SIONA LODGE

Siona Lodge

Midrange Lodges Cuyabeno

Siona Ecolodge, Cuyabeno Lodge, Amazon Rainforest Tours, Trips, Jungle expeditions, Honeymoon. Book your dream Holiday to the Amazon , Siona Lodge is the perfect place to stay in the Cuyabeno!

OVERVIEW

The Siona Lodge is privileged located in one of the last unspoiled native jungles in the Amazon Rainforest, the Cuayabeno Wildlife Reserve which is a protected area and ecosystem. Ecuador designated 2,329.7 sq ml. 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 this 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 the idea of these resources should be enjoyed and preserved for future generations to come.

The Siona Lodge has the most distinctive locations in the Cuyabeno 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.

ITINERARY

4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS

1.- Quito – Lago Agrio – Entrance Reserve Cuyabeno. The meeting point is “ ENTRANCE OF THE RESERVE CUYABENO” between 11:00 am – 11:30 am, with one representative of the Lodge. From there, you will take a canoe ride down the Cuyabeno River to get to the lodge, approximately 2 hours. The lunch is served at the Lodge around 2pm.

In the afternoon you will start the activity at 4 pm, to visit the Laguna Grande to look for some wildlife. Around 5:30pm you will go to the Lagoon to swim and to see the sunset, which is one of the highlights of the tour. At 6 pm you will go on an exciting night walk, during the walk you can expect to see lots of insects, spiders, tarantulas; also, to listen the jungle at night which is so incredible. The dinner is served at 8pm. After dinner the guide will get a short briefing of the Cuyabeno reserve and the itinerary for the next day. Rest.

Meals included: lunch box and dinner

2.- Laguna Grande. After breakfast, we trek into the primary rainforest to learn about medicinal plants and the biological flora and fauna. After lunch, you can relax by the river or enjoy a siesta in one of our hammocks. The afternoon activities include swimming in the lagoon, and Caiman spotting. We conclude the evening with a fabulous sunset and a delicious meal.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

3.- Cuyabeno River. Today we will hike in a different part of the forest. This includes the opportunity to see the biggest trees in the Amazon Rainforest and different ecosystems. We also visit an Indigenous Community, where our naturalist guide will explain the culture and traditions of the native people, here we will prepare traditional food after that we will enjoy a delicious lunch. We will conclude the day by experiencing the beautiful sunset at the lagoon and take the opportunity to spot more wildlife, before you have dinner.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

4.- Our 4-day program takes the opportunity to paddle in an ecological canoe to experience jungle life at a slower pace. – The schedule gives you greater opportunities to indulge in the magic of the jungle and offers the opportunity to see the elusive wildlife not already spotted.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

5.-El Puente-Lago Agrio-Quito. We will watch the birds and animals in the tranquility of the early morning. After the bird watching we will watch the sunrise over the jungle canopies. After breakfast, we journey up the Cuyabeno River to El Puente, taking our last look at the jungle animals, flora and fauna.

You will arrive to the entrance of the reserve around 11:30 am , where the tour ends , from there you can take the tourist bus to Quito or Lago Agrio.

Meals included: breakfast

3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS

1.- Quito – Lago Agrio – Entrance Reserve Cuyabeno. The meeting point is “ ENTRANCE OF THE RESERVE CUYABENO” between 11:00 am – 11:30 am, with one representative of the Lodge. From there, you will take a canoe ride down the Cuyabeno River to get to the lodge, approximately 2 hours. The lunch is served at the Lodge around 2pm.

In the afternoon you will start the activity at 4 pm, to visit the Laguna Grande to look for some wildlife. Around 5:30pm you will go to the Lagoon to swim and to see the sunset, which is one of the highlights of the tour. At 6 pm you will go on an exciting night walk, during the walk you can expect to see lots of insects, spiders, tarantulas; also, to listen the jungle at night which is so incredible. The dinner is served at 8pm. After dinner the guide will get a short briefing of the Cuyabeno reserve and the itinerary for the next day. Rest.

Meals included: lunch box and dinner

2.- Laguna Grande. After breakfast, we trek into the primary rainforest to learn about medicinal plants and the biological flora and fauna. After lunch, you can relax by the river or enjoy a siesta in one of our hammocks. The afternoon activities include swimming in the lagoon, and Caiman spotting. We conclude the evening with a fabulous sunset and a delicious meal.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

3.- Cuyabeno River. Today we will hike in a different part of the forest. This includes the opportunity to see the biggest trees in the Amazon Rainforest and different ecosystems. We also visit an Indigenous Community, where our naturalist guide will explain the culture and traditions of the native people, here we will prepare traditional food after that we will enjoy a delicious lunch. We will conclude the day by experiencing the beautiful sunset at the lagoon and take the opportunity to spot more wildlife, before you have dinner.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

4.-El Puente-Lago Agrio-Quito. We will watch the birds and animals in the tranquility of the early morning. After the bird watching we will watch the sunrise over the jungle canopies. After breakfast, we journey up the Cuyabeno River to El Puente, taking our last look at the jungle animals, flora and fauna.

You will arrive to the entrance of the reserve around 11:30 am , where the tour ends , from there you can take the tourist bus to Quito or Lago Agrio.

Meals included: breakfast

WHAT TO BRING: 

Long sleeved cotton t-shirts 2, insect repellent, 2 long trousers, zip-lock bags to keep clothes equipment dry, 2 shorts, binoculars (optional), 2 t-shirts, torch (flashlight) with extra batteries, 2 pair of socks, sun block, sport shoes, sandals or flip flops, insect repellent, wind breaker jacket, first aid kit, shampoo and soap, hat or cap, bathing suit, plastic water bottle, four pairs of underwear, sunglasses, professional camera, passport copy, small backpack.

PRICES
 

Tour

Prices

Flights UIO – OCC

 Tourist bus

4 days

 $380

$300

$80 round trip

5 days

$460

$300

$80

 

 INCLUDED:

  • Bilingual Naturalist Guide
  • Transportation from Lago Agrio (bus & canoe)
  • Amazon Jungle Lodge
  • Meals during the tour
  • Excursions
  • All equipment

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Transportation Quito-Entrance Reserve Cuyabeno-Quito
  • Entrance to the indigenous communities $20 
  • Additional beverages
  • Meals before and after the tour
  • Tips
ROUTE

Option 1 : Flight Quito Lago Agrio – Quito

NO AVAILABLE, only flights from Quito to Coca.

 Bus ride Quito – Entrance Reserve Cuyabeno

There are several options to travel to the meeting point. You can take a bus ride from Quito to Lago Agrio – entrance Reserve Cuyabeno which takes about 10 hours.

OPTION 2: Tourist bus ride Quito – Entrance Reserve Cuyabeno

We book the tickets for the shared bus ride included in the package.

Quito – Entrance Reserve Cuyabeno

Departure: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

Meeting point: 22:00 pm in Guayunga Hostel in Quito.

Address: Antepara and Los Ríos St. Quito.

Price: $40 one way

Route : Entrance Reserve – Quito

Departures: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Meeting point: Entrance Reserve Cuyabeno at 11:00 am

Price: $40 one way

BAÑOS  – LAGO AGRIO – BAÑOS

If you are in Baños you can take the public bus, the bus ride last 8 hours.

Departure: 22:45 pm, from the station in Baños.

Price:  $17 one way

OPTION 3: Public bus ride Quito – Lago Agrio – Quito – Entrance Reserve Cuyabeno

We can recommend you the bus company Banos. The buses departure from the north bus station Carcelen or Quitumbe in the south, almost every hour. You can purchase the tickets in the bus station of Carcelén or Quitumbe.

The meeting point is at the “ENTRANCE RESERVE CUYABENO” at 11:00 am

PAYMENT OPTIONS

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