Cultural Experience Package in the Ecuadorian Amazon – 4 Days / 3 Nights

This cultural experience package in the Ecuadorian Amazon is designed for travelers seeking meaningful encounters with local communities, ancestral knowledge, and everyday life in the rainforest. Based at Kuyana Amazon Lodge, this 3-day journey combines guided cultural visits, forest walks, and shared moments with Quechua families, offering an authentic and respectful way to connect with Amazonian culture.

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Itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival & Kuyana Island Experience

Dinner included

Your cultural journey in the Amazon begins upon arrival at Kuyana Amazon Lodge, where you are welcomed with a refreshing local beverage and a brief introduction to your stay and Kuyana’s philosophy — a place where comfort, nature, and culture come together.

Begin exploring with a guided walk along the Guitarracocha Trail, named after a local legend that speaks of guitar-like sounds heard near its lagoon at night. The path leads to Kuyana Island, where you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing swim in the Hollín River, known for its purity and importance as one of the main tributaries of the Napo River. The walk concludes at a scenic viewpoint offering peaceful views of the surrounding forest.
(Difficulty: 2.5/5 – approx. 1.5 hours)

As the day comes to an end, enjoy a thoughtfully prepared farm-to-table dinner made with fresh ingredients from Kuyana’s gardens and nearby communities — a reflection of authentic Amazonian flavors and the people who preserve them.

DAY 2 – Quechua Women & Amazon Cooking Class

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

After breakfast, visit the Quechua Women’s Project (AMUPAKIN), located approximately 25 minutes from the lodge. This inspiring initiative, led by Quechua midwives, preserves ancestral knowledge related to natural medicine and traditional childbirth practices.

During the visit, you’ll learn about medicinal plants, healing rituals, and ancestral methods used to support life in harmony with nature. The experience concludes with a purification ceremony, an intimate moment focused on renewal and inner balance.

Return to Kuyana for lunch and, later in the day, take part in a traditional Amazon cooking class. Prepare local dishes such as maito and chontacuro, followed by a hands-on chocolate-making experience using locally sourced cacao.

Dinner is served at the lodge, accompanied by the natural sounds of the forest at night.

DAY 3 – Waterfalls & Jungle Night Walk

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

After breakfast, set out on a guided hike to the Ushpayacu Waterfalls, located within Kuyana’s private reserve. The trail winds through lush vegetation, natural springs, and small cascades, offering moments of calm and connection with the forest.
(Difficulty: 3/5 – approx. 3 hours)

Return to the lodge for lunch and time to relax — by the pool, in your cabin, or simply enjoying the quiet rhythm of the Amazon.

As night falls, join a guided night walk through the forest. Discover frogs, insects, and other nocturnal species that emerge after dark, experiencing the jungle from a quieter and more intimate perspective.
(Difficulty: 2/5 – approx. 1 hour)

DAY 4 – Plant Your Legacy

Breakfast included

Enjoy your final breakfast at Kuyana, surrounded by birdsong and forest sounds. Before departure, take part in Kuyana’s Reforestation Project along the Hollín River.

Plant a native tree and leave a living contribution to the regeneration of the Amazon — a meaningful gesture that connects your journey with the future of this ecosystem.

Every guest becomes part of Kuyana’s story, helping preserve the forest, its people, and its future.

    • Accommodation at Kuyana Amazon Lodge, a boutique lodge with personalized service

    • All meals included, from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day

    • Daily guided activities as detailed in the itinerary

    • Support from a bilingual local guide throughout your stay

    • Entrance fees to rivers, trails, and natural attractions included in the program

    • Welcome native drink upon arrival

    • Access to lodge facilities: pool, riverside areas, walking trails, and common spaces

    • A tree-planting experience, symbolizing your contribution to regeneration and conservation

  • 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.