Jamu Lodge
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JAMU LODGE
Jamu, coming from the word Armadillo in Siona, is a beautiful, privately-owned lodge in the Cuyabeno Reserve where our guests can enjoy a variety of activities. We are located along the Cuyabeno River, 15 minutes down-river from the spectacular Laguna Grande.
Our lodge practices a policy of minimum environmental impact. All of our cabañas are lit naturally with candles to preserve the feeling of being in a remote jungle. Solar panels provide us with electricity and are used to operate our telephone. All inorganic material is removed from the reserve regularly and organic material is composted. Additionally, all of the wastewater coming from the lodge is treated using natural enzymes and bacteria. Our belief in true eco-tourism is intended to make your stay as comfortable as possible, while preserving the beauty of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve for the future.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Jamu Lodge consists of 9 cabañas, built in a traditional, rustic style with thatched-roofs and elevated walk-ways. Six of our cabañas are divided into two bedrooms each with two beds and its own private bathroom and shower with hot water. One large cabaña hosts 4 rooms (up to 5 people per room) with space for 20 people in total. In our two-story cabaña you will find our spacious dining area and hammock lounge.
Dining: The heart of our lodge is our dining area. We take pride in our ability to prepare and serve fresh food in such an isolated location. We provide fresh, local ingredients, such as tasty platanos and yucca which are the basis for our recipes. Our mix of Ecuadorian and international cuisine will exhilarate your taste buds. But make sure to save room for dessert! Afterwards, you can enjoy a cocktail at the bar, or relax with a beer upstairs in our comfortable hammock lounge.
Attractions and Activities
- Jungle trekking
- Bird watching
- Catch and release fishing
- Caiman watching
- Paddling kayak or native canoes
- Visit to the Siona Community
- Swimming in Laguna Grande
- Guided night walks
ITINERARIES:
ITINERARY 3 DAY / 2 NIGHT
IMPORTANT NOTE:
On the 3 day/2 night tour, you will find two options for the second day, this choice; It will be in charge of our guide depending on the organization we already have with the groups.
Day 1:
Reception in Lago Agrio at 9:30h for passengers arriving by land and 11:00h (maximum time) for passengers arriving by air, from where we take the private transport to the entrance of Cuyabeno, where we will have a box lunch. At this point, visitors have to register at the booking office.
Here our naturalist guide will give you information about the reservation, important recommendations and other tips to start navigating for two hours on the Cuyabeno River of Jamu Lodge. During the canoe ride you get a first glimpse of the jungle and you will see different types of birds such as the caciques, Oropendolas and the prehistoric bird Hoatzin. You may also be able to see a variety of monkeys and other jungle animals, depending on weather and weather conditions. We will arrive at Jamu Lodge around 4:30 pm. At that time you will be shown to your rooms and you can relax a bit. After the NAP we will leave the lodge to swim in the lagoon and see a beautiful sunset in the middle of the large lagoon. Then you will return to the camp for dinner, and you can finish your first day in the jungle, relax in a hammock or have a drink at the bar.
Day 2 (option 1):
After breakfast there is a walk of approximately 3 to 4 hours in the primary forest, where the guide will explain to us about a tropical forest, and medicinal plants. You can also see big trees like the CEIBO or small insects like ants. You will return to the camp for lunch and take a break and in the afternoon we will go to see the beautiful butterflies and swim in the lagoon. If possible we will be able to observe the beautiful grazed dolphins and enjoy the impressive sun-fall. Then we return to the camp for dinner. At night we do a night activity, focused on the search for alligators on the banks of the river.
Day 2 (option 2):
After breakfast we start in a canoe downstream on a journey of about an hour to visit a family of the Tarapuy community. We will be able to learn how to prepare cassava, a traditional yucca bread, where we will help in the elaboration.
We will learn to use the materials of the jungle to make bread, in this we occupy all the day; Returning to the Lodge at about two o'clock in the afternoon. After lunch we have relaxing activities; To end the day we will have a short walk through the primary forest focused on observing nocturnal insects, like spiders, gekos or scorpions and to listen to the noises and sounds of the night.
Day 3
Early in the morning before breakfast, a birdwatching excursion is optional. Returning to the lodge we have breakfast and then the check out 9:30 AM from the lodge with a transfer to Lago Agrio to take the bus or the return flight.
The normal tour ends in the city of Lago Agrio at approximately 15 PM.
RATES:
| 2019 JAMU LODGE PRICES PER PERSON | ||
| PROGRAM | DOUBLE | SINGLE |
| 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS | US$ 262 | US$ 393 |
| 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS | US$ 334 | US$ 501 |
| 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS | US$ 406 | US$ 450 |
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:
- Accommodation in multiple room or double (single room at extra cost )
- 4 nights Tour: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches , 4 dinners
- 3 nights Tour: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches , 3 dinners
- Purified water, coffee, tea are permanently available
- Excursions and activities
- Canoeing or rowing motor according to the itinerary , lifejackets
- certified bilingual guide (English / Spanish )
- Private bus transportation Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio
- Rain poncho, rubber boots and jackets
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:
- Passage Plane: $ 190.00 approx.
- Public Bus : $ 24.00
- Community: $ 8.00
- Extra drinks , alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
