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Puerto Francisco de Orellana · Orellana · Ecuador
5-Day Waorani Yasuni Kayak Expedition
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The Experience
What your day looks like
To journey into the unknown, learn from elders, and live as our ancestors did? The 5-Day Waorani Yasuni Kayak Expedition takes us to the home of the Waorani indigenous people fierce protectors of the past, of nature, and of their cultural identity. Join us on this adventure of a lifetime and explore one of the untouched areas of the Amazon. Spend time immersing yourself alongside local warriors and learning about how they survive in the wild of the Amazon. A world away from the hustle and bustle of the city this is a truly unique experience in an area where few have dared to go! Paddle the Shiripuno searching for wildlife such as monkeys, otters, tapir, jaguars, and colorful birds. Accommodation is provided at a basic campsite next to Wuaorani Homes. The 5-Day Waorani Yasuni Kayak Expedition tour will give a complete experience of how Waorani people live and how they protect their culture from the outside world.
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Enjoy the 5Day Waorani Yasuni Kayak Expedition
- Experience how Waorani people live and how they protect their culture from the outside world
- See the different species of plants that grow on the side of the river
- View a variety of birds such as trogons, eagles, hawks, tanagers, macaws, and others
- Visit a local Indigenous Kichwa family & learn about their way of living
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
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Welcome to this trip. Entrance Into Yasuni And Paddling The Tiputini River Your Yasuni Exploration trip begins at our meeting point in the city at the heart of the Amazon: Coca. You will travel by car for two hours to the upper Tiputini River. From road to the river, you will hop into a canoe and continue one hour to the center of the Mandaripanga community.
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Local Flavor. Local people time: Upon arrival, you will visit the school and share some time with the local children.
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Kayaking at Tiputini River. Tiputini River: In the afternoon you will kayak for about three hours down the river, looking out for wildlife. With some luck, you might see troops of squirrel monkeys as well as colorful birds such as toucans, macaws, flycatchers, and others. Our guides will teach you about the different species of plants that grow on the side of the river and their meaning to the local people. In the late afternoon, you will arrive at the campsite and have a delicious dinner.
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Lunch and dinner included.
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Accommodation at Yasuní Campsite.
Day 2
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Eco Tour. An Afternoon With Anacondas: You start your day with a delicious breakfast before paddling along the river. Keep an eye out for more wildlife species that tend to make their way out at dawn. You might be able to spot a variety of birds such us trogons, eagles, hawks, tanagers, macaws, and others. You may also encounter a tapir before this nocturnal animal goes to sleep.
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Hiking. Hiking time: After four hours of paddling, you will disembark on a short hike into a pristine forest where you will then go by canoe to a black water lagoon. Being their natural habitat, anacondas can be found resting upon the shore. The anaconda holds special importance to the local Kichwa people who believe it to be a powerful animal embodying the spirit of a god. You will also have the chance to go fishing for piranha, and if you are lucky catfish! In the late afternoon, you return to the campsite.
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Accommodation at Yasuní Campsite.
Day 3
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Eco Tour. Hiking To The Clay Lick: Into the forest, you go to learn about medicinal plants. Throughout your two-hour hike, our guides will show you a variety of plants and their meaning and use. Your next stop takes you to the Clay Lick, a mineral-rich mud pit. Many animals that live in the region supplement their diets with minerals from the clay. For that reason, many animals frequent the area such as peccaries, tapir, howler monkeys, and parrots.
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Local Flavor. Local indigenous Kichwa family,: Later you go back to the campsite for lunch. In the afternoon you will visit a local indigenous Kichwa family, who will teach you about their way of living, culture, and traditions. Here you will help them make chicha, a fermented beverage that is typical in the region. This is also a prime opportunity to purchase handicrafts made in the village and support the local families.
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Accommodation at Yasuní Campsite.
Day 4
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Boating. Parrot Paradise: Today’s adventure starts upstream on the Rumiyacu with a 45-minute canoe ride followed by a short hike to the hang out spot of local parrots. Almost daily black-headed parrots can be seen nourishing themselves through minerals from the water and mud in the area. After spending time taking in the splendid sight of these magnificent creatures, you will head back towards the Tiputini bridge and then travel by car to the city of Coca.
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Breakfast and lunch included.
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Accommodation at Auca Hotel or similar.
Day 5
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Departure – Back To Quito Today, your Yasuni Exploration tour comes to an end. You will head back to Quito on your own after an amazing expedition in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Transportation on the way back to Quito is not included in the program.Breakfast included. This is the end of your trip we hope you enjoyed it.
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
Gear: Paddling gear: NRS expedition kayaks, NRS paddleboards, paddles, and life jackets Rubber boots for hiking All fees to reserves and museums Land and water transport 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch, and Spanish
Not Included
International or domestic flights Airport transfers and transfers from/to Quito Meals and drinks are not mentioned in the itinerary Optional tips for the guide
What to Bring
Comfortale clothing and footwear Camera and other items you may need Sunscrean, hat and spending money
Restrictions
Not recommended for people with back problems Not recommended for pregnant travelers Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Meeting & Pickup
Hotel El Auca - Rocafuerte y Garcia Moreno, Coca, 220150.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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