SIONA LODGE
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SIONA LODGE
Siona Lodge is a community-owned eco-lodge located deep within the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, surrounded by pristine rainforest and rich biodiversity. Built in traditional Amazonian style with wooden structures and palm-thatched roofs, the lodge blends naturally into its jungle surroundings while offering a comfortable and authentic rainforest experience. The lodge features cozy cabins designed for relaxation, each equipped with mosquito nets, private bathrooms, and balconies where guests can enjoy the sounds and views of the Amazon.
The lodge offers spacious communal areas including an open-air dining room, relaxing lounge spaces, and hammocks where visitors can unwind after a day of exploration. Managed by the local Siona community, the lodge promotes sustainable tourism while preserving the culture, traditions, and natural environment of the region.
During their stay, guests can enjoy a wide variety of Amazon experiences such as canoe excursions along the Cuyabeno River and its lagoons, guided jungle hikes, birdwatching, wildlife observation, and visits to the Siona community to learn about their ancestral traditions. One of the highlights is watching the spectacular sunsets over Laguna Grande, often accompanied by the sounds of the rainforest coming alive at dusk.
After each adventure-filled day, travelers return to the lodge to relax in hammocks, share stories with fellow guests, and enjoy freshly prepared meals made with local ingredients such as plantain, cassava, and fresh Amazonian flavors.
Siona Lodge offers an authentic blend of nature, culture, and adventure, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to experience the Amazon rainforest while supporting the local community that protects it.
Why Choose Siona Lodge
Responsible Amazon Travel
Community-based tourism managed by the Siona indigenous community
Sustainable operations that protect the rainforest and local culture
Conservation and comfort
Nature, Culture and Comfort
Authentic Amazon lodge surrounded by pristine jungle
Comfortable cabins with private bathrooms and beautiful rainforest views
The Jamu Lodge Difference
Siona Lodge offers an authentic stay in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, combining indigenous culture, nature, and unforgettable Amazon adventures.
Perfect for Every Type of Explorer
Perfect for Every Type of Explorer
Ideal for wildlife lovers, nature explorers, birdwatchers, and photographers seeking a true Amazon rainforest experience.
ACTIVITIES AT SIONA LODGE
Amazon Adventures with Siona Lodge
Siona Lodge offers immersive programs in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, designed to reveal the incredible biodiversity and cultural richness of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Operated by the local Siona community, each experience allows travelers to connect with nature while supporting sustainable and community-based tourism.
Guests can choose from 3-, 4-, or 5-day programs that include canoe excursions through winding rivers and flooded forests, guided jungle hikes, wildlife observation, and cultural encounters with the Siona people. During these adventures, visitors may encounter pink river dolphins, monkeys, exotic birds, caimans, and many other species that inhabit this remarkable ecosystem.
Each program combines adventure, nature, and authentic cultural experiences, while also offering unforgettable moments such as watching the sunset over Laguna Grande and listening to the sounds of the rainforest at night. Siona Lodge provides a true Amazon experience in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
4 DAYS - 3 NIGHTS
$370
Per Person
After breakfast, departure to the Siona Indian Community of Puerto Bolivar, the largest ethnic group in the Reserve. During this tour you will learn their customs , traditions and way of life. You will be part of the elaboration of the Casabe ; local dish made of yucca (carbohydrates principal feed of the community). The trip takes 2 hours navigation downstream to get there, in the route will be possible to admire the existing fauna along the Rio Cuyabeno such as: birds, monkeys, snakes, pink dolphins, tortoises and many others. A visit to the Shaman, is also included. This is a full day excursion with Lunch in the Community . Return to the lodge. Night navigation for watching Caymans. Dinner. Accommodation in double rooms
- Canoe transportation from Cuyabeno Bridge - Cuyabeno Lodge - Cuyabeno Bridge.
- Accommodation in a double or triple room with a private bathroom
- Welcome Cocktail.
- All meals according to the program (The tour starts with lunch on the first day and finishes with breakfast on the last day)
- Community guide and naturalist bilingual guide.
- Free Water, tea & coffee.
- Canoe explorations.
- Rubber boots. (only up to size # 43)
- All excursions and activities as per detailed itinerary.
5 DAYS - 4 NIGHTS
$480
Per Person
Reception in Lago Agrio at 09h50, and transfer to CuyabenoRiver.Box lunch in the route .. Here our Naturalist Guide will give information about the Reserve, important recommendations and other tips to begin the two hours navigation through Cuyabeno River to the Big Lagoon, where the Lodge is located. Along the river you will find several species in its natural habitat as monkeys, toucans, parrots, insect and the exuberant Amazonian vegetation. Arrival and check in. Night walk in the primary forest to observe amphibians and reptiles for about one hour. Return to the lodge for a welcome cocktail and dinner. Accommodation in double rooms
- Canoe transportation from Cuyabeno Bridge - Cuyabeno Lodge - Cuyabeno Bridge.
- Accommodation in a double or triple room with a private bathroom
- Welcome Cocktail.
- All meals according to the program (The tour starts with lunch on the first day and finishes with breakfast on the last day)
- Community guide and naturalist bilingual guide.
- Free Water, tea & coffee.
- Canoe explorations.
- Rubber boots. (only up to size # 43)
- All excursions and activities as per detailed itinerary.
Amazon Jungle Experience with Naturalist Guidance
Siona Lodge provides complete logistics from your arrival to your departure, ensuring a comfortable and well-organized Amazon adventure. Operated by the Siona indigenous community, the lodge offers an authentic rainforest experience while promoting sustainable and community-based tourism. With experienced naturalist guides and all meals included, guests can fully enjoy the incredible biodiversity of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve through canoe excursions, jungle hikes, wildlife observation, and cultural encounters with the Siona people.
STANDARD CABINS
Standard Rooms – Rest in the heart of the Ecuadorian rainforest. Comfortable options for every traveler: Twin (2 single beds), Matrimonial (1 double bed), Triple (3 single beds), and Family (1 double + 2 single beds). All feature a private bathroom and hot water.
PRICES PER PERSON 2026
STANDARD CABINS
USD$ 370
Per person
4 Days / 3 Nights
USD$480
Per person
5 Days / 4 Nights
INCLUDES
- Canoe transportation from Cuyabeno Bridge - Cuyabeno Lodge - Cuyabeno Bridge.
- Accommodation in a double or triple room with a private bathroom
- All meals as per detailed itinerary
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaking Naturalist Guide.
- Raincoats, life jackets and rubber boots.
- Canoe explorations.
- all excursions and activities as per detailed programs
- Free Water, tea & coffee.
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation Quito - Puente de Cuyabeno - Quito
- Visit to Indigenous Community - entrance fee $10.00 per person (if part of the itinerary)
- Alcoholic and no alcoholic drinks.
- Beverages
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses and other non specified.
How can you reach the Cuyabeno Reserve from Quito?
Regarding transportation from Quito to Cuyabeno Reserve, the lodges offer a semi-private bus service for tourists.
The bus costs 40 USD each way, and departs from Quito at night (11:00 PM) to Cuyabeno Bridge on the following days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. all the guides arrive on Cuyabeno Bridge with their canoes to meet clients and start the trip**
The bus return departs from Cuyabeno Bridge around 11:00 a.m. after the tour. The lodge guide will leave you at this meeting on time for the trip back to Quito. The cost is USD 40 for the ride to Quito, and operates on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.
