Wildlife and Adventure in the Cuyabeno
The Siona Cuyabeno Lodge has the best and one of the single most distinctive locations in the reserve, allowing for pictures sunsets viewed across the large freshwater lake. Much of the wildlife you will see is dependent on the unique ecosystem the lake supports allowing for some rare viewing opportunities.
A visit to the Siona Indian Community is an integral part of any complete tour of the Cuyabeno Reserve. This ethnic group lives along the Cuyabeno River in a community named Puerto Bolivar.
There you will be able to experience native culture as it has existed, unchanged, for millennia. The local Shaman will instruct you in some of their religious practices and explain their medicinal knowledge, passed down from ancestors whose intimate relationship and deep understanding of the natural resources and rhythms of the jungle are the basis for many of our modern pharmaceuticals.
You will come away from this experience with a greater appreciation about what it means to live in concert with nature and the native intelligence and skill that allows for this kind of complete sustainability
Siona Lodge Programs
DAY 1. - Reception in Lago Agrio at 08h30-09h00, and transfer to Cuyabeno River.Box lunch in the route .At this point the visitors have to register in the Reserve’s office and pay the Entrance fee. Here our Naturalist Guide will give information about the Reserve, important recommendations and other tips to begin the two hours navigation through Cuyabeno River to the Big Lagoon, where the Lodge is located. Along the river you will find several species in its natural habitat as monkeys, toucans, parrots, insect and the exuberant Amazonian vegetation. Arrival and check in. Night walk in the primary forest to observe amphibians and reptiles for about one hour. Return to the lodge for a welcome cocktail and dinner. Accomodation in double rooms
DAY 2. - After breakfast, departure to the Siona Indian Community of Puerto Bolivar, the largest ethnic group in the Reserve. During this tour you will learn their customs , traditions and way of life. You will be part of the elaboration of the Casabe ; local dish made of yucca (carbohydrates principal feed of the community). The trip takes 2 hours navigation downstream to get there, in the route will be possible to admire the existing fauna along the Rio Cuyabeno such as: birds, monkeys, snakes, pink dolphins, tortoises and many others. A visit to the Shaman, is also included. This is a full day excurs
ion with Lunch in the Community . Return to the lodge. Night navigation for watching Caymans. Dinner. Accomodation in double rooms
DAY 3. - Breakfast. Trek in the primary rain forest for approximately 3-5 hours in the distance you will be able to explore the beautiful and complex tropical ecosystem. You will find the great variety of species of plants, trees and animal life. Lunch back at the lodge. In the afternoon navigation in the big lagoon, to enjoy the surrounding of the lake, time to fish piranhas , swimming and wait for a very special sunset. Dinner.
DAY 4.- Early in the morning before breakfast a bird watching excursion is optional. Breakfast and transfer to Lago Agrio to take your flight back.
In the 5 days 4 nights tour, a visit to Canangueno Lagoon for birdwatching by indian paddle canoe and another hike in the forest are the activities for the 4th day.
Fare 2011
| Days |
Double Room |
Single Room |
| 4 Days |
USD 500 |
USD 1.140 |
| 5 Days |
USD 660 |
USD 1.425 |
| 8 Days |
USD 1,520.- |
USD 2.280 |
Additional Taxes 30 Ud
The tour includes:
Accomodation in double room ( single room at extra cost)
4 Night Tour - 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 evening meals
3 Night Tour - 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 evening meals
Snacks, pure water, tea, coffe, milk are available permanently
Tours with an English/Spanish speaking Guide
Tours in motorized canoe according the itinerary
Transportation from Lago Agrio to Siona Lodge and viceversa
Rubber boots and life jackets
Not Included:
Flight Ticket Quito - Lago Agrio – Quito USD 136,00 or bus USD 25,00
Alcoholic and cokes
Personal Spending
Entrance fee to the reserve USD 20,00 and
Colaboration with Siona Community USD 5,00 |
