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.
- Lunch
- 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.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Early in the morning the camping expedition start driving downstream for approximately 4 hours. During the trip you will take a break to enjoy a delicious box lunch. After this, we will we will search for the perfect spot on the shores of the Cuyabeno River and set up our camp, we will then trek through the rainforest and with enough luck we might be able to see some diurnal mammals. Night at camp.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Early wakeup call to glide downstream while enjoying the sounds of the different animals. Then we will find a spot to enjoy breakfast. After this, trek through the rainforest for the opportunity to search for birds like: Herons, Egrets, Curassows, Hawks, Screaming Pihas, Oropendolas, Fly Catchers and King Fishers, as well as different species of Monkeys. In the afternoon, return to the campo for lunch. Then, you will have time for a well deserve resting period, and finally ride along the Cuyabeno River for more birdwatching until night, to search for caimans and other nocturnal animals. Finally return to the campsite for dinner and rest.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
After an early breakfast, and disassembling the camp site, head upstream the river. During the return, you will have the opportunity to visit a small settlement where Thomas, a local shaman, who belongs to the Cofan ethnic group spends most of his time. He will share his experience in the rainforest, and his vast knowledge of medicinal plants. You can also purchase the handicrafts that are offered here. In the afternoon, you will navigate to Puerto Bolívar to visit a local Siona Family, and observe the process of elaborating the Casssava (Yuca) bread. After this activity, head back to Tapir Lodge to spend the night.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Early breakfast. This day will be scheduled according to your interest. You will have several activities to choose from, like: bird watching, canoeing in the lake, or trekking in the rainforest. Lunch will be served at Tapir. During the rest of the afternoon you can enjoy some leisure time and enjoy the last unset over the lake. After dinner, a farewell Passion Fruit Cocktail will be served, as the lodge’s staff introduce their hard working, attentive and diligent staff members.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Early breakfast and departure from the lodge. Navigation back to Cuyabeno bridge. Drive back to Lago Agrio.
- Breakfast