Nicky Lodge 5D/4N Program

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$360.00

It has the best location of all the accommodations in the majestic ecosystem of Cuyabeno. Due to its location close to the Laguna Grande, its visitors will be able to admire some of the most appreciated ecosystems in the Amazon basin.

Nicky Lodge offers you a personalized service with new routes to discover and search for something different. You can enjoy a quiet and peaceful environment to observe all kinds of wildlife and the best exploration of the tropical jungle that will undoubtedly be an incomparable experience.

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    Budget Class Amazon Jungle
  • Activity Level Challenging
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All about the Nicky Lodge 5D/4N Program.

Nicky Lodge aims to support local communities and protect their natural surroundings while causing the least impact on the environment and maintaining the rainforest for future generations.

Activities start very early before breakfast and end with a night activity. In addition, they have comfortable and spacious double, triple and quadruple cabins with private bathrooms designed in the jungle style with thatched roofs, a dining room to savor the delights of the Amazon and a perfectly trained staff that will offer you a first-class service and will take care of to give you the best experience in the middle of the Amazon forest.

Important Notes:

  • In case of requiring private accommodation, there is a 75% surcharge on the rate.
  • In case of requiring double / matrimonial room there is an additional cost of $ 20 p.p.
  • Regular departures: 5-Day tour (Monday, Thursday and Friday) and 4-Day tour (Monday, Tuesday and Friday)
  • The Lodge departures must coincide with the end of tour days and be within our established hours, otherwise you will have to pay an additional surcharge for transportation.
  • Guidance in German is possible, it has a surcharge of $ 110 per day.
  • For children under 4 to 12 years, a 25% discount is applied on the tour fee upon presentation of an identification document.
  • For family groups with children it is recommended to take a private tour with a guide, this way you can better enjoy your trip.

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.
  • Roundtrip transport to Lago Agrio (by car & motor canoe).
  • Ministry of Tourism Licensed bilingual naturalist guides trained in biology and Eco-Tourism.
  • Comfortable accommodation at Nicky Amazon Lodge, double, triple, quadruple & familiar rooms with private bathroom.
  • If you want single accommodation is provided with a charge of 75% extra.
  • High-quality camping equipment, tents & bedding for long excursions.
  • Personal equipment: rubber boots and lifejackets.
  • Three daily nutritious meals, including purified bottled water, soft drinks such as tea, coffee & hot chocolate available all day, snacks are available before all activities.
  • Catering for vegetarians and passengers with dietary restrictions.
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Don’t forget to bring your personal rain poncho!
  • Round-trip transportation between Quito and Lago Agrio.
  • Additional beverages.
  • Extra meals in Lago Agrio before and after trip.
  • The US $ 5 Dollars to be paid to the Siona family visited.
  • We recommend you to bring change because all your extra fees will be paid directly after the visit.
  • Tips.
  1. Day 1 Arrival

    The excursion begins in Lago Agrio at 9:30 am, if you come by plane you will be picked up at 9:55 am at the Lago Agrio airport. We will take a private bus to the Cuyabeno Bridge and then continue our canoe trip to the lodge. During the trip you will observe some species of birds and monkeys. Finally, at the lodge you will have time to relax and in the afternoon there will be a short introductory walk accompanied by our naturalist guide.

  2. Day 2 Amazon Jungle Wildlife Observation

    After breakfast, we will take a walk around the primary forest, where the guide will give you an explanation about the tropical forest and the use of medicinal plants. During the journey we will find some species of amphibians, butterflies, centipedes and millipedes, snakes, birds, monkeys or any trace of mammals on the trail. Also with luck you will be able to see pink and gray freshwater dolphins.

    Before dinner you can participate in a night adventure in the forest to find different species of insects, spiders, tarantulas, snakes or colored frogs and enjoy the nocturnal sounds of the jungle.

  3. Day 3 Visit to a local family

    After breakfast we will follow the ”Taricaya” trail to visit a local family from the Siona indigenous group where you will learn about their culture and traditions from the past to the present. After lunch we will go by canoe upriver to the impressive Laguna Grande. Later we will enjoy the spectacular sunset in the rain forest and we will sail downstream to look for alligators, fishing bats and night birds.

  4. Day 4 Excursion in the jungle

    After breakfast you will enjoy the morning with an excursion to learn about the practical and medicinal uses of the plants of the place and in the afternoon we will go on a motorized canoe tour to look for different species of birds.

    At night optional, night walk.

  5. Day 5 Departure

    This will be the last early activity where you will have the opportunity to bird watch and enjoy the beautiful morning scenery. After breakfast we will prepare for our return trip. We will arrive at Lago Agrio at approximately 3:30 pm either to take the bus or the plane back to Quito.

Accommodation

Nicky Lodge offers its guests comfortable and spacious double, triple or quadruple cabins perfectly designed and built in the jungle style with thatched roofs. Each cabin includes a private bathroom and mosquito nets.

Its facilities also have a restaurant to enjoy varied nutritious and delicious meals prepared by a professional chef who also offers personalized service offering vegetarian menus trying to satisfy any palate.

In addition, purified water and non-alcoholic beverages such as: coffee, hot chocolate or tea are available to guests all day.

Always concerned with nature and trying to maintain the least impact with the environment, electricity is provided by solar panels and a silent and low-impact auxiliary generator, in this way you can recharge the batteries for your cameras, phones, etc. All the staff are perfectly trained to provide you with the best service, making this a unique and unforgettable experience in the Ecuadorian jungle.

Nicky LodgeAccommodation

Any time of the year is perfect to visit the Ecuadorian jungle as it has a tropical climate, generally warm – humid. The temperature is stable most of the year between 25 to 28 ° Celsius during the day and up to 15 ° Celsius at night.

  • Long-sleeved shirt or blouse and long pants for the hikes into the rainforest
  • T-shirts & shorts
  • 2 extra pairs of socks
  • Rain poncho (personal)
  • Sandals and sneakers
  • Light wind-breaker and sweater or fleece (for the early and night activities)
  • Bathing suit and personal towel for swimming
  • Sun cap or hat
  • Sunglasses with a strap
  • One small daypack (waterproof)
  • Insect repellent
  • Sun block
  • Headlamp or flashlight (with spare batteries)
  • Personal water bottle or canteen
  • Toilet kit (biodegradable soap & shampoo recommended)
  • Personal first aid kit (with your personal travel medicines)
  • Camera (bring your own charger and adapter)
  • Binoculars (10×40 are suggested)
  • Notebook
  • Plastic bags (zip lock bags could be better for your items in special cameras, binoculars, phones, medicines and documents, These will keep them dry)
  • Wet wipes
  • Books to read

In case of requiring a single room there is an increase of 75% of the price.

In case of requiring a double or matrimonial room there is an increase of 20 USD per person.

For children under 12 to 4 years, a 25% discount is applied on the tour fee upon presentation of your passport. Children may travel only accompanied by their parents and under their full responsibility. The recommended minimum age is 5 years, so children can enjoy this experience more.

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