Welcome to Kuyana Amazon Lodge, your gateway to the Ecuadorian rainforest. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with a traditional native drink and a short introduction to the lodge, setting the tone for the unique experience ahead.
In the afternoon, set out on a guided exploration along the Guitarracocha Trail, a path inspired by local legends that tell of mysterious guitar-like sounds resonating through the jungle at night. The trail continues across Kuyana Island, leading you to the Kuyana Viewpoint, where you’ll enjoy beautiful views over the Hollín River, one of the region’s most important waterways.
(Difficulty: 2.5/5 – approx. 1.5 hours)
Return to the lodge to unwind and enjoy a carefully crafted three-course dinner, highlighting fresh Amazonian ingredients and local flavors — the perfect way to end your first day immersed in nature.
Guitarracocha Trail
Hollín River
Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a peaceful canoe ride across a lagoon, where birds and monkeys are often spotted moving through the treetops. Continue along the Napo River in a motorized canoe toward a nearby Kichwa community to learn about traditional dance, daily life, and the community’s deep connection with the land and river.
Lunch back at the lodge, followed by a traditional Amazon cooking class preparing local dishes such as maito and chontacuro, and a hands-on chocolate-making experience using locally sourced cacao.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Wake up to the soothing sounds of the rainforest and enjoy breakfast surrounded by nature — a peaceful start to your final day at Kuyana.
Afterward, set out on a guided visit to the Ushpayacu Waterfalls, one of the lodge’s most meaningful forest trails. This immersive walk takes you deeper into the Amazon, where you’ll discover hidden cascades, rich biodiversity, and the serene beauty of untouched jungle landscapes.
(Difficulty: 3/5 – approx. 3 hours)
Before departure, take part in Kuyana’s Reforestation Project, a special opportunity to give back to the rainforest. Plant a native tree along the banks of the Hollín River and leave a lasting positive impact — a living memory of your time in the Amazon.
Hollín River
Ushpayacu Waterfalls
Breakfast