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Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, a partly inundated forest in
the northeast of Ecuador, is one of the best areas to
admire the fauna of the tropical rainforest. The 14 lagoons
and the labyrinth of small rivers are the territory of
piranhas, river dolphins, caimans and anacondas. In the
dense jungle and along the river shores live monkeys,
tapirs and pumas. Cuyabeno is a paradise for birdwatchers:
there are hundreds of species, such as hummingbirds, parrots
and the rare hoatzin. On this trip we travel by canoe
and spend the nights in open-air cabins. Our itineraries,
that start in the town of Lago Agrio, last for 4, 5 or
8 days.
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Day 1 From Lago Agrio we travel by truck for
2,5 hours to El Puente, the bridge on the Cuyabeno River and the
entrance to the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. From here we travel
downstream by motorized canoe to the famous lagoons of Cuyabeno.
On the way to our camp you have the chance to observe different
kinds of monkeys and birds. After dinner we make a nocturnal hike
in the rainforest; you may see bats and nocturnal insects.
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2 In the morning we make a hike in primary rainforest.
During the hike our native guide shows us a variety of medicinal
plants, and he explains how the local people use these plants.
After lunch we visit a community of the Siona indigenous tribe.
Travelling back to our campsite you have chance to view monkeys
and other animals.
Day 3 In the morning we travel by motorized
canoe, towing our dugout canoes, to the Canangueno Lake. This
lake is a unique protected area where motorized canoes are banned.
We paddle in our dugout canoes while observing the wildlife. After
lunch we fish for piranhas, and later we can take a swim in the
Laguna Grande. With some luck you may observe river dolphins.
After dinner we make a short night excursion to look for caymans
and nocturnal birds.
Day 4 After an early breakfast we travel by
canoe upstream to El Puente, from where we drive back to Lago
Agrio by car.
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Day 1 and Day 2 are the same itinerary as in the 4-day
tour
Day 3 After breakfast we travel by motorized
canoe, towing our dugout canoes, to the Canangueno Lake. This
lake is a unique protected area where motorized canoes are banned.
We paddle in our dugout canoes while observing the wildlife. After
lunch we fish for piranhas, and later we can take a swim in the
Laguna Grande. With some luck you may spot river dolphins.
Day 4 Today we rise early for birdwatching.
In the Cuyabeno Reserve there are over 500 species of birds, amongst
others flycatchers, toucans and red-capped cardinals. After breakfast
we make a hike in the forest. Our naturalist guide will share
with us his knowledge of the rainforest, and we can see colorful
butterflies and gigantic insects. In the afternoon we travel in
our dugout motorized canoe enjoying the exotic surroundings. Then
we return for a swim in the Laguna Grande.
Day 5 After an early breakfast we travel by
canoe upstream to El Puente, from where we drive back to Lago
Agrio by car.
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1 From Lago Agrio we travel for 2 hours by truck to the
village of Chiritza. Here we begin our canoe trip down the Aguarico
River to our first campsite. After dinner we prepare for an adventurous
night walk, where you have chance to view bats and nocturnal insects.
Day 2 After breakfast we continue down the Aguarico
River. By the afternoon we reach our second campsite where we
pitch our tents. We make a hike in primary rainforest.
Day 3 Today we rise early for a morning canoe
trip to observe birds and wildlife. After breakfast we travel
by motorized canoe to reach our third campsite in the Lagartococha
area (border with Peru). In the afternoon we have an enjoyable
swim in the lake.
Day 4 After breakfast we make a walk in primary
rainforest. During this hike our native guide shows us different
medical and practical uses of tropical plants. After lunch we
will look for the pink dolphins. At night we make a short excursion
to look for caymans and nocturnal birds.
Day 5 In the morning we trek into the forest,
where our native and naturalist guides will explain to us about
the different ecosystems. We return to our campsite for lunch.
In the afternoon we try our luck at piranha fishing, later we
travel back to our campsite for dinner.
Day 6 After breakfast we travel by motorized
canoe up the Lagartococha river for bird and wildlife watching.
We return to our campsite for lunch, afterwards we travel upstream
to our second campsite.
Day 7 In the morning we make a canoe trip. After
breakfast we travel upstream to our first campsite. In the late
afternoon we have time to relax and enjoy the sounds of the rainforest.
Day 8 After an early breakfast we travel by
canoe up the Aguarico river to Chiritza from where we drive back
to Lago Agrio by car.
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