Jungle tour (6 day / 5 nights) CUYRE6

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During this 6 day trip to the jungle (rain forest) of Ecuador in the Cuyabeno national reserve you will get the chance to explore the Amazonas. A variety of indigenous groups, including the Cofan, the Siona and the Secoya have traditionally inhabited this area.

Frog on your hands - Cuyabeno national reserve
Description:  Cuyabeno reserve - 6 Days
Code: CUYRE6  
Location: Cuyabeno Reserve  
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights  
Price: 390US$  
Cuyabeno national reserve birds

 

DAY 1 Quito - Lago Agrio - El Puente:

(10:30 a.m. – 20 mins.) or bus ride (one day before – 8 hour ride) to Lago Agrio. Drive from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our campsite.

  TAME Ecuadorian Airline

DAY 2 Cuyabeno River – Amarumposa:

Morning: enjoy the landscape and wildlife down the Cuyabeno River on motorboat to the campsite in the Quichua community. Afternoon: Searching for dolphins in the lake. Night: Exciting night walk after dinner.

  Pyranha fishing in the cuyabeno river - Ecuador

DAY 3 Amarumposa:

Morning: expedition with an Indian guide including lessons in the use of plants for survival through primary rain forest. Afternoon: paddling in dug out canoe around the camp site through a small lake to explore more flora and fauna. Night: canoe trip in search of caimans (alligators).

  Caiman - Rainforest of Ecuador (Amazonas)

DAY 4 Cuyabeno River – Aguarico River:

Morning: climb up the Samona (Ceibo) tree tower for wildlife observation and canopy view from the tower we can observe a variety of species: toucans, parrots, monkeys, and many more. Afternoon: search for fresh water dolphins at the confluence of Cuyabeno and Aguarico River. After, a visit to the Quichua community.

  Bird in the Amazonas rainforest of Ecuador

DAY 5 Cuyabeno River:

Early morning: short walk. Morning: journey up Cuyabeno River to visits the Shaman to learn about the culture costumes and traditions of his community. Afternoon: relax, swim, and enjoy the sunset on the magnificent Laguna Grande.

  Jungle of Ecuador (rainforest cuyabeno)

DAY 6 EL Puente – Lago Agrio – Quito:

Early morning: bird watching. Morning: journey up Cuyabeno River to El Puente. Drive to Lago Agrio (arrive in Largo Agrio at 16:00). Flight or bus ride back to Quito.

  Lodge - Cuyabeno reserve

Services:

  • Billingual guide (English / Spanish)
  • Transport from Lago Agrio to El Puente (Bus)
  • Transport from El Puente to the Lodge (im Canoe)
  • Accommodation in the lodge with full board (private bath)
  • All camping equipment (rain coat, boots, mosquito netting or tents & Life jackets)
  • Excursions
  • Transport from the lodge to El Puente and Lago Agrio
  • Accident insurance

Excluded:

  • Transportation Quito - Lago Agrio (Flight approximately US$ 75.00) (Bus 10.00 US$)
  • Entrance fee for visiting the indigenous people (4 US$ per person)
  • Transportation Lago Agrio - Quito (Flight approximately US$ 75.00) (Bus 10.00 US$)
  • Tips

Cuyabeno Reserve

The Cuyabeno Reserve was created in 1979 and it covers over 600,000 ha of untainted rainforest around the Río Cuyabeno. The reserve can be accessed from Lago Agrio and it has become an important tourist destination. Frequently seen fauna include several species of monkey, birds, caimans, turtles, and conga ants. Freshwater dolphins, giant armadillos, anacondas, and manatees are also occasionally spotted.

A variety of indigenous groups, including the Cofan, the Siona, and the Secoya have traditionally inhabited the area. Recently, the Lowland Quichuas have immigrated to the area. Some of these indigenous communities are involved in "Indigenous Community Controlled Ecotourism," and offer jungle tours that support responsible tourism.