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 RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE!
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Samona is a real favourite among our backpacker clients for excellent value and an all-round enjoyable adventure trip. During the last year we have sent over 100 passengers to Samona and have always received glowing feedback.
The perfect choice if you are looking for an incredible rainforest adventure deep in the jungle at a very affordable price, and a great spot for intensive wildlife spotting.
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"Samona lodge was great - good facilities, food and an excellent guide!" (Mark and Kelly Logan, Australia)
"An amazing jungle trip - of my whole 2 months in Ecuador this is one of the real highlights" (Rebecca Lewis, UK)
"Service was superb considering the cheap price ... saw all of the wildlife we wanted, even an anaconda" (Jeff Moon, USA)
"Unforgettable experience - very knowledgable and great fun guide, tasty food, adequate accommodation, great service, price/value unbeatable!" (Paul Parker, Canada)
"The tour was amazing, location was beautiful, lodge and staff were great, and Lenny was an incredible guide. We talked to some people who stayed at a nearby lodge and their experience did not compare to the quality of ours. We would definately do it again!" (Joshua Bonk, USA) |
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ITINERARIES |
The 4-day trip usually begins on Fridays, and the 5-day trip on Mondays. Most weeks there are also other departure days available - check with Happy Gringo for details.
Day 1 |
The guide will meet you in the morning at Lago Agrio and transport the group by bus to the entrance of the reserve at El Puente. Then a canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to the lodge arriving late afternoon. Exciting night walk in search of nocturnal species. |
Day 2 |
After breakfast we paddle by traditional dug-out canoe on the caimancocha lake where we can enjoy the uniqueness of this area of rainforest. After lunch a hike into the primary rainforest including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Before our return to camp there is time for a relaxing swim and to enjoy the sunset on the magnificent Laguna Grande. |
Day 3 |
In the morning a walk to the Tarapuy Siona community where your naturalist guide will explain about the culture and traditions of the native people. Piranha fishing in the afternoon. Night-time canoe trip in search of caiman (alligators). |
Day 4 |
Early morning bird-watching. Return journey from the lodge to Lago Agrio. |
Day 1 |
The guide will meet you in the morning at Lago Agrio and transport the group by bus to the entrance of the reserve at El Puente. Then a canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to the lodge arriving late afternoon. Exciting night walk in search of nocturnal species. |
Day 2 |
After breakfast a hike into the primary rainforest to learn about medicinal plants, biological flora and fauna. After lunch a journey downstream for a relaxing afternoon of river-tubing, enjoying the surrounding nature as we go. |
Day 3 |
After breakfast we paddle by traditional dug-out canoe on the caimancocha lake where we can enjoy the uniqueness of this area of rainforest. After lunch a hike into the primary rainforest including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Before our return to camp there is time for a relaxing swim and to enjoy the sunset on the magnificent Laguna Grande. |
Day 4 |
In the morning a walk to the Tarapuy Siona community where your naturalist guide will explain about the culture and traditions of the native people. Piranha fishing in the afternoon. Night-time canoe trip in search of caiman (alligators). |
Day 5 |
Early morning bird-watching. Return journey from the lodge to Lago Agrio. |
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LODGE BACKGROUND
The Samona Lodge is located within the protected Cuyabeno Reserve in the north-east of Ecuador - an extensive network of inter-connected lakes, lagoons and rovers covering over 6000 sq. km of pristine virgin rainforest, home to a wealth of fauna including pink freshwater dolphin, anaconda, capybara, caiman, tapir, manatee, piranha, ocelot, toucan, macaw ... and much more.
The lodge itself is rustic in style with private cabins, beds, mosquito nets, and private bathrooms/shower (newly-added for 2007) - a cosy feel close to the forest!
ACCOMMODATION
| Cabins: twin, double |
| Private bathroom: yes |
| Showers: yes - cold water |
| Mosquito nets: yes |
| Electricity: generator in communal area only |
| Boots / Rain ponchos: provided by lodge staff |
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ACCESS/TRANSPORT
The Samona tour starts and finishes at the town of Lago Agrio.
Public bus from Quito typically takes between 8 to 9 hours. Most clients take the night-bus at 11:30pm the day before their trip, and return on the final day of their trip arriving back to Quito by 3 or 4am. The fare each way is approximately $8.
Alternatively there is a direct flight from Quito to Lago Agrio for $122 return fare.
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Inclusions:
- Lodge accommodation
- 3 meals per day (from dinner on day1 to breakfast on final day)
- All excurions as listed in itinerary
- English speaking guide
- Transport to/from Lago Agrio and the lodge
Exclusions:
- Reserve entrance fee ($20)
- Transport between Quito and Lago Agrio
- Tips / drinks from bar / other personal expenses
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Contact us to book this trip
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