CUYABENO
TUCAN LODGE
CUYABENO
Facts
• From east to west, the elevation gently slopes from about 300 meters to slightly under 200 m above sea level
• Area of 6033.8 km2
• The upper watershed still close to the Andes
• Weather seems slightly milder than more eastern parts of the Amazon
• In the west, temperatures are bit lower during the day and at night usually cooling to the low twenties (C) or seventies (F)
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Itineraries
(4DAYS/3NIGHTS)
DAY 1. QUITO – CUYABENO: Flight Quito- Coca (arrival 8:43am) transfer or public bus from Coca to Cuyabeno Bridge, or bus (day trip before – 10 hours) to Cuyabeno Bridge. We go by canoe down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Lunch. We will explore the river and lagoons in search of more wildlife, swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of caimans.
DAY 2. CUYABENO: Breakfast. Hike in the primary forest where we will learn about medicinal plants, trees and their uses. Lunch, in the afternoon visit to the Laguna Grande where we will have time to swim and enjoy the sunset, and if conditions permit we will observe pink dolphins. Dinner and rest.
DAY 3. CUYABENO: Breakfast. After breakfast, we will go paddling in a traditional canoe exploring and enjoying the jungle in search of monkeys and birds. Lunch at the cabins. Afternoon free to relax, meditate, enjoy the hammocks. Night walk. Dinner.
DAY 4. CUYABENO – QUITO: Early in the morning explore the river in search of birds. Breakfast. Time to pack and relax. We navigate the Cuyabeno River to the bridge. Box lunch. Take the bus to Quito. Navigation on the Cuyabeno River back to El Puente. Return to Quito by bus or travel to Coca to take the plane.
(5 DAYS/ 4 NIGHTS)
DAY 1. QUITO – CUYABENO: Flight Quito- Coca (arrival 8:43am) transfer or public bus from Coca to Cuyabeno Bridge, or bus (day trip before – 10 hours) to Cuyabeno Bridge. We go by canoe down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Lunch. We will explore the river and lagoons in search of more wildlife, swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of caimans.
DAY 2. CUYABENO: Breakfast. Hike in the primary forest where we will learn about medicinal plants, trees and their uses. Lunch, in the afternoon visit to the Laguna Grande where we will have time to swim and enjoy the sunset, and if conditions permit we will observe pink dolphins. Return to the lodge and night canoe expedition in search of caimans. Dinner and rest.
DAY 3. CUYABENO: Breakfast, we will go paddling in a traditional canoe exploring and enjoying the jungle in search of monkeys and birds. Lunch. We will explore the river and lagoons in search of more wildlife, time to swim and enjoy a spectacular sunset. Dinner
DAY 4. CUYABENO: Breakfast, options available, ranging from bird watching, canoeing or hiking in the rainforest. We will never divide the group, the activity will be done according to the majority of the guests choose. Lunch at the cabins. Afternoon free to relax, meditate, enjoy the hammocks. Night walk. Dinner.
DAY 5. CUYABENO – QUITO: Early in the morning explore the river in search of birds. Breakfast. Time to pack and relax. We navigate the Cuyabeno River to the bridge. Box lunch. Return to Quito by bus or travel to Coca to take the plane.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
RECOMMENDED “PACKING-CHECKLIST”
• Long sleeved cotton shirts
• Insect repellent
• Long trousers (not Jeans)
• Zip-lock bags to keep clothes/equipment dry
• Shorts
• Binoculars
• T-Shirts
• Torch (Flashlight) with extra batteries
• Cotton socks
• Sun block
• Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
• Toiletries (biodegradable soap)
• Windbreaker or sweater
• First aid kit
• Hat or cap
• Original passport
• Bathing suit
• Plastic water bottle
• Cotton underwear
• Sunglasses
• Camara with film
• Small backpack (waterproof)
INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED
INCLUDED
• Bilingual Naturalist Guide
• Transportation from Puente de Cuyabeno (canoe)
• All camping Equipment
• Jungle camp site
• Meals during the tour
• Excursions
NOT INCLUDED
• Transportation Quito-el Puente de Cuyabeno-Quito
• Community entrance (USD 5$)
• Additional beverages
• Meals before and after the tour
• Tips
• Water ponch