Cuyabeno Jungle Tour

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Starting from

USD $

270

p.p.

Duration

3D/2N, 4D/3N or 5D/4N

Departure days

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

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Itinerary

The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is an oasis of peace and adventure in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Get to know the flora and fauna and visit the local Siona community.

Envision yourself swimming in a lake in the middle of the jungle, witnessing the beautiful sunset, surrounded by lush greenery and undisturbed wildlife! This and more awaits you on our popular Cuyabeno jungle tour.

The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, is an oasis of peace and adventure in the Ecuadorian Amazon, it is truly one of the country’s best treasures. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, ecology buff, adventure junkie, or merely want to explore one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems, Cuyabeno will suit your interests. Among the various experiences travelers love about this tour is the spontaneous sighting of the reserve’s flora and fauna – birds, monkeys, caimans, frogs, bullet ants, turtles, pink river dolphins, electric eel, boas, and if you’re lucky, an anaconda. The guides are all native and very knowledgeable about the plants you will encounter, so you will learn about the region’s botany and the intriguing properties of your surroundings.

One of the unique aspects of this tour is the visit to the local Siona community, where you will interact with the people who live and thrive off the land. They will teach you how to make yucca bread, how they grow coffee, and meet their shaman (this is one of the most memorable parts of the tour, you’ll see why!)

Tailor this tour to your interests and flexibility – we offer expeditions of 4 & 5 days! This tour is ideal for, solo travelers, families, couples, or a group of friends. See details about our individual itineraries below, and join us on this memorable trip!

4 DAYS ITINERARY

Departures: Starting every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Day	Place	Activities
Day 1	Quito – Lago Agrio – El Puente	Morning: 9-hour ride to El Puente (Lago Agrio) where the Cuyabeno tour starts. You can do it either to through private or public transportation. Around 11am start the canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Night: Dinner and exciting night walk to observe bugs and the nocturnal animals.
Day 2	Cuyabeno River	Morning: TThree hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late afternoon: Relax, go to Caimancocha and Patococha for bird watching, sunset at Laguna Grande with a chance for some refreshing swimming and caiman (alligator) searching.
Day 3	Cuyabeno river	Morning: An hour and a half boat ride down the river to a Siona indigenous community to interact and learn about their traditions and customs by making some local food. After a visit to a shaman to learn about his secrets and ancestral knowledge of shamanism. At night we enjoy a delicious dinner and then some free time in the lodge.
Day 4	EL Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito	Early morning: Bird watching with your guide. Breakfast: journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Lago Agrio in the afternoon). Bus ride back to Quito

5 DAYS ITINERARY

Departures: Starting every Monday, Thursday and Friday.

Day	Places	Activities
Day 1	Quito – Lago Agrio – El Puente	Morning: 9-hour ride to El Puente (Lago Agrio) where the Cuyabeno tour starts. You can do it either to through private or public transportation. Afternoon: canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our camp site. Night: dinner and exciting night walk.
Day 2	Cuyabeno river	Three hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late afternoon: Relax, go to Caimancocha and Patococha for birdwatching, sunset at Laguna Grande with a chance for some refreshing swimming and caiman (alligator) searching.
Day 3	Cuyabeno river	Morning: An hour and a half boat rides down the river to a Siona indigenous community to interact and learn about their traditions and customs by making some local food. After a visit to a shaman to learn about his secrets about the ancestral knowledge of shamanism. At night we enjoy a delicious dinner at the lodge and then we have some free time to relax.
Day 4	Cuyabeno river	Morning: Paddle by traditional dug-out canoe through small canals to enjoy the peaceful and quiet surroundings while looking for wild life around. Late afternoon: Watching last sunset at the Laguna Grande.
Day 5	El Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito	Early morning: Bird watching with your guide. Morning:Journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Lago Agrio approx. 2pm). Flight or bus ride back to Quito.

Pricing

Price 4D/3N: $270 per person
Price 5D/4N: $320 per person

Private transportation to and from Lago Agrio can be provided by a cost of $30 extra one way, or $60 extra round trip.

Included

Bilingual Naturalist Guide
Equipment for activities ( WATERPROOF PONCHO, BOOTS, MOSQUITO NET, AND LIFE VESTS )
Electricity to charge electronics
Meals on the tour ( breakfast, lunch, dinner and purified water )
Hikes & activities mentioned in the itinerary