Nicky Amazon Lodge in Cuyabeno

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Treat yourself to a break away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relax in a natural environment, with the comfort of spacious and comfortable so-called “cabañas” in our amazon lodge (open country huts with private bathrooms with hot running water).

The excellent service of the Nicky Amazon Lodge is complemented by professional chefs serving a mix of national and international cuisine. The many years of experience of the entire staff will enable you to have a safe and pleasant stay.

The tour guides know the rainforest like the back of their hand and are happy to share their knowledge about flora and fauna with you. Their experience will make it possible to discover the shy animals in the dense green of the rainforest.

The lodge was built in the traditional Native style of the jungle. We offer 6 big huts with thatched roofs, 15 spacious rooms that can be used for double, triple, quadruple, quintuple or familiar accommodation with single and matrimonial beds all with mosquito nets to keep you safe from biting insects during your rest.

All rooms have private bathroom with showers hot water and flushing toilets. The huts have balcony areas to relax and observe nature; in the early morning we wake up with the singing of the birds, and we go to the bed with the nocturnal sounds of the rain-forest.

The water treatment, the environmental solid and liquid waste disposal, the biodegradable treatment such as the approved fire safety devices and procedures are very important for this eco-lodge.

Electricity is provided by for lighting and to recharge batteries, 110 AC from 18h00 to 22h00. An emergency noiseless generator ensures the power supply.

Nueva Loja, EC

2:17 am,

21°C

99 %

Wind Gust: 0 mph

Tour Plan

Day 01

The journey begins at “El Puente” at 10h30 am,

the main entrance to the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve and our last stop in the civilization. We continue by motorized canoe down the Cuyabeno river for about 2 hours and a half, ride downstream to Nicky Amazon Lodge. With luck we’ll be able to observe monkeys and bird species along the way. We arrived with time to get settled and enjoy the surroundings with a welcome cocktail and lunch afterwards. Before dinner we’ll go on a night walk to watch different species of insects, spiders, tree frogs and other species. After dinner your bilingual guide will tell you about the activities for the next days.

Day 02

Early morning

we’ll explore the area looking for monkeys and bird in the tropical rainforest. Return for breakfast at the lodge. You’ll have time to relax and get ready for the nest activity. We will walk through the rainforest and our guide will share his knowledge and experiences of the rainforest. Return to the lodge to have lunch and you will have time to get some rest, swim, play soccer, take a nap or just enjoy the nature. In the afternoon, we’ll take a trip by canoe down the Cuyabeno River, observing the wildlife found on the riverbanks, including monkeys, macaws, toucans, sloths and pink river dolphins in the river landscape. After dinner, we’ll explore the lodge surroundings to look for nocturnal animals such as insects, spiders, snakes, frogs and more.

Day 03

After breakfast,

we will visit the indigenous Siona community to share their daily life in the Amazon Basin. There they’ll do a demonstration how to make ‘Cassave’, the typical manioc bread of the region. Additionally, we can learn about the local customs and traditions of their culture. Return to the lodge to have lunch. In the afternoon, we go by motorized canoe to reach the Laguna Grande and learn about the 'Igapó', the flooded ecosystem in the forest. After that we can swim in the calm waters while watching the spectacular sunset of the Amazon region. Continuing our adventure observing the night fauna with some species of bats and caimans (alligators). Finally, we ́ll have dinner at the Lodge.

Day 04

Early morning

short excursion by canoe to observe some animals. After breakfast you will have time to pack your luggage for you return trip at 08:h30. We provide you a box lunch for the way to the Cuyabeno bridge at 11h00 where a tourist bus will be waiting for you to take you back to Quito.

Note: If you want to get public bus you can do it, you should take a bus from the Cuyabeno Bridge to Lago and then take the bus to go back to Quito, it passes every hour for the Cuyabeno Bridge.

Services included in the price

Accommodation 2.5* lodge on double rooms
Meals mentioned in the program
Private transportation Quito – El Puente de Cuyabeno – Quito
Transport by motor canoe from El Puente de Cuyabeno to the lodge, during the excursions, and from the lodge to El Puente de Cuyabeno.
Naturalist bilingual guide (English and Spanish) during all excursions.
Life jackets and rubber boots (up to size 45 – from size 45 on request prior to the tour without additional costs).

Not included in the price

No Wi-Fi available
Visit the Siona family in Cuyabeno, (US$ 5 per person, to be paid locally)
Rain poncho
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses
Alcoholic drinks
Any other meals, drinks, and/or services not mentioned in the program

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RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT:

An original document with photo (passport or identity card – Obligatory!), rain poncho, long sleeve T-shirts and cotton socks, shorts, sandals and/or comfortable walking shoes, and a sweatshirt, flashlight with spare batteries, personal medicine, toiletry bag, (important: please use biodegradable soap and shampoo) swimwear and towel, hat, sunscreen and sunglasses with tether. A waterproof or repellent backpack, protection against insects, Zip lock bag or plastic bag, camera, binoculars (10×40 is recommended). Notepad, Swiss army knife, wet wipes, reading material.

REQUIREMENTS:

For this trip, you should be in good physical shape so that you can enjoy jungle treks of 2-3 hours in a humid, tropical climate. However, if you would like to skip the hikes and other activities described above and only want to take part in the canoe trips, you can of course make use of the lodge’s facilities instead, for example: Relax in the hammock.

Prices (in US $) for the rainforest travel adventure with Spanish / English-speaking tour guide (other languages available on request).

ARRIVAL TO LAGO AGRIO:

Tours to the lodges at Cuyabeno National Park start in Lago Agrio. The journey to Lago Agrio takes place from Quito either by private bus (international group, about 6 hours each way, night bus with departure at 23: 00h in Quito the evening before the tour – return trip after the tour with arrival in Quito at about 9:30 PM or by flight (about 40 minutes each way).

Note: Please read all routes only as a guideline. All routes and programs are subject to change without notice due to national park regulations, weather conditions, natural events, seasonal changes, or for security reasons. Flexibility is the key to the success of every tour. The safety of our passengers is our top priority.

All services not listed as well as private excursions can be arranged upon request and at extra cost according to your interests, such as jungle walks, canoe tours with your naturalist bilingual guide or a local guide from the Siona community. If you travel with children, we recommend taking a private guide to enjoy the excursions with your family at your own pace.

Transfer Quito – Lago Agrio – Quito:

With the bus: US $30 per Person one way / US $60 round trip*

With the plane: US $110 per Person one way / US $220 round trip

*Bus trips are by private bus in international groups

Nicky Amazon Lodge in Cuyabeno

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