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Piranha Jungle Ecolodge

The Piranha Ecolodge is located in the Cuyabeno protected forest reserve in the Ecuadorian Amazon Jungle.

The Amazon, one of the wonders of our planet, contains an abundance of unique flora and fauna.

Monkeys, sloths, anteaters, armadillos, tapirs, jaguars, manatees, and freshwater dolphins are just some of the mammals that live in the Amazon region. Along with a great variety of reptiles such as snakes, caiman, and the great anaconda and numerous of fishes, including Paiche (Arapaima), measuring over 3 meters in length and the famous piranha.

The Piranha Ecolodge consists of private bungalows. Each of the private bungalows has been recently refurbished maintaining a rustic design, reflective of the rich indigenous culture that resides here. The rooms include beds with mosquito nets, private bathrooms with showers, and electricity in the common area.

The Piranha Ecolodge has built recently a new tower with four floors. The comfortable new suits offer you a beautiful and nice view over the Cuyabeno Forest.

Samona Lodge Jungle Itineraries. 3 days / 2 nigths

Price from (p/p): $ 240,00

Samona Lodge Jungle Itineraries. 4 days / 3 nigths

Price from (p/p): $ 280,00

Day1

Flight (9:15 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour - 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno river to our lodge. Lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Exciting night walk.

Day2

Breakfast. Paddle in a traditional canoe on Laguna Caimancocha to enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Lunch at the camp. Hike in the primary forest including lessons on the use of medicinal plants for survival. Before returning to camp, relaxing time in the Laguna Grande, where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. If conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge. Dinner.

Day3

Breakfast. Visit the Community Siona Tarapuy where the naturalist guide will explain about the culture and traditions of native people. Lunch. Walk. Return to camp. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of alligators.

Day4

Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno river back to El Puente. Box Lunch. Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus or plane (16h00).

Samona Lodge Jungle Itineraries. 5 days / 4 nigths

Price from (p/p): $ 330,00

Day1

Flight (9:15 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour - 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private ground transportation from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno river to our camp. Free afternoon. Dinner. Exciting night walk.

Day2

Breakfast. Walk in primary forest to learn about medicinal plants and biodiversity (flora and fauna). Lunch at the camp. Navigating the river to observe pink dolphins (conditions permitting). Return to camp. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of alligators.

Day3

Breakfast. Remo in a traditional canoe on Laguna Caimancocha to enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Lunch at the camp. Hike in the primary forest including lessons on the use of medicinal plants for survival. Before returning to camp, relaxing time in the Laguna Grande, where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. Return to camp. Dinner.

Day4

Breakfast. Visit the Shaman. Box lunch. Visit Siona Community Tarapuy where the naturalist guide will explain about the culture and traditions of native people. Return to camp. Dinner.

Day5

Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno river back to the Bridge. Box Lunch. Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus or plane (16h00).

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In short

Piranha Jungle Ecolodge
Region > Cuyabeno