Amazing Trip
Cuyabeno RainforestThis protected area is named after the Cuyabeno River, which overflows in its midpoint creating a 14 lagoon complex and also the most extensive wetlands of the Ecuadorian Amazon. These flooded forests are the territory of dolphins, manatees, alligators, anacondas, otters, and of the water guarango tree, the most unique tree in this reserve; thanks to its special adaptations, it can grow on the shores of rivers and lagoons, creating a magic and mysterious environment that attract thousands of visitors every year.
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is characterized for its large areas of rainforest, where trees such as ceibo, sande, and caoba can easily grow and reach a height of 50 meters. Nevertheless, there are areas where water replaces firm ground, rivers suddenly become narrow canals, medium and large lagoons appear, and canoes are the only way to get around in between the trees and vegetation.
Descripción
DAY 1. QUITO – PUENTE CUYABENO – CUYABENO DOLPHIN LODGE: Public or private buses (trip the night before the tour - 8 hours) to PUENTE CUYABENO. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Exciting night walk.
DAY 2. HIKING DAY : Breakfast. : Morning: three hours hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, especially to know about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc, afternoon rest and swimming front our lodge and walking for looking animals or medice plants . Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of caimans and boas.
DAY 3. CUYABENO – LAGO AGRIO – QUITO: Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to El Puente. Box Lunch. Transfer to El Puente Cuyabeno. Return to Quito by Public or shuttle bus (11:00am).
Itinerary
Lago Agrio Meeting Point
The Tour start from Lago Agrio, it means the pax must reach Laogo Agrio City on their own is possible by car and plane.
Lago Agrio-Cuyabeno Reserve
Our guide will pick us up from Lago Agrio and drive us to our Lodge within the Cuyabeno Reserve.
Acommodation
As soon as we reach our lodge we'll be placed in our Rooms and later we organize our activities for the afternoon and evening.
Launga Grande
We paddle to Laguna Grande to see the Sun Set and try to meet the mistical Pink Dolphin who lives in this area.
Activities
For Second day we are plenty of activities walking and paddling to reach the spots to learn about Flora and Fauna.
Birdwatching
Our last day we wake up very early in the morning to go for birding in the area
Leaving Cuyabeno Reserve
After birdin watching and having Breakfast we pack our stuff and start our return to Lago Agrio
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Included
- Prívate transportation El Puente - Dolphin Lodge – El Puente (by canoe).
- Bilingual naturalist guide.
- Accommodation in double and / or triple room with mosquito nets and a private bathroom.
- All meals (breakfast-lunch-dinner); pure water, coffee, tea.
- Excursion gear (rain coat, rubber boots, camping tents, life jackets).
- Excursions..
Not Included
- Transportation Quito – El Puente - Quito (bus or plane)
- $ 5. community / $ 5 Shaman (if the tourists request it the community comes to the lodge)
- Meals before and after the tour
- All other expenses not specified in the tour.
- Tips.
What to Bring
Reviews
How to reach Lago agrio ?
From Quito is possible by plane or bus
Being in another point in Ecuador the easiest way is taking a Bus, mostly of the main cities have directly routes to
Lago Agrio bus station.
We will help you and advice you where and how to buy the bus tickets
