VACATIONS

Siona Lodge.

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Siona Lodge is located in one of the last virgin forests in the Amazon rainforest, the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is a protected area and ecosystem. Ecuador designated 2,329.7 square meters as a protected natural area since July 26, 1979. This progress towards the preservation of the part of the Amazon River basin has allowed us to develop this lodge with the idea of low tourist impact. Our hope is that, by exposing the intact natural beauty that surrounds the lodge, the idea that these resources should be enjoyed and preserved for future generations to come will be understood and shared.

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Siona Lodge has the most characteristic places of the Cuyabeno Reserve, allowing picturesque sunsets that can be seen across the freshwater lake. Much of the wildlife will be seen depending on the lake's ecosystem and allowing some opportunities to observe some rare species.

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4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS

1.- Quito - Lago Agrio - Entrance of the Reserve. After a flight (30 minutes) or a bus trip (8 hours), one day before the tour or during the night we arrive at Lago Agrio, we meet at “Casa de Mi Abuelo”, where you can order your breakfast at an extra cost of 4USD, here the guide will pick you up at 9:30 am, for people traveling by plane they pick them up at the airport. After picking up customers arriving by plane, we will travel by private bus to El Puente, the entrance to the Cuyabeno Reserve. From El Puente we take a canoe trip for 2 hours to 3 hours along the Cuyabeno River to the lodge, where we will have our lunch, followed by a nap before starting the activities. In the afternoon you will visit the Laguna Grande to swim and see the impressive sunset, we conclude the program of the day with an exciting night walk, followed by dinner and a talk given by your guide about the reservation and followed by the program to The next day. Break. 

Meals included: Box lunch and dinner.

 

2.- Laguna Grande. After breakfast, we will do a trekking in the primary jungle to learn about medicinal plants, flora and fauna. After eating, you can relax in the river or enjoy a nap in one of our hammocks. Afternoon activities include swimming in the lagoon, and sighting of Caymans. We conclude the night with a magnificent sunset and delicious food. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

3.- Cuyabeno River. This day we will walk in a different part of the jungle. This includes the opportunity to see the largest trees in the Amazon rainforest and the different ecosystems. We also visit an indigenous community, where our naturalist guide will explain the culture and traditions of the native peoples, here we will prepare traditional food after enjoying a delicious lunch. We conclude the day watching the beautiful sunset in the lagoon and you will have the opportunity to see more wildlife, before having dinner.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

4.- Our 4-day program offers the opportunity to paddle in an ecological canoe to experience the life of the jungle.- The itinerary gives you more opportunities to observe more animals that have not been seen before, in addition to having more time to relax.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

5- The Bridge - Lago Agrio - Quito. We will see the birds and animals in the tranquility of the early morning. After bird watching we will see the sunrise over the jungle canopies. After breakfast, tour the Cuyabeno River to El Puente, taking our last look at the animals of the jungle, flora and fauna. We will arrive at Lago Agrio at 2 in the afternoon, followed by your return flight or by bus.

Meals included: breakfast.

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3 NIGHTS 4 DAYS

1.- Quito - Lago Agrio - Entrance of the Reserve. After a flight (30 minutes) or a bus trip (8 hours), one day before the tour or during the night we arrive at Lago Agrio, we meet at “Casa de Mi Abuelo”, where you can order your breakfast at an extra cost of 4USD, here the guide will pick you up at 9:30 am, for people traveling by plane they pick them up at the airport. After picking up customers arriving by plane, we will travel by private bus to El Puente, the entrance to the Cuyabeno Reserve. From El Puente we take a canoe trip for 2 hours to 3 hours along the Cuyabeno River to the lodge, where we will have our lunch, followed by a nap before starting the activities. In the afternoon you will visit the Laguna Grande to swim and see the impressive sunset, we conclude the program of the day with an exciting night walk, followed by dinner and a talk given by your guide about the reservation and followed by the program to The next day. Break.

Meals included: box lunch, dinner

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2.- Laguna Grande. After breakfast, we will do a trekking in the primary jungle to learn about medicinal plants, flora and fauna. After eating, you can relax in the river or enjoy a nap in one of our hammocks. Afternoon activities include swimming in the lagoon, and sighting of Caymans. We conclude the night with a magnificent sunset and delicious food.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner

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3.- Cuyabeno River. This day we will walk in a different part of the jungle. This includes the opportunity to see the largest trees in the Amazon rainforest and the different ecosystems. We also visit an indigenous community, where our naturalist guide will explain the culture and traditions of the native peoples, here we will prepare traditional food after enjoying a delicious lunch. We conclude the day watching the beautiful sunset in the lagoon and you will have the opportunity to see more wildlife, before having dinner.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner

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4- The Bridge - Lago Agrio - Quito. We will see the birds and animals in the tranquility of the early morning. After bird watching we will see the sunrise over the jungle canopies. After breakfast, tour the Cuyabeno River to El Puente, taking our last look at the animals of the jungle, flora and fauna. We will arrive at Lago Agrio at 2 in the afternoon, followed by your return flight or by bus.

Meals included: breakfast

 

2 NIGHTS 3 DAYS

1.- Quito - Lago Agrio - Entrance of the Reserve. After a flight (30 minutes) or a bus trip (8 hours), one day before the tour or during the night we arrive at Lago Agrio, we meet at “HOTEL D'MARIO”, where you can order your breakfast at an extra cost of 4USD, here the guide will pick you up at 9:30 am, for people traveling by plane they pick them up at the airport. After picking up customers arriving by plane, we will travel by private bus to El Puente, the entrance to the Cuyabeno Reserve. From El Puente we take a canoe trip for 2 hours to 3 hours along the Cuyabeno River to the lodge, where we will have our lunch, followed by a nap before starting the activities. In the afternoon you will visit the Laguna Grande to swim and see the impressive sunset, we conclude the program of the day with an exciting night walk, followed by dinner and a talk given by your guide about the reservation and followed by the program to The next day. Break.

Meals included: box lunch and dinner

 

2.- Laguna Grande. After breakfast, we will do a trekking in the primary jungle to learn about medicinal plants, flora and fauna. After eating, you can relax in the river or enjoy a nap in one of our hammocks. Afternoon activities include swimming in the lagoon, and sighting of Caymans. We conclude the night with a magnificent sunset and delicious food.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

3.- The Bridge -Lago Agrio - Quito. We will see the birds and animals in the tranquility of the early morning. After bird watching we will see the sunrise over the jungle canopies. After breakfast, tour the Cuyabeno River to El Puente, taking our last look at the animals of the jungle, flora and fauna. We will arrive at Lago Agrio at 2 in the afternoon, followed by your return flight or by bus.

Meals included: breakfast

 

WHAT TO BRING:

Lightweight short or long-sleeved shirts, insect repellent, 2 or more long pants, (not jeans pants), zip-lock bags to keep clothes dry, 2 or more shorts, binoculars (optional), flashlight with extra batteries , socks one pair per day, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and sandals, windbreaker jacket or sweater, first aid kit.

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Tour             Prices                   Flights Public bus / tourist bus
4 days          360 USD             230USD 24USD / 40USD
5 days          420 USD             230USD 24USD / 40USD
5 days          departures:          Monday and Thursday

4 days          departures:          Tuesday and Friday

 

IT INCLUDES:

Bilingual Naturalist Guide
Transportation from Lago Agrio (bus and canoe)
Amazon Jungle Lodge
Meals during the tour
Excursions
Boots and rain ponchos

 

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Transportation Quito-Lago Agrio- Quito
Entrance to indigenous communities $ 10 dollars
Alcoholic drinks
Meals before and after the tour
Tips