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The ancestral culture is the legacy of the original peoples; the tangible and intangible heritage of their traditions, customs, artistic manifestations, knowledge, etc. as the genuine characteristics of these social groups.
Itinerary
Day 1: At 08:30 am you will be picked up from your hotel, either in Tena or in Misahualli Port. A second meeting point will be the central park of Puerto Misahuallí. From here, we will start the Journey in a private vehicle, for 15 minutes, until we reach the entrance of the scientific station Jatun Sacha, where we will cross the jungle by natural trekking. This crossing on foot will take between 5 and 6 hours, along 24 km. We will have several technical stops to learn about the "Green ecology" of the tropical rainforest.
We will learn about vascular, epiphytes, monoecious and dioecious plants. We will learn about ornithology, entomology and Herpetofauna. We will visit a beautiful viewpoint, where we will see the Arahuano river, and appreciate the jungle in all its splendour.
We will arrive at the community around 3 pm, where we will stay in rustic cabins for 1 night.
There will be free time to swim in the river. We will end the day with a delicious dinner.
Day 2: We will start the day at 05:00 am, with an integration around a bonfire, to prepare the Guayusa tea, by a woman of the community, where shed will tell us the benefits of the drink, its stories and legends, as Well as the cleaning of the Shamán. At 06:00 am we will start canoeing on the Arahuano River. We will observe bird species, until we arrive at the saladero or collpa; a special place for clay food for parrots and parakeets. Here we will be able to observe two species of parakeet and one parrot: the Dusky-headed parakeet, the Cobalt-winged parakeet, and the blue-headed parrot.
After breakfast, we will visit a large Pentandra ceiba tree, the children's school, and the communal meeting house. We will make a Concentration in the maloca house, where we will learn about the cultural identity of the folklore of the Amazon, the elaboration of the chicha de yuca, and the handmade cocoa chocolate, we will see how the extraction of pita fibre is used to make handicrafts, and a typical dance. Finally, we will be served an exquisite lunch of typical Amazonian gastronomy.
Afterwards, we will paddle a canoe down the Arahuano River for approximately 2 hours. During the navigation it will be possible to observe bird species that inhabit the banks of this river.
Once we arrive at the bridge, we will continue by private vehicle to Misahuallí Port, where the 1 night and 2 day tour will end around 3 to 4 pm.
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Description of the community lodge
The bungalows of the lodge are built by the members of the community, with rustic materials collected from the jungle, in an environmentally conscious and respectful way. Shared rooms are available, with beds with mattresses and mosquito nets. There is no electricity, no mobile phone coverage and no roads.
The river is the means of transport for paddling or motorized canoeing. There are jungle trails for walking and road trips. Eco-tourism generates work and income opportunities for the native families of the jungle, as they receive no support from the state or local authorities. At the same time, they keep their customs and ancestral roots intact with their beliefs.
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Itinerary
Day 1: At 08:30 am you will be picked up from your hotel, either in Tena or in Puerto Misahualli. A second meeting point will be the central park of Puerto Misahuallí. From here, we will start the Journey in a private vehicle, for 15 minutes, until we reach the entrance of the scientific station Jatun Sacha, where we will cross the jungle by natural trekking. This crossing on foot will take between 5 and 6 hours, along 24 km. We will have several technical stops to learn about the "Green ecology" of the tropical rainforest.
We will learn about vascular, epiphytes, monoecious and dioecious plants. We will learn about ornithology, entomology and Herpetofauna. We will visit a beautiful viewpoint, where we will see the Arahuano river, and appreciate the jungle in all its splendour.
We will arrive at the community around 3 pm, where we will stay in rustic cabins for 2 nights.
There will be free time for swimming in the river. We will end the day with a delicious dinner.
Day 2: We will start the day at 05:00 am, with an integration around a bonfire, to prepare the Guayusa tea, by a woman of the community, where she will tell us the benefits of the drink, its stories and legends, as Well as the cleaning of the Shamán. At 06:00 am we will start canoeing on the Arahuano River. We will observe bird species, until we arrive at the saladero or collpa; a special place for clay food for parrots and parakeets. Here we will be able to observe two species of parakeet and one parrot: the Dusky-headed parakeet, the Cobalt-winged parakeet, and the blue-headed parrot.
After breakfast, we will visit a large Pentandra ceiba tree, the children's school, and the communal meeting house. We will make a Concentration in the maloca house, where we will learn about the cultural identity of the folklore of the Amazon, the elaboration of the chicha de yuca, and the handmade cocoa chocolate, we will see how the extraction of pita fibre is used to make handicrafts, and a typical dance. Finally, we will be served an exquisite lunch of typical Amazonian gastronomy.
In the afternoon, after a break, we will go tubing down the river, and practice with the blowgun, a silent hunting weapon.
We will enjoy a delicious dinner and a Well-deserved rest.
Day 3: We will start this day with a good breakfast. Then we will paddle a canoe for about two hours to the bridge. We will continue by motor canoe to the wild animal rescue centre "Amazónico", where we will be able to see species of the Amazonian fauna, such as: Green anaconda-Eunectes murinus, land turtles, species of monkeys, parrots, macaws, toucans, peccaries, cusumbo, kinkajou potos Flavus, tapir, and the fresh water turtles lagoon.
We will make a second visit to the caiman-white spectacle crocodile lagoon and observe the prehistoric bird the hoatzin-Opisthocomus hoatzin. After lunch, we will continue by private vehicle to Misahuallí, where the 2-night, 3-day tour will end around 2 to 3 pm.
The price of the tour includes
The price of the tour does NOT include
Description of accommodation in the community
Bungalows with shared rooms, with bunk beds, double beds, and triple beds, with mattresses and mosquito nets. General toilets and showers. No electricity.
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Description
This tour is available for paddle canoeing, kayaking and motor canoeing.
Itinerary
Day 1: At 08:30 am you will be picked up from your hotel in either the Tena or Misahualli Port. A second meeting point will be the central park of Puerto Misahuallí. From here, we will travel by private vehicle for more than 2 hours, until we reach the bridge of the Nushino River, Waorani territory. Before Continuing by canoe down the river, the guide will give a general talk about the area. Then, we will go to the Dayuno sector, where we will set up our camp in tents, to spend the first night.
After lunch, we will take a 4 hour walk in the virgin forest, accompanied by a native Waorani guide; we will discover the fauna and flora, observe monkeys and espectacular birds.
We will finish the day with a delicious dinner.
Day 2: We break camp and continue by canoe down the river, observing beautiful birds. We will make a stop to hike in the primary rainforest.
During the trip, we will have several technical stops to learn about the "Green ecology" of the tropical rainforest. We will learn about vascular, epiphytes, monoecious and dioecious plants. We will learn about ornithology, entomology and Herpetofauna.
On the way back to the river, a delicious lunch will be waiting for us. Here, on a beach, we will make another campsite.
In the afternoon, it will be possible to swim in the river or do some sport fishing. In the evening we will take a night walk to discover insects, arthropods, amphibians and nocturnal monkeys.
Day 3: We will navigate by canoe until we reach the home of a Waorani family, where we will make a technical stop to visit them and give them some gifts.
We will continue to another place, where we will camp on a white sandy beach.
After lunch, we will walk through the virgin forest, where we will discover its fauna, we will find species of monkeys, guans, and toucans.
Before enjoying a delicious dinner, there will be time to swim in the river.
Day 4: We will canoe downstream until we reach the Ishpingo sector. Here we will hike in the jungle for 3 hours, discovering its fauna and flora. We will observe monkeys and different species of birds. Afterwards, we will make camp on the banks of the river, on a white sandy beach.
In the afternoon, we will go canoeing to observe freshwater turtles and several species of monkeys, and it is possible to practice sport fishing. After dinner, we will take a night walk.
Day 5: This day we will navigate by river to another place, where we will do another camping in the jungle. During the navigation, you will be able to observe the virgin forest, a multitude of bird species, monkeys and turtles.
After lunch, we will take a walk through the virgin forest.
In the evening, we will do night navigation, to observe caimans.
Day 6: Before 06:00 am we will sail down the river for about 3 hours, observing monkeys and birds. Return to the campsite to enjoy breakfast.
We will break camp and return upriver, where we will spend the last night in the house of a Waorani family, and we will make another camp on a sandy beach.
We will finish the day enjoying a delicious dinner.
Day 7: In the morning, after breakfast, we will return by canoe upstream, against the current, until we reach the bridge where we will have a delicious lunch.
Finally, we will continue by private vehicle to Puerto Misahuallí, where the 5 to 7 day tour will end around 4 pm.
In the price of the tour includes
The price of the tour does not include
Hydration drinks, alcoholic beverages, tips and any other requirements not specified in the contract.
We guarantee to observe the following wildlife species in their natural state, depending on the weather and the time of year: amphibians, snakes, Salamanders, anonis, Invertebrates, caimans, fresh water turtles, monkeys, a multitude of bird species, sport fishing for piranhas and other species. Depending on the time of year, anaconda, Eunectes murinus, giant otter, Pteronura Brasilensis, 2- and 3-toed Sloth bear, harpy eagle, King groups can be found.
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