ECUADOR JUNGLE TOURS

SAMONA LODGE

Jungle Tour Cuyabeno

Jungle Tours

LONG TERM FAVOURITE IN THE RICHEST ECOSYSTEM ON EARTH

The Amazon, one of the wonders of our planet, contains an abundance of unique flora and fauna. More than 25000 species of Amazonian plants contribute 20% of the oxygen which exists in the earth’s athmosphere. In addition 66% of all the world’s fresh water is found here.

It is a rainforest of unique beauty. It contains an incredible diversity of species of plants and animals, without comparison elsewhere in the world.

You will be amazed as you walk through virgin jungle, where around 400 species of plants have been identified in one hectare alone. Magnificently coloured birds, of wich there are 500 species, flying over your head.

Monkeys, sloths, anteaters, armadillos, tapirs, jaguars, manaties and fresh water dolphins are just some of the mammals that live here. Along with there is a great variety of reptiles such as snakes, caiman and the great anaconda and numerous fish, including Paic

CUYABENO RESERVE

CUYABENO RESERVE (3 Days – 4 Days – 5 Days)

ITINERARY 3D/2N

DAY 1. QUITO – SOUR LAKE – CUYABENO: Flight (9:15 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour – 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno river to our lodge. Lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Exciting night walk.

DAY 2. CUYABENO: Breakfast, walk in primary forest including lessons on the use of plants for survival. Lunch at the camp. In the afternoon, visit to several lagoons near the sector .Return to camp. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of alligators.

DAY 3. CUYABENO – SOUR LAKE – QUITO: Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno river back to El Puente. Box Lunch. Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus or plane (15h30/ 16h00).

INCLUDED

  • Private transportation Lago Agrio – Samona Lodge – Lago Agrio (bus and canoe).
  • Bilingual naturalist guide.
  • Accommodation in double and / or triple room with mosquito nets and a private bathroom.
  • All meals (breakfast-lunch-dinner); pure water, coffee, tea.
  • Excursion gear (rain coat, rubber boots, camping tents, life jackets).
  • Excursions.

EXCLUDED

  • Transportation Quito – Lago Agrio – Quito (bus or plane)
  • $ 3.00 community / $ 3.00 Shaman
  • Meals before and after the tour
  • Tips
  • All other expenses not specified in the tour.
  • Travel Insurance

ITINERARY 4D/3N

DAY 1. QUITO – LAGO AGRIO – CUYABENO: Flight (9:15 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour – 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno river to our lodge. Lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Exciting night walk.

DAY 2. CUYABENO DAY: Breakfast. Paddle in a traditional canoe on Laguna Caimancocha to enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Lunch at the camp. Hike in the primary forest including lessons on the use of medicinal plants for survival. Before returning to camp, relaxing time in the Laguna Grande, where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. If conditions permit, you  may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge. Dinner.

DAY 3. CUYABENO DAY: Breakfast. Visit the Community Siona Tarapuy where the naturalist guide will explain about the culture and traditions of native people. Lunch. Walk. Return to camp. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of alligators.

DAY 4. CUYABENO – LAGO AGRIO – QUITO: Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno river back to El Puente. Box Lunch. Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus or plane (16h00).

INCLUDED

  • Private transportation Lago Agrio – Samona Lodge – Lago Agrio (bus and canoe).
  • Bilingual naturalist guide.
  • Accommodation in double and / or triple room with mosquito nets and a private bathroom.
  • All meals (breakfast-lunch-dinner); pure water, coffee, tea.
  • Excursion gear (rain coat, rubber boots, camping tents, life jackets).
  • Excursions.

EXCLUDED

  • Transportation Quito – Lago Agrio – Quito (bus or plane)
  • $ 3.00 community / $ 3.00 Shaman
  • Meals before and after the tour
  • Tips
  • All other expenses not specified in the tour
  • Travel Insurance

ITINERARY 5D/4N

DAY 1. QUITO – SOUR LAKE – CUYABENO: Flight (9:15 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour – 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private ground transportation from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno river to our camp. Free afternoon. Dinner. Exciting night walk.

DAY 2. CUYABENO RIVER: Breakfast. Walk in primary forest to learn about medicinal plants and biodiversity (flora and fauna). Lunch at the camp. Navigating the river to observe pink dolphins (conditions permitting). Return to camp. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of alligators.

DAY 3. CUYABENO: Breakfast. Remo in a traditional canoe on Laguna Caimancocha to enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Lunch at the camp. Hike in the primary forest including lessons on the use of medicinal plants for survival. Before returning to camp, relaxing time in the Laguna Grande, where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. Return to camp. Dinner.

DAY 4. CUYABENO: Breakfast. Visit the Shaman. Box lunch. Visit Siona Community Tarapuy where the naturalist guide will explain about the culture and traditions of native people. Return to camp. Dinner.

DAY 5. CUYABENO – SOUR LAKE – QUITO: Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno river back to the Bridge. Box Lunch. Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus or plane (16h00).

INCLUDED

  • Private transportation Lago Agrio – Samona Lodge – Lago Agrio (bus and canoe).
  • Bilingual naturalist guide.
  • Accommodation in double and / or triple room with mosquito nets and a private bathroom.
  • All meals (breakfast-lunch-dinner); pure water, coffee, tea.
  • Excursion gear (rain coat, rubber boots, camping tents, life jackets).
  • Excursions.

EXCLUDED

  • Transportation Quito – Lago Agrio – Quito (bus or plane)
  • $ 3.00 community / $ 3.00 Shaman
  • Meals before and after the tour
  • Tips
  • All other expenses not specified in the tour
  • Travel Insurance

Rate includes:

  • Roundtrip transport to Lago Agrio (by car & motor canoe)

  • Ministry of Tourism Licensed bilingual naturalist guides trained in biology and Eco-Tourism Comfortable accommodation at Nicky Amazon Lodge, double, triple, quadruple & familiar rooms with private bathroom

  • If you want single accommodation is provided with a charge of 75% extra

  • High quality camping equipment, tents & bedding for long excursions

  • Personal equipment: rubber boots and lifejackets

  • Three daily nutritious meals, including purified bottled water, soft drinks such us tea & coffee available all day, snacks are available before all activities.

  • Catering for vegetarians and passengers with dietary restrictions

Rate does not include:

  • Don’t forget to bring your personal rain poncho!

  • Round-trip transportation between Quito and Lago Agrio

  • Additional beverages

  • Extra meals in Lago Agrio before and after trip

  • US $ 5 Dollars to be paid to the siona family visited.

  • We recommend you to bring change, because all your extra fees will be paid directly after the visit.

  • Tips.

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Long sleeves, 2 or more
  • Comfortable pants, 2 or more (no jeans)
  • Shorts, 2 or more
  • T-shirts, 2 or more
  • Socks, one pair per day
  • Tennis shoes and / or sandals
  • Thick jacket and sweater
  • Biodegradable or natural Soap and shampoo
  • Swimsuit
  • Cotton Underwear (optional)
  • Glasses
  • Camara
  • Small backpack (waterproof)
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Bags for equipment, clothes, papers, etc.
  • Binoculars (optional)
  • Flashlight with extra batteries
  • Sunscreen
  • First Aid Box
  • Hat or cap
  • Plastic bottle
  • Notebook and / or book
  • Towel
  • Original Passport and / or identity card