5 Days Cuyabeno Amazon Jungle With Accommodation in Tucan Lodge

Duration6 days

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

This a longer program for those who really want to get to know the amazon forest of Cuyabeno, Ecuador. Located downstream on the Cuyabeno River, Tucan Eco Lodge is one of the reserve's newest lodges. Depending on the season, it can be reached by canoe around 30 kilometers from the park entrance. Our lodge features a hammock-lined relaxation area with a platform where guests may view the river and, depending on the season, see pink river dolphins. An authorized canoe driver and certified naturalist guide accompany each and every one of our customers since we know that a good tour depends greatly on the guide.

* On same days there might not be a tourist bus, in that case you'll travel by public bus,(approx 20$)

Options

Default Option

4 people shared dorm

What's included

Excursions
Mosquito Net
purified water, coffee and tea in the Lodge
Lunch
Excursion gear (raincoat, rubber boots, life jackets)
Dinner
Transportation by Canoe
Breakfast
Accommodation in a private double/triple room.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Guide

$10 Indian Community Fee
Tips & Souvenirs
Any thing else not mentioned as included
Tourist Bus from Quito to Cuyabeno Reserve 30$ per person
Tourist bus from Cuyabeno to Quito 30$ per person
On same days there might not be a tourist bus, in that case you'll travel by public bus,(approx 20$)

What to expect

Day 1: Transportation to the Amazon Jungle of Cuyabeno

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
12h

We're going to the Cuyabeno Amazon Jungle by bus. We will stop a couple times during the twelve-hour ride so you may obtain food and drink and use the restroom.

Day 2: Entering The Amazon Jungle Reserve

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
6h

The journey starts at Approximately 12 p.m. at the Cuyabeno reserve entrance and lasts for around three hours as we canoe down the river to our lodge while searching for monkeys, birds, and other wildlife. Midday meal and leisure time. You will swim, take in the sunset, and explore the river and lagoons in the afternoon in search of more wildlife. You will go on a canoe trip at night to look for caimans. Supper. Every evening, our naturalist guide will present a variety of lectures on topics related to the Amazon rainforest, such as "Culture and communities, flora, fauna, and conservation," for any of our guests who are interested in learning more.

Day 3: Hiking The Amazon Jungle

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
9h

Following breakfast in the morning, you will go on a four-hour stroll in the primary forest with a naturalist guide who will provide you with information about various species of birds, frogs, insects, and medicinal plants. At the camp, have lunch and unwind. You will experience the distinctiveness of nature as you explore the streams in a traditional rowing canoe in the afternoon. You will take in the river's sunset, and if the weather permits, you might even spot some pink dolphins. Prepare for the night hike by returning to the lodge. Supper. You will have the chance to learn about and sample the various traditional drinks of the Amazon this evening.

Day 4: Canoeing in The Amazon Jungle

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
9h

Following breakfast, you get set for an exciting morning of exploring streams and the flooded forest with its unique ecology in complete peace and quiet while riding in a traditional rowing boat. You will have more opportunities to witness more species of monkeys, birds, sloths, dolphins, and other creatures in this exercise if you move slowly and silently.
At the camp, have lunch and unwind. You will prepare and taste coffee and chocolate in a traditional manner after two hours of rest. After supper in the evening, you can attend our lectures, or if you're more of an adventurer, we've arranged for you to visit a location in the heart of the forest where you can spend the evening or several hours taking in the breathtaking sounds of the jungle.

Day 5: Visit the Indian Community

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
9h

We will tour the community after a delectable breakfast. An indigenous woman will lead us around the community and teach us about their customs, attire, and language. She will also teach us about their cuisine, since we will be making lunch with her. The community's shaman will instruct us on Amazonian medicinal herbs and customs in the afternoon. We head back to the lodge after this thrilling day, enjoy supper, and unwind.

Day 6: Leaving The Cuyabeno Amazon Jungle

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
4h

You will stroll along the river early in the morning to see the sunrise and look for birds. You will return to the camp after this activity, have breakfast, and have some time to arrange your bags. After that, you'll ride the canoe back and spend around two hours searching for other wildlife along the Cuyabeno River. At the reserve's entrance, which is around 11 a.m., you may board a transport back to Quito. Tour's end. End of the tour.
Quito
12h

We will take the bus back to Quito

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

For your security please enter the hostel perimeter, the hostel staff are aware that people enter the hostel perimeter to get picked up for this program.
Someone from the bus staff will enter to look for you inside the hostel perimeter.

Meeting point

For your security please enter the hostel perimeter, the hostel staff are aware that people enter the hostel perimeter to get picked up for this program.
Someone from the bus staff will enter to look for you inside the hostel perimeter.

End point

For your security please enter the hostel perimeter, the hostel staff are aware that people enter the hostel perimeter to get picked up for this program.
Someone from the bus staff will enter to look for you inside the hostel perimeter.

End point

For your security please enter the hostel perimeter, the hostel staff are aware that people enter the hostel perimeter to get picked up for this program.
Someone from the bus staff will enter to look for you inside the hostel perimeter.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please contact us if you have a special diet request , we might be able to help you.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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