CUYABENO LODGES
SIONA LODGE
The Siona Lodge provides you with more comfort and has also the best location of all the lodges in our offer for still a great and affordable price. Being located at the freshwater lake ´Laguna Grande´ you will have access to the ideal spot to take a refreshing swim, to enjoy the beautiful sunset and to observe different type of wildlife. With several different activities and professional and friendly guides, the Cuyabeno Reserve will be showcased at its best.
ITINERARY
ITINERARY 4 DAYS AND 3 NIGHTS
DAY 1
Reception in Lago Agrio at 08h30-09h00, and transfer to Cuyabeno River. Box lunch in the route. At this point the visitors have to register in the Reserve’s office and pay the Entrance fee. Here our Naturalist Guide will give information about the Reserve, important recommendations and other tips to begin the two hours navigation through Cuyabeno River to the Big Lagoon, where the Lodge is located. Along the river you will find several species in its natural habitat as monkeys, toucans, parrots, insect and the exuberant Amazonian vegetation. Arrival and check in. Night walk in the primary forest to observe amphibians and reptiles for about one hour. Return to the lodge for a welcome cocktail and dinner.
DAY 2
After breakfast, departure to the Siona Indian Community of Puerto Bolivar, the largest ethnic group in the Reserve. During this tour you will learn their customs, traditions and way of life. You will be part of the elaboration of the Casabe; local dish made of yucca (carbohydrates principal feed of the community). The trip takes 2 hours navigation downstream to get there, in the route will be possible to admire the existing fauna along the Rio Cuyabeno such as: birds, monkeys, snakes, pink dolphins, tortoises and many others. A visit to the Shaman, is also included. This is a full day excursion with Lunch in the Community. Return to the lodge. Night navigation for watching Caymans. Dinner.
DAY 3
Breakfast. Trek in the primary rain forest for approximately 3-5 hours in the distance you will be able to explore the beautiful and complex tropical ecosystem. You will find the great variety of species of plants, trees and animal life. Lunch back at the lodge. In the afternoon navigation in the big lagoon, to enjoy the surrounding of the lake, swimming and wait for a very special sunset. Dinner.
DAY 4
Early in the morning before breakfast a bird watching excursion is optional. Breakfast and transfer to Lago Agrio to take your flight or bus back.
SIONA LODGE
The Siona Lodge provides you with more comfort and has also the best location of all the lodges in our offer for still a great and affordable price. Being located at the freshwater lake ´Laguna Grande´ you will have access to the ideal spot to take a refreshing swim, to enjoy the beautiful sunset and to observe different type of wildlife. With several different activities and professional and friendly guides, the Cuyabeno Reserve will be showcased at its best.
ITINERARY
ITINERARY 5 DAYS AND 4 NIGHTS
DAY 1
Reception in Lago Agrio at 08h30-09h00, and transfer to Cuyabeno River. Box lunch in the route .At this point the visitors have to register in the Reserve’s office and pay the Entrance fee. Here our Naturalist Guide will give information about the Reserve, important recommendations and other tips to begin the two hours navigation through Cuyabeno River to the Big Lagoon, where the Lodge is located. Along the river you will find several species in its natural habitat as monkeys, toucans, parrots, insect and the exuberant Amazonian vegetation. Arrival and check in. Night walk in the primary forest to observe amphibians and reptiles for about one hour. Return to the lodge for a welcome cocktail and dinner.
DAY 2
After breakfast, departure to the Siona Indian Community of Puerto Bolivar, the largest ethnic group in the Reserve. During this tour you will learn their customs, traditions and way of life. You will be part of the elaboration of the Casabe; local dish made of yucca (carbohydrates principal feed of the community). The trip takes 2 hours navigation downstream to get there, in the route will be possible to admire the existing fauna along the Rio Cuyabeno such as: birds, monkeys, snakes, pink dolphins, tortoises and many others. A visit to the Shaman, is also included. This is a full day excursion with Lunch in the Community. Return to the lodge. Night navigation for watching Caymans. Dinner.
DAY 3
Breakfast. Trek in the primary rain forest for approximately 3-5 hours in the distance you will be able to explore the beautiful and complex tropical ecosystem. You will find the great variety of species of plants, trees and animal life. Lunch back at the lodge. In the afternoon navigation in the big lagoon, to enjoy the surrounding of the lake, swimming and wait for a very special sunset. Dinner.
DAY 4
Breakfast. Visit to the Canangueno Lagoon for bird watching by Indian paddle canoe and another hike in the forest. Lunch and Dinner at the lodge.
DAY 5
Early in the morning before breakfast a bird watching excursion is optional. Breakfast and transfer to Lago Agrio to take your flight or bus back.
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM
- Accommodation in private matrimonial or double rooms. Single room with supplement or for same price in shared room.
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, purified water, coffee, tea and snacks)
- Transportation Lago Agrio – Siona Lodge – Lago Agrio
- Excursions as described
- Bilingual Naturalist Guide
- Electricity to charge batteries
- Rain boots, mosquito net and life vests
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM
- Transportation Quito – Lago Agrio - Quito
- Meals before and after the tour
- Community fee 6 USD
- Drinks, Tips and extra expenses
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change without any prior notice
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Quito – Ecuador
