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Cuyabeno lagoon jungle camps 5 days
Suggested Itinerary
CUYABENO LAGOONS - 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
DAY 1
. Flight or Bus ride from Quito to Lago Agrio
. Transfer to bus or private transportation in Lago Agrio to Cuyabeno
. Take a Motorized Canoe to the Campsite. On the way, you will have the opportunity to see papagayos, birds, and monkeys, as well as different types of vegetation.
. Lunch
. Short excursion in the jungle near to the campsite
. Leisure time to swim or relax
. Dinner
DAY 2
. Breakfast
. 3 to 4 hour in primary rainforest, during which the guide will explain the medicinal values of plants and animals and point out different species of flora and fauna.
. Lunch
. Excursion in motorized canoe to the Cuyabeno River to see the differences in biodiversity between a lagoon and river. With luck, you will also have the chance to see pink dolphins, birds, and monkeys.
. Dinner
. Nighttime excursion to see alligators.
DAY 3
. 6:00 am walk with the opportunity to bird watch (1 hour, if you choose).
. Breakfast
. Take a motorized canoe to Puerto Bolivar to visit SIONAS-SECOYAS and take 1 to 2 hour hike in the area.
. The guide will explain the lifestyle and traditions of the indigenous community.
. Small Lunch
. Short demonstration by the Shaman of a traditional ceremony
. Return to campsite
. Leisure time to swim or relax
. Dinner
DAY 4
. Breakfast
. Excursion in paddle canoe to the other lagoons in the area
. Observation of the rainforest in IGAPO style
. Lunch
. Sport Fishing for piranhas
. Dinner
. Nighttime excursion
DAY 5
. Breakfast
. Pack up campsite
. Travel down the Cuyabeno River toward the pass of the tiger
. Lunch
. Short hike in the area (optional)
. Continue downriver to the bridge over the Cuyabeno River
. Take a bus from the bridge to Lago Agrio (approximate arrival time in Lago Agrio 16h30)
. Return to Quito by plane (flights available Monday to Friday at 17h30) or by bus
. INCLUDED: Transport (ground from Lago Agrio), 3 daily meals, Native Guide, Bilingual Guide, Equipment (rubber boots, rain poncho, blankets, mosquito nets)
. NOT INCLUDED: Entrance fee to the Reserve, Flight, Bus Fare to Lago Agrio, Breakfast the first day
. NOTE: The program is flexible and we can tailor trips according to the current climate or to the particular desires of the tourist.
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