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You
can reach it by land or by plane. Please refer to the location
page.
- How
long is the trip from Quito to Cotococha lodge?
It
takes 6 hours to get from Quito to Tena and about half hour
from Tena to the lodge.
- Are
there luggage restrictions on the Lodge?
No,
but you should not bring a lot of baggage if travelling trough
public transport because couches don’t have enough room
to store big suitcases.
- Could
you organize our flight to Tena / Cotococha Lodge?
Once
you book package with flight, we automatically book a flight
to Tena for you and issue your voucher. It is required that
passengers arrive in Ecuador at least one day before the departure
date of the cruise. Unfortunately we are not able to arrange
your flight to Ecuador.
- Can
you arrange other tour reservations for us in Ecuador?
Of
course we are happy to arrange any other tour reservation for
you.
- What
is not included in the price?
Not
included are the beverages (you have to pay that in cash at
the lodge), tips, travel
insurance.
- What
about insects and malaria?
There
has NOT been any malaria in our area until now. So no prophylaxis
will be needed, if you only visit the Sierra and our area. But
other rainforest places like Coca and Lago Agrio do have malaria
problems, as well as the North coast (Atacames). You should
then take medicines with you, if you intend to go to these places.The
fact that we do not have malaria does not mean that there are
no insects in our area!! Therefore, it would be better to protect
yourself. Not at night, as everybody thinks, since you can walk
around during this time with shorts without any problem, but
during the day, when it is advisable to put a repellent on or,
better, wear a pair of trousers with socks. The insects that
bite during the day are not at all dangerous. They are just
unpleasant.
Cotococha
Lodge is situated in the Amazon Rainforest so the weather is
usually nice and warm but you have to be prepared for light
to heavy rains. So bring mainly light clothes and just a few
warmer ones for the evenings or when it starts raining. We recommend
you to pack following on your trip to Cotococha:-
Passport (always take a copy as well)-
Camera Film with flash (high speed films are recommended (200-400
ASA))-
Insect repellent-
Sun cream (a high factor is recommended)-
Lip balm (a high factor is recommended)-
Light cotton pants-
Long-sleeved light cotton shirts-
Shorts-
Bathing Suit-
Comfortable shoes and/or sandals for at the lodge-
Extra pairs of socks-
Hat or Cap for sun protection-
Small daypack-
Plastic bags to protect cameras or films from rain and humidity-
Flashlight and batteries-
Binoculars (if possible)
- Is
there electricity at the lodge?
Yes,
we use it only in our kitchen so if you want to charge any electrical
device you can access to it.Our
voltage is 110Wts - 60 Hertz
- Is
it possible to make phone calls to my home country?
Yes,
but you have to go to the near city to our lodge Tena.
- Are
triple bungalows available?
Triple
bungalows are available with no charge.
- Do
you have to bring a certain physical condition?
Some
of the trails on the jungle are quite rough so passengers should
bring a good physical condition.
- Are
there medical services available?
There
is one big hospital in Tena. Our lodge have communication devices
in case of emergency. In case of a severe illness you have to
return to Quito.
- Are
there special meals for people with dietary requests?
Yes,
just let us know your special requirements and we will arrange
a diet for you.
- How
much should we tip the guide?
Tipping
primarily is a personal matter. However in Ecuador it is very
common and if you want to be polite you should tip around 8-10%
of the price of the whole package.
- What
kind of guides does the lodge provides?
The
lodge offers three types of guides: Spanish speaking native
guides at the lodge, English speaking guides at the lodge and
a Guide during the whole tour. If you need a special guide we
will provide you that service with an extra cost. Please mention
it when you fill your booking form. |
