The 10 Best Tours in Nueva Loja, Sucumbios Province

The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Ecuador designated the 603.380 square kilometers (2,329.7 sq mi) a protected wildlife zone since July 26th, 1979. This positive step forward towards the preservation of part of the Amazon River Basin has allowed us to develop our lodge around the idea of low impact eco-tourism. Our hope is that, by exposing you to the untouched natural beauty surrounding the lodge, you will understand and share that these resources should be enjoyed and preserved for future generations to come. The Lodge has the best and one of the single most distinctive locations in the reserve, allowing for picturesque 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

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, 3 nights accommodation in the lodge in double rooms/ triple rooms / share, All taxes, fees and handling charges, National Park fees, Meals: Breakfast x 3 / lunch x 3 / dinner x 3, All activities hike, canoeing, birdwatching etc., Naturalist certified English - Spanish speaking guide, Transportation Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno Reserve - Lago Agrio, Coffee, tea, pure water

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Tips, 5,00 support indigenous communities, Transportation Quito - Lago Agrio - Quito ( we help you to arrange from Quito) Bus $25,00 round tickets / flight USD $180,00 round tickets

Envision yourself swimming in a lake in the middle of the jungle, witnessing the beautiful sunset, surrounded by lush greenery and undisturbed wildlife! This and more awaits you on our popular Cuyabeno jungle tour. The Cuyabeno Reserve, an oasis of peace and adventure in the Ecuadorian Amazon, is truly one of the country’s best treasures. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, ecology buff, adventure junkie, or merely want to explore one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems, Cuyabeno will suit your interests.  One of the unique aspects of this tour is the visit to the local Siona community, where you will interact with the people who live and thrive off the land. They will teach you how to make yucca bread, how they grow coffee, and meet their shaman (this is one of the most memorable parts of the tour, you’ll see why!)

Inclusions: 3 nights accommodation, Bottled water, Breakfast (Not on the first morning), Lunch, Dinner, Local guide who is bilingual, Mosquito nets, ponchos for rain, rubber boots for hike, Coffee & Tea, Electricity to charge electronics, Towels, Transport from Lago Agrio to el Puente & back, Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Breakfast on day one, Dinner on last day, 10 Siona Community Contribution, Transport to and from Lago Agrio

Explore one of the most mystical and wonderful regions of the world: The rainforest of South America. Around 2% of the Amazon rainforest is found in the foothills of the Ecuadorian Andes, a place that is better known as the ‘Oriente’, but it has a third of all existing Amazonian biodiversity. The Cuyabeno wildlife reserve protects around 603,380 hectares, which are located close to the Equatorial line, in the northeastern part of the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest. In the reserve there are more than 500 different species of colorful birds that range from small hummingbirds to majestic harpy eagle.Within one hectare of this place you can find 240 different species of plants and many of them are used for medicinal purposes. Jaguars, monkeys, anteaters, sloths, river dolphins (Iniageoffrensis and Sotaliafluviatilis), manatees and armadillos, are just some of the mammals that live in the reserve.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, 3 nights accommodation, Local guide

Exclusions: Entrance fees to local community (approx. 5 USD), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Experience the natural wonders that the Ecuadorian Amazon has to offer. With the Amazon rainforest as a backdrop and the magnificent Cuyabeno River at the front steps, the lodge is located in a perfect setting. Get up close to caimans, pink dolphins, tapirs, and anacondas in their natural environment. Explore the pristine jungle to find medicinal plants and learn about its uses in healing. Visit a Local Indigenous Community to learn about their lifestyle, and their local shaman to understand their beliefs and traditions. Discover the beauty of this landscape, its diverse wildlife, in the serenity of Ecuador’s Amazon.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Drinking water, coffee and tea., Transportation from Lago Agrio to the Lodge and back to Lago Agrio, 3 nights in Amazon Eco-lodge in standard shared cabins., Bilingual English/Spanish speaking guide, 24/7 support from our team.

Exclusions: Transportation to Lago Agrio, Mandatory travel insurance, Personal expenses, Meals/drinks not mentioned in the itinerary, Alcoholic drinks, Tips for guides, Optional activities

Cuyabeno Reserve, the second-largest in all of Ecuador, is located in the Amazon Region, in the northeastern part of Ecuador. It is traversed by the Cuyabeno, Aguarico and SanMiguel rivers, with a complex system of lagoons to complement the main water sources. Cuyabeno is one of the most biodiverse nature reserves on Earth, with over 500 bird species, 350 birds, 100 mammals, and over 400,000 plant species. There are 5 different indigenous ethnic groups living along its banks, the Siona, Secoya, Cofan, Quichua, and Shuar. Each community has its own territory, beliefs, and practices, but they all share a deep respect for nature and a simple way of life-based largely on hunting and gathering. Cuyabeno Reserve is under threat from the oil industry and deforestation, which is why today it is more than ever paramount to protect this valuable ecosystem.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, River transport, Happy hour: 18:30 p.m. to 21:00 p.m. free Caipirinha in our bar, Lodging in traditional cabins. , Private bathroom , Biodegradable soap , Tea, coffee, chocolate enabled all day, Bilingual naturalist guide: English/Spanish, Transportation Lago Agrio – Cuyabeno – Lago Agrio, Equipment (poncho, rubber boots), Vegetarian or Vegan meal option

Exclusions: Visit observation bird watching tower 6 dollars per passenger , Additional beverages such as beer and wine inside and outside the Lodge, Ground / Air transportation from Quito to Lago Agrio – Lago Agrio to Quito, Tips for our crew and guides

The "Baños" Transport and Tourism Cooperative is an Ecuadorian land passenger transport company with more than 60 years of experience. We mobilize more than 5 million people annually; We have 27 agencies throughout the country, we offer attention with high standards of quality, service and technology, and a modern car park, which demonstrates our great operational capacity in addition to the commitment we have with the country and community, we are the pride of Baños Ecuador. We take you to the best tourist destinations.

Inclusions: Free Wi-Fi connection, Air conditioning, Audio and video, Bath, Spaces for hand luggage

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we have some of the best guides in cuyabeno with inside knowledge that can help you spot some of the most impressive wild life in the reserve!

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch

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Enjoy a 4 days Jungle Experience in the Cuyabeno Reserve. You will get the chance to do different activities such as hiking in the jungle, some canoe ride on the Cuyabeno river and meeting a community. Besides you will be able to spot different types of birds, mammals or insects. The tour has departure every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, it includes all accommodation and most of the activities.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Private transportation Lago Agrio - Dolphin Lodge - Lago Agrio (bus and canoe), Bilingual naturalist guide., Accommodation in double and / or triple room with mosquito nets and a private bathroom., All meals (breakfast-lunch-dinner); pure water, coffee, tea., Excursion gear (raincoat, rubber boots, camping tents, life jackets), Excursions.

Exclusions: Transportation Quito - Lago Agrio - Quito (bus or plane), 4. community / $ 4 Shaman, Meals before and after the tour, Tips, All other expenses not specified in the tour.

The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Ecuador designated the 603.380 square kilometres (2,329.7 sq mi) a protected wildlife zone since July 26th, 1979. This positive step forward towards the preservation of part of the Amazon River Basin has allowed us to develop our lodge around the idea of low impact eco-tourism. Our hope is that, by exposing you to the untouched natural beauty surrounding the lodge, you will understand and share that these resources should be enjoyed and preserved for future generations to come. The Siona Lodge has the best and one of the single most distinctive locations in the reserve, allowing for picturesque 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

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, 4 nights accommodation in the lodge in double rooms o triple rooms (share) All taxes, fees and handling charges National Park fees Meals: breakfast x 4 / lunch x 4 / dinner x 4 All activities hike, canoeing, birdwatching etc.. Naturalist certified English - Spanish speaking guide Small-group tours Coffee, tea, pure water Transportation Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno Reserve - Lago Agrio, All activities, Certified English/Spanish Naturalist speaking guide, Transportation Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno Reserve - Lago Agrio

Exclusions: Bottle beverages, Tips, Extra charge for single supplement in case customer wants a private room, 6,00 support indigenous communities, Transportation Quito - Lago Agrio - Quito ( we help you to arrange) $25,00 bus / $180,00 flight round ticket

Take a 4-Day adventure deep into the Ecuadorian Amazon Jungle in Tapir Lodge. This Comfort Class jungle lodge works in collaboration with the family members of the Siona community in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Built under sustainable and responsible tourism premises, Tapir holds an ecofriendly structure working alongside with the local community. Make daily excursions into the jungle in a 5-day program while staying at rooms built on two towers of 15 meters high each one, experience and feel nature and the jungle wilderness closer.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation in double room with private bathroom and hot water shower at Tapir Lodge, Private transportation Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio., Guided canoe rides, 3 meals a day during the tour, Soft drinks (water, coffee, tea), Daily guided excursion program, Naturalist multilingual speaking guides (English, German), Rubber boots, raincoats, life saver during the activities

Exclusions: Flight Quito - Lago Agrio, Flight Lago Agrio - Quito, 5.00 community / $ 5.00 Shaman., Alcoholic and bottled beverages., Tips and personal expenses, Excess luggage charges (where applicable)