CUYABENO LODGE 5 DAY RAINFOREST ADVENTURE
Start the adventure leaving the summits of the Andes behind and enter the Amazon basin, and finish it by getting on a motorized canoe along the Cuyabeno River through the rainforest.
5-DAY TOUR
Suite
$ 635**
Superior Room
$ 595**
Standard Plus Room
$ 535**
Standard Room
$ 490**
Dormitory*
$ 350**
*Restrictions applied
**Prices per person
Payment methods
Bank transfer or by credit card
Read the itinerary
ITINERARY
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 1
Quito – Lago Agrio – Rio Cuyabeno – Laguna Grande – Cuyabeno Lodge
Fly or drive over the Andes to the frontier oil town of Lago Agrio, (at the moment there are not filghts to Lago Agrio). (see How to Get to Lago Agrio). Private transportation to the “Cuyabeno Bridge” (distance 100 Kms / 62 miles) where you will meet your guide. Motorized canoe transportation along the Cuyabeno River to Laguna Grande, location of the Lodge. During this journey of approx. 2 hours (depending upon the conditions of the river) you will be able to observe the richness of the wildlife. After settling into your room at the Lodge, exploring tour of the lagoon to observe animals, take a swim in the lake and enjoy the sunset from the canoe.
Day 2
After breakfast, walk through the “terra firma forest” with your naturalist guide who will explain the wildlife, medicinal forest plants, the forest ecosystem and indigenous life. After lunch, a siesta, followed by a trip in a dugout canoe to the flooded parts of the Forest with macrolobium trees covered with abundant epiphytes to spot monkeys and birds. After dinner, night walk in primary forest to look for insects and observe nocturnal flora wildlife.
Day 3
After breakfast, you will follow the Cuyabeno River downstream to reach the Siona indigenous Village. There you will observe and participate in how they cook the typical “casabe”. Your guide will give you some explanations about their way of life. Return to the Lodge for lunch. Late afternoon a siesta and a refreshing swim in the Laguna Grande. In the evening, after dinner, night excursion by canoe to spot caimans, snakes and nocturnal birds.
Day 4
After having breakfast at the Lodge, you will enjoy a paddling canoe journey to experience the silence of the Lagoon and at the same time the exotic sounds of birds and insects. For the evening, an excursion to discover smaller lagoons or hike along other paths in the Cuyabeno Reserve.
Day 5
Bird watching early in the morning. You have one last breakfast at the Loge, afterwards journey upstream to the bridge where our vehicle will take you back to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito either by bus or private transportation.
activities
- Canoeing in motorized and dugout craft canoes, swimming, enjoying the spectacular sunset. Additionally to the motorized canoes we have installed electric motors in various of our canoes in order to reduce the noise when enjoying canoes trips.
- Bird watching, looking for dolphins and monkeys.
- Hiking in the rainforest and explanations of the jungle, the wildlife, medicinal plants and the history of the indigenous tribes.
- Visit to the Siona Community and preparation of the traditional “casabe”.
- Night walks to observe caimans, insects and nocturnal birds.
- Relaxing in a hammock, or enjoying the view from the observation floor of the tower as well as enjoying the view from our deck overlooking the lake
One of the best ways to explore the rainforest is by canoe; in this way you will have the opportunity of seeing this wet and wild green world in a close-up and highly rewarding way.
SERVICES
Boots and ponchos
Transportation on the river
Private bathrooms
Hot water
Meals included
Tour guide
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WHAT'S INCLUDED?
INCLUDED
- Activities such as hiking, canoe rides, and local community visit.
- Bilingual Naturalist Guide
- Accommodations with hot water
- Meals starting with lunch and ending with breakfast
- Coffee, tea, purified water, available at all times
- Use of rain ponchos and rubber boots – indicate size when booking
NOT INCLUDED
- Alcoholic beverages and additional drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tipping for drivers and guides
- Transportation Quito – Lago Agrio – Quito
- Transportation or transfer services to or from any other destination such as Papallacta, Coca, etc.
- Any domestic flights including Coca and or Lago Agrio
Please note:
Activities can be adjusted according to group interests.
Not all rooms have power outlets, you can charge your appliances in the communal areas.
Private guide with private canoe available at additional cost and previous reservation.
French- or German-speaking guide available at additional cost and previous reservation.