Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve - Day 1: Quito - Cuyabeno
To reach our meeting point you have to travel the night before to “El Puente Cuyabeno”, which is the entrance of the Cuyabeno reserve. If you go from Quito on a bus it’s about 9 hours away. The adventure begins at 11:00 AM at the entrance to the Cuyabeno reserve, with a canoe trip down the river to our lodge (3 hours exploring the river looking for monkeys, birds, etc.). Lunch and time for relax. In the afternoon you will explore the river and lagoons looking for more wild life, swim and enjoy the sunset. At night you will do a canoe expedition in search of caimans. Dinner. For all our guests interested in knowing more about the amazon rainforest, every evening your naturalist guide will give different lectures like the \
- Accommodation in Double/Triple or Matrimonial cabin
- Complimentary Tea, Coffee, and Filtered Water
- Full board meals from Lunch on Day 1 to Lunch on Day 4
- Provision of Rain Poncho and Rubber boots
- Guidance from a Bilingual Naturalist Guide
- $5 US Contribution to Siona Community Visit
- $5 US Contribution to Shaman Visit
- Alcoholic / Soft drinks
- Tips
In the heart of the reserve, nestled along the winding path of the Cuyabeno river, lies the Tucan Eco Lodge. A relatively recent addition to this pristine wilderness, it stands some 30 kilometers from the park’s entrance, accessible solely by the gentle glide of a canoe, the journey dictated by the rhythm of the seasons. This haven, designed to blend seamlessly with nature, can host up to 24 souls seeking communion with the wild. Guests find solace in quaint huts, each thoughtfully divided into cabins, every room echoing the whispers of the forest outside. As the day wanes, one might find themselves lulled into a restful trance in the hammock area, or perhaps on the viewing platform, where, if fortune favors, the elusive pink river dolphins might grace you with a performance. But the true magic? It’s in the guidance of our accredited naturalist and skilled canoe driver, for we believe that to truly unlock the secrets of this realm, one needs a storyteller who knows its every nuance.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
