ZONE DESCRIPTION
Located in the Provinces of: Sucumbios and a small part in the Napo province
Established: July 26, 1979 Inter-Ministerial agreement No. 322
Area: 603,380 hectares - 1,490,931.56 acres
Altitude Range: 200 - 280 meters above sea level 656.20-918.68 feet
Life Zones: Trf
DESCRIPTION OF THE REGION
This protected area is characterized by its extremely high biodiversity and the
interesting interactions among its species. Its entire geomorphology is the product
of the transportation of materials from the Andes by rivers such as the Aguarico river.
The Aguarico river is considered to be a white water river due to the sediments it
carries from the mountains. In the mountains, the river reaches a volume that makes
it navigable all year round.
Selva Rica Cuyabeno Camp
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CUYABENO 1
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS
Day 1.Lago Agrio-Cuyabeno Lake
Day 2.Cuyabeno-Jungle Trek
Day 3.Siona - Secoya Community
Day 4.Tarapuya river
Day 5.Cuyabeno Lakes -Lago Agrio
CUYABENO 2
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
Same as 5 days program, without DAY 04
TOUR INCLUDES
-Transportation (bus-canoe) Lago Agrio
-Naturalist guide (bilingual and local)
-Lodging in tents
-Full meals and purified water
Water ponchos and rubber boots
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
-Entrance fee ($20)
-Transportation from Quito
CUYABENO LODGE
When Cuyabeno Lodge started operating in 1986, Neotropic Turis believed that the rainforest traveler should be hosted in conditions which would be both in harmony with the surrounding environment and attuned with the needs of the modern visitor. Operating as an ethical eco-lodge, we work with local indigenous guides together with bilingual naturalist guides and have a close relationship with the local community, power our dining hall with solar panels and practice environmentally sensitive tourism in all aspects of our programs.
The cabins are airy thatch roof designs spaced through a small opening in pristine Amazon Rainforest and flooded rainforest that for most of the year forms a peaceful glassy lake.
Adjacent to the cabanas is a spacious dining hall which serves up delicious Ecuadorian, Siona and International cuisine.
Sample Itinerary
Below is a 5 day itinerary for guests wanting to use the Grand Cuyabeno Lake Lodge as their base to see the reserve.
Additional days can be added and itineraries/activities can be adjusted according to group interests. families are encouraged and welcome. special arragements can be made for long - term visitors, student groups and researchers.
Day 1. Quito - Lago Agrio - El Puente - Laguna Grande
Fly or drive over the Andes to the oil frontier town of Lago agrio.
Continue by private transportation to the entrance of the Cuyabeno Reserve , el Puente. Load your luggage onto a dug-out motorized canoe and follow the winding Cuyabeno River to Laguna Grande , the largest lagoon in the cuyabeno reserve, also the site of the Cuyabeno Lodge.
Day 2
Rise at dawn to bird watch before breakfast and river dolphins. after breakfast a trek through terra firma forest with your siona and naturalist guides to explore plants and wildlife.
your siona guide will teach you about the forests medicinal plants andlocal folklore.
After lunch and a siesta you will take a trip by dug-out canoe to the flooded igapo with macrolobium trees covered with abundant epiphytes to spot the active monkeys and birds in the afternoon.
Day 3
After breakfast journey down the cuyabeno river followed by a short trek through terra firma to reach the Siona village with a pic nic lunch served by our cook. Your will return to the lodge late afternoon for a siesta or a refreshing swin in Laguna Grande.
After dinner, a nocturnal excursion to spot cayman and nocturnal birds.
Day 4
Optional early birdwatching. After breakfast a rainforest walk to explore plant and wildlife, medicinal plants, and track animals.In the afternoon excursion to explore smaller lakes.
Day 5
Following an early breakfast journey up river to El Puente where our vehicle will take you back to Lago Agrio . Return to Quito either by bus or by air.
Price Includes:
Return transportation Lago agrio - Cuyabeno Lodge; accommodation and meals at the Lodge; mosquito nets, purified drinking water, use of rain ponchos and rubber boots (up to size 43) and tours with native and bilingual - naturalist guides.
Price does not include:
Cuyabeno park fee (US 20 dollars);tips;additional beverages or Quito - Lago Agrio - Quito transportation.
AMAZON JUNGLE
CUYABENO 4 NIGHTS
DAY 1: Lago Agrio-Cocha Grande Lagoon-Camp
Our rain forest experience begins in the oil town of Lago Agrio in the north of Ecuador . From Lago Agrio we`ll travel to El Puente , our entrance point to the Cuyabeno Reserve , by road. The journey takes around 3 hours. Then we`ll board our canoe and travel down river, admiring the wide variety of flora and Fauna, until we reach camp near the spectacular Cocha Grande Lagoon.
DAY 2: Cocha Grande Lagoon
After breakfast, we`ll hike in the primary forest, accompanied by a guide, who will tell us about the animal and insect life we meet along the trail, and about the use of the many plants for survival. In the afternoon we`ll try our luck at fishing piranha (ecofishing) . In the evening we invite you to join us on a fascinating night time river tour to savour the nocturnal sounds of the jungle and search for the gleaming red eyes of caiman (alligators), with our flash lights.
DAY 3: Cocha Grande Lagoon / Cuyabeno river
On the third day of our tour, we`ll journey down the beatiful black waters of the Cuyabeno river. We`ll observe abundant wildlife and with a little luck, we`ll catch a glimse of the legendary fresh water dolphin playing in the surrounding waters. After a picnic lunch on the river bank, we`ll take a short walk before travelling back up river to the camp.
DAY 4: Cocha Grande Lagoon / Flooded Forest
Dawn breaks early on the equator and you many wish to rise with the sun and join us on an early morning bird watching expedition. After breakfast we`ll hike in the primary forest and after lunch, we`ll embark on a tour of the flooded forest and it`s unique flora and Fauna. We`ll visit the lagoons, where the water is black, yet quite clear and perfect for a refreshing swin.
DAY 5: Cocha Grande Lagoon / Lago Agrio
After an early breakfast , we`ll board our canoe and journey up Cuyabeno river to el Puente , where our bus will meet us and take us back to Lago agrio. from Lago Agrio you`ll be able to either fly or take a bus back to the capital city of Quito.
CUYABENO 3 NIGHTS
Day 1,Day 2,Day 3 , same as in Cuyabeno 4 nights
Day 4 : After an early breakfast, we`ll board our canoe and journey up Cuyabeno river to el Puente, where our bus will meet us and take us back to Lago Agrio
CUYABENO 7 NIGHTS
Day 1: Quito - Lago Agrio - Cocha Grande Lagoon-Green Planet Camp
Flight or bus journey (one day before - 8h) to Lago Agrio. From Lago Agrio we`ll travel to El Puente , our entrance point to the Cuyabeno Reserve . The journey takes around 3 hours by car. Then we`ll board our canoe and travel down river admiring the wide variety of Flora and Fauna, until we reach green planet camp near the spectacular Cocha Grande Lagoon.
Day 2: Cocha Grande Lagoon-Cuyabeno River-Quechua Camp
After breakfast , we`ll hike in the primary forest then we`ll go for a refreshing swin in the lagoon. After lunch we`ll navigate downstream on the Cuyabeno river to our next camp site on the bank. In the evening we`ll invite you to join us on a fascinating night time river tour in search of caimans (alligators)
Day 3: Lagarto Cocha River - Camp
After breakfast we`ll continue down the Cuyabeno to its mouth in Aguarico river. From here we`ll journey deeper down Aguarico river to the Lagarto Cocha River(border with Peru) and then north to our camp on the bank of Lagarto Cocha river (camp). Picnic lunch during the way.
Day 4: Lagarto Cocha River
Walk in the mornig in the afternoon tour by canoe with great possibilities to observe the legendary fresh water Dolphin. After a leisurely swim we will navigate back to the camp.
Day 5: Lagarto Cocha River
In the mornig we will navigate up the river to explore this unique ecosystem. Piranha fishing in the afternoon. In the night, silent canoe trip in search of caimans(alligators)(Camp)
Day 6: Lagarto River - Cuyabeno River - Quechua Camp.
birdwatching in the morning. After breakfast , we will pack up camp, board the canoe and embark on our journey down the Lagarto river to Aguarico, to continue navigating up River to our camp on the shores of Cuyabeno River .
Picnic lunch on the river bank.
Day 7: Cuyabeno River - Aguarico River - Camp.
After breakfast, we`ll enjoy a walk in primary forest. After lunch we will journey up the river to our jungle camp on the shore of Aguarico river.
Day 8: Aguarico River Camp - Lago Agrio - Quito
After an early breakfast , we`ll journey up Aguarico river to Chiritza, where our car will take us the airport or bus station.
Included in the price
-Experienced bilingual guide
-Complete camping equipment including: plastic boots, raincoat (poncho), tents or mosquito nets, mattress, sheet .
-Three meals a day (in the camp)
-All transportation from Lago Agrio
-Bottled water
Price does not include
-Transportation (bus or plane)
-Quito-Lago Agrio-Quito
-Accommodation and meals in Lago Agrio
-Entry fee to the park (USD 20 and 1 USD for visiting the community)
-Extra drinks and tips.
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Tipical wildlife
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Endemic buterfly
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Papagayo
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One of our private cars for personal expeditions
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Puma
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Toucan
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Tigrillo in the reserve
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