve entrance and back (from Lago Agrio)
    • Transport by boat to Eco Lodge
    • All meals during the trip
    • Intercultural exchange with the local Siona people
    • Night walks in the forest
    • Visit to the lagoons and swimming
    • Bird watching
    • Local Naturalist guides
    • Equipment as boots (until 47) and raincoats
    • Tour for finding Caimans at night
    • Trek in the forestAll breakfasts, lunches and dinners & dining
    What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
    • Travel insurance and other emergencies
    • Single room accommodations join our groups every Monday and Thursday)
    • Liquors, beeers and bootled beverages
    1. Day1 Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno

      Lago Agrio – El Puente. Flight (9:00.) or bus ride (one day before – 8 hour ride) to Lago Agrio. Drive from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Afternoon: canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our camp site. Night: dinner and exiting night walk.

    2. Day2 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: three hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late afternoon: Relax, sunset at Laguna Grande with a chance for some refreshing swimming and caiman (alligator) searching.

    3. Day3 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: An hour and a half boat ride down the river to a Siona indigenous community to interact and learn about their traditions and customs by making some local food. After a visit to a shaman to learn about his secrets and ncestral knowledge of shamanism. At night we enjoy watching hundreds

    4. Day4 Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio

      El Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito. Early morning: Bird watching from a 25 meters high tower. Breakfast: journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Lago Agrio in the afternoon).

    5. Day1 Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno

      Lago Agrio – El Puente. Flight (9:00.) or bus ride (one day before – 8 hour ride) to Lago Agrio. Drive from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Afternoon: canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our camp site. Night: dinner and exiting night walk.

    6. Day2 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: three hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late afternoon: Relax, sunset at Laguna Grande with a chance for some refreshing swimming and caiman (alligator) searching.

    7. Day3 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: An hour and a half boat ride down the river to a Siona indigenous community to interact and learn about their traditions and customs by making some local food. After a visit to a shaman to learn about his secrets and ncestral knowledge of shamanism. At night we enjoy watching hundreds

    8. Day4 Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio

      El Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito. Early morning: Bird watching from a 25 meters high tower. Breakfast: journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Lago Agrio in the afternoon).

    9. Day1 Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno

      Lago Agrio – El Puente. Flight (9:00.) or bus ride (one day before – 8 hour ride) to Lago Agrio. Drive from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Afternoon: canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our camp site. Night: dinner and exiting night walk.

    10. Day2 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: three hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late afternoon: Relax, sunset at Laguna Grande with a chance for some refreshing swimming and caiman (alligator) searching.

    11. Day3 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: An hour and a half boat ride down the river to a Siona indigenous community to interact and learn about their traditions and customs by making some local food. After a visit to a shaman to learn about his secrets and ncestral knowledge of shamanism. At night we enjoy watching hundreds

    12. Day4 Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio

      El Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito. Early morning: Bird watching from a 25 meters high tower. Breakfast: journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Lago Agrio in the afternoon).

    13. Day1 Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno

      Lago Agrio – El Puente. Flight (9:00.) or bus ride (one day before – 8 hour ride) to Lago Agrio. Drive from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Afternoon: canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our camp site. Night: dinner and exiting night walk.

    14. Day2 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: three hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late afternoon: Relax, sunset at Laguna Grande with a chance for some refreshing swimming and caiman (alligator) searching.

    15. Day3 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: An hour and a half boat ride down the river to a Siona indigenous community to interact and learn about their traditions and customs by making some local food. After a visit to a shaman to learn about his secrets and ncestral knowledge of shamanism. At night we enjoy watching hundreds

    16. Day4 Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio

      El Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito. Early morning: Bird watching from a 25 meters high tower. Breakfast: journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Lago Agrio in the afternoon).

    17. Day1 Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno

      Lago Agrio – El Puente. Flight (9:00.) or bus ride (one day before – 8 hour ride) to Lago Agrio. Drive from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Afternoon: canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our camp site. Night: dinner and exiting night walk.

    18. Day2 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: three hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late afternoon: Relax, sunset at Laguna Grande with a chance for some refreshing swimming and caiman (alligator) searching.

    19. Day3 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: An hour and a half boat ride down the river to a Siona indigenous community to interact and learn about their traditions and customs by making some local food. After a visit to a shaman to learn about his secrets and ncestral knowledge of shamanism. At night we enjoy watching hundreds

    20. Day4 Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio

      El Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito. Early morning: Bird watching from a 25 meters high tower. Breakfast: journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Lago Agrio in the afternoon).

    21. Day1 Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno

      Lago Agrio – El Puente. Flight (9:00.) or bus ride (one day before – 8 hour ride) to Lago Agrio. Drive from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Afternoon: canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our camp site. Night: dinner and exiting night walk.

    22. Day2 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: three hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late afternoon: Relax, sunset at Laguna Grande with a chance for some refreshing swimming and caiman (alligator) searching.

    23. Day3 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: An hour and a half boat ride down the river to a Siona indigenous community to interact and learn about their traditions and customs by making some local food. After a visit to a shaman to learn about his secrets and ncestral knowledge of shamanism. At night we enjoy watching hundreds

    24. Day4 Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio

      El Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito. Early morning: Bird watching from a 25 meters high tower. Breakfast: journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Lago Agrio in the afternoon).

    25. Day1 Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno

      Lago Agrio – El Puente. Flight (9:00.) or bus ride (one day before – 8 hour ride) to Lago Agrio. Drive from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Afternoon: canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our camp site. Night: dinner and exiting night walk.

    26. Day2 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: three hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late afternoon: Relax, sunset at Laguna Grande with a chance for some refreshing swimming and caiman (alligator) searching.

    27. Day3 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: An hour and a half boat ride down the river to a Siona indigenous community to interact and learn about their traditions and customs by making some local food. After a visit to a shaman to learn about his secrets and ncestral knowledge of shamanism. At night we enjoy watching hundreds

    28. Day4 Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio

      El Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito. Early morning: Bird watching from a 25 meters high tower. Breakfast: journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Lago Agrio in the afternoon).

    29. Day1 Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno

      Lago Agrio – El Puente. Flight (9:00.) or bus ride (one day before – 8 hour ride) to Lago Agrio. Drive from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Afternoon: canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our camp site. Night: dinner and exiting night walk.

    30. Day2 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: three hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late afternoon: Relax, sunset at Laguna Grande with a chance for some refreshing swimming and caiman (alligator) searching.

    31. Day3 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: An hour and a half boat ride down the river to a Siona indigenous community to interact and learn about their traditions and customs by making some local food. After a visit to a shaman to learn about his secrets and ncestral knowledge of shamanism. At night we enjoy watching hundreds

    32. Day4 Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio

      El Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito. Early morning: Bird watching from a 25 meters high tower. Breakfast: journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Lago Agrio in the afternoon).

    33. Day1 Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno

      Lago Agrio – El Puente. Flight (9:00.) or bus ride (one day before – 8 hour ride) to Lago Agrio. Drive from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Afternoon: canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our camp site. Night: dinner and exiting night walk.

    34. Day2 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: three hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late afternoon: Relax, sunset at Laguna Grande with a chance for some refreshing swimming and caiman (alligator) searching.

    35. Day3 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: An hour and a half boat ride down the river to a Siona indigenous community to interact and learn about their traditions and customs by making some local food. After a visit to a shaman to learn about his secrets and ncestral knowledge of shamanism. At night we enjoy watching hundreds

    36. Day4 Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio

      El Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito. Early morning: Bird watching from a 25 meters high tower. Breakfast: journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Lago Agrio in the afternoon).

    37. Day1 Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno

      Lago Agrio – El Puente. Flight (9:00.) or bus ride (one day before – 8 hour ride) to Lago Agrio. Drive from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Afternoon: canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our camp site. Night: dinner and exiting night walk.

    38. Day2 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: three hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late afternoon: Relax, sunset at Laguna Grande with a chance for some refreshing swimming and caiman (alligator) searching.

    39. Day3 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: An hour and a half boat ride down the river to a Siona indigenous community to interact and learn about their traditions and customs by making some local food. After a visit to a shaman to learn about his secrets and ncestral knowledge of shamanism. At night we enjoy watching hundreds

    40. Day4 Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio

      El Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito. Early morning: Bird watching from a 25 meters high tower. Breakfast: journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Lago Agrio in the afternoon).

    41. Day1 Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno

      Lago Agrio – El Puente. Flight (9:00.) or bus ride (one day before – 8 hour ride) to Lago Agrio. Drive from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Afternoon: canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our camp site. Night: dinner and exiting night walk.

    42. Day2 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: three hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late afternoon: Relax, sunset at Laguna Grande with a chance for some refreshing swimming and caiman (alligator) searching.

    43. Day3 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: An hour and a half boat ride down the river to a Siona indigenous community to interact and learn about their traditions and customs by making some local food. After a visit to a shaman to learn about his secrets and ncestral knowledge of shamanism. At night we enjoy watching hundreds

    44. Day4 Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio

      El Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito. Early morning: Bird watching from a 25 meters high tower. Breakfast: journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Lago Agrio in the afternoon).

    45. Day1 Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno

      Lago Agrio – El Puente. Flight (9:00.) or bus ride (one day before – 8 hour ride) to Lago Agrio. Drive from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Afternoon: canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our camp site. Night: dinner and exiting night walk.

    46. Day2 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: three hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late afternoon: Relax, sunset at Laguna Grande with a chance for some refreshing swimming and caiman (alligator) searching.

    47. Day3 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: An hour and a half boat ride down the river to a Siona indigenous community to interact and learn about their traditions and customs by making some local food. After a visit to a shaman to learn about his secrets and ncestral knowledge of shamanism. At night we enjoy watching hundreds

    48. Day4 Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio

      El Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito. Early morning: Bird watching from a 25 meters high tower. Breakfast: journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Lago Agrio in the afternoon).

    49. Day1 Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno

      Lago Agrio – El Puente. Flight (9:00.) or bus ride (one day before – 8 hour ride) to Lago Agrio. Drive from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Afternoon: canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our camp site. Night: dinner and exiting night walk.

    50. Day2 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: three hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late afternoon: Relax, sunset at Laguna Grande with a chance for some refreshing swimming and caiman (alligator) searching.

    51. Day3 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: An hour and a half boat ride down the river to a Siona indigenous community to interact and learn about their traditions and customs by making some local food. After a visit to a shaman to learn about his secrets and ncestral knowledge of shamanism. At night we enjoy watching hundreds

    52. Day4 Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio

      El Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito. Early morning: Bird watching from a 25 meters high tower. Breakfast: journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Lago Agrio in the afternoon).

    53. Day1 Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno

      Lago Agrio – El Puente. Flight (9:00.) or bus ride (one day before – 8 hour ride) to Lago Agrio. Drive from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Afternoon: canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our camp site. Night: dinner and exiting night walk.

    54. Day2 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: three hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late afternoon: Relax, sunset at Laguna Grande with a chance for some refreshing swimming and caiman (alligator) searching.

    55. Day3 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: An hour and a half boat ride down the river to a Siona indigenous community to interact and learn about their traditions and customs by making some local food. After a visit to a shaman to learn about his secrets and ncestral knowledge of shamanism. At night we enjoy watching hundreds

    56. Day4 Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio

      El Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito. Early morning: Bird watching from a 25 meters high tower. Breakfast: journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Lago Agrio in the afternoon).

    57. Day1 Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno

      Lago Agrio – El Puente. Flight (9:00.) or bus ride (one day before – 8 hour ride) to Lago Agrio. Drive from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Afternoon: canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our camp site. Night: dinner and exiting night walk.

    58. Day2 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: three hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late afternoon: Relax, sunset at Laguna Grande with a chance for some refreshing swimming and caiman (alligator) searching.

    59. Day3 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: An hour and a half boat ride down the river to a Siona indigenous community to interact and learn about their traditions and customs by making some local food. After a visit to a shaman to learn about his secrets and ncestral knowledge of shamanism. At night we enjoy watching hundreds

    60. Day4 Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio

      El Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito. Early morning: Bird watching from a 25 meters high tower. Breakfast: journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Lago Agrio in the afternoon).

    61. Day1 Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno

      Lago Agrio – El Puente. Flight (9:00.) or bus ride (one day before – 8 hour ride) to Lago Agrio. Drive from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Afternoon: canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our camp site. Night: dinner and exiting night walk.

    62. Day2 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: three hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late afternoon: Relax, sunset at Laguna Grande with a chance for some refreshing swimming and caiman (alligator) searching.

    63. Day3 Cuyabeno

      Cuyabeno River. Morning: An hour and a half boat ride down the river to a Siona indigenous community to interact and learn about their traditions and customs by making some local food. After a visit to a shaman to learn about his secrets and ncestral knowledge of shamanism. At night we enjoy watching hundreds

    64. Day4 Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio

      El Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito. Early morning: Bird watching from a 25 meters high tower. Breakfast: journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Lago Agrio in the afternoon).