Early in the morning we´ll 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´ll enjoy this natural spectacle. We`ll also visit a “Bird Watching Tower”, this is a fantastic effort from the Native community that consists in a tower built around a giant Ceibo Tree. The platform at the top will allow you to observe a beautiful landscape.

After breakfast we´ll 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´ll 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´ll have time for a refreshing swim. After Lunch it will be a time to relax at the lodge. Late in the afternoon we´ll navigate slowly up 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´ll navigate downstream towards our Lodge. On the way we´ll search for wildlife which include night birds, Snakes, Bats, Caimans, Frogs and more. Return to the Lodge and Dinner.

It consists of two stunning vertical walls/rock formation of 500 ft. surrounded by abundant sea life (specially sharks that includes the hammerhead) and a varitety of fishes. While snorkeling around the walls you have great sightings of marine life, including, sea turtles and sea lions.

After breakfast we´ll explore downstream of the Cuyabeno river by paddling canoe. During this quieter and enjoyable journey, you´ll have excellent chances of spotting wildlife including parrots and Macaws, Herons, Egrets, Toucans and many other different species of birds. With some luck we´ll see some of the 10 species of Monkeys that live in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Return to the lodge. Today for lunch we´ll enjoy “Maito” a typical delicious traditional Kichwa meal. The Maito is an Amazonian dish that consists of a wrap of fish meat, chontakuru; vegetables such as palmito, chontaduro (fruit of the palm) or yuyo scribble (edible fern that grows in the Amazon); fish and vegetables are seasoned with salt and wrapped in bijao leaves (llaki panga). After lunch we´ll make our own chocolate using dry Cocoa beans, first we´ll roast them then our next step in chocolate making is to grind the roasted beans to obtain a delicious homemade chocolate.

After a relaxing time at the lodge we´ll go for a second walk to come back to the Lodge in the night enjoying the fantastic night life of the Amazon. Return to the Lodge. Farewell Dinner.