3 Day Cuyabeno Amazon Jungle with Accommodation at Tucan Lodge

Duration4 days

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

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. The Lodge has two guest huts, each with three or four cabins, can sleep up to 24 guests. Every hut can accommodate two to four individuals with its own private bathroom and shower, and double or triple bedrooms if needed. Our resort 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 guide above all is crucial for a good tour.

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

Options

4 people Shared dorm

3 Day Cuyabeno Amazon Jungle with Accommodation at Tucan Lodge

What's included

Excursions
Accommodation in double and / or triple room with mosquito nets and a private bathroom
purified water, coffee and tea in the Lodge
Lunch
Excursion gear (raincoat, rubber boots, life jackets)
Dinner
Transportation by Canoe
Breakfast
In-person guide in English or Spanish

Any thing else not mentioned as included
Tips & Souvenirs
Tourist Bus from Cuyabeno Reserve to Quito 30$ per person(payable in cash on the bus)
Tourist Bus from Quito to Cuyabeno Reserve 30$ per person(payable in cash on the bus)
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 Reserve
12h · Admission ticket not included

We're going to the Cuyabeno Amazon Jungle via bus. We will stop a couple of times during the twelve-hour journey 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 around 12 p.m. at the Cuyabeno reserve gate and lasts for around three hours as we ride 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 additional wildlife. You will go on a canoe trip at night to look for caimans. evening meal. Every evening, our naturalist guide will offer 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 knowing 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 on 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 waterways in a traditional rowing canoe in the afternoon. You will take in the river's sunset, and if the weather permits, you could even spot some pink dolphins. Get ready for the night hike by returning to the lodge. Supper. You will get the chance to learn about and sample some traditional beverages of the Amazon this evening.

Day 4: Leaving The Cuyabeno Amazon Jungle

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
4h

We will walk 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 paddle the canoe back and spend around two hours searching for other wildlife along the Cuyabeno River. At the reserve's entrance, which is about 11 a.m., you may board a transport back to Quito. Our tour is finish.
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
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.

Cancellation policy

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