Dive into the Heart of the Wild at Caiman Eco-Lodge Cuyabeno!

THE best Amazon experience you could ask for. I have also been to the Amazon, entering in Iquitos, Peru. Caiman Eco-lodge is another level. Dave, our guide, is dynamite and anyone who gets him will not regret their experience. The cabins, day plans, food and organization are 5/5. Paul and Dorian helped with everything, promptly responding to any requests and have your interests in mind- they're not trying to upgrade or sell you a product. I've been backpacking for 15+ years and this company is the best I have come across. (This trip took place prior to COVID).

I went to Ecuador & Galapagos in the beginning of March 2020. Corona was far away and in Europe still in the very beginning. I started my trip in Quito and spent the first day 'shopping' for daytours like Amazone and off course Galapagos. My last stop was Carpe DM and that was the best partner for me. They offer good prices, the staff is really friendly, patientle, helpful and professional, and they offer all kind of great tours. I booked the following tours with them: 1) Free Walking Tour: you should do this! It is very entertaining, even when you have a jet lag. Very good info and professional guide! 2) Amazone trip (Caiman Lodge): everything is arranged from A to Z. Perfect location, very professional guide and the surrounding is amazing! 3) Quilotoa Lake: first it didn't seem possible to book this tour on the day I wanted (I wanted to go on a day without visiting markets). But they've made some calls around to find more travellers willing to go an that specific day, while I was in the Amazone, and it worked out with a group of 4 persons! Super! 4) Galapagos: Dorian was a big help finding the right cruise for me. Very patient, explained all details and providing me good advice. Also with the flight tickets! Unfortunately, the cruise was cancelled due to Corona and he informed me immediately. Because this was a unique situation, I will never forget it. All the people living in Ecuador are so nice and willing to help, but in this time I needed it more than ever. Information on shutting down tours and eventually the country was very mixed. The border was closing and I needed to get home safely. I did luckily, but I paid the Galapagos cruise which is a big part of my trip and coul never enjoy it. CarpeDM did everything they could to transfer the money back and it worked out well! Even though they didn't know if they would receive a refun fromd the cruise operators. Besides the refund they took great care of, I would directely go back to CarpeDM and book the Galapgos trip once I go back to Ecuador. They are so friendly, willing to think with you and professional, wouldn't spend time on any other operator! I've been travelling around for quite some years, so that says a lot! Thank you Paul, Dorian and all other staff! Stay safe & healthy!

Really good trip. Guide was excellent - very knowledgeable and was able to answer all questions (and he was entertaining also). Saw lots of wildlife - particularly enjoyed the night walk. It was beautiful falling asleep to the sounds of the rainforest each night.