4-Day Tour Cuyabeno Reserve - Wildlife, Canoeing & Hiking

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The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Ecuador designated the 603.380 square kilometers (2,329.7 sq mi) a protected wildlife zone since July 26th, 1979. This positive step forward towards the preservation of part of the Amazon River Basin has allowed us to develop our lodge around the idea of low impact eco-tourism. Our hope is that, by exposing you to the untouched natural beauty surrounding the lodge, you will understand and share that these resources should be enjoyed and preserved for future generations to come. The Lodge has the best and one of the single most distinctive locations in the reserve, allowing for picturesque sunsets viewed across the large freshwater lake. Much of the wildlife you will see is dependent on the unique ecosystem the lake supports allowing for some rare viewing opportunities

What's Included

Coffee, tea, pure water
National Park fees
All taxes, fees and handling charges
3 nights accommodation in the lodge in double rooms/ triple rooms / share
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Naturalist certified English - Spanish speaking guide
All activities hike, canoeing, birdwatching etc.
Breakfast
Transportation Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno Reserve - Lago Agrio
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Tips
5,00 support indigenous communities
Transportation Quito - Lago Agrio - Quito

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pick-up at Hotel D´Mario in Lago Agrio. Be at the cafeterias´ hotel at 8:30 am

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival to Cuyabeno Reserve

    1 stop
  • 1

    Reception in Lago Agrio at 08h30-09h00, and transfer to Cuyabeno River.Box lunch in the route. At this point, the visitors have to register in the Reserve’s office and pay the Entrance fee. Here our Naturalist Guide will give information about the Reserve, important recommendations and other tips to begin the two hours navigation through Cuyabeno River to the Big Lagoon, where the Lodge is located. Along the river, you will find several species in its natural habitat as monkeys, toucans, parrots, insect, and the exuberant Amazonian vegetation. Arrival and check-in. Night walk in the primary forest to observe amphibians and reptiles for about one hour. Return to the lodge for a welcome cocktail and dinner. Accommodation in double rooms

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Visit Siona Indigenous Community - Shaman Village

    1 stop
  • 2

    After breakfast, departure to the Siona Indian Community of Puerto Bolivar, the largest ethnic group in the Reserve. During this tour, you will learn about their customs, traditions, and way of life. You will be part of the elaboration of the Casabe; a local dish made of yucca (carbohydrates principal feed of the community). The trip takes 2 hours navigation downstream to get there, in the route will be possible to admire the existing fauna along the Rio Cuyabeno such as birds, monkeys, snakes, pink dolphins, tortoises, and many others. A visit to the Shaman is also included. This is a full day excursion with Lunch in the Community. Return to the lodge. Night navigation for watching Caymans. Dinner. Accommodation in double rooms

    8 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 3

    Hike in the Jungle - Caiman Watching

    1 stop
  • 3

    Breakfast. Trek in the primary rain forest for approximately 3-5 hours in the distance you will be able to explore the beautiful and complex tropical ecosystem. You will find the great variety of species of plants, trees and animal life. Lunch back at the lodge. In the afternoon navigation in the big lagoon, to enjoy the surrounding of the lake, time to fish piranhas, swimming and wait for a very special sunset. Dinner.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Bird Watching - Departure to Lago Agrio

    1 stop
  • 4

    Early in the morning before breakfast, a bird watching excursion is optional. Breakfast and transfer to Lago Agrio to take your flight back. NOTE: In the 5 days 4 nights tour, a visit to Canangueno Lagoon for birdwatching by Indian paddle canoe and another hike in the forest are the activities for the 4th day.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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