Tapir Lodge is remotely located in the Cuyabeno Preserve. You are accompanied by staff from the airport in Quito, from which you fly into Lago Agrio. The Lodge then provided a bus for the three hour ride to the entrance of the Cuyabeno Preserve, after which you switch to a motorized canoe for several hours, arriving at the Lodge towards dusk.
Kurt Beate, the owner of the Lodge, was our host and guide. Kurt is a very personable individual who was very attentive to the guests.
The Lodge is comprised of a series of thatched roof, attractive structures. The food was more than ample and very good. The guided trips on the river and into the forest were very informative and interesting. In addition, there were swims at dusk on the large "lake" formed by the convergence of several rivers.
While various governments have recommended against going into the Cuyabeno area due to its proximity to Colombia, the fact that we wer accompanied by staff throughout the journey eased our concerns.
We're very grateful we had the opportunity to see this fascinating part of the world and to have stayed at such a fine facility.