Culture Immersion – 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 seeking people, not just landscapes — the work of the Quechua midwives at AMUPAKIN, an Amazon cooking class, and guided nights in the forest. Best if what draws you most to the Amazon is its people.

What to Expect

Two nights by the Hollín River, moving between forest trails, a community, 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 and a short introduction to your stay and Kuyana’s philosophy — a place where comfort, nature, and culture coexist. After settling in, 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 in the Hollín River, and on to a viewpoint with peaceful views over the forest. (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 — a farm-to-table meal made with ingredients from Kuyana’s gardens and nearby communities.

Afterward, 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 – AMUPAKIN, Ancestral Wisdom & Cooking Class

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included today.

Breakfast is served from 7:30 AM. At 9:00 AM, we head to the AMUPAKIN Quechua Women’s Project — 15-20 minutes from Kuyana. Led by Quechua midwives, this initiative safeguards ancestral knowledge around natural medicine and traditional birth practices. During the visit, you’ll see a representation of a traditional birth, learn about the medicinal plants used by generations of women, and take part in a purification ceremony that reflects the deep spiritual connection between people and nature.

You’ll be back at Kuyana in time for lunch — the full visit takes about 3 hours, including transfers. Back at the lodge, a delicious lunch awaits.

If you’d like to treat yourself, a massage can be arranged at our riverside 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 along the Hollín River 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 — clean water at 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.

Back at the lodge, take your time to change before you go — there’s no time to spare today, so check-out will be shortly after 11:00 AM.

Your stay closes here — but the tree you planted, and what you learned from the people who welcomed you, stay behind.

    • 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.