Cuyabeno Nicky Lodge

DAY 1. QUITO - CUYABENO: Public bus from Quito to Cuyabeno Bridge, or tourist bus (one day trip before - 10 hours) to Cuyabeno Bridge. The journey begins at “El Puente”. We continue driving until we reach the Nicky Amazon Lodge. Welcome cocktail and rest. Later it will carry out its first exploratory activity in the surroundings. dinner and rest.

DAY 2. CUYABENO: Early in the morning, we will explore the area in search of monkeys and birds. Breakfast and we will walk through the tropical jungle and our guide will share all his knowledge and experiences of him. After lunch we will take a rowing canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River taking us through the dense jungle landscape. We will observe wildlife. After dinner, we will explore the surroundings of the lodge in search of nocturnal animals.

DAY 3. CUYABENO: Breakfast, we will visit the Siona Indigenous community to learn about local customs and traditions, lunch. In the afternoon we will visit the Laguna Grande where we can swim in the calm waters while we watch the sunset. Later we will continue our adventure observing the nocturnal fauna with some species of bats and looking for alligators. Return to the lodge and dinner.

DAY 4. CUYABENO - QUITO: Early in the morning we will do a short canoe trip and bird watching. After breakfast we provide a box lunch for the trip and return to "El Puente" and we will return to Quito.

DAY 1. QUITO - CUYABENO: Public bus from Quito to Cuyabeno Bridge, or tourist bus (one day trip before - 10 hours) to Cuyabeno Bridge. 

DAY 2. CUYABENO: In the morning we will explore the area in search of monkeys and birds in the wake of the tropical jungle. Return for breakfast. Time to relax before walking through the rainforest. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon we will take a rowing canoe trip on the Cuyabeno River. After dinner, we will explore the surroundings of the lodge to look for nocturnal animals such as insects.

DAY 3. CUYABENO: After breakfast, we will visit the Siona indigenous community to share their daily life. We will have a demonstration of how to make 'Cassave', return for lunch. In the afternoon we will travel by motorized canoe up the river to reach Laguna Grande. We will be able to swim in the calm waters while we watch the spectacular sunset of the Amazon region. Later we will continue our adventure observing the nocturnal fauna of the river landscape with some species of bats and looking for alligators before returning to the lodge. Dinner and rest.

DAY 4. CUYABENO: Breakfast and then we will explore a pristine stretch of the jungle. Our guide will tell you more about the medicinal use of the flora. Lunch. Then we will explore the Cuyabeno River paddling a canoe and enjoy the views.

DAY 5. CUYABENO - QUITO: Early in the morning explore the river in search of birds. Breakfast. Time to pack up and relax. We navigate the Cuyabeno River to the bridge. Boxed lunch. Return to Quito by bus or transfer to Coca to take the plane.

 • Long sleeved cotton shirts
• Insect repellent
• Long trousers (not Jeans)
• Zip-lock bags to keep clothes/equipment dry
• Shorts
• Binoculars
• T-Shirts
• Torch (Flashlight) with extra batteries
• Cotton socks
• Sun block
• Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
• Toiletries (biodegradable soap) 

 • Windbreaker or sweater
• First aid kit
• Hat or cap
• Original passport
• Bathing suit
• Plastic water bottle
• Cotton underwear
• Sunglasses
• Camara with film
• Small backpack (waterproof)