4-Day Tour Cuyabeno Reserve - Wildlife, Canoeing & Hiking
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About This Tour in Nueva Loja
Why Visit Nueva Loja?
Nueva Loja, Ecuador offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Nueva Loja provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Nueva Loja
You can reach Nueva Loja, Ecuador by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Coffee, tea, pure water
- National Park fees
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- 3 nights accommodation in the lodge in double rooms/ triple rooms / share
- Naturalist certified English - Spanish speaking guide
- All activities hike, canoeing, birdwatching etc.
- Breakfast
- Transportation Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno Reserve - Lago Agrio
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Tips
- 5,00 support indigenous communities
- Transportation Quito - Lago Agrio - Quito
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Pick-up at Hotel D´Mario in Lago Agrio. Be at the cafeterias´ hotel at 8:30 am
End Point
Pick-up at Hotel D´Mario in Lago Agrio. Be at the cafeterias´ hotel at 8:30 am
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Arrival to Cuyabeno Reserve
Reception in Lago Agrio at 08h30-09h00, and transfer to Cuyabeno River 6 hours
Reception in Lago Agrio at 08h30-09h00, and transfer to Cuyabeno River.Box lunch in the route. At this point, the visitors have to register in the Reserve’s office and pay the Entrance fee. Here our Naturalist Guide will give information about the Reserve, important recommendations and other tips to begin the two hours navigation through Cuyabeno River to the Big Lagoon, where the Lodge is located. Along the river, you will find several species in its natural habitat as monkeys, toucans, parrots, insect, and the exuberant Amazonian vegetation. Arrival and check-in. Night walk in the primary forest to observe amphibians and reptiles for about one hour. Return to the lodge for a welcome cocktail and dinner. Accommodation in double rooms
Visit Siona Indigenous Community - Shaman Village
After breakfast, departure to the Siona Indian Community... 8 hours
After breakfast, departure to the Siona Indian Community of Puerto Bolivar, the largest ethnic group in the Reserve. During this tour, you will learn about their customs, traditions, and way of life. You will be part of the elaboration of the Casabe; a local dish made of yucca (carbohydrates principal feed of the community). The trip takes 2 hours navigation downstream to get there, in the route will be possible to admire the existing fauna along the Rio Cuyabeno such as birds, monkeys, snakes, pink dolphins, tortoises, and many others. A visit to the Shaman is also included. This is a full day excursion with Lunch in the Community. Return to the lodge. Night navigation for watching Caymans. Dinner. Accommodation in double rooms
Hike in the Jungle - Caiman Watching
Breakfast 8 hours
Breakfast. Trek in the primary rain forest for approximately 3-5 hours in the distance you will be able to explore the beautiful and complex tropical ecosystem. You will find the great variety of species of plants, trees and animal life. Lunch back at the lodge. In the afternoon navigation in the big lagoon, to enjoy the surrounding of the lake, time to fish piranhas, swimming and wait for a very special sunset. Dinner.
Bird Watching - Departure to Lago Agrio
Early in the morning before breakfast, a bird watching excursion is optional 5 hours
Early in the morning before breakfast, a bird watching excursion is optional. Breakfast and transfer to Lago Agrio to take your flight back. NOTE: In the 5 days 4 nights tour, a visit to Canangueno Lagoon for birdwatching by Indian paddle canoe and another hike in the forest are the activities for the 4th day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure…
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