JAMU LODGE

FOUR-DAY ITINERARY Example

Day 01

Flight Quito - Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno Lodge

In the morning flight to Lago Agrio. Upon arrival in Lago Agrio, you will go by private bus to the entrance of Cuyabeno River (2 hours), where we will have a box lunch. At this point the visitors have to register in the Reserve’s office and pay the entrance fee. Our Naturalist Guide will give information about the Reserve, important recommendations and other tips to begin the two hours navigation on the Cuyabeno River to reach Jamu Lodge in the afternoon. At that time you will be shown to your rooms and you can relax a little. After a siesta, we will leave the camp for a swim in the lagoon and to watch a beautiful sunset in the middle of the Laguna Grande. You will then return to the camp for dinner. You will spend the night in bungalows with double beds and Mosquito nets.

Day 02

Jungle Expedition

After breakfast we will take a trek in the primary forest for 3 to 4 hours, where your guide will explain how the complex tropical ecosystem works. You will be able to learn about medicinal plants and might be able to see some exotic birds or monkeys. We will then return to the camp for lunch and a siesta. In the afternoon, we will go piranha fishing, have a swim in the lagoon and watch the sunset. With a little luck you can observe the pink river dolphins or an anaconda sunbathing in a tree. You will return to the camp for dinner, and take a canoe night ride to look for caimans.

Day 03

Jungle Expedition

After breakfast, we depart to head to the Siona 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 are the principal food of the community). A visit to the Shaman is also included. He will explain some more about life in the jungle. The trip takes 1 hour navigation downstream to get there, on the way it will be possible to admire the existing fauna along the Rio Cuyabeno such as: birds, monkeys, snakes, pink dolphins, tortoises and many others. This is a full day excursion with Lunch in the Community. After that we return to the lodge to go for a nocturnal hike through the primary forest in search of insects, spiders, geckos or scorpions, and listen to the night sounds of the jungle. We will have dinner and spend the night in the lodge.

Day 04

Cuyabeno - Lago Agrio - Quito

Early in the morning before breakfast a bird-watching excursion is optional. Back at the lodge we have breakfast and you will start the journey back upstream on the Cuyabeno River. Lunch (lunch box) at the bridge. The bus will take you to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito.

In the 5 days 4 nights tour, a visit to the Laguna Canangüeno for bird-watching by native dugout canoe, called “quilla”, and another hike in the forest are the activities for the 4th day. While paddling you have a better opportunity to see more fauna and flora, and you can get a good idea of what a flooded forest looks like. You can observe a variety of different birds and monkeys. Because this activity is about 4 – 5 hours long, we take a box lunch with us.

PRICES 2013

Lodging

• 3 days – 2 nights
• 4 days – 3 nights
• 5 days – 4 nights

Multiple Accommodation
(5 people)

• $177.50 p.p.
• $230 p.p.
• $270 p.p.

• Double Accommodation
• Private Bathroom
• Hot Water

• $208.75 p.p.
• $265 p.p.
• $3055 p.p.

Extra Information

Children between 0 to 5 years 50% discount applies.
Children between 6 to 12 years 25% discount applies.
Single supplement 50% in addition to the double room price.
The multiple rooms for 5 people have 2 showers and 2 bathrooms.
All beds have mosquito nets.
Tours start Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Tours start with a minimum of 4 people.

Gratuities and Discounts:

The tour leader does not pay in groups of 1 to 46 people. Guide and Chofer discount of 25% in groups of 1 to 8 people. 50% discount in groups staring from 9 to 46 people.

Included:

• Stay in multiple or double accommodation
• 4 night tour – 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
• 3 night tour – 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
• Coffee, tea, purified water 24 hrs
• Transportation Lago Agrio – Cuyabeno – Lago Agrio
• River transportation in motorized canoe
• Certified bilingual guide (English, native Spanish)
• Excursions & activities
• Rain boots and poncho

Not included:

• Transportation Quito-Lago Agrio-Quito (bus $8, Airplane $165 round-trip)
• Entrance fee to Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve $2 tourist
• Community $4
• Alcoholic beverages, extra drinks
• Personal expenses
• Tips

Jamu Lodge TRAVEL TIPS

WHAT TO PACK:

Life in the jungle is very informal. Comfortable and lightweight clothes are a must. Bring long pants, cotton shorts, long-sleeved T-shirts, sneakers, sandals, hat / cap, sunglasses, rain gear, insect repellent, sunscreen, flashlight with extra batteries, binoculars, reading material.

IITINERARY:

May be subject to changes due to weather conditions or National Park Directives. The guide may deviate from the published itinerary for any reason he / she deems advisable.

TIPPING:

Tipping to the staff is at the discretion of our guests. Tips for the guide are usually given in person.

CLIMATE:

In the Amazon region the climate is hot and humid with frequent rain showers. The drier months are from October to March. The temperature ranges from 19°C to 36°C throughout the year. Jamu Lodge is at 250 m above sea level.

HEALTH:

Immunizations are presently not required to visit this area of the Amazon jungle - it is advisable however to consult your doctor or physician before your trip. We recommend precautions against malaria and yellow fever. Strong insect repellent should be acquired before your arrival in the jungle.

* Each passenger has to sign the Travel Conditions, which are in detail at the bottom of this document.

INFORMATION ABOUT TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM LAGO AGRIO

FLIGHTS:

QUITO – LAGO AGRIO
TAME 08:30 AM (MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY)

LAGO AGRIO – QUITO
TAME 17:00 PM (MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY)

BUS:

QUITO – LAGO AGRIO
TRANS ESMERALDAS 11:00 PM (THE DAY BEFORE THE TOUR STARTS)

LAGO AGRIO – QUITO
BUSES EVERY HOUR