Cuyabeno Lodge
Welcome to Cuyabeno Lodge, your gateway to the majesty of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve in Ecuador.
We invite you to visit this magical place!
- 4 days
- 3 nights
This extraordinary lodge offers an immersive experience in the Amazon rainforest, where biodiversity unfolds in all its splendor. With comfortable and environmentally friendly accommodations, Cuyabeno Lodge invites you to explore the natural wealth through fascinating expeditions, bird watching, and cultural encounters with local communities. Join us to discover the magic of the Ecuadorian Amazon and contribute to its preservation while enjoying a unique experience at Cuyabeno Lodge. Welcome to the adventure in the Amazon jungle!
We invite you to explore the Amazon rainforest with sustainable accommodations and enriching experiences, immersing yourself in the unique biodiversity and captivating regional culture.
INCLUDES
- Transportation Lago Agrio – Cuyabeno Lodge – Lago Agrio.
- Accommodation
- Native local guide
- Hiking in the rainforest and canoe trips
- Meals according to itinerary
- Rain ponchos and rubber boots
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation Quito – Lago Agrio – Quito
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Lunch
- Items not specified
Itinerary
1
Arrival at the Lodge
Whether you decide to fly or drive over the Andes and into the Amazon basin, you will arrive at Lago Agrio or the Cuyabeno Bridge, where Cuyabeno Lodge services will begin. There are several options for getting there, explained at the end of the itinerary.
If you arrive in Lago Agrio, shared transportation will pick you up at approximately 9:00 a.m. at the Hotel D’mario. Transportation will take you to the “Cuyabeno Bridge” (distance 100 km) where you will meet your guide and have lunch at a local restaurant. If you take a private bus, you will arrive directly at the Cuyabeno Bridge. You will then be taken by motorized canoe along the Cuyabeno River the rest of the way to Laguna Grande, where Cuyabeno Lodge is located. During this approximately 2-hour river trip, you will be able to observe the rich wildlife.
Please note that depending on rainfall, river water levels may rise and fall. During drier seasons, it is possible that the canoe may not reach the lodge directly. However, Cuyabeno staff and canoe operators from the Siona Community will assist you with your belongings for the rest of the way if walking is necessary. The walk would be an easy 15 to 20 minutes.
After settling into your room at Cuyabeno Lodge, you and your guide will take a tour of the lagoon to observe animals, swim, or enjoy the sunset on a canoe excursion.
2
Activities
After breakfast, you will walk through the "dryland forest" with your bilingual naturalist guide, who will explain the wildlife, medicinal plants, forest ecosystem, and indigenous life. When you return, you will have time to rest and relax before lunch. Later, you will take a canoe trip to flooded forest areas with Macrolobium trees covered in abundant epiphytes to spot monkeys and birds. After dinner, there will be a night walk in the primary forest to look for insects and observe the nocturnal flora and fauna.
3
Activities
After waking up and having breakfast, you will follow the Cuyabeno River downstream on a canoe trip to reach the Siona indigenous village. You will observe and participate in an activity in which you will cook what is called the typical "casabe." Your guide will give you explanations and insights into their way of life. You will then return to the lodge for lunch, with time in the afternoon for a nap or a refreshing swim in Laguna Grande. After dinner, there will be another nighttime canoe excursion to try to spot caimans, snakes, and nocturnal birds.
4
Last day
On your last day, if you wish, before breakfast you can enjoy a paddle boat ride to experience the pristine calm of the lagoon and listen to the exotic sounds of Amazonian wildlife as it awakens. Upon your return, we will enjoy breakfast and then prepare to return to the Cuyabeno Bridge, or continue on to Lago Agrio.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- All rates are in US dollars and per person.
- Rates apply throughout the year, except on Ecuadorian holidays.
- Tours for 1 to 3 passengers are conducted with a guide-driver; if a different service is required, a supplement applies.
- The rates in the itineraries are per person based on the type of room, hotel, and activities detailed in this document.
- Rates for jungle programs are per person based on room type and hotel category indicated and include all activities and meals detailed in the itinerary.
- Overnight stays at the hotels listed in the itineraries include breakfast and taxes.
- If local taxes change, rates will be updated, tour operators will be informed, and itineraries will be updated.
- Outlet Viajes reserves the right to modify itineraries due to unforeseen events or national regulations. Tour operators will be informed and itineraries updated accordingly.
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