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27 Dec
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Highlights
Explore one of the most mystical and wonderful regions of the world: The rainforest of South America. Around 2% of the Amazon rainforest is found in the foothills of the Ecuadorian Andes, a place that is better known as the ‘Oriente’, but it has a third of all existing Amazonian biodiversity. The Cuyabeno wildlife reserve protects around 603,380 hectares, which are located close to the Equatorial line, in the northeastern part of the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest. In the reserve there are more than 500 different species of colorful birds that range from small hummingbirds to majestic harpy eagle.Within one hectare of this place you can find 240 different species of plants and many of them are used for medicinal purposes. Jaguars, monkeys, anteaters, sloths, river dolphins (Iniageoffrensis and Sotaliafluviatilis), manatees and armadillos, are just some of the mammals that live in the reserve.
Itinerary
Adventure in the rainforest
Cuyabeno Reserve
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe tour will start in Lago Agrio at 09:30am in the morning. You will travel by pick-up bus for approx. 2.5 hours until you reach "El Puente", the main entrance to the Cuyabeno Reserve and last point of real civilization. Here you will have a box-lunch and then drive on the Cuyabeno River in a motorized canoe for 3 hours until you reach the Lodge. With a bit of luck you can already observe species of one of ten different species of monkeys and tropical birds, as this part of the river is narrow enough to observe wildlife closely. After your arrival at the Lodge, you will have more time to rest and then take an introductory tour around the area. After dinner, your bilingual tour guide will supply you with information about the activities you will do in the coming days. Meals: - / L / D- AccommodationsOvernight stay in a Lodge in the Cuyabeno ReserveFood And DrinksLunch - Box LunchDinner
Adventure in the rainforest
Cuyabeno Reserve
24 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter an early breakfast you will start your exploration, taking advantage of the early hours of the day, which is the best time to observe the flourishing activities of the tropical forest. Your tour guide will share his knowledge with you during a walk in the rainforest, that has been passed on from generation to generation and is still applied by the local population. Watch out for amphibians, butterflies, centipedes and millipedes, snakes, birds, monkeys and other mammals along the trail. In the afternoon, you will make an excursion which will take you along the Cuyabeno River to discover the animals that live in the dense forest on the banks of the river, especially monkeys and also aras, toucans and sloths. Meals: B/L/D- AccommodationsOvernight stay in a Lodge in the Cuyabeno ReserveFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Adventure in the rainforest
Cuyabeno Reserve
24 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAn early morning activity through the forest will allow you to enjoy nature while wildlife awakens and the jungle arises; you will have a good chance to observe several species of monkeys and birds. After breakfast, you will continue by motor canoe along the "turtle path" to visit the community of Seoqueya, where some of the local families of the Siona indigenous group live. Your guide will explain local traditions and cultures from the past to the present. In the afternoon you will drive by motor canoe along the Cuyabeno River to the Laguna Grande. When exploring the lagoon, you will get to know the flooded forest (Igapo), a very special ecosystem of the tropical jungle that is dominated by powerful trees in which many epiphytes grow and give the natural habitat to local birds. Meals: B / L /D- AccommodationsOvernight stay in a Lodge in the Cuyabeno ReserveFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Last day of adventure in the rainforest.
Cuyabeno Reserve
8 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThis morning activity will be a short canoe trip to enjoy the sunrise in the jungle, where you will have a good opportunity to observe some different types of wild animals and enjoy another moment of peace in this wonderful natural paradise. After breakfast you will have time to prepare your luggage for your return trip. You will navigate upriver to return to El Puente de Cuyabeno. After your box lunch, your bus will take you back to Lago Agrio, from where you can return by plane or shuttle bus to Quito. Meals: B / L- Food And DrinksBreakfastLunch - Box lunch.
What's included
INCLUDED
Local guide
3 nights accommodation
Lunch (4)
Dinner (3)
Breakfast (3)
NOT INCLUDED
Entrance fees to local community (approx. 5 USD)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Overnight shuttle bus from Quito to El Puente and return
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Address
P6HW+FPF, Aguarico, Ecuador
Provider
Ecuador Galapagos Travels - Responsible Travel
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From
NZD 1,194
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