Yasuni Explorer
Overview
With the this expedition, you will have the Amazon Basin at your fingertips. It is the perfect adventure for nature lovers, jungle explorers, and wildlife watchers who would like to experience the untouched Amazon. You will discover Ecuador’s Amazon in the Yasuni National Park, world-famous for its tremendous biodiversity and its authentic indigenous cultures which are still very much alive. 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 and 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 Kichwa 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 this 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 Kichwa 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 Monday.Escorted Experience
- 24-Hour Local Assistance
- Fixed Dates
- Professional Guide Throughout
- Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
- Guaranteed Departure
- First Class Hotels
Itinerary
Our journey begins in El Coca. We’ll travel along the Auca road towards the Shiripuno River. It will take us approximately two hours to get to this doorway to the Waorani territory. We will enter the Yasuni there, and you might even encounter some of its inhabitants on the way to the campsite. Wao Safari Camp is located at the entrance of Gaba’s Territory. Gaba is an elder Waorani warrior. Before wrapping up the day, we’ll visit Gaba and then return for dinner.
Hotel/Other Details: Wao Kamp.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
We start our day early at 6:00 a.m. We’ll embark down the river while the mist dissipates. We’ll see how the forest awakes —the best opportunity to spot birdlife. This bird-watching activity will last for a good couple of hours. When we return, we’ll have breakfast at 8:30 am, followed by a hike in the forest with Gaba to learn about the surrounding plants and some survival skills. This morning trail, used by generations for hunting, will last 4 to 5 hours and lead us to an animal clay lick. After lunch and some rest, at 4:30 pm, we will paddle down the river in search of wildlife such as toucans, macaws, turtles, and monkeys. We will return at night to spot caimans and nocturnal wildlife such as deer, capybaras, or even jaguars. Dinner will be served at 8 pm.
Hotel/Other Details: Wao Kamp.
We’ll enjoy an early breakfast at 6 a.m. and then kick start our day by exploring the blackwater lagoons in search of anacondas. We’ll take advantage of the many lagoons and try our luck seeing anacondas, the largest and strongest snakes on Earth. We will explore two or three lagoons on short walks and canoe rides. Our exploration starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. We will then enjoy lunch at 1:30 p.m. and head to Gaba’s house to learn about traditional hunting and how he uses his handmade weapons, such as the blow Dart and spear. You can also take a look at their jewels and art. Back at the Campsite, you’ll have dinner at 7:00 p.m., and then we’ll have a short night walk looking for tree frogs, spiders, snakes, or insects.
Hotel/Other Details: Wao Kamp.
To end our journey, we’ll have breakfast at 6:45 a.m. You’ll have some time to enjoy breakfast and stroll around until 7:30 a.m., when you’ll start the canoe ride up the river for approximately two hours. Once you arrive at El Coca, you’ll have another two-hour drive to your departure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Inclusions
Transportation: private and comfortable land transportation, motorized canoe, dugout canoe.
Accommodation based on double occupancy: 3 nights in comfortable camping installations inside of Yasuni National Park.
Meals: 3 Breakfast, 4 Lunches and 3 Dinners.
Activities: Navigations in Tiputini River, Anaconda lagoon, parrots clay lick (Saladero), Hiking in pristine forest, Visiting the native Kichwa communities, Wildlife spotting, Night hikes.
Gear: Dry bags, life jackets, dugout canoe with outboard motor, rubber boots.
Staff: Certified 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).
Required immunizations (mandatory) (yellow fever vaccination).
Meals not described in the itinerary.
Personal expenses.
Tips (for guides and staff).
Donations to the community – Contact our info@adventurejourneys.com for guidelines.
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:
Rest along the river shore in the heart of the Amazon rainforest and explore the jungle in the dark through an amazing night hike.
Share time with native Kichwa people, hearing their stories and legends and learning about their traditions, which are still alive.
Dates & Pricing
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