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4 Days Cuyabeno Amazon Experience at Waita Lodge in Nueva Loja
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Highlights
This unique Amazon experience enables you to experience the jungle in a unique way. Cuyabeno is one of the most biodiverse nature reserves on Earth. There, you can spot over 500 bird species, 100 mammals, and over 400,000 plant species. In addition, enjoy local food, canoe rides, paddling, and swimming for the more adventurous!
During those 4 days, you will learn more about the 5 indigenous ethnic groups living along the banks. Waita Lodge is the only community-based lodge of the reserve. Therefore, by booking with Ecuatraveling, you contribute to the economic growth of the area. On top of that, Waita is an ecolodge, so staying there ensures environmental conservation and cultural preservation. Those are extremely important since Cuyabeno Reserve is under threat from the oil industry and deforestation and it is critical to ensure its sustainability through travel!
Itinerary
Arrival Day
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
8 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOur adventure starts at 9:30 at Hotel D'Mario for people arriving by bus to the city of Lago Agrio. We then take a private bus to Tierras Orientales (2 hrs), located on the banks of the Aguarico River. You receive a Box Lunch while we prepare the motor canoe. The journey downstream Aguarico River takes about 3 hrs. We reach the bocana place, where the river Aguarico joins the river Cuyabeno. Here, the landscape is incredible and you can observe without difficulty the pink dolphins of freshwater. You can also see the great difference between the secondary forest and the primary forest. After enjoying this spectacle, we ride 30 more minutes upstream on the river Cuyabeno and arrive at our Amazon Lodge. Along this route, try to spot monkeys, birds, reptiles, and aquatic mammals. At the Lodge, we have time to relax. After dinner, we go on a night walk around the camp in search of interesting nocturnal species (insects, spiders, amphibians, tree snakes, etc).- AccommodationsWaita LodgeFood And DrinksLunchDinner
Canoe + Jungle Walk
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
8 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOur activity starts at 6:00 - the best time to spot birds. We take our rowing canoe through small lakes to enjoy the sunrise. We have the opportunity to observe many species of birds and mammals. We then return to our Lodge to enjoy a delicious breakfast. Later, we go on a walk of 3 hrs. Our local guide will share his knowledge about the use of medicinal plants that his ancestors have transmitted through generations and provide explanations about the fauna and flora of the area. Back at the Lodge, we have a delicious lunch. At 16:30, we take again our canoe to navigate around the lagoon of the Ceibo, «giant tree of the jungle». We can admire the forest flooded by black water, also called Igapo. Afterwards, we visit the San Francisco river, a narrow white water river surrounded by exuberant vegetation and unique species of birds. When it gets dark, we venture downstream in search of caimans and nocturnal animals (fishing bats, tree boas, nocturnal birds, etc.).- AccommodationsWaita LodgeFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Salt Clay + Canoe + Bird Watching Tower
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
8 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAt 5:45, we take the canoe to enjoy the awakening of nature. We navigate with the motor canoe for about 1h30 downstream Cuyabeno River. On the way, we can observe birds starting their day. Once at the saladero (a clay bank full of nutrient-exposed river banks), we can witness 5 species of colorful parrots and parakeets feed on clay. After enjoying this wonderful morning, we return to our Lodge for breakfast. We take a rest and hop in our motorized canoe once again, direction to the bocana, where the two rivers meet. Here, we are able to admire the freshwater dolphins and the different colorations of the water. In the afternoon, we canoe-ride to the Bird Observation Tower. This tower is built around one of the largest trees in the area, a Ceibo tree. From the top of the tower, at 28 m (92 ft) high, we have a breathtaking view of the Canopy and the fauna. Before returning to our Lodge for dinner, we go for a short night walk around the tower in search of new species of insects.- AccommodationsWaita LodgeFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Return Day
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThat day being our last one in this wonderful place, we will go on a forest excursion or canoe ride to witness the awakening of this incredible nature one last time. After breakfast, you must prepare your luggage for the return trip. We will sail 30 minutes downstream on the Cuyabeno river and then take the Aguarico river upstream for 3 hours until we reach Tierras Orientales. We will have lunch while waiting for our transportation back to Lago Agrio. We will arrive at approximately 16:00 and you will be able to either take the bus or the plane back to Quito.- Food And DrinksBreakfastLunch
What's included
INCLUDED
Transportation Lago Agrio – Cuyabeno – Lago Agrio
Lunch (4)
Lodging in traditional cabins, private bathroom, biodegradable soap
Dinner (3)
Tea, coffee, chocolate available all day
Breakfast (3)
Happy hour: 18:30 p.m. to 21:00 p.m. free Caipirinha in our bar
Equipment (poncho, rubber boots, lifejackets)
Bilingual naturalist guide: English/Spanish
NOT INCLUDED
Visit to Birdwatching Observation Tower - $6 per passenger
Additional beverages
Ground / Air transportation Quito - Lago Agrio - Quito
Tips for our crew and guides
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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