Tapir Lodge 5 Days

The trip begins at Lago Agrio, where you will head to Cuyabeno Bridge, the entrance to Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, and after a brief lunch, you will take a motorized canoe down Cuyabeno river to the lodge. Along the route you can see beautiful lush landscapes and various species of flora and fauna. Once at the lodge and after check in, you will have a free afternoon to relax and an early dinner.

Early in the morning and after breakfast, begin with a brief trip on a motorized canoe to Laguna Grande, where you will have the opportunity to observe the unique flora that is native to this place, such as the macrolobium, ancient trees that have adapted themselves to the surrounding environment of the flooded forest called Igapo. Once this excursion is completed, head to Terra Firme Forest and begin a trek to discover the rainforest and various species of fauna, like woodpeckers, tanagers, macaws and toucans. Head back to the lodge for lunch, and in the early afternoon, go for a swim in another area of Laguna Grande to enjoy a breathtaking sunset. Dinner and night walk.

Depending on weather conditions, you could go on an early birdwatching excursion. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Begin with a down river journey to visit the local Shaman who belongs to the Cofan ethnic group and who will explain his vast knowledge of alternative medicine and local plants. After lunch in the community, you will also take part in a healing ceremony hosted by the Shaman. In the early afternoon, head to Puerto Bolivar Siona Community where you will be received by a Siona family and learn about their customs and traditions along with the preparation of Casave Bread, that comes from the Yuca. Head back to Tapir Lodge in the late afternoon and dinner.

After an early breakfast, you can choose between several options for today ́s activities, such as bird watching, canoeing, fishing or a walk through the rain forest. Lunch will be served at the lodge in the afternoon, where guests can enjoy some leisure time, and enjoy the last sunset over the lake. After dinner, the staff of the hotel will take a little time to introduce themselves and talk about their work at the lodge.

Early breakfast and departure from the lodge. Two hour navigation back to Cuyabeno bridge. Drive back to Lago Agrio.