Green Forest Ecolodge
Green Forest Ecolodge, located in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Production Reserve, offers a unique experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon. This eco-lodge allows visitors to immerse themselves in the jungle through activities such as guided rainforest hikes, canoe trips, and exotic animal watching, including pink dolphins, monkeys, and tropical birds.
In addition, tourists can visit nearby lagoons and rivers, such as Laguna Grande, and get a close look at the culture of local indigenous communities, who share their knowledge about medicinal plants and ancestral traditions. A stay at Green Forest combines adventure, biodiversity, and Amazonian culture that you can discover on the 4D/3N tour, with both private and shared room options. The lodge can accommodate up to 30 people.
Green Forest Ecolodge is dedicated to eco-conscious hospitality, sustainable conservation, and the empowerment of local communities. Its mission is to be a model of sustainability and continually uphold its commitment to the conservation of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Production Reserve.
All cabins at Green Forest Ecolodge are a combination of wooden structures open to the Amazon rainforest. The lodge reflects the atmosphere of a traditional Ecuadorian jungle house but offers the comfort and protection of a permanent building.
Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by our friendly staff, who will make you feel at home with our relaxed atmosphere. We are proud to welcome you to our beautiful eco-lodge. The lodge is located in the heart of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, and we strive to provide guests with an authentic Amazon jungle experience during their stay.
Itinerary
DAY 1
Immerse Yourself in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve in the Heart of the Amazon Jungle
Upon arriving at our meeting point in Lago Agrio, our driver will pick you up at 9:30 AM. The same will happen for those arriving directly at the Lago Agrio airport (9:00 AM). We will then drive for another two hours to reach the Cuyabeno River (Cuyabeno River Bridge).
Lunch will be served at the bridge, and we will immediately begin our exploration of the Ecuadorian Amazon by boat. During the canoe ride, get ready to hear the sounds of wildlife as you watch the landscape change along the Cuyabeno River waters and among the trees. On this boat trip, you'll be able to observe birds, monkeys, and other jungle creatures, accompanied by a guide who will provide information on how animals and plants interact and maintain balance within the Cuyabeno ecosystem.
Finally, upon arriving at the eco-lodge, we will settle into our cabins. After settling in, we'll embark on an exciting boat ride to the lake to admire the sunset. Then, we'll head back to the eco-lodge, where you can see the famous black caimans of the Amazon. During this journey, you'll hear the mysterious sounds of the forest, an unforgettable experience. After dinner, our native guide will give us a brief introduction to the activities planned for the next few days at Cuyabeno Wildlife Center.
DAY 2-3
Explore the Ecuadorian Amazon Jungle in Cuyabeno
In the morning, before breakfast, you can hear the birds flying around the bungalows in the eco-lodge. After breakfast, we continue upriver to start trekking along the banks of the Cuyabeno River, where you'll see different species of plants, huge trees, aquatic vines, orchids, medicinal herbs, and a large number of wild animals and birds of the Amazon Jungle. After lunch, you'll have time to swim and relax in Laguna Grande while watching pink and gray dolphins playing in the water, enjoying one of the best sunsets of your life.
We will follow up our adventures with a night walk, where you'll find plenty of opportunities to see insects, the famous tarantula, and frogs. Dinner will be served at the end of the day.
The next day, we will have the opportunity to visit other areas of this vast place and discover the immense biodiversity of the Cuyabeno Reserve. We'll do activities such as searching for caimans, monkeys, or birds, concluding with a night walk on either of these two nights.
Meet the Legends and the Shaman of the Siona Indigenous Community – Half-Day Tour
Early in the morning, we will enjoy breakfast and travel by canoe to the Siona Indigenous Community, where we can interact and learn about their traditions, culture, and customs. We will also learn about Casabe, a typical dish of this ancestral tribe. Lunch will be served in the community, and finally, you will meet the Shaman. He will allow us to perceive and interact with his spiritual world, channeling energies, visionary, healing, and divinatory skills acquired over the years. You'll also have time to purchase beautiful handicrafts made by the locals. In the late afternoon, we will sail back to our eco-lodge, where we will have a chance to see more wildlife species from the Amazon Rainforest.
DAY 4
From Cuyabeno Back to Civilization
Early in the morning, we'll head up to our birdwatching tower located at the edge of the Cuyabeno River to admire the sounds and views of the countless birds flying around the area. Breakfast will be served at 8 AM, and later in the morning, we'll embark on a canoe ride back to civilization. Transportation will pick us up at the entrance of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve to take us back to Lago Agrio (meeting point), where we'll continue with our journey through Ecuador.
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