Jamu Lodge

from $262

Jamu, coming from the word “Armadillo” in Siona language, is a beautiful and private lodge in the Cuyabeno Reserve where our guests can enjoy a variety of activities.

  • Category
    3/5
  • Vacation Style
    Cultural, Water
  • Activity Level Moderate
    3/8
  • Group Size Medium Group
    34
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All about the Jamu Lodge.

Jamu, coming from the word “Armadillo” in Siona language, is a beautiful and private lodge in the Cuyabeno Reserve where our guests can enjoy a variety of activities. We are located along the Cuyabeno River, 15 minutes down-river from the spectacular Laguna Grande.

Our lodge practices a policy of minimum environmental impact. All of our cabañas are lit naturally with candles to preserve the feeling of being in a remote jungle. Solar panels provide us with electricity and are used to operate our phone. All inorganic material is removed from the reserve regularly and organic material is composted. Additionally, all of the wastewater coming from the lodge is treated using natural enzymes and bacteria. Our belief in true eco-tourism is intended to make your stay as comfortable as possible, while preserving the beauty of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve for the future.

Key Features

Accommodation: Jamu Lodge consists of 9 cabañas, built in a traditional, rustic style with thatched-roofs and elevated walkways. Six of our cabañas are divided into two bedrooms each with two beds and its own private bathroom and shower with hot water. One large cabaña hosts 4 rooms up to 5 people per room with space for 20 people in total. In our two-story cabaña you will find our spacious dining area and hammock lounge.

Dining: The heart of our lodge is our dining area. We prepare and serve fresh food in such an isolated location. We provide fresh, local ingredients, such as tasty platanos and yucca, which are the basis for our recipes. Our mix of Ecuadorian and international cuisine will exhilarate your taste buds. Additionally, you can enjoy a cocktail at the bar, or relax with a beer upstairs in our comfortable hammock lounge.

 

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • Accommodation in the selected room
  • Full board
  • Excursions and activities according to the established itinerary related to the number of nights booked
  • Certified bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
  • Raincoats, life jackets and rubber boots
  • Transportation (Bus and canoe) Lago Agrio – Jamu Lodge (Cuyabeno Reserve) – Lago Agrio
  • Transfer in:
  • 9:30 am in regular group for passengers arriving by land
  • 10:30 am in regular group for passengers arriving by air
  • Transfer out 9:30 in regular group
Whats not included in this tour.Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Transportation Quito – Lago Agrio – Quito
  • Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day
  • Community entrance fee $ 8.00 per person
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses and tips
  1. 3 Days / 2 Nights Itinerary

    Day 1 – Morning

    In the morning, flight to Lago Agrio. Upon arrival in Lago Agrio, you will go by private bus to the entrance of Cuyabeno River, where we will have a box lunch. Our Naturalist Guide will give you information about the Reserve and important recommendations and tips to begin the two hours navigation on the Cuyabeno River to reach Jamu Lodge.

    Day 1 – Afternoon

    After check in, we will leave the camp for a swim in the lagoon. You will be able to watch a beautiful sunset in the middle of the “Laguna Grande”. You will then return to the camp for dinner.

    Day 2 – Morning

    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.

    Day 2 – Afternoon

    In the afternoon, we will go to the lagoon, have a swim 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 3 – Morning

    Early in the morning before breakfast, a bird-watching excursion is optional. Back at the lodge, we will have breakfast and you will start the journey back upstream on the Cuyabeno River. We will have a box lunch at the bridge Cuayabeno. Finally, a   private bus will take you to Lago Agrio.

     

  2. 4 Days / 3 Nights Itinerary

    Day 1 – Morning

    In the morning, flight to Lago Agrio. Upon arrival in Lago Agrio, you will go by private bus to the entrance of Cuyabeno River, where we will have a box lunch. 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.

    Day 1 – Afternoon

    After check in, we will leave the camp for a swim in the lagoon. You will be able to watch a beautiful sunset in the middle of the “Laguna Grande”. You will then return to the camp for dinner.

    Day 2 – Morning

    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.

    Day 2 – Afternoon

    In the afternoon, we will go to the lagoon, have a swim 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 3 – Morning

    After breakfast, we depart to a Siona Community of Puerto Bolivar, the largest ethnic group in the Reserve. During this tour, you will learn their customs and traditions. You will be part of the elaboration of the Cassava. A visit to the Shaman is also included. He will explain you deeply about life in the jungle.

    Day 3 – Afternoon

    This is a full day excursion with lunch in the Community. After that activity, we will 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.

    Day 4 – Morning

    Early in the morning before breakfast, a bird-watching excursion is optional.  Back at the lodge, we will have breakfast and you will start the journey back upstream on the Cuyabeno River. We will have a box lunch at the bridge Cuayabeno. Finally, a   private bus will take you to Lago Agrio.

  3. 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS Itinerary

    Day 1 – Morning

    In the morning, flight to Lago Agrio. Upon arrival in Lago Agrio, you will go by private bus to the entrance of Cuyabeno River, where we will have a box lunch. 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.

    Day 1 – Afternoon

    After check in, we will leave the camp for a swim in the lagoon. You will be able to watch a beautiful sunset in the middle of the “Laguna Grande”. You will then return to the camp for dinner.

    Day 2 – Morning

    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.

    Day 2 – Afternoon

    In the afternoon, we will go to the lagoon, have a swim 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 3 – Morning

    After breakfast, we depart to a Siona Community of Puerto Bolivar, the largest ethnic group in the Reserve. During this tour, you will learn their customs and traditions. You will be part of the elaboration of the Cassava. A visit to the Shaman is also included. He will explain you deeply about life in the jungle.

    Day 3 – Afternoon

    This is a full day excursion with lunch in the Community. After that activity, we will 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.

    Day 4 – Morning

    We will perform a visit to the surrounding for bird watching by native dugout canoe, called “quilla”, and we will go hiking in the forest. While paddling you will have a great opportunity to see more fauna and flora of the jungle as well as you will be able to walk through flooded forests.

    Day 4 – Afternoon

    You can observe a variety of different birds and monkeys. Because this activity is about 4 – 5 hours long, we should take a box lunch with us.

    Day 5 – Morning

    Early in the morning before breakfast, a bird-watching excursion is optional. Back at the lodge, we will have breakfast and you will start the journey back upstream on the Cuyabeno River. We will have a box lunch at the bridge Cuayabeno. Finally, a private bus will take you to Lago Agrio.

     

     

$ RATES
Accommodation
Double or Single  occupancy
Rates per passenger per night
110
Includes: Accommodation
All meals
Excursions