Cuyabeno: 4-Day Amazon Jungle Adventure with Lodge Stay
ID: GYG801834-1280569
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
4 days
Description
Explore the Amazon jungle on a 4-day adventure from Quito. Stay in a comfortable lodge with private bathrooms and a relaxing area. Go on a night walk to spot caimans and other nocturnal animals.
Explore the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve on a 4-day tour from Quito. Stay in the Tucan Lodge, a comfortable eco-lodge located on the Cuyabeno River. Enjoy guided hikes, canoe trips, and cultural experiences with the local Siona community.
Day 1: Quito - Cuyabeno
Start your adventure at the entrance to the Cuyabeno Reserve. Take a canoe trip down the river to the Tucan Lodge. After lunch, explore the river and lagoons looking for more wildlife, swim, and enjoy the sunset. At night, go on a canoe expedition in search of caimans.
Day 2: Hiking Day
After breakfast, go on a hike in the primary forest with your naturalist guide. Learn about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, and more. After lunch, explore the streams in a traditional rowing canoe. Enjoy the sunset in the river and if conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to the lodge and get ready for a night walk.
Day 3: Community Visit
Visit the Siona Community and see the preparation of their traditional bread, Casabe. Learn about the customs and traditions of the native people. After lunch, visit the Shaman, who will talk to you about the ceremonies in the jungle.
Day 4: Cuyabeno - Quito
Early in the morning, explore the river in search of birds and to enjoy the sunrise. After breakfast, take the canoe back to the entrance of the reserve. Keep an eye out for more fauna along the way. Return to Quito.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the Amazon jungle on a 4-day adventure from Quito
- Stay in a comfortable lodge with private bathrooms and a relaxing area
- Explore the Cuyabeno River and lagoons by canoe and look for wildlife
- Learn about the customs and traditions of the Siona Community
- Go on a night walk to spot caimans and other nocturnal animals
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Transport to the reserve is not included and must be arranged separately.
The lodge is accessible by canoe but the meeting point is the cuyabeno bridge which you can get to by bus.
Night shuttle service to Puente Cuyabeno is not available on certain days.
Public transport options are available to and from Quito's Terminal Terrestre.
Credit cards are accepted for booking.
next to the ministry of the environment
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
