Upon arrival at Quito airport your driver will already be waiting to pick you up. Depending on your time of arrival, we will stop at the hot springs of Papallacta. Take a soothing dip in one of the many pools, or we can schedule a massage. Cosanga is our next destination. Located at the outskirts of the Amazon rainforest, at an altitude of 1 mile, Cosanga features a special ecosystem. Our lodge is ideal for birdwatching, but with a bit of luck you can also spot mammals such as the White-fronted Capuchin, Night Monkeys, Opossums or even Anteaters.

Accommodation:

• Standard Tour: San Isidro Lodge

Your journey starts with an early-morning ride to Lago Agrio, and from there to “Tierras Orientales” Village at the shore of the Aguarico River. Here we will start our fantastic Amazon Rainforest experience by navigating on a motorized canoe downstream along this beautiful white-water river. After approximately 2.5 hours of navigation we will arrive at the mouth of the Cuyabeno River, a small and breathtaking black water river which is a tributary of the Aguarico. During this first relaxing journey we will make a stop for a delicious picnic lunch and if you wish, a refreshing swim. We will continue navigating upstream along the Cuyabeno river to our rainforest lodge (45 min approx.) During this journey we will have great chances of watching wildlife including the legendary Pink and the Grey Freshwater Dolphins (Inia geoffrensis and Sotalia fluviatilis). Upon arrival, our staff will welcome you with a cold drink before accompanying you to your cabin. At night and before dinner we will take a short hike where it is possible to see giant insects, spiders, snakes and enjoy the fantastic sounds of the night life in the Amazon. Return to the Lodge. Dinner.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Standard Tour: Rainforest Lodge

Early in the morning we will navigate towards a place called “Saladero” or Salt licks (Clay Licks) where parrots of different species show up in large numbers to get the minerals, they need to help digest toxics they have consumed with their diet. Under favorable conditions and with some luck, we will enjoy this natural spectacle. After breakfast we will start our day with a hike in the marvelous primary Amazon rainforest, one of the most biologically rich places on Earth. Here our experienced naturalist guide will explain to us the use of plants for the native ́s survival. During the walk we will also have a chance to admire the majestic Kapoc (Ceiba Pentandra) a giant tree that towers over the rest of the forest. After the walk we will have time for a refreshing swim. After Lunch it will be a time to relax at the lodge. Late in the afternoon we will navigate slowly up the Cuyabeno River looking for new species of wildlife until the sun sets over a beautiful landscape. In the night and from the motorized canoe we will navigate downstream towards our lodge. On the way we will search for wildlife which include night birds, Snakes, Bats, Caimans, Frogs and more. Return to the Lodge and Dinner.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast we will explore downstream of the Cuyabeno river by paddling canoe. During this quieter and enjoyable journey, you will have excellent chances of spotting wildlife including parrots and Macaws, Herons, Egrets, Toucans and many other different species of birds. With some luck we will see some of the 10 species of Monkeys that live in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Return to the lodge . Today for lunch we will enjoy “Maito”, a typical delicious traditional Kichwa meal. The Maito is an Amazonian dish that consists of a wrap of fish meat; vegetables such as palmito, chontaduro (fruit of the palm); fish and vegetables are seasoned with salt and wrapped in bijao leaves (llaki panga ). In the afternoon and by motorized canoe we will navigate towards the “Aguas Negras River” to explore this beautiful black water river. At night we will take a second short hike to enjoy the night life in the Amazon. Return to the Lodge. Farewell Dinner.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early in the morning we will go for a walk-in primary forest with good chances of watching fantastic wildlife. After breakfast we will navigate slowly downstream along the Cuyabeno River towards Aguarico River. Once on Aguarico we will navigate upstream to Tierras Orientales located at the shore of the river. From Tierras Orientales our car will drive us back to Lago Agrio and from there to the small village of Papallacta high up in the Andean Páramo. Here you can spend the evening in the hot thermal pools that are fed by springs from nearby volcanoes. Optionally you can spend the night here or return to Quito, where your tour ends.

Meals: Breakfast