Piranha Lodge
Welcome to Piranha Lodge, a unique lodge in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Ecuador.
We invite you to visit this magical place!
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 – Lago Agrio
- Accommodation
- Native local guide
- Meals according to itinerary
- Boots, rain ponchos
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation Quito – Lago Agrio round trip
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Lunch
- Items not specified
Itinerary
1
Arrival at the Lodge
We will meet in Lago Agrio between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., where we will take private transportation to the entrance of the Cuyabeno Reserve. At this point, we will check in at the Reserve office and then board the canoe. Here, our naturalist guide will provide information about the Reserve, important recommendations, and other tips to begin the two-hour canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to Piranha Ecolodge. During the canoe trip, we will be able to enjoy the wonderful flora and fauna found in the jungle. We may also see some of the 10 species of monkeys, birds, and other jungle animals, depending on the time and weather conditions. We will arrive at Piranha Ecolodge around 1:30 pm. We will enjoy lunch and then be assigned our rooms, where we can relax for a few minutes. Afterwards, we will take a motorized canoe and tour around Laguna Grande to observe the flora and fauna of the area. An interesting fact to keep in mind is that we have a good chance of seeing pink dolphins. Have your camera ready! Next, we will go to the middle of Laguna Grande to watch the sunset and swim. After our refreshing swim, we will return to camp for dinner and finally take a one-hour night walk to spot arachnids, amphibians, and, with luck, reptiles! We will end our first day in the jungle relaxing in hammocks or enjoying a cold beer at the bar.
2
Activities
After breakfast at 8:00 a.m., at 9:30 a.m. we will take a daytime walk in the primary forest, where the guide will explain the ecology of the Amazon rainforest, the plants, flora, and fauna, as well as the interactions of the ecosystems with the greatest biodiversity on Earth. After lunch, we will take a break in the hammocks or rooms to prepare for the next activity. In the afternoon, we will take a motorized canoe tour to look for animals in the trees, such as monkeys, a wide variety of birds, snakes, among others. Then we will head to Laguna Grande to wait for the sunset and swim. At 7:00 pm, we will have dinner. Afterwards, we will go out in search of alligators, snakes, and nocturnal birds from the motorized canoe.
3
Activities
We will start our day with a delicious breakfast at 8:00 a.m. At 9:00 a.m., we will head downstream to the Siona community of Puerto Bolívar, where we will be welcomed by one of the native women who will take us to the cassava plantation to harvest cassava. With her help, she will show us how to prepare one of their traditional foods, casabe (flatbread made from cassava). Immediately after this activity, the guide will introduce us to one of the last four shamans of the Siona tribe in Ecuador, who will explain his worldview directly related to the Ayahuasca drink. Part of the energy cleansing ritual will be performed with songs that come from an ancient oral tradition passed down from shaman to apprentice. Afterwards, we will take a short tour of this place in search of snakes and other animals we may encounter. We will also find one of the largest trees in Ecuador: the Ceibo, where we can take photos and hug this tree to absorb its positive energy. After lunch, in the afternoon we will stop at Laguna Grande, where you can swim and watch the sunset. Then we will return to the lodge for dinner.
4
Last day
At 5:30 a.m., we will take a tour to watch the sunrise and observe birds. At 8:00 a.m., we will have breakfast at the lodge and prepare for our return to the Cuyabeno Bridge. Once at the bridge, we will enjoy our box lunch and be picked up by the private bus that will take us back to Lago Agrio. From there, we can return to Quito by bus or plane, or continue our journey to other wonderful parts of Ecuador.
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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