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CUYABENO
WILDLIFE RESERVE
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve was created in 1979. Located
in the SucumbÌos province between the Aguarico and
San Miguel rivers. The spectacular programs to the
Reserve introduce the visitors to the complex system
of tropical lagoons, swamps, flooded areas an more.
The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve well known as a biodiversity
hot spot is one of the most spectacular sites in
the Amazon Basin. Ecuador Travel. The Cuyabeno Reserve formed by
a lagoon system, habitat of pink dolphins and manatees;
the sky colored by macaws and toucans is the perfect
place to get into this enchanted and remote world.
Our naturalist guides will lead you through amazing
trails and streams including different activities
such as hikes, canoeing, birdwatching in a plain
hospitable atmosphere. Ecuador
Travel Our operation is located
in the upper part of the Cuyabeno river, near the
Laguna Grande. Our campsite belongs to a local family
who found Eco-tourism as the best alternative to
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I. KAPOK CAMP (5DAYS)
Itinerary:
Day 01: Departure from Lago Agrio to the Cuyabeno River
Bridge by private transportation for about 3 hors. Box
lunch en route. Arrival to the Cuyabeno river bridge,
here we will take the dugout canoe downstream through
the Cuyabeno River until we reach the camp. Ecuador Travel We will have
the opportunity to enjoy the scenery and find many species
of flora and fauna. Arrival to the camp by 18H00, accommodations,
dinner and introductory briefing about the Rainforest
and Cuyabeno Reserve. Short walk looking for nocturnal
creatures. Back to the camp for overnight.
Day 2.- Early birdwatching (optional). After breakfast
we will make a walk through a swamp forest for about 3
hours learning about this ecosystem. Back to camp for
lunch. After lunch we will go by canoe to the Laguna Grande,
one of the most beautiful lagoons in the Cuyabeno system.
Here we will have the chance to find pink dolphins (Inia
geoffrensis), and swim with them. Ecuador Travel
Visit the surrounding
areas. Back to the camp for dinner, briefing abut next
day¼s activities and other topic of interest. Nocturnal
canoe ride looking for wildlife such as caimans or other
species of animals.
Day 3.- After breakfast we will take the canoe
until we reach the trail. Walk through a Firmland forest
where we will learn about the function of this type of
forest, natural history and the diverse uses of plants
as well may have the opportunity to find wildlife. Arrival
to the Siona community where we will have the chance to
share closer with the local people their culture. Ecuador Travel
Traditional
lunch. After lunch paddling canoe ride enjoying the beauty
of the Rainforest sounds. Back to the camp for dinner,
briefing about next day¼s activities and other topic of
interest. Overnight.
Day 4.- After breakfast we will visit the Laguna
Grande, this is a beautiful lagoon formed after the rainfall.
Here we will make a walk through a temporary flooded forest
where will have the chance to learn about natural history
of this different ecosystem as well as uses of plants
and function. Ecuador Travel
Back to the camp for lunch. After lunch
paddling canoe ride through a different area discovering
this magical area and wildlife. Back to the camp for dinner,
conservation and farewell briefing. Overnight.
Day 05: After breakfast depart to the Cuyabeno
river bridge to take our car back to Lago Agrio. Arrival
to Lago Agrio to take the flight back to Quito.
Ecuador Travel Arrival
in Quito by midday.
The Accommodations:
The Kapok Camp is located in a Siona territory where a
family of Sionas have built thatched roof cabañas
and wooden floor for this activity. In the interior of
the cabañas we set the tents. There is an area
for the tents and another one for the kitchen and dinning
room. Ecuador Travel Flush toilets, showers nearby. ** Program available
based on Lodge accommodations (Double rooms with private
facilities) upon request
*** Itinerary may vary due to weather conditions
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YASUNI
NATIONAL PARK (AñANGU COCHA)
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS
Itinerary:
Day 01: Departure from COCA by private transportation
for about 3 hours down river to the community of Añangu
Cocha. Box lunch en route. Then we will walk for about
1.3 hours to the camp in the shore of the Añangu
cocha lake. We will have the opportunity to enjoy the
scenery and find many species of flora and fauna. Arrival
to the camp by 18H00, accommodations, dinner and introductory
briefing about the Rainforest in the Yasuni National Park. Ecuador Travel
Short walk looking for nocturnal creatures. Back to the
camp for overnight.
Day 2.- Early bird watching (optional). After breakfast
we will make a walk through a swamp forest for about 3
hours learning about this ecosystem. Back to camp for
lunch. After lunch we will go by canoe to the Lake Añangu
Cocha visit the surrounding areas. Ecuador Travel Back to the camp for
dinner, briefing abut next day's activities and other
topic of interest. Nocturnal canoe ride looking for wildlife
such as caimans or other species of animals.
Day 3.- After breakfast we will take the canoe
until we reach the trail. Walk through a Firm land forest
where we will learn about the function of this type of
forest, natural history and the diverse uses of plants
as well may have the opportunity to find wildlife. Ecuador Travel After
lunch paddling canoe ride enjoying the beauty of the Rainforest
sounds. Back to the camp for dinner, briefing about next
day's activities and other topic of interest. Overnight.
Day 4.- After breakfast we will visit the lake,
this is a beautiful lagoon formed after the rainfall.
Here we will make a walk through a temporary flooded forest
where will have the chance to learn about natural history
of this different ecosystem as well as uses of plants
and function. Back to the camp for lunch. After lunch
paddling canoe ride through a different area discovering
this magical area and wildlife. Back to the camp for dinner,
conservation and farewell briefing.
Ecuador Travel Overnight. Day 05:
After breakfast depart from the camp to the Napo river
to take our canoe back to Coca. Arrival to Coca to take
the flight back to Quito. Arrival in Quito by midday.
PRICE: INCLUDED:
- Private land and river transportation COCA-Añangu
Cocha-Coca. - Expert multilingual naturalist guide certified
by INEFAN - All meals and accommodations in the camp during
the program - All accommodations in the camp during the
program - Ecuador Travel All camping equipment - Rubber boots - Rain
Poncho
NOT INCLUDED:
- Transportation Quito-Coca-Quito
- Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve tax
- Personal expenses
- Tips |
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