Amazon Safari Experience – 3 Days / 2 Nights 

HOW TO BOOK: TWO WAYS TO STAY AT KUYANA

Package (this page): Accommodation, all meals, guided activities, entrance fees, and a welcome drink — everything listed below, from dinner on arrival to breakfast on departure. This is the easiest way to experience Kuyana without planning each detail yourself.
 
Room Only: Just the room, no meals or activities included. Best if you’re planning your own itinerary or staying longer than a set package. Book directly on our Rooms page
 

Who This Is For

For travelers focused on wildlife and river life — a canoe safari, a visit to a Kichwa community, and forest trails by day and by night. 

 

What to Expect

Two nights by the Hollín River, moving between forest trails, a canoe safari on the Napo River, and a local community. Every stay begins with dinner on arrival and ends with breakfast before departure. The pace and length of each walk adapt to your group.
 
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Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival – Kuyana Island Trail & Night walk

Check-in opens at 3:00 PM. Dinner is included tonight.
 
You’re welcomed with a native drink — a first taste of the forest that will be home for the next few days. After settling in, a guided walk along the Guitarracocha Trail — named after an old Kichwa legend of soft guitar-like sounds near a hidden lagoon — leads to Kuyana Island and the Kuyana Viewpoint, overlooking the Hollín River.
(Easy walk, roughly 1.5 hours — adjusted to your group’s pace)
 
Back at the lodge, enjoy our signature cocktail happy hour, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
 
Dinner is served at 7:00 PM. After dinner a guided night walk reveals the forest’s nocturnal life — frogs, insects, and the sounds that only come out after dark.
(Easy walk, roughly 1 hour)

Day 2 – Canoe Safari, Kichwa Women’s Community & Cooking Class

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included today.
 
Breakfast is served from 7:00 AM. Around 8:30–9:00 AM, a short drive (roughly 45 minutes) takes you to the canoe launch point. From there, a non-motorized canoe glides quietly across a lagoon for about an hour — this is where the wildlife is: hoatzins, monkeys, sloths, tanagers, owls, caiman, and, if you’re lucky, a paiche, one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. A short motorized crossing then takes you to a community-led tourism project run by Kichwa women — among the first female-led tourism initiatives in the region.
 
You’re welcomed with a traditional dance and a cup of guayusa, and invited to learn about the community’s traditions and daily life firsthand. Lunch is shared here before a short drive to see a giant ceibo tree, one of the forest’s oldest living landmarks.
 
Good to know: you won’t get wet during the canoe ride itself, but tubing is available as an optional add-on if you’d like to — pack a swimsuit just in case. The sun can be strong on the river, so sunscreen, a cap, and light clothing are worth packing; a light rain jacket is a good idea too.
 
You’ll be back at Kuyana by around 4:00 PM — the whole outing takes about 6 hours, including travel. Take a moment to change and unwind before the evening; if you’d like to treat yourself, a short massage is available at our riverside spa.
 
At 5:30 PM, join an Amazon cooking class: you’ll prepare part of tonight’s dinner — maito and chontacuro — followed by hands-on chocolate-making with local cacao. The rest of the meal comes from Kuyana’s kitchen, served at 7:00 PM.

Day 3 – Waterfall & Departure

Breakfast is included before you leave.
 
Breakfast is served from 7:30 AM. Afterward, join Kuyana’s Reforestation Project and plant a native tree — a small act with a lasting mark.
 
At 9:00 AM, a guided walk sets out toward the Ushpayacu Waterfalls — about 2 hours in total, including the walk, time to bathe, and the return.
(Difficulty 3 out of 5 — adjusted to your group’s pace)
 
This waterfall is fed entirely by natural springs from the area, with no river tributary upstream — the water is clean from its source, just like everything you use at Kuyana. Reaching the natural pool involves climbing a short rock wall, about 4 meters — most guests take the chance to bathe here, so plan to get wet.
 
Your stay closes here — but the tree you planted keeps growing.
 
Want to add an experience or customize your package? Just tell us what you have in mind.
    • Accommodation at Kuyana Amazon Lodge
    • Personalized assistance from our lodge team throughout your stay
    • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, beginning with dinner on arrival day and ending with breakfast on departure day
    • Activities and excursions detailed in your selected itinerary
    • Entrance fees and local transportation required for the activities included in the program
    • A traditional welcome drink upon arrival
    • Complimentary drinking water available at the lodge
    • Access to the swimming pool, riverside areas, walking trails, and shared facilities
    • Use of rubber boots for scheduled rainforest activities, available up to EU size 44
    • A native tree-planting experience as part of Kuyana’s conservation program
    • Spanish-speaking native local guide service during all scheduled activities
  • Transfers: Transportation to and from Kuyana Lodge.
  • Beverages: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Personal Expenses & Tips
  • Spa Treatments
  • Other Services: Any services not specified in the program.
  • Original Passport or Certificate
  • Fast-Drying Clothes: Bring shirts and shorts, and for evenings and mornings, light-colored, long-sleeved clothing made from quick-drying materials is recommended. Avoid jeans, as the weather is hot, humid, and often wet.
  • Swimwear
  • Footwear: Sneakers, sandals/flip-flops/Crocs, and hiking socks for each day in the rainforest. Also, pack a pair of comfortable walking shoes.
  • Light Jacket: A light windbreaker, sweater, or fleece jacket for cooler evenings.
  • Brimmed Hat: Suitable for both sun and rain.
  • Sunglasses
  • Insect Repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Flashlight or Headlamp
  • Optional: Binoculars for birdwatching or wildlife spotting.
  • Personal Medications: Bring enough for the duration of your stay.
  • Total Charge: Full deposit amount if the reservation is canceled 0-15 days before the arrival date.
  • Partial Charge: 50% of the deposit if the reservation is canceled 16-29 days before the arrival date.
  • No Charge: Full refund if the reservation is canceled 30-40 days before the arrival date.

Force majeure cancellations apply to reservations affected within 30 days prior to arrival due to natural disasters, pandemics, or other extraordinary emergency situations that prevent the guest from enjoying the experience on the confirmed dates.

In such cases, the reservation may be rescheduled within a period of up to one year, subject to availability and seasonal conditions.

  •  Prices may change without prior notice and are guaranteed only once the reservation is confirmed.
    • All rates are quoted per person.
    • Single travelers are subject to a 30% single supplement based on the total package value.
    • The itinerary may be modified due to force majeure, including exceptional natural or external circumstances beyond our control.
    • Outside food and beverages are not permitted within the lodge premises. A USD 40.00 penalty per person will apply in case of non-compliance.
    • Any services not explicitly detailed in the itinerary are not included and must be paid directly by the guest.