Jungle tour (4 day / 3 nights) CUYRE4

Cuyabeno National reserve in the jungle of Ecuador

 

 

 

This 4 days Jungle tour in the rainforest of Ecuador (Amazonas) takes place in the Cuyabeno national reserve. 4 days are just enough for everybody who travels the first time to the jungle. It allows you to get the feeling of the jungle.

Anaconda snake in the Amazone of Ecuador (rainforest)
Description:  Cuyabeno reserve - 4 Days
Code: CUYRE4  
Location: Cuyabeno Reserve  
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights  
Price: 255 US$  
Cuyabeno national reserve (eco tourism)

 

DAY 1: Quito - Lago Agrio - El Puente:

 Flight (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. Afternoon: Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our camp site. Night: dinner and exciting night walk.

  TAME Ecuadorian Airline

DAY 2: Cuyabeno river:

Morning: paddle by traditional dug-out canoe on the Caiman-Cocha Lake (Laguna Del Caiman) to enjoy the natural uniqueness. Noon: lunch and hike in the primary forest including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Late Afternoon: Relax, swim, and enjoy the sunset on the magnificent Laguna Grande.

  Cuyabeno river - Rainforest - Ecuador

DAY 3: Cuyabeno river:

Morning: a walk to the Tarapuy Siona Community. Our naturalist guide will explain the culture and traditions of the native people. Afternoon: searching for dolphins in the lake. Night: canoe trip in search of caimans (alligators).

  Cuyabeno national reserve - Sunset

DAY 4: 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.

  Frog in the Amazonas rainforest of Ecuador

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.