Tucán Lodge is a cozy accommodation located in one of the most beautiful places in the Ecuadorian Amazon, the Cuyabeno Fauna Production Reserve. We have capacity for 30 people distributed in comfortable rooms and suites with private bathrooms and hot water. We offer nature excursions, cultural activities, relaxation and yoga areas so you can enjoy an unforgettable experience, which will help you connect with nature through the exotic landscapes, fauna and flora that the Cuyabeno reserve has.
They will be able to live new experiences, disconnect with the world and wish to have a complete Amazon experience through knowledge of the flora, fauna and culture. Our main objective is for our guests to have an unforgettable experience of connection with the environment. Cuyabeno is our home and with us you will learn a lot about nature.
SERVICES
Staff
Our friendly staff form the backbone of the Tucan Lodge experience, and are always available to cater to any special needs you may have.
Hot Shower
Our suites, rooms and dormitories have a private bathroom with a hot shower, mosquito nets and a balcony.
Experienced Guides
Our guides will teach you everything about Cuyabeno. Culture and communities, flora, fauna and conservation.
Common areas
Enjoy hammocks by the river, yoga and relaxation areas, star observatory, board games and much more.
Cafe and Bar.
Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and drinks available
Room Cleaning.
Our staff will be in charge of always keeping all our rooms clean.
Meal
We offer our customers delicious typical Amazonian dishes, including vegan and vegetarian options.
Boots
raincoat, rubber boots
and life jacketst
PROGRAM SHARED ROOMS WITH 4 BEDS
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
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To reach our meeting point you have to travel the night before to "El Puente Cuyabeno", which is the entrance of the Cuyabeno reserve. If you go from Quito on a bus it's about 9 hours away. The adventure begins at 11:00 AM at the entrance to the Cuyabeno reserve, with a canoe trip down the river to our lodge (3 hours exploring the river looking for monkeys, birds, etc.). Lunch and time for relax. In the afternoon you will explore the river and lagoons looking for more wild life, swim and enjoy the sunset. At night you will do a canoe expedition in search of caimans. Dinner. For all our guests interested in knowing more about the amazon rainforest, every evening the naturalist guide will give different lectures like the “Culture and communities, flora, fauna and conservation”.
In the morning after breakfast you will take a hike of about 4 hours in the primary forest accompanied by the naturalist guide who will explain about medicinal plants, insects, birds, etc. Lunch at the camp and time for relax. After 2 hours of rest you will prepare and tast coffee and chocolate in a traditional way. Before dark you will explore the streams in a traditional rowing canoe to enjoy the uniqueness of nature. You will enjoy the sunset in the river and if conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge gets ready for the night walk. Dinner. This night you will have the opportunity to know and taste the different traditional drinks of the Amazon.
Early in the morning you will explore the river in search of birds and to enjoy the sunrise. After this activity you will return to the camp, have breakfast and have time to organize your luggage. Then you will take the canoe back exploring the Cuyabeno river for 2 hours in search of more fauna until the entrance of the reserve (11am), where you can take your transport back home. End of the tour.Lodge services: In your free time at the lodge - mornings, nights or between activities you can enjoy the reading area, hammocks area by the river, our yoga place, our Amazonian spa or massages (40 min/$20). “Check availability before the visit”
PROGRAM SHARED ROOMS WITH 4 BEDS
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
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To reach our meeting point you have to travel the night before to "El Puente Cuyabeno", which is the entrance of the Cuyabeno reserve. If you go from Quito on a bus it's about 9 hours away. The adventure begins at 11:00 AM at the entrance to the Cuyabeno reserve, with a canoe trip down the river to our lodge (3 hours exploring the river looking for monkeys, birds, etc.). Lunch and time for relax. In the afternoon you will explore the river and lagoons looking for more wild life, swim and enjoy the sunset. At night you will do a canoe expedition in search of caimans. Dinner. For all our guests interested in knowing more about the amazon rainforest, every evening your naturalist guide will give different lectures like the “Culture and communities, flora, fauna and conservation”.
In the morning after breakfast you will do a hike of about 4 hours in the primary forest accompanied by the naturalist guide who will explain about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Lunch at the camp and time for relax. In the afternoon you will explore the streams in a traditional rowing canoe to enjoy the uniqueness of nature. You will enjoy the sunset in the river and if conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge gets ready for the night walk. Dinner. This night you will have the opportunity to know and taste the different traditional drinks of the Amazon
Enjoy a visit to the Siona Community, where you can see the preparation of their traditional bread, Casabe, and the naturalist guide will explain about the customs and traditions, in other words, the culture of the native people. Quench your hunger with a Box Lunch. Straight after lunch, we will visit the Shaman, who will talk to you about the ceremonies in the jungle. Besides, you will be able to ask questions Return to camp. After a long day. And it is time for Dinner. Conclude your day with an exciting night walk.
Early in the morning you will explore the river in search of birds and to enjoy the sunrise. After this activity you will return to the camp, have breakfast and have time to organize your luggage. Then you will take the canoe back exploring the Cuyabeno river for 2 hours in search of more fauna until the entrance of the reserve, where you can take your transport back home. End of the tour.
PROGRAM SHARED ROOMS WITH 4 BEDS
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
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To reach our meeting point you have to travel the night before to "El Puente Cuyabeno", which is the entrance of the Cuyabeno reserve. If you go from Quito on a bus it's about 9 hours away. The adventure begins at 11:00 AM at the entrance to the Cuyabeno reserve, with a canoe trip down the river to our lodge (3 hours exploring the river looking for monkeys, birds, etc.). Lunch and time for relax. In the afternoon you will explore the river and lagoons looking for more wild life, swim and enjoy the sunset. At night you will do a canoe expedition in search of caimans. Dinner. For all our guests interested in knowing more about the amazon rainforest, every evening the naturalist guide will give different lectures like the “Culture and communities, flora, fauna and conservation”.
In the morning after breakfast you will do a hike of about 4 hours in the primary forest accompanied by the naturalist guide who will explain about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Lunch at the camp and time for relax. In the afternoon you will explore the streams in a traditional rowing canoe to enjoy the uniqueness of nature. You will enjoy the sunset in the river and if conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge gets ready for the night walk. Dinner. This night you will have the opportunity to know and taste the different traditional drinks of the Amazon.
After breakfast you get ready for an exciting morning, you will explore in total tranquility and silence the streams and the flooded forest with its unique habitat in a traditional rowing canoe. In this activity, by going very slowly and in silence, you have more opportunity to observe more species of monkeys, birds, sloths, dolphins and more. Lunch at the camp and time for relax. After 2 hours of rest you will prepare and tast coffee and chocolate in a traditional way. In the evening after dinner you can join our lectures or if you like adventure we have prepared for you a place in the middle of the forest where you can spend a few hours or all night enjoying the incredible sounds of the jungle.
After a delicious breakfast we will visit the community, there an indigenous woman will guide us through the community, where you will learn about their culture, clothing, language but especially about their gastronomy since with her we will prepare our lunch. In the afternoon the shaman of the community will teach us about medicinal plants and rituals of the Amazon. After this exciting day we return to the lodge, have dinner and relax.
Early in the morning you will explore the river in search of birds and to enjoy the sunrise. After this activity you will return to the camp, have breakfast and have time to organize your luggage. Then you will take the canoe back exploring the Cuyabeno river for 2 hours in search of more fauna until the entrance of the reserve, where you can take your transport back home. End of the tour.
