BAMBOO LODGE
Bamboo Lodge
Mid Range Lodge Cuyabeno
The Bamboo Lodge, located in the “Laguna Grande”, is one of the Lodge highly recommend for your vacation in the Amazon Rainforest, bird watching, and great guides!
Accommodation:
The accommodation can be in matrimonial, double , triple or quadruple rooms. All the rooms feature private bathrooms , mosquito net, cold and hot water, electricity generated by the solar panels, dining room, resting place with hammocks.
The Bamboo lodge, promotes responsible ecotourism by providing e.g. solar energy and biodegradable products for the toilet system. The lodge’s sustainable tourism is benefiting directly the local communities in the area and at the same time protecting the unique flora and fauna of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve.
4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS
1.- Quito – Lago Agrio – After the bus ride from Quito to Lago Agrio (7 – 8 hours), the meeting point is “HOTEL ARAZA “ in Lago Agrio at 9:30am with the guide. From the meeting point you will travel for 2 hours by car till the entrance of the Reserve Cuyabeno.
In the entrance of the Reserve Cuyabeno, you will take the canoe ride down the Cuyabeno River to get to the lodge, aproximatly 2 hours. The lunch is serve 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, wich is one of the highlight of the tour. At 6 pm you willl 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 serve 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: breakfast, lunch 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. We will arrive in Lago Agrio at around 2 pm, followed by your return flight or bus journey.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS
1.- Quito – Lago Agrio – After the bus ride from Quito to Lago Agrio (7 – 8 hours), the meeting point is “HOTEL ARAZA “ in Lago Agrio at 9:30am with the guide. From the meeting point you will travel for 2 hours by car till the entrance of the Reserve Cuyabeno.
In the entrance of the Reserve Cuyabeno, you will take the canoe ride down the Cuyabeno River to get to the lodge, aproximatly 2 hours. The lunch is serve 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, wich is one of the highlight of the tour. At 6 pm you willl 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 serve 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: breakfast, lunch 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. We will arrive in Lago Agrio at around 2 pm, followed by your return flight or bus journey.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
2 NIGHTS / 3 DAYS
1.- Quito – Lago Agrio – After the bus ride from Quito to Lago Agrio (7 – 8 hours), the meeting point is “HOTEL ARAZA “ in Lago Agrio at 9:30am with the guide. From the meeting point you will travel for 2 hours by car till the entrance of the Reserve Cuyabeno.
In the entrance of the Reserve Cuyabeno, you will take the canoe ride down the Cuyabeno River to get to the lodge, aproximatly 2 hours. The lunch is serve 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, wich is one of the highlight of the tour. At 6 pm you willl 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 serve 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.-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. We will arrive in Lago Agrio at around 2 pm, followed by your return flight or bus journey.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
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.
STANDAR ROOM- MATRIMONIAL – TWIN – TRIPLE -FAMILIAR
Tour | Matrimonial /double / triple | Flights | Tourist bus |
3 Days | $330 | $280 | $60 /$50 |
4 Days | $380 | $280 | $60/$50 |
5 Days | $450 | $280 | $60/$50 |
Flights from Quito to Lago Agrio is not available , only to Coca.
Single supplement: 50% extra
Children:
3 to 12 years – 25% discount
The price includes:
- Canoe rides
- Meals as mentioned in the program, on the first day you will start with the breakfast in “Hotel Araza” 6am – 9am , the last day will end the tour with the lunch in Lago Agrio.
- Water, coffee, tea
- Daily excursion program
- Naturalist bilingual guide (English or Spanish)
- Rubber boots and raincoats for the tour.
The price does not include:
- Tips and personal expenses
- Anything that has not been included in the program
- Flights: Quito – Coca – Quito.
- Shared tourist bus tickets Quito – Lago Agrio.
- Entrance to the indigenous community $10
OPTION 1 : FLIGHTS QUITO- COCA – QUITO
# | DAYS OPERATION | ROUTE | DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL | AIRFARE |
1 | 7A 841 Monday / Friday | UIO – OCC | 09:30 AM | 10:05 AM | $280 |
2 | 7A 840 Monday / Friday | OCC – UIO | 10:30 AM | 11:05 AM | |
3 | 7A 841 Saturday 7A 840 | UIO – OCC OCC- UIO | 09:30 AM 10:30 AM | 10:05 AM 11:05 AM |
OPTION 2: PUBLIC BUS QUITO-LAGO AGRIO-QUITO
There are several options to travel to the meeting point. You can take the bus ride from Quito to Lago Agrio which takes 7 to 8 hours.
OPTION 2: TOURIST BUS – QUITO-LAGO AGRIO -QUITO
We book the tickets for the shared tourist bus if clients required.
ITINERARY TOURIST BUS
Route Quito – Lago Agrio – Entrance Reserve
Departure: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Meeting point: 23:30 pm in “Guayunga Hostel”
Address: José Antepara E4-27 y Vicente León Barrio:, Quito 170113
Prices: Quito – Lago Agrio $25 / Quito – Entrance $30 , one way.
Route: Entrance – Lago Agrio – Quito
Departures: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Meeting point:
Entrance Reserve Cuyabeno 11:00am
Prices: Quito – Lago Agrio $25 / Quito – Entrance $30 , one way.
PUBLIC BUS 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 bus station in Baños.
Price: $17 one way
OPTION 3: Public bus ride Quito – Lago Agrio – Quito
We can recommend you the bus companies : Esmeraldas, Baños, Occidentales and Loja. 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.
Meeting point: Hotel “Araza” in Lago Agrio 9:30 am