Could you please furnish me with the approximate prices for drinks at your lodge and what is considered an appropriate amount to tip and to whom. Does your lodge accept credit/debit cards?

At the Lodge drinks are between 2 to 8 usd. Tips are for Guide (separate) usd 5 to 10 per person and per day. Staff tip usd 3 to 5 per person and per day.

Do we see the salt clay where the birds are please

What is the cost to fly out at the end of the tour thanks

Is age range a suggestion?

There is not age limitations however we need to consider that this program is active

Can you provide information about drinking water, luggage restrictions, and internal flight options?

At the lodge there is always a purified water container that you can refill any time for free. We don't have luggage restrictions but recommend traveling light. If you have a big bag, it's not a problem to take it to the lodge. We use Coca Airport for internal flights, which is USD 130 extra. As a solo traveler, the tour price in a single room is USD 1750.

Can you arrange a flight from Quito to Lago Agrio? Can someone then get us at the airport. Also can a flight be arranged Back to Quito at the end of the trip. How much would this cost and details of both flights there and back

We can arrange flights but preferable is fly to Coca instead of Lago Agrio. The round trip air ticket to Coca & Quito is usd 260 per person + the extra transfer from Coca Airport to Tierras Orientales (usd 100 total)

We have been looking at different trips in Ecuador. One of the things in your tour is we do some canoeing, can you tell me approximately how long my friend and I would be paddling?

Normally in this program we have 2 cannoing activities to see night wildlife (caymans , night birds ,pink dolphins, etc.) The time normally is couple of hours each time. The greatest part of our program is that the lodge is the far away almost at the end of Cuyabeno Reserve , so chances to see a lot of wildlife are very big.

I am a very active and fit 73 year old male. I was on top of 19,341' Mount Kilimanjaro 2 years ago. Your internet listing states up to age 65. It that a true limit or would you consider me as a client?

What is the total price for this trip traveling as an individual? Also, I am considering traveling on April 1 or 2. Are these dates available?

Where do I connect with the tour on Sept 4th? What time on the 6th day of the tour will arrive back in Quito? Can I be dropped at the airport?

On Sept 4 we will pick up you at 2 am at your hotel in Quito for 7 hours drive to Lago Agrio. Day 6 is 11 hours in the public bus to Quito.

I will be volunteering at a sanctuary south of the country for at least 6 weeks. I won't know the exact date I will be out of the sanctuary. Does this tour absolutely leave Quito every day? Where does it leave from? Is scheduling online the only way or is there someplace in Quito where I can book it on the day of or the day before a trip starts?

Sure you can book with us few days before the starting of the program, but please let us know in advance to set a place. Just to let you know as solo traveler you need to add a single supplement rate at the program.

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Ecuador Cuyabeno Adventure: Rainforest, Pink Dolphins & Wildlife in 6 Days

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We decided to take the flights to the river rather than the 11 hour bus and would recommend doing so for the extra cost.
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Day 1
Quito to Cuyabeno Lodge
Quito to Cuyabeno Lodge
Start point
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Meet at the hotel)
Meals
Lunch (Box lunch), Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Waita)
Included Activities
- Motorized canoe ride to Waita Lodge with wildlife spotting (2.5 hours)
- Night walk with local guide searching for insects, spiders, and nocturnal animals
Landmarks
Cuyabeno Rainforest
Day 2
Cuyabeno Rainforest
Cuyabeno Rainforest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Waita)
Included Activities
- Sunrise birdwatching canoe expedition around small lakes
- 3-hour guided jungle walk on rainforest trails
- Afternoon canoe excursion to black water forest and white water rivers with nocturnal animal spotting
Landmarks
Cuyabeno Rainforest
Day 3
Cuyabeno Rainforest
Cuyabeno Rainforest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Waita)
Included Activities
- Pre-dawn motorized canoe expedition down Cuyabeno river with birdwatching and animal spotting (1.5 hours)
- Morning observation of 5 species of parrots and parakeets at riverside stop
- Canoe excursion to confluence of two rivers for dolphin watching
- Visit to Bird Observation Tower (28+ meters high) with jungle canopy views and wildlife observation
- Night walk around observation tower searching for insect species
Landmarks
Cuyabeno Rainforest
Bird Observation Tower
Day 4
Cuyabeno Rainforest
Cuyabeno Rainforest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch), Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Waita)
Included Activities
- Rowing canoe expedition down narrow white-water rivers with wildlife spotting
- 3-hour deep jungle walk on Terra Firme trail with naturalist guide
Landmarks
Cuyabeno Rainforest
Day 5
Cuyabeno to Coca
Cuyabeno to Coca
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Torre Orquidea)
Included Activities
- Early morning excursion into rainforest or canoe ride for birdwatching and nature observation
- 3.5-hour canoe ride from Cuyabeno to Tierras Orientales
Landmarks
Cuyabeno Rainforest
Day 6
Coca to Quito
Coca to Quito
End point
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Bus Station in Coca / Transfer to the Coca land terminal for land transportation and head towards Quito)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Flight from Coca to Quito (available at extra cost due to permanent road damage)

Landmarks
Cuyabeno Rainforest

Landmarks
Cuyabeno Rainforest

Landmarks
Cuyabeno Rainforest
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Cuyabeno Rainforest

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Cuyabeno Rainforest

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5.0

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Accommodation
5.0
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5.0
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4.7

Alex5.0•October 2025
Led by Erick
An amazing and magical experience. We decided to take the flights to the river rather than the 11 hour bus and would...
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Traveled in October 2025
Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you had such a magical experience and that the flight option worked well for you. Relaxing by the river with a beer sounds like the perfect way to end an adventurous day. We'll be sure to pass your compliments to Diego and the team — they’ll be so happy to hear it. Hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Guide Team
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Giulia5.0•September 2024
Led by Alejandro
Words cannot describe accurately how amazing this trip was for both of us. The activities were well planned out, the...
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.Show more
Traveled in August 2024
Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
Hello Giulia, thank you for comments , we are happy to know you enjoyed the Jungle Tour with us! We will look forward to assist you if you come back to Latin America. Cheers Guidecuador Team
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Heidi
Asked on December 11th, 2025
Could you please furnish me with the approximate prices for drinks at your lodge and what is considered an appropriate amount to tip and to whom. Does your lodge accept credit/debit cards?
Accommodation
Payments
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  At the Lodge drinks are between 2 to 8 usd. Tips are for Guide (separate) usd 5 to 10 per person and per day. Staff tip usd 3 to 5 per person and per day.
S
Simon
Asked on July 28th, 2025
Do we see the salt clay where the birds are please
Tour Details
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  Simon
  Traveler•Written July 2025
  What is the cost to fly out at the end of the tour thanks
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written July 2025
  the flight cost is usd 300 from Quito at this location you dont see a clay lik however it is a great location for birds
- S
  Simon
  Traveler•Written July 2025
  Do you do a tour seeing the salt clay?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written July 2025
  Yes we can add an small clay lik that you will see 5 bird species . it is necesary to bool soon in order to secure Space.
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  Simon
  Traveler•Written July 2025
  How much cost extra please
- S
  Simon
  Traveler•Written July 2025
  Is it easy to get into canoe or boats please
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written July 2025
  Yes it is very easy , there is not wet landings anywhere
- S
  Simon
  Traveler•Written July 2025
  What is the different in the tour Coca and tour through Nuevo Joja and coca please
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written July 2025
  If you travel by regular bus, you will arrive in Nueva Loja and we will provide transportation to the canoe departure. If you get the flight, you will arrive in El Coca airport, and we will provide private transportation to the canoe departure point.
C
Colin
Asked on November 30th, 2023
Is age range a suggestion?
Age Range
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written November 2023
  There is not age limitations however we need to consider that this program is active
A
Alyssa
Asked on March 30th, 2023
Can you provide information about drinking water, luggage restrictions, and internal flight options?
Other
Tour Details
Transport
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written March 2023
  At the lodge there is always a purified water container that you can refill any time for free. We don't have luggage restrictions but recommend traveling light. If you have a big bag, it's not a problem to take it to the lodge. We use Coca Airport for internal flights, which is USD 130 extra. As a solo traveler, the tour price in a single room is USD 1750.
L
Lorraine
Asked on February 19th, 2023
Can you arrange a flight from Quito to Lago Agrio? Can someone then get us at the airport. Also can a flight be arranged Back to Quito at the end of the trip. How much would this cost and details of both flights there and back
Flights / Transfers
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written February 2023
  We can arrange flights but preferable is fly to Coca instead of Lago Agrio. The round trip air ticket to Coca & Quito is usd 260 per person + the extra transfer from Coca Airport to Tierras Orientales (usd 100 total)
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  Lorraine
  Traveler•Written February 2023
  No mention of a cost to transfer from Tierras Orientales to Coca Airport on our way back to Quito, OR is this included in the $100 Transfer fee. Not sure if this is a transfer fee for both ways. Also, how long is the transfer from Coca Airport to Tierras Orientales. Will someone meet us at Tierras Orientales
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written February 2023
  The extra for the transfers is usd 100 (you pay directly to the driver in Coca). Our Driver will pick you up in Coca Airport to drive and drop off you at Tierras Orientales, then the lodge staff will meet you to go on 3 hours canoe ride up to the lodge. On the way back same 4 hours canoe ride to Tierras Orientales then our driver will take you to Coca Airport. The Air fare to Coca now is 275 usd per person
D
Dale
Asked on February 8th, 2023
We have been looking at different trips in Ecuador. One of the things in your tour is we do some canoeing, can you tell me approximately how long my friend and I would be paddling?
Tour Details
Transport
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written February 2023
  Normally in this program we have 2 cannoing activities to see night wildlife (caymans , night birds ,pink dolphins, etc.) The time normally is couple of hours each time. The greatest part of our program is that the lodge is the far away almost at the end of Cuyabeno Reserve , so chances to see a lot of wildlife are very big.
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written February 2023
  I'm assuming that if we are looking at wildlife the canoeing will be at a slow pace or are we canoeing at a faster pace to reach a destination?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written February 2023
  To get to the lodge is a speed boat (long way from the port to waita lodge. Then while canoeing looking for wildlife is very slow (with a paddle)
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Erika
Asked on October 21st, 2022
I am a very active and fit 73 year old male. I was on top of 19,341' Mount Kilimanjaro 2 years ago. Your internet listing states up to age 65. It that a true limit or would you consider me as a client?
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Tour Details
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  Erika
  Traveler•Written October 2022
  What is the total price for this trip traveling as an individual? Also, I am considering traveling on April 1 or 2. Are these dates available?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written October 2022
  The program is usd 1750 as single supplement required. So if you want to fly to Coca instead of 10 hours bus ride each way from Quito to Lago Agrio usd 225
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William
Asked on August 9th, 2022
Where do I connect with the tour on Sept 4th? What time on the 6th day of the tour will arrive back in Quito? Can I be dropped at the airport?
Tour Details
Transport
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written August 2022
  On Sept 4 we will pick up you at 2 am at your hotel in Quito for 7 hours drive to Lago Agrio. Day 6 is 11 hours in the public bus to Quito.
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  William
  Traveler•Written August 2022
  It appears there are no flights from Coca to Quito on the 9th of September. Can you give me a time when I would arrive in Quito on the bus?
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  William
  Traveler•Written August 2022
  I am staying at Wyndham Quito Airport. On Friday 09-09-2022 there is a public bus ride back to Quito. Where will this bus ride end and at what time?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written August 2022
  The bus ride on Sept 9 will be at 7:00am (approx) and you will arrive to Quitumbe terminal at the south of Quito.
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written August 2022
  The public bus will arrive in Quito from Lago Agrio at 6:00 pm.
T
Tyler
Asked on February 5th, 2022
I will be volunteering at a sanctuary south of the country for at least 6 weeks. I won't know the exact date I will be out of the sanctuary. Does this tour absolutely leave Quito every day? Where does it leave from? Is scheduling online the only way or is there someplace in Quito where I can book it on the day of or the day before a trip starts?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written February 2022
  Sure you can book with us few days before the starting of the program, but please let us know in advance to set a place. Just to let you know as solo traveler you need to add a single supplement rate at the program.
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  Tyler
  Traveler•Written February 2022
  Thanks for the info! Two more questions, I can call the number to issue a date correct? I may not have Wi-Fi access beforehand. And normally how much more is the supplemental rate? Estimate?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written February 2022
  Single supplement rate is 550 usd. On this case maybe you can plan booking maybe 2 weeks prior departure.

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