Kuyana Cultural Experiences 4 days / 3 nigth

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Itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival & Kuyana Island Experience

Dinner included

Your Amazon cultural journey begins! Upon check-in at Kuyana Amazon Lodge, our team will welcome you with a refreshing local beverage and a short introductory talk about your stay and the philosophy behind Kuyana — a place where comfort, nature, and culture come together.

Afternoon:
Begin exploring with a guided walk along the Guitarracocha Trail, named after a local legend that tells of guitar sounds heard near its lagoon at night. The path leads to Kuyana Island, where you can take a refreshing swim in the Hollín River, known for its purity and importance as a tributary of the Napo River. The route ends at a scenic viewpoint offering a peaceful panorama of the surrounding forest.
(Moderate difficulty: 2.5/5, approximately 1.5 hours total.)

Evening:
Enjoy a farm-to-table dinner, thoughtfully prepared with fresh ingredients from our gardens and nearby communities. Each dish reflects the authentic flavors of the Amazon and honors the local people who preserve its culinary traditions.

DAY 2 – Quechua Women & Amazon Cooking Class

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Morning:
After breakfast, visit the Quechua Women’s Project (Amupakin), located about 25 minutes from the lodge. This inspiring initiative preserves ancestral knowledge of natural medicine and childbirth. Led by Quechua midwives, you’ll learn about medicinal plants, healing rituals, and the traditional methods used to assist births in harmony with nature.
The visit concludes with a purification ceremony, an intimate experience meant to renew energy and inner balance.

Afternoon:
Return to Kuyana for lunch. Later, take part in our Amazon cooking class, where you’ll prepare typical dishes such as maito and chontacuro, and enjoy making your own handcrafted chocolate using local cacao.

Evening:
Relax at the lodge with dinner served in our restaurant, surrounded by the sounds of the forest.

DAY 3 – Waterfalls & Night Walk

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Morning:
Begin the day with breakfast before heading out on a guided hike to the Ushpayacu Waterfalls, located within Kuyana’s private reserve. This trail meanders through lush vegetation, natural springs, and hidden cascades and offering peaceful views.
(Moderate difficulty: 3/5, approx. 3 hours total.)

Afternoon:
Return to the lodge for lunch and some time to relax by the pool or in your cabin.

Evening:
Join a Night Walk (moderate difficulty 2/5, approx. 1 hour) to discover the forest’s nocturnal life. Guided by our expert naturalists, you’ll encounter frogs, insects, and other species that thrive under the moonlight — a quiet, magical way to connect with the rhythm of the jungle.

DAY 4 – Plant Your Legacy

Breakfast included

Enjoy your last breakfast at Kuyana surrounded by the sounds of the forest.
Before you leave, join our Reforestation Project along the Hollín River — plant your own tree and leave a living legacy that contributes to the regeneration of the Amazon ecosystem.

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

  • Accommodation
  • Welcome Drink: A traditional native beverage.
  • Meals: From dinner on the day of arrival to breakfast on the day of departure.
  • Excursions: Guided tours as per itinerary with a certified naturalist guide (Spanish-speaking).
  • Facilities: Full access to all lodge amenities.
  • Unlimited Beverages: Filtered water, coffee, and tea.
  • High-Speed WiFi
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Rubber Boots: Available up to size 12 (UK) / 14 (US - Men).
  • 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 are those made within 30 days prior to the reservation due to natural disasters, pandemics, or other emergency factors that prevent enjoying the reservation on the indicated dates. In such cases, guests may reschedule their trip within a one-year period.

  • Prices may change without prior notice and are guaranteed only once the reservation is confirmed.
  • The itinerary is subject to change in the event of force majeure caused by exceptional and natural circumstances.
  • All rates are per person.
  • Single passengers must pay an additional 30% of the package value.
  • Entry of outside food or drinks is not allowed; a penalty of USD 40.00 per person will be charged for non-compliance.
  • All services not detailed in the itinerary must be paid directly by the guest.