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Caiman Lodge

Caiman Lodge

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The Caiman lodge is Located close to the Laguna Grande in the Cuyabeno Reserve which is the prefect spot to explore the reserve from! It is comprised of 3 guest huts each with 4 rooms both private and shared and a Tower which also has shared rooms on each floor and is great way to see the Jungle canopy! The 3, 4 and 5 day itineraries offer you different options to explore the the Amazon Rain-forest.

Amazon Itineraries

4 Days & 3 Nights
  • DAY 1, Enter the Forest 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.
  • DAY 2, EXPLORE THE JUNGLE: 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.
  • DAY 3, SHAMAN OF THE FOREST (PUERTO BOLIVAR – INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY): Enjoy a visit to the Siona Community, where you can see the preparation of their traditional bread, Casabe, and the naturalist guide will give you explanations about the customs and traditions, in other words, the culture of native people. Quench your hunger with a Box Lunch. Straight after lunch, we will visit the Shaman, who will talk to you about the ceremonies in the jungle. Besides, you will be able to ask questions Return to camp. After a long day. And it is time for Dinner. Conclude your day with an exciting night walk.
  • DAY 4, SPLENDOR OF NATURE” CUYABENO: 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.
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5 Days & 4 Nights
  • DAY 1, Enter the Forest 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.
  • DAY 2, EXPLORE THE JUNGLE: 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.
  • DAY 3, SHAMAN OF THE FOREST (PUERTO BOLIVAR – INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY): Enjoy a visit to the Siona Community, where you can see the preparation of their traditional bread, Casabe, and the naturalist guide will give you explanations about the customs and traditions, in other words, the culture of native people. Quench your hunger with a Box Lunch. Straight after lunch, we will visit the Shaman, who will talk to you about the ceremonies in the jungle. Besides, you will be able to ask questions Return to camp. After a long day. And it is time for Dinner. Conclude your day with an exciting night walk.
  • DAY 4, SPLENDOR OF NATURE” CUYABENO: 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.
  • Day 5, BACK TO CIVILISATION RETURN TO LAGO AGRIO:  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)
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Trip Outline

Caiman Lodge is at one of the best spots in the Cuyabeno wildlife reserve, really close to the Laguna Grande and reachable by canoe all year long, not depending on the season.

  • Private transport from Lago Agrio to Bridge of Cuyabeno
  • Canoe from the bridge to the lodge
  • Activities with a bilingual naturalist guide.
  • Accommodation in double and/or triple rooms with mosquito nets and a private bathroom.
  • All meals from lunch day 1 until box lunch day 3 (breakfast-lunch-dinner); pure water, coffee, and tea.
  • Excursion gear (raincoat, rubber boots, camping tents, life jackets)
  • Transportation Quito - Lago Agrio - Quito (bus - we can help with reservation $20 US each way)
  • Meeting point is Bridge of Cuyabeno 11am
  • $10 Contribution to the Community Visit
  •  Meals before and after the tour
  • Tips
  •  All other expenses not specified in the tour.
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