6 Days Cuyabeno Natural Zancudococha
Day 1: 3,5-hour Canoe ride & Night walk
The Amazon adventure begins in Lago Agrio at 09:30 a.m. at the Hotel Restaurante D' Mario for people arriving by bus. You will be picked up by our private bus followed by a 2 hour drive to the city of Tierras Orientales. This is the beginning of the Cuyabeno nature reserve. Here, you will be provided with a good Box lunch.Your 6-day rainforest adventure begins with a stunning 3.5-hour canoe ride to Waita Lodge. This is your first chance to see lots of animals, such as pink dolphins, birds, and monkeys! After your arrival at Waita lodge, you will have time to unpack and explore. After a delicious dinner, our local guide will give you more information about the activities of the coming days. Finally, our guide will take you on an exciting night walk to observe insects, spiders, snakes and other animals.
Day 2: Birdwatching, Full day Canoe tour, Jungle walk & Lagoon swim
With an early activity, our day starts at 05:30 a.m. in the morning. Before sunrise, we will enjoy the rainforest and its animal life. We will start our journey in a motor canoe down the Cuyabeno River for 1.5 hours. This is a perfect time to enjoy bird watching. On special clay banks at 07:00 a.m., parakeets and colorful parrots enjoy feeding on clay. In our canoe this is something exclusive to see!After breakfast, we will take the motorized canoe to the Bocana. This is the place where 2 rivers meet. The contrast provides the perfect environment for dolphin watching and breathtaking views. Then we will continue for another 2 hours to reach the Iripari channel. Here, you will be provided with a Box lunch. After lunch, we will enjoy a short and informative walk between lagoons. After this hike, our local guide will canoe around the lagoon. This beautiful landscape is the perfect setting for a refreshing swim. Then we will return to Waita Lodge
Day 3: Birdwatching, Two Canoe rides & Deep jungle walk
This morning activity starts at 06:00 a.m. in the morning. This is the best time for bird watching. We will take our motorized canoe to enjoy the sunrise, beautiful landscapes and animal watching. We will pass by small lakes of the Cuyabeno jungle before returning to the lodge for breakfast. After resting a little in the hammock, the guide will take us on a 3-hour hike through the jungle. The guide will explain and share a lot of knowledge about the Cuyabeno rainforest. You will learn the wisdom passed down from generations that lived in this jungle! After this interesting hike, we will return to our lodges for lunch.At 04:00 p.m. in the afternoon, we will take the motor canoe to navigate through small sewage pipes. These form a spectacular ecosystem where we can observe diverse wildlife. When night begins to fall, we will return to Waita lodge. We will venture downstream in search of alligators, fishing bats, tree boas and nocturnal birds. After a delicious dinner, our guide will invite you for an exciting evening stroll. We will look for insects, snakes and spiders!
Day 4: Full day Canoe, Lagoon swim & Meet indigenous group
After an early breakfast at 07:00 a.m., we will take our motorized canoe to add more animals to our "jungle checklist". We will paddle down the narrow whitewater river, home to rare species, and try to spot different species of animals. A long and exciting canoe ride awaits us. The first part of the river that we will navigate is very narrow and will give us a fun experience while maneuvering. Then we will travel for 1.5 hours to the border of Ecuador and Peru, where a large expanse of flooded forest is located. Then, a 2-hour upstream trip will allow us to see monkeys, pink freshwater dolphins and more animals.After a box lunch, you will have the opportunity to swim with the dolphins, enjoy a beautiful landscape and meet an indigenous group called "Secoya". Following the same route, we will return to Waita Lodge at approximately 16h00. The rest of the night you will enjoy a well-deserved dinner and rest.
Day 5: Forest walk, Canoe trip, Swimming & Community visit
At 06:00 a.m. in the morning, our local guide will invite you to take a short walk through the forest of Tierra Firme. Enjoy the huge trees and the density of the forest! Afterwards, have a good breakfast.After breakfast we will prepare our team to return to Waita Lodge. We will take the motorized canoe and make a few stops along the way. You will have time to swim and you will also be provided with a Box lunch. Then we will visit some of the communities to appreciate the difference between the Amazonian groups. Here you can also buy handicrafts. After a profitable trip, we will return to our hostel. Then, you will have the rest of the night to rest, shower and dine.
Day 6: Morning activity & 3,5 hour Canoe ride
On our last day, we will take our last early activity. Our guide will take you on a short excursion to the rainforest or in our canoe to enjoy the awakening of nature. Again, this is a wonderful time to bird watch and enjoy the last day in the beautiful Cuyabeno rainforest.After breakfast, you will prepare your luggage for the return journey. For the final moments, you will enjoy a 3.5-hour canoe ride back to Eastern Lands. Here our private bus will take you back to Lago Agrio at 16h00. From here, you can go by plane or bus back to Quito.
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It is the largest sewage lagoon in the Ecuadorian Amazon; which for the Sionas and Secoyas means "lagoon of the small fish son¥co, name that sounded to the mestizo ear as "mosquito". It ranges from the mouth of the Zancudo creek in the Aguarico River to the body of water of the lagoon itself. In this area the jungle is well preserved, being possible to observe many ichthyofauna. There are also several trails that wind through the jungle, and the observation tower, "Sacha Urcu", 18 m high that allows you to observe the different strata of the forest.
WHAT INCLUDES?
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Bilingual naturalist guide: English/Spanish
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River transport
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Lodging in traditional cabins.
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Private bathroom
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Meals on tour (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
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Tea, coffee, chocolate enabled all day
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Catering for vegetarians or vegans
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Electricity to charge the batteries
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Equipment (poncho, rubber boots, binoculars
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Happy time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Transportation Lago Agrio – Cuyabeno – Lago Agrio
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?
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Ground / Air transportation from Quito to Lago Agrio – Lago Agrio to Quito
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Additional beverages such as beer and wine inside and outside the Lodge
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Visit observation tower 6 dollars per passenger
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Family visit Local 6 dollars per passenger
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Breakfast on the first day
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Last Day Dinner
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Tips for our crew and guides
How to get to Lago Agrio ( 2 Option)
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Option 1: Private Tourist Transportation ($250 one-way or $500 roundtrip per group)
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Option 2: Public Bus ($15)
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Get to the Quitumbe or Carcelen Bus Terminal around 9.30 pm and take a ticket for any bus to Lago Agrio which departures at 11-11.30 pm.
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Note: When you arrive at Lago Agrio by public bus around 6 am, you need to take a taxi from the bus station to the Hotel D’Mario for $1 Dollar, our meeting point and wait for the guide, who will pick you up at 9.30 am.
