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- The best Ecuador Amazon Rainforest tours
- Ecuadorian Amazon Tour Reviews
- Travel Amazonian Region Ecuador your way
- Best tour companies for Amazonian Region Ecuador tours
- Popular Amazonian Region Ecuador Cruise Ships
- Discover Amazonian Region Ecuador tours for every budget
- Amazonian Region Ecuador tours for every type of group
- Top Amazonian Region Ecuador travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Amazonian Region Ecuador
- Contact our Amazonian Region Ecuador travel experts
- What our customers ask about Amazon Tours in Ecuador
The best Ecuador Amazon Rainforest tours
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4 Days Amazon Lodge Cuyabeno Reserve
14 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The buildings are all in the style of the local Siona tribe, whose community we were able to visit as part of a day 3 activity.”
John, traveled in November
Northeastern Ecuador's Cuyabeno Reserve harbors jaguars, sloths, and 500+ bird species. Nicky Lodge's comfortable cabins serve as base for guided hikes through primary forest, traditional cassava-making with Tarapuy people, and nocturnal wildlife spotting. Total costs around $400 for 4 adventure-filled days.
Duration 4 days Destinations Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve Age Range 8 to 70 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- NZ$712
Jamu Lodge serves as your base for pristine Cuyabeno waterway adventures, where pink dolphins and hoatzin birds thrive. Tarapuy community workshops, guided jungle treks, and nocturnal caiman spotting await. Full-board accommodation includes expert naturalist guides.
Duration 5 days Destinations Quito, Nueva Loja, Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Bamba Travel From
- NZ$1,368
Cuyabeno Amazon Eco-Lodge Adventure 6D/5N
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The eco lodge was comfortable and the chef prepared amazing meals. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Harriet, traveled in September
Jamu Lodge in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve welcomes travelers, with 60+ reviews from couples. The 6-day stay features jungle treks, nocturnal wildlife spotting, and Tarapuy community visits. Comfortable lodge accommodation, traditional Amazon cuisine (4B/5L/4D), and protected rainforest habitats ensure comprehensive wildlife viewing.
Duration 6 days Destinations Quito, Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Bamba Travel From
- NZ$1,609
Ecuador Cuyabeno Adventure 6 Days Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The activities were well planned out, the accommodation extremely comfortable, we particularly liked the lagoon in front of the lodge.”
Giulia, traveled in August
Waita Lodge in Cuyabeno Reserve offers 5 nights of expert-guided explorations through flooded forests and white-water tributaries. Morning parrot rituals, Terra Firme trail treks, and nocturnal caiman spotting fill your days. The final stop brings you to Torre Orquidea in Coca.
Duration 6 days Destinations Quito, Nueva Loja, Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve, Coca Age Range 10 to 65 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator GUIDEcuador Travel From
- NZ$2,095
La Selva Amazon Lodge 4 days Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Exploring Ecuador's great nature revealed breathtaking scenic views that left me in awe of this country's beauty.”
Sawyer, traveled in February
The 5-star La Selva Lodge welcomes guests at approx. $640 per day. Matapalo Trail reveals magnificent strangler figs, while Lake Garzacocha provides peaceful paddling waters. Indigenous community visits, expert-led night walks, butterfly farm tours, and traditional ceremonies round out the experience.
Duration 4 days Destinations Quito, Coca, Yasuni National Park Age Range 5 to 70 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator GUIDEcuador Travel From
- NZ$4,274
Ecuadorian Amazon Tour Reviews
- 4 Days Amazon Lodge Cuyabeno Reserve
Magical experience! Would fully recommend!
- Cuyabeno Amazon Eco-Lodge Adventure 6D/5N
This was a wonderful tour. The eco lodge was comfortable and the chef prepared amazing meals. The naturalist was very knowledgeable about all the plants, animals and culture of the Cuyabeno Preserve. We went out onto the river and into the jungle to explore every day and even visited an indigenous tribe and made yucca bread. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who really wants to understand the headwaters of the Amazon and the surrounding jungle.
- Ecuador Cuyabeno Adventure 6 Days Tour
Words cannot describe accurately how amazing this trip was for both of us. The activities were well planned out, the accommodation extremely comfortable, we particularly liked the lagoon in front of the lodge Our tour guide was highly organized and we all knew everything we needed to the day before it was required, communication was clear and detailed. He even gave us great tips of where to buy a pair of binoculars in Lago Agrio, which was appreciated. There was plenty of delicious food, we never went hungry. The lodge overall in the middle of the jungle where you can see everything. thank you again.
Travel Amazonian Region Ecuador your way
Deep in the Cuyabeno Reserve, our explorer tours run 4-7 days and really get you into the heart of Amazon life. The small groups move between canoe trips and jungle walks, led by guides who know every bird call and plant use. You'll spot exotic hoatzins and kingfishers in the morning, learn traditional medicine from indigenous experts by afternoon and search for glowing eyes in the darkness during night walks. What our travelers love most is living with Quichua families in wooden riverside huts - it's basic but genuine. You'll join in daily activities like piranha fishing, try your hand at blowgun hunting and take part in traditional shamanic ceremonies. The mix of wildlife watching, cultural exchange and hands-on activities gives you a real feel for life in the Amazon, not just a surface view.
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Group
43 tours in Amazonian Region EcuadorOur Amazon group tours usually run with 8-12 people, which works perfectly for being social while still seeing plenty of wildlife. People particularly connect when learning traditional cooking with Siona communities or trying their hand at blowgun demonstrations. The local Quichua families share their daily routines openly, showing visitors medicinal plants, traditional ceremonies and also jungle survival skills. Our customers often mention how having others around makes everything more fun, especially during night walks when everyone helps spot animals.
Small Group
17 tours in Amazonian Region EcuadorWith just 6-8 people, small group tours give you a more intimate Amazon experience. The schedule stays flexible enough to follow wildlife sightings or work around weather changes. Guides can take their time explaining complex ecosystem connections and cultural practices in detail. Having fewer people means you can use narrower trails and approach wildlife quietly, which really helps at parrot clay licks or when tracking monkeys in the canopy.
Private / Personalized
8 tours in Amazonian Region EcuadorPrivate tours let you completely customize your Amazon experience with dedicated guides and flexible schedules. You can adjust the pace based on what interests you most, whether that's taking extra time for wildlife photography, spending more time with indigenous communities or also focusing on specific bird species. Our customers especially like being able to choose their activity times and lingering in areas that catch their interest.
Top Amazonian Region Ecuador travel itineraries to fit your plans
A week in the Amazon lets you really get to know both the communities and wildlife. You'll spend nights in traditional wooden huts with Quichua families, learning practical skills like making chocolate from raw cacao and crafting hunting blowguns. The schedule includes time at the amaZOOnico Animal Rescue Centre, shamanic healing sessions and bike rides through local villages. Our guests particularly enjoy the variety - you might spend mornings learning about jungle medicine, afternoons paddling hidden lakes and evenings watching the sunset from observation towers. Some tours focus more on wildlife spots like Genovesa Island, where you'll find Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies and also great frigatebirds. Seven days gives you enough time to settle into the Amazon rhythm while keeping things interesting with a good mix of activities and downtime.
Demographics
Discover unforgettable adventures designed for all ages! Whether you're young or young at heart, our adventures offer excitement and wonder for everyone.
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- Couples9 tours
- Seniors (50+)13 tours
Best time to visit Amazonian Region Ecuador
- Spring 2025
Spring brings more active wildlife, and our 5-6 day programs make the most of it. You'll visit parrot clay licks in the early morning where up to 11 different parrot species gather - it's quite a sight. These tours include hands-on experiences like making traditional cassava bread with Tarapuy families, swimming in black water lagoons and also paddling through flooded forests. Our guests particularly value the bilingual guides who really know their stuff; they explain complex ecosystem connections while spotting howler monkeys, toucans, sloths and also giant river otters.
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- Summer 2025
Summer conditions are perfect for longer 5-7 day Amazon immersions. The best programs mix stays at well-equipped eco-lodges with visits to community projects focused on sustainability. Each day brings something different - dawn canoe rides for birds and monkeys, afternoon hikes learning about giant ceiba trees and also medicinal plants. The cultural exchange makes these special - you'll join traditional ceremonies, learn jungle survival from local guides and take part in morning wayusa rituals with indigenous families. Night activities range from spotting kinkajous and owls to finding fishing bats.
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- Fall / Autumn 2025
Fall means fewer crowds but wildlife viewing stays excellent. Many lodges run 4-6 day programs with visits to 35-meter canopy towers where dozens of bird species fly at eye level. Our travelers love how the days flow - active morning wildlife walks, afternoon cultural activities with local communities and also evening boat rides looking for nocturnal animals. You'll get to fish for piranhas, learn about butterfly life cycles at dedicated farms and also cook traditional dishes using ingredients straight from the jungle. Nicky Lodge gives you solid value for a real Amazon experience in Cuyabeno - our travelers consistently mention the warm staff, well-trained guides and good food. You can often find better rates by booking in Quito rather than through online sites. If you're after something more upscale, La Selva Lodge delivers with unique activities like yoga sessions and piranha fishing (yes, actual fishing for piranhas). The property sits in a beautiful spot and really makes the most of its location. G Adventures runs a good "Local Living" program here, and people generally love how smoothly everything runs. The one downside our solo visitors mention is that you can't get a single room - something to keep in mind if you're traveling alone. Jamu Lodge, which you can book through TourRadar, gets good marks for its comfortable rooms and excellent meals. A few recent guests have had mixed feelings about their guides' involvement and some communication hiccups with staff, but most find it a solid choice for exploring Cuyabeno. The key thing with any Amazon lodge is knowing what you want - whether it's basic but authentic like Nicky, or more refined like La Selva. Both give you real jungle experiences, just with different levels of comfort and different price points.
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- Winter 2025 / 2026
Winter visits to Amazon focus on top wildlife spots when river levels drop lower. Several lodges around Cuyabeno Reserve run 4-5 day programs mixing canoe safaris with local culture. Our travelers really enjoy those early morning bird sessions - you'll spot prehistoric-looking hoatzins, various parrots and also kingfishers right along the water. The indigenous guides have an incredible eye for spotting monkeys up in the canopy, pink river dolphins in lagoons and they share deep knowledge about medicinal plants their families have used for generations. At night, you'll search for caimans with spotlights and listen to traditional music from local staff.
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How Do You Get to Amazon Lodges in Ecuador?
Most lodges are reached by flying from Quito to Coca then taking a motorized canoe down the Napo River it's actually a pretty exciting journey. Tours like the Amazon Jungle Sacha Lodge Short Break use this route and it works really well. Some travelers head to places like Cuyabeno Reserve by taking an overnight bus from Quito to Lago Agrio followed by a canoe trip - tours like the Cuyabeno Amazon Eco-Lodge Adventure and 5 Days Amazon Lodge experience offer this option and it's a bit more adventurous.
What Kind of Indigenous Experiences Can You Have?
You'll often get to spend time with Kichwa communities like the Tarapuy in Cuyabeno and the Siona people which is really special. There's hands-on stuff like learning to make cassava bread and you can take part in the traditional Kichwa wayusada ritual it's this amazing pre-dawn ceremony with sacred tea. Several tours showcase these experiences - the Unique Amazon Sustainable Communities tour features the wayusada ritual while the Cuyabeno Eco-Lodge Adventure lets you make bread with the Tarapuy folks. The 7 Days Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve tour for gay travelers includes some great interactions with the Siona community.
Where's Best for Spotting Wildlife in the Ecuadorian Amazon?
Yasuni National Park is incredible for wildlife you can see 11 different parrot species at clay licks and if you're lucky giant river otters too. The Unique Amazon Sustainable Communities tour takes you to these amazing parrot spots. Over in Cuyabeno Reserve you've got a good chance of seeing pink river dolphins while tours near Coca are great for spotting the prehistoric-looking Hoatzin bird and lots of different monkey species.
When Should You Visit for the Best Wildlife Viewing?
You can visit the Amazon any time of year and each season has its perks. December through May is high water season which means you can canoe deeper into flooded forests perfect for seeing monkeys and birds up close. June to November brings lower water levels making it easier to do jungle walks and spot caimans sunning themselves on the riverbanks.