Guests may be charged the following tax upon check-in: Ecuadorian Value Added Tax — VAT of 15%. VAT exemption is available for travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa proving they are not residents of Ecuador. Please inform Tapir Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Please note that Tapir Lodge is only accessible by a 2-hour canoe ride from the Cuyabeno Reserve bridge which is included. Land transfers to and from Lago Agrio's airport are also included. Please contact the property for detailed information about schedules. Entrance to the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve has no additional cost but requires official registration by the guest. Minimum stay is 3 nights. A prepayment deposit by wire transfer is required to secure your reservation. The property will contact you after you book to provide any wire transfer instructions.