8:40 AM – 9:00 AM: Meeting point at Farm Hotel Magic Paradise, Lago Agrio.
9:00 AM: Private transport to the Cuyabeno Reserve (2-hour drive).
11:00 AM: Arrival at the Cuyabeno Reserve. Orientation at the Ministry of Environment Interpretation Centre. Registration at the Ministry’s offices.
11:30 AM: Canoe ride along the Cuyabeno River. Observation of lush flora and fauna: monkeys, birds, and possibly anacondas.
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch at Piranha Ecolodge. Introduction to the lodge and surrounding area. Time for a short rest.
4:45 PM: Expedition to the confluence of the Cuyabeno and La Hormiga rivers. Possible sightings of pink dolphins. Continue to Laguna Grande to watch the sunset and swim.
6:30 PM: Night walk to observe insects, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals (45 minutes). Search for black caimans and tree boas along the river.
8:00 PM: Dinner and welcome cocktail at the ecolodge. Option to relax in a hammock or enjoy a drink at the bar.
6:00 AM: Expedition to the observation tower. Look for birds, monkeys, sloths, and colourful macaws.
7:30 AM: Breakfast at the ecolodge.
9:00 AM: Downriver journey to the Siona Community of Puerto Bolívar. A Siona woman will guide you through a cassava plantation and give hands-on experience in preparing the traditional cassava bread (casabe).
12:00 PM: Lunch in the Siona village. Enjoy a communal meal with local flavours.
1:00 PM: Meet one of the last Siona shamans in Ecuador. Participate in an ancestral cleansing ritual with traditional chants. Later, search for snakes and wildlife and visit the giant Ceibo tree.
5:30 PM: Paddle upriver in search of birds, monkeys, and sloths. Enjoy the river’s tranquility and the canopy scenery.
8:00 PM: Farewell dinner and cocktail at the ecolodge. Reflection on the day’s experiences and connections in the Amazon.
5:30 AM: Early morning trip to Laguna Grande. Witness a vibrant sunrise and look for dolphins and wildlife.
8:00 AM: Breakfast at the lodge. Enjoy a peaceful meal before departure.
9:30 AM: Motor canoe ride to the Cuyabeno Bridge, with wildlife observation along the riverbanks.
Arrival at Cuyabeno Bridge: Private bus back to Magic Paradise Hotel.
Lunch at Magic Paradise: Conclude the adventure with a final meal.
End of the tour: Reflect on the beauty and wildlife of the Amazon as you travel back to civilisation.
8:30 AM: Canoe paddling and rainforest walk (45 minutes). Paddle through calm waters, with possible sightings of river otters. Guided walk in the Amazon to learn about its ecology, flora, and fauna.
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch at Piranha Ecolodge. Time to relax in hammocks or rest in your room.
3:30 PM: Visit to the Interpretation Centre. Learn about the indigenous communities of Cuyabeno.
5:00 PM: Canoe exploration of Caiman Cocha Lagoon. Wildlife observation and sunset over the lagoon.
8:00 PM: Dinner at the ecolodge. Relax and reflect on the day’s adventures.
