PIRANHA LODGE

Night bus from Quito, Baños or other destinations in Ecuador to reach Lago Agrio. We can organize the shared bus from Quito to Lago Agrio, the bus trip will take approximately 7 to 8 hours. The other alternative is the plane. You can also buy plane tickets with us to fly from Quito to Lago Agrio.
For people traveling by bus, the meeting point is “La Casa de Mi Abuelo” around 9:30 am, with a representative from the Piranha Lodge. After picking up the people who will arrive by plane, you will travel by private transport until you enter the Cuyabeno Reserve, for 2 hours.
From the entrance of the Cuyabeno Reserve you will take the canoe ride on the Cuyabeno River to reach the lodge, approximately 2 hours, if the river has a considerable water level, when it is shallow in the dry season it will take longer. Lunch is served at the Lodge around 2:00 PM. In the afternoon the activity will begin around 4:00 p.m., to visit the Laguna Grande and other nearby attractions. Around 17:30, you will arrive at the lagoon to swim and watch the sunset, which is one of the most amazing parts of the tour. At 18:00 an exciting night walk awaits you, during the walk you can expect to see lots of insects, spiders, tarantulas; also, listen to the jungle at night which is so amazing. Dinner is served at 20:00. After dinner, the guide will give a brief briefing about the Lodge and the Cuyabeno reserve, as well as the itinerary for the following day. Rest. 

Breakfast is served at 08:00 am, however, you can get up early in the morning; if you like birds you can always be at the top of the canopy tower watching birds, also the sunrise.
After breakfast, you will take a short canoe ride to Laguna Grande. Here around the lagoon there are a couple of trails where you will take a walk in the tropical jungle for approximately 3 hours, to learn about the medicinal plants and the biological flora and fauna. Once the walk is finished, you will return to the lodge with the motorized canoe or by paddling.
Lunch is around 13:00, after lunch you will have time to relax by the river or enjoy a siesta in one of our hammocks. Afternoon activity begins around 4:00 PM, including taking a short canoe ride to other nearby lagoons and the Cuyabeno River to look for wildlife. Around 17:30, it's time to swim and watch the sunset. Around 18:00 you will start the alligator search activity, maybe if you are lucky you will probably see the Amazon Tree Boa which is common to see at night.
Dinner at 20:00, rest. 

Breakfast at 08:00 am It is time to prepare for the full day adventure. The canoe ride starts around 09:00 am down the Cuyabeno River, slowly looking for some wildlife. In about an hour you will arrive at the indigenous community; where you will visit an indigenous family. Here the guide will take you around, to explain about their culture and traditions.; continuing with the emblematic activity of the elaboration of the traditional food called “Casabe”. The preparation includes demonstration and tasting of traditional food.
Further down, on the Cuyabeno River is the Shaman, the program consists of visiting the shaman and learning about his culture and tradition. In addition, receiving treatment with a medicinal plant called "red nettle"
After visiting the Shaman, you will stop at the Cuyabeno River to see the largest tree in the rain forest called “Ceiba”, then you will return to the lodge, where you will arrive at 16:00 or so. Now you can take a short break for tea or coffee.
If you don't feel tired you can go to the Lagoon to see the last sunset and look for animals that you haven't seen yet. Dinner at 8:00 p.m.