Rafting Adventure- 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 after real adrenaline — Class II-III rapids on the Jatunyacu River, no prior experience needed, just the ability to swim. Best if the highlight of your trip should include some real exertion, not just quiet observation.
 

What to Expect

Two nights by the Hollín River, moving between forest trails, a full day of rafting, and Kuyana’s kitchen. 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

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 a short introduction to your itinerary and time to settle into your room, a guided walk along the Guitarracocha Trail — named after a local legend of guitar-like sounds near its lagoon — leads to Kuyana Island, where you can take a refreshing swim along its banks, and on to the Kuyana Viewpoint, with views over the Hollín River and the surrounding forest. Have your camera ready.
(Difficulty 2.5 out of 5, 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. Afterward, a guided night walk reveals the forest’s nocturnal life — discover the fascinating, elusive species that only appear after dark.
(Difficulty 2 out of 5, roughly 1 hour)

Day 2 – Whitewater Rafting & Cooking class

Breakfast is served from 7:30 AM. At 8:20 AM, we leave Kuyana for the meeting point with your river guide, where you’ll get your safety briefing and instructions. The rafting descent begins around 10:00 AM, on the Jatunyacu River — Class II-III rapids, a solid intermediate level that doesn’t require prior experience, just the ability to swim.
 
You’ll ride the rapids, swim, and stop at a beach for lunch (included), before continuing the descent. You’ll be back at Kuyana around 3:00 PM.
(Difficulty 3.5 out of 5, roughly 6 hours total, including transfers)
 
Looking for more adrenaline? For an additional supplement, we can arrange rafting on the Hollín River, Class IV for advanced level — one of the best adventure rivers in the world.
 
Back at the lodge, the rest of the afternoon is free — by the pool, on your terrace, or by the river. If you’d like to treat yourself, a massage can be arranged at our spa (available at an additional cost).
 
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 – Planting Your Legacy & Waterfall

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, an estuary formed by a network of natural springs. Along the way you’ll see waterfalls dotting the landscape, and with luck, birds, insects, and other local species. The walk includes time to bathe and the return.
(Difficulty 3 out of 5, roughly 3 hours total)
 
This waterfall is fed entirely by natural springs from the area, with no river tributary upstream — clean water at its source, just like everything you use at Kuyana.
 
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.