Dolphin Lodge
Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge is set at the heart of natural attractions, just a 20 minute motor canoe ride away from the Cuyabeno lake area and right next to the banks of the Cuyabeno River. From the hammocks at our pier, you may spot freshwater dolphins and enjoy the scenery of the river. Our location guarantees free navigation and access all year around, even in the drier season from December to February. We can offer 6 matrimonial rooms, 8 double rooms with private bathrooms, all rooms with lower beds. Our maximum capacity is 40 guests.
Jungle Tour Cuyabeno
Dolphin Lodge (3 Days Itinerary – 4 Days Itinerary – 5 Days Itinerary)
Itinerary 3D/2N
DAY 1. QUITO – PUENTE CUYABENO – CUYABENO DOLPHIN LODGE
Public or private buses (trip the night before the tour – 8 hours) to PUENTE CUYABENO. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Exciting night walk.
DAY 2. HIKING DAY – COMUNITY
Breakfast. : Morning: three hours hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, especially to know about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc, afternoon rest and swimming front our lodge and walking for looking animals or medice plants . Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of caimans and boas.
DAY 3. CUYABENO – LAGO AGRIO – QUITO
Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to El Puente. Box Lunch. Transfer to El Puente Cuyabeno. Return to Quito by Public or shuttle bus (11:00am).
INCLUDED
- Private transportation El Puente – Dolphin Lodge – El Puente (by canoe).
- Bilingual naturalist guide.
- Accommodation in double and / or triple room with mosquito nets and a private bathroom.
- All meals (breakfast-lunch-dinner); pure water, coffee, tea.
- Excursion gear (rain coat, rubber boots, camping tents, life jackets).
- Excursions.
EXCLUDED
- Transportation Quito – El Puente – Quito (bus or plane)
- $ 5. community / $ 5 Shaman (if the tourists request it the community comes to the lodge)
- Meals before and after the tour
- Tips
- All other expenses not specified in the tour.
Itinerary 4D/3N
DAY 1. QUITO – PUENTE CUYABENO – CUYABENO DOLPHIN LODGE
Public or private buses (trip the night before the tour – 10 hours) to PUENTE CUYABENO. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Exciting night walk.
DAY 2. HIKING DAY
Breakfast. : Morning: three-hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, especially to know about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Lunch at the camp. Relax, in the afternoon paddle in a traditional canoe on the Lagoons or rivers to explore und enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. If conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge. Dinner.
DAY 3. ROWING DAY
Breakfast. Visit the community Siona Tarabeaya, where help them to the family to prepare to the typical food Casabe, your guide will explain you about the culture and traditions Lunch visit the shaman, who will explain about ceremonies in the jungle, return to Lodge, Dinner Night canoe expedition in search of caimans.
DAY 4. CUYABENO – LAGO AGRIO – QUITO
Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to El Puente. Box Lunch. Transfer to El Puente Cuyabeno. Return to Quito by Public or Shuttle bus (11:00am)
INCLUDED
- Private transportation El Puente – Dolphin Lodge – El Puente (by canoe).
- Bilingual naturalist guide.
- Accommodation in double and / or triple room with mosquito nets and a private bathroom.
- All meals (breakfast-lunch-dinner); pure water, coffee, tea.
- Excursion gear (raincoat, rubber boots, camping tents, life jackets).
- Excursions.
EXCLUDED
- Transportation Quito – El Puente – Quito (bus or plane from Lago Agrio).
- $ 5. community / $ 5 Shaman (if the tourists request it the community comes to the lodge).
- Meals before and after the tour.
- Tips
- All other expenses not specified in the tour.
Itinerary 5D/4N
DAY 1. QUITO – PUENTE CUYABENO – CUYABENO DOLPHIN LODGE
Public or private buses (trip the night before the tour – 10 hours) to PUENTE CUYABENO. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Exciting night walk.
DAY 2. HIKING DAY
Breakfast: Morning: three hours hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, especially to know about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Lunch at the camp. Relax, in the afternoon canoe exploration on the Lagoons to enjoy the flooded forest. Where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. If conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge. Dinner.
DAY 3. ROWING DAY
Breakfast. Visit the community Siona Tarabeaya, where help them to the family to prepare to the typical food Casabe, your guide will explain you about the culture and traditions Lunch visit the shaman, who will explain about ceremonies in the jungle, return to Lodge, Dinner Night canoe expedition in search of caimans.
DAY 4. FULL CANOEING
Breakfast. Relaxing morning paddle in a traditional canoe on the rivers to explore und enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Searching for monkeys and birds. Lunch at the camp. Relax, Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of caimans.
DAY 5. CUYABENO – LAGO AGRIO – QUITO
Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to El Puente. Box Lunch. Transfer to El Puente Cuyabeno. Return to Quito by Public or shuttle bus (11:00pm).
INCLUDED
- Private Fluvial transportation El Puente – Dolphin Lodge – El Puente (by canoe).
- Bilingual naturalist guide.
- Accommodation in double and / or triple room with mosquito nets and a private bathroom.
- All meals (breakfast-lunch-dinner); pure water, coffee, tea.
- Excursion gear (raincoat, rubber boots, camping tents, life jackets).
- Excursions.
EXCLUDED
- Transportation Quito – El Puente – Quito (bus or plane).
- $5. community / $5 Shaman (if the tourists request it the community comes to the lodge).
- Meals before and after the tour.
- Tips
- All other expenses not specified in the tour.
Our commitment to responsible and ecological tourism
Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge follows rigorous ecological standards for protected areas. Accordingly, all sewage is carefully processed and filtered to avoid contaminating water systems and soils, and the lodge obtains its energy exclusively from clean energy through solar panels.
Each room is equipped with solar powered light and an 110V electric socket. In order to reduce the use of nonrenewable energy resources, we do not use water-heating systems and provide cold water only. All of our refuse material is separated and recycled to the greatest extent possible
We maintain a strong and friendly relationship with members of the indigenous community and support their active involvement in tourism. They receive economic income through their work as paddling aids, motor canoe drivers, kitchen helpers and camp administrators with us.
Itinerary 3 Days
- Single suplement $336
Itinerary 4 Days
- Single suplement $406
Itinerary 5 Days
- Single suplement $462
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WHAT TO BRING:
- Long sleeves, 2 or more
- Comfortable pants, 2 or more (no jeans)
- Shorts, 2 or more
- T-shirts, 2 or more
- Socks, one pair per day
- Tennis shoes and / or sandals
- Thick jacket and sweater
- Biodegradable or natural Soap and shampoo
- Swimsuit
- Cotton Underwear (optional)
- Glasses
- Camera
- Small backpack (waterproof)
- Mosquito repellent
- Bags for equipment, clothes, papers, etc.
- Binoculars (optional)
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Sunscreen
- First Aid Box
- Hat or cap
- Plastic bottle
- Notebook and / or book
- Towel
- Original Passport and / or identity card
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