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Overview
With the Deep Amazon Yasuni expedition, you will have the Amazon Basin at your fingertips. It is the perfect adventure for nature lovers, Safari explorers, and wildlife watchers who would like to experience the untouched Amazon. On this trip, while passing through rivers and lagoons, you will feel as if the animals are following you. You will see displays of parrots, toucans, macaws, kingfishers, herons, flying across the river, as well as curious giant otters who will approach the canoe to have a look. Many different types of monkeys will be jumping on the trees and there will be chances to spot jaguars, the master cat predators of the jungle. The Huaorani native people will share their history and we will learn about their rich connection with Mother Nature.
Flip to the Ecuador mainland and depart for the ultimate deep-Amazon expedition in a remote and untouched area of the UNESCO YASUNI Biosphere Reserve & National Park. Experience the tremendous biodiversity and wildlife of the reserve and connect with a native Huaorani tribe still living in the authentic and traditional way, while resting in the heart of the dense rainforest. Live the adventure as you promote long-term conservation and sustainability in two of the most precious, diverse ecosystems in the world!
Departure on Mondays.
Detailed Itinerary
Start your adventure
We will start our adventure in El Coca City, where we will drive through the Auca road for two hours to the Shiripuno River, the entrance to the Yasuni.
From here, we start our kayaking adventure. We will traverse along the meandering Shiripuno River.
While you enter the Yasuni, you can enjoy the lush green sea of rainforest and its unique inhabitants since you will likely get a good look at some of the different animal species that live in this magical place. You can find toucans, macaws, and monkeys along the way.
After a four-hour expedition, you will finally arrive at our safari camp’s cozy installations. Our carefully selected staff will greet you, and you will have a welcome dinner at 7 p.m.
Hotel: Wao Kamp.
Meal: Lunch & Dinner
Unveil the secrets of the Yasuni
We start our journey early, before 6:00 a.m. We’ll go on a navigation trip through the misty Shiripuno River. You might spot toucans, macaws, monkeys, tapirs, or capybaras here. We then enjoy breakfast at 8:00 a.m. before joining Gaba —a respected Waorani Warrior and Chief— for a 4–5-hour trek focused on wildlife, survival skills, and ethnobotany, including a visit to a clay lick.
We’ll then have lunch and rest at noon, returning to Gaba’s home in the afternoon to explore Waorani art made with natural materials. We’ll enjoy dinner around 7:00 p.m. before wrapping up the day.
Hotel: Wao Kamp.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Explore the lush green sea
Start your day with breakfast at 6:30 a.m. before embarking on a canoe ride that lasts around an hour and a half. Once we end the ride, enjoy a 4-hour hike through the pristine forest, culminating in a breathtaking hilltop where you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the lush rainforest. We’ll find a nice spot to serve lunch in the shadow of the surrounding trees.
After this experience, we’ll head back to the Camp before 6:00 p.m. On the road back, we’ll take advantage of the darkness to spot caimans and observe nocturnal wildlife. Low river levels attract jaguars, capybaras, caimans, and turtles, making it an exciting time for wildlife sightings. Enjoy dinner to give adventure a rest for the day.
Hotel: Wao Kamp.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Nature and culture in one place
Begin your day with breakfast at 7:00 a.m. From the morning until lunch, you’ll engage in various activities, including scout walks and paddling in oxbow lakes. On our journey, you might spot the majestic Eunectus akayina, the largest anaconda species.
Lunch will be served around 2:00 p.m., followed by some rest. In the afternoon, enjoy a heartfelt farewell with the Waorani family, featuring traditional chants, stories, and ceremonial dances, providing a memorable end to your experience.
Hotel: Wao Kamp.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Take the secrets with you.
We’ll get up at 4:00 a.m. for an early departure to Shiripuno Bridge. Enjoy a light breakfast as you glide gently along the river during the return canoe ride and be sure you keep your memories and belongings with you. This is the end of your adventure with us. From there, a 2-hour drive will take you back to El Coca and have your departure.
Meal: Breakfast
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Inclusions
Transportation: private and comfortable land transportation, motorized canoe, dugout canoe.
Accommodation: 4 nights in Amazon camping of Yasuni National Park.
Meals: 4 Breakfast, 4 Lunches, and 4 Dinners.
Activities: Navigations in Shiripuno River, Anaconda lagoon, animal clay lick (Saladero), Hiking in pristine forest, Visiting the native Huaorani family, Wildlife spotting, Night hikes.
Gear: Dry bags, life jackets, dugout canoe with outboard motor, rubber boots.
Staff: Certified AJ expert English-speaking naturalist trip leader and local guides.
Exclusions
Airfare Quito-Coca round trip (optional travel by bus).
International flights.
Airport transfers to/from Quito airport.
Travel insurance (suggested).
Tips (for guides and staff).
Required immunizations (mandatory) (yellow fiver vaccination).
Meals not described in the itinerary.
Personal expenses.
Donations to the community – Contact our info@adventurejourneys.com for guide lines.
Notes
Departure on Monday.
Please note that the prices are starting from and that upon sending a new request with specific date we will send the applicable rate and availability.
Unique Experiences:
Explore the unique wildlife along the river in the heart of the Amazon rainforest and discover the jungle in the dark through an amazing night hike.
Share time with native Huaorani people, hearing their stories and legends and learning about their traditions, which are still alive.