Amazon - Ecuador
Siona
Superior Lodge
4-5 Days
Included
Medium - High
You can travel far into the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve with Tapir Lodge’s customized and genuine Cuyabeno Tours. For your trip to the jungle, we create all-inclusive, varied, and eco-friendly tour options. Cuyabeno, the center of the Amazon Jungle, is where Tapir Jungle Lodge is situated. For all activities and services, the lodge collaborates with the neighborhood. We have created special 4, 5, and 7 tour itineraries in the Amazon that are adaptable enough for everyone to enjoy all the activities, always in company of our multilingual guide, and in keeping with the surrounding jungle environment.
Tapir Lodge, which can house up to 26 people in two towers that take up half the space of a typical jungle lodge, was built with the intention of having the least negative environmental impact possible. Tapir Lodge is a pioneer in the use of alternative energies, using them continuously in accordance with the principles of sustainable and responsible tourism. Our own solar panels generate enough energy to power the lodge throughout the day, charge all of your electronic devices, and even operate electronic equipment while you’re visiting. However, the majority of visitors consider the lodge to be the ideal location to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature.
Itineraries
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DAY 1 Journey to Tapir Lodge by bus & motorized canoe from Lago Agrio. Settle into lodge and free time to relax and enjoy your lush, new surroundings.
DAY 2 Morning canoe ride to Laguna Grande to explore the ecosystem, followed by a forest hike. Afternoon return to Laguna Grande for swimming and sunset.
DAY 3 Optional early morning bird-watching. Visit the Siona indigenous community, learn to make Cassava from yucca, and see their customs & traditions. You will also meet the local shaman healer, and take part in a healing ceremony.
DAY 4 Breakfast, check-out and return to Lago Agrio town.
(4 days)
Day 1: The journey starts at Lago Agrio, from which point you will travel to Cuyabeno Bridge, the entrance to Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Following a quick lunch, you will then travel to the lodge by motorized canoe on Cuyabeno River. Beautiful, lush landscapes and a variety of plant and animal species can be seen along the route. You will have the afternoon free to unwind after checking in at the lodge and before an early dinner.
Day 2: Start your day off with a quick trip on a motorized canoe to Laguna Grande after breakfast. There, you’ll have the chance to see the region’s distinctive native flora. After returning from this excursion, proceed to Terra Firme Forest and start a trek to explore the rainforest and various animal species. After lunch, return to the lodge, and in the early afternoon, go swimming in another area of Laguna Grande to witness a mesmerizing sunset. Dinner and an evening stroll.
Day 3: You could go on an early bird watching excursion, depending on the weather. breakfast at the lodge, then. Start by traveling down river to meet the neighborhood Shaman, a member of the Cofan ethnic group, who will share his extensive knowledge of herbal remedies and local plants. Go to the Puerto Bolivar Siona Community in the early afternoon to meet a Siona family, learn about their customs and traditions, and watch them make the Yuca-based Casave Bread. After dinner, return to Tapir Lodge in the late afternoon.
Day 4: Breakfast early, then check out of the inn. Back to Cuyabeno Bridge navigation takes two hours. Return to Lago Agrio by car.
DAY 1 Journey to Tapir Lodge by bus & motorized canoe from Lago Agrio. Settle into lodge and free time to relax and enjoy your lush, new surroundings.
DAY 2 Morning canoe ride to Laguna Grande to explore the ecosystem, followed by a forest hike. Afternoon return to Laguna Grande for swimming and sunset.
DAY 3 Optional early morning bird-watching. Visit the Siona indigenous community, learn to make Cassava from yucca, and see their customs & traditions. You will also meet the local shaman healer, and take part in a healing ceremony.
DAY 4 A flexible day where you can choose between various activities such as canoe ride, bird-watching, fishing, trekking or relaxation at the lodge.
DAY 5 Breakfast, check-out and return to Lago Agrio town.
(5 days)
Day 1: The journey starts at Lago Agrio, from which point you will travel to Cuyabeno Bridge, the entrance to Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Following a quick lunch, you will then travel to the lodge by motorized canoe on Cuyabeno River. Beautiful, lush landscapes and a variety of plant and animal species can be seen along the route. You will have the afternoon free to unwind after checking in at the lodge and before an early dinner.
Day 2: After breakfast, start your morning with a quick trip on a motorized canoe to Laguna Grande, where you’ll have the chance to see the distinctive local flora, like the macrolobium, ancient trees that have adapted to the area’s surrounding environment of the flooded forest known as Igapo. After finishing this excursion, proceed to Terra Firme Forest and start a hike to explore the rainforest and different species of wildlife, including woodpeckers, tanagers, macaws, and toucans. After lunch, return to the lodge, and in the early afternoon, go swimming in another area of Laguna Grande to witness a mesmerizing sunset. Dinner and an evening stroll.
Day 3: You could go on an early bird watching excursion, depending on the weather. breakfast at the lodge, then. Start by traveling downstream to see the neighborhood Shaman. You will participate in a healing ceremony led by the Shaman following lunch in the neighborhood. Make your way to Puerto Bolivar Siona in the early afternoon. After dinner, return to Tapir Lodge in the late afternoon.
Day 4: You have a variety of options for today’s activities after an early breakfast, including bird watching, canoeing, fishing, and taking a walk through the rain forest. In the afternoon, lunch will be served at the lodge, where visitors can relax and take in the last lakeside sunset. The hotel staff will take some time to introduce themselves and discuss their jobs at the lodge after dinner.
Day 5: Breakfast early, then check out of the inn. Back to Cuyabeno Bridge navigation takes two hours. Return to Lago Agrio by car.
2023 Rates (per person)
ACCOMMODATION | DOUBLE StandarD |
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4 DAYS – 3 NIGHTS | $720 |
5 DAYS – 4 NIGHTS | $880 |
7 DAYS – 6 NIGHTS | $1200 |
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Rubber boots
Mosquito net
Rain ponchos
Palm thatched huts
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Hot showers
Electricity in social areas
Water, coffee & tea area
Variety in meals & snacks
Public hammocks