The Tucan Eco-lodge Program English

DAY 1 Enter the Forest Day 1:QUITO – LAGO AGRIO – CUYABENO: Flight (EQ201 arrival 10:55 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour – 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to The bridge of Cuyabeno. You will then take a Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Unlike other lodges, you will Lunch in the lodge itself. Then visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Indulge your self with a great Dinner. Finally a night canoe expedition in search of caimans.

EXPLORE THE JUNGLE

Day 2: Set out on a four hours hike in the primary forest because we know learning about flora and fauna, especially to find out about the medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc is what everyone wants from a tour. Lunch at the camp. In the afternoon paddle in a traditional canoe on the Lagoons or rivers to explore and enjoy the uniqueness of nature. You will have the chance to swim and enjoy the sunset. However, this is if conditions permit. if you are lucky you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to the lodge. Finally, have your Dinner.

Canoeing Amazon River

Day 3: A relaxing morning paddle in a traditional canoe on the rivers to explore and enjoy the peace of nature. Searching for monkeys and birds. Lunch at the camp. Time for relax, meditation, enjoy the hammocks. Exciting night walk. Dinner

CUYABENO Day 4: Start the day with early morning birdwatching (5:30) and watch the sunrise. After we will have breakfast at the lodge Then at 9:30 return to the Cuyabeno bridge where we will have a box lunch and then you will be picked up by a shuttle bus which will take you to Lago Agrio so you can get back to Quito either by bus or airplane also. Or if doing 5 days A relaxing morning paddle in a traditional canoe on the rivers to explore and enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Searching for monkeys and birds. to conclude your morning you will Lunch at the camp. Relax, Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Your well-deserved Dinner and after that a spectacular Night walk (optional)

RETURN TO LAGO AGRIO

Day 5: An early morning bird watching. You would have earnt your Breakfast, after the early start. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to Cuyabeno Bridge. Tucan lodge will provide a Box Lunch. To finalize the tour a Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus (15:00 pm). or plane (EQ 210 leaves 17.55)

• AND FINALLY I RETURN TO QUITO

DAY ONE

• Arrival to Lago Agrio
• Transfer to the entrance of the national park
• Lunch
• Canoe ride to get to the lodge
• Watch the sunset on the Lagoon
• Dinner
• Free time

DAY TWO

• Breakfast
• hike through the Amazon rainforest
• Lunch
• Paddle canoe
• Dinner
• We will take a Canoe and go out looking for Caiman

DAY THREE

• Breakfast
• Roughly 1.5-hour canoe ride to the community
• Visit lady who shows you how to make Yuka bread
• Lunch
• Visit Shaman
• Take the Canoe back to the lodge
• Dinner
• Night walk

DAY FOUR If you take the 4-day option

• Breakfast
• Leave the lodge by canoe
• bus back to Lago agrio where the tour ends

If you take the 5 day option

• Breakfast
• Optional activity hiking or canoe ride
• Lunch
• Optional activity
• Dinner

DAY FIVE

• Breakfast
• Leave the lodge by canoe
• bus back to Lago agrio where the tour ends

• Meals from Lunch day 1 until lunch on day 4 or 5
• Tea / Coffee and Filtered Water
• Accommodation Double/Triple or Matrimonial cabin
• Transportation from Lago Agrio to the Caiman Lodge and back to Lago Agrio
• Bilingual Naturalist Guide
• Rain Poncho and Rubber boots

• Transport from Quito to Lago Agrio and back – return flights approx. $190 US – bus is between $12.50 US – $20 US
• $5 US Contribution to Siona Community Visit
• $5 US Contribution to Shaman Visit
• Alcoholic / Soft drinks
• TIPS

• Sunglasses
• Light Jacket / Raincoat
• Flash Lights (Preferable LED for the night walk and caiman spotting activities)
• Swimsuits
• Sunscreen
• Mosquito Repellent
• Water Bottle
• Long sleeved cotton shirts 2 or more
• Long trousers 2 or more ( not jeans )
• Shorts, 2 or more ( quick drying material )
• T-shirts, 3 or more
• Cotton socks, a pair per day
• Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
• Toiletries ( biodegradable shampoo and soap )
• Binoculars ( optional )
• Original Passport & copy
• Zip-lock bags to keep clothes / equipment dry

• $250 US per person 3 days 2 nights
• $290 US per person 4 days 3 nights
• $350 US per person 5 days 4 nights

DAY 1 Enter the Forest Dia 1:QUITO – LAGO AGRIO – CUYABENO: Flight (EQ201 arrival 10:55 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour – 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to The bridge of Cuyabeno. You will then take a Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Unlike other lodges, you will Lunch in the lodge itself. Then visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Indulge your self with a great Dinner. Finally a night canoe expedition in search of caimans.

EXPLORE THE JUNGLE

Dia 2: Desayuno Temprano. Caminata alrededor de 4 horas en la selva primaria para aprender de la flora y fauna, especialmente conocer el uso de plantas medicinales, ranas, insectos, pajaros etc. Descanso. En la tarde iremos a remo en una canoa tradicional para explorer y disfrutar de la naturaleza. Aqui tendrán la oportunidad de nadar y disfrutar del atardecer. Si las condiciones lo permiten tendremos la oportunidad de observer los delfines rosados. Retorno a las cabañas. Cena.

CANOA

Day 3: Desayuno. Mañana excitante, iremos a remo en una canoa tradicional explorando y disfrutando de la selva en busqueda de monos y pajaros. Almuerzo en las cabañas. Tarde libre para relajarse, meditar, disfrutas de las hamacas. Caminata nocturna. Cena.

CUYABENO Day 4 Temprano en la mañana avistamiento de aves. Desayuno. Navegamos en el río Cuyabeno hacia el Puente. Box lunch. Tomar el bus a Quito.

• Canoa
• Guia naturalista bilingue.
• Comodidades en habitacion doble y / o triple con mosquitero y baño privado
• Todas las comidas (desayuno, almuerzo y merienda); agua, cafe, te.
• Bilingual Naturalist Guide
• Equipo (poncho para la lluvia, botas de caucho, chaqueta salvavida).
• Equipo (poncho para la lluvia, botas de caucho, chaqueta salvavida).
• Excursiones

• Transporte Quito – Cuyabeno – Quito (bus o avion)
• Comidas antes y despues del tour
• propinas
• Otros gastos no especificados en el tour.

• Camiseta manga larga 2 o mas
• Pantalones confortables 2 o mas (no jeans)
• Shorts, 2 o mas
• Camisetas T 2 o mas
• Medias, un par por dia
• Zapatos tenis y / o sandalias
• Bloqueador solar
• Jabon y shampoo biodegradable
• Traje de baño
• Cotonetes (optional)
• Gafas
• Repelente de insectos
• Gorra
• Botella plastica
• Toalla
• Pasaporte o cedula originales
• Binoculares (opcional)

• $250 US per person 3 days 2 nights
• $290 US per person 4 days 3 nights
• $350 US per person 5 days 4 nights