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Ecuador Excursion to the Amazon Jungle
The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is a protected tropical rainforest located in Ecuador, and is part of an ongoing process of conserving the Amazonian ecosystem. The reserve is a complex of rivers, lagoons and floated forest. The protected area is characterized by its high biodiversity of flora and fauna.
Enjoy the reserve while hiking, canoeing, and riding in motorboats. You will gain an up-close and personal look at the jungle, and will be able to observe different kind of birds like Caciques, Oropendolas, Greater Anis and the prehistoric bird “Hoatzin”. You may also be able to see a variety of monkeys and other jungle animals.
Other activities include piranha fishing, swimming in the lagoon, and watching the beautiful sunsets. With a little luck you can observe the pink river dolphins or an anaconda sunbathing in a tree. Not only will you have the opportunity to see an array of wildlife, you will also be taken to two indigenous communities where you will be exposed to their traditions and customs!
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* Travel by bus. Shared room for 3 nights |
$425 |
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* Travel by bus. Double room for 3 nights |
$495 |
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Travel by plane. Shared room for 3 nights |
$595 |
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Travel by plane. Double room for 3 nights |
$645 |
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Add a 4th night to above |
$50 |
*Please note that travelling bus bus is recommended only for those who have travelled indepdently in the past and speak Spanish at an advanced level.
Included:
- Accommodation in dorms or private rooms (mosquito nets)
- Transportation by bus or plane: Quito- Lago Agrio- Quito.
- Private transportation Lago Agrio- Cuyabeno bridge- Lago Agrio
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Free Coffee, tea, purified water
- River transportation in the Cuyabeno reserve (canoe, kayaks)
- Entrance fee to the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
- Donation to the community
- Excursions & activities
- Bilingual guide (English, Spanish)
- Rain boots and poncho
Not included:
- Transfer from host family to local airport
- Alcoholic beverages
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Tips
Excursion Payment Policy
Excursions will be booked once a full payment has been received. Once payment is made, no changes or refunds are permitted. It is recommended that optional excursions are booked and paid in full as early as possible to ensure availability. Bookings will not be accepted later than one month before the Quest program begins. Please note the cost of optional excursions is NOT tax-deductible.
