• After Breakfast and an introductory meeting with the group, we will depart to the city of Puyo. This ride takes approximately 4-5 hours. On the way, we will have the opportunity to spot the volcanoes of the Ecuadorian Andes, such as the Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Tungurahua, and more. 

• On the way, we will stop at the Quichua town of Salasaca. Visit the local artisan Alonso Pilla and maybe take part in a cleansing ritual with the woman shaman Julita. Enjoy a traditional Andean lunch before continuing to Puyo. 

• We will make One last Visit to the Pailón del Diablo Waterfall before arriving in Puyo. Arrive at Hostal El Jardin for dinner and accommodations.  www.eljardinpuyo.com

• Early breakfast at the hotel. Drive for 15 minutes to the local airport located in the town of Shell. 
• Take the 1-hour flight deep into the Amazon Basin and the Achuar Territory. 
• Arrival to  the community of Sharamentsa in Achuar territory. 
•  Visit one of the chief houses for welcoming and conversation. Sharamentsa is a very well organized community with an ecotourism project, solar electricity in each house and amazing hosts! 
• Depending on the time of arrival to the community, we can have an extra activity in the afternoon before having dinner and overnight. 

• Early morning (4h30 am), Wayusa Tea Ceremony. This is the moment of the day where families share their dreams, worries and plan about the future. 
• Bath in the river with sunrise. Breakfast.  
• Hike for a couple of hours to the Ikiam Village.  Return to Sharamentsa after lunch.
• Dinner. Overnight Sharamentsa.

• Breakfast 
• Visit the sacred waterfall.  Experience a Tabaco Ceremony.
• Refresh in the waterfall before lunch.
• In the afternoon, learn about the Cosmovision of the Achuar culture and visit the ancient Kapok tree.
• Visit the Shaman and have a cleansing with him. (This activity can be done with the medicinal plant)

• Morning debrief with the Shaman.  Farewell with the community and visit to the handicrafts shop.
• Board the motorized canoe to the Kapawi Lodge.
• Arrive at the lodge for lunch. Learn about the Kapawi tourism project.
• In the afternoon, enjoy the sunset from the river banks of the Pastaza river.
• Dinner and accommodations at Kapawi.

• Start your day with early birdwatching in the Capahuari River.
• Return to the lodge for breakfast.
• Full-morning kayak expedition to the Kusutkao river; this activity includes a hike, wildlife watching, and swimming.
• Return to the lodge for lunch and for one last activity such as swimming, fishing, kayaking, etc.
• Dinner in Kapawi. Night hike or Caiman spotting.

• Start your day with early birdwatching in the Pastaza River, visiting the parrot's clay lick.
• Return to the lodge for breakfast.
• Enjoy the morning, Kayaking in the Capahuari River, swimming, and spotting wildlife.
• Return to the lodge for lunch.
• In the afternoon, visit one of the close communities for a soccer game between locals and visitors.
• Farewell dinner in Kapawi. Night hike or Caiman spotting.

• After breakfast, prepare for departure and farewell. 
• Begin the journey out of the rainforest traveling by small plane back to the town of Shell. 
• We will take the car from Shell and drive to Papallacta Spa and Resort - approx 4 hour drive. 
• On the way, we will stop for lunch.
• Dinner and accommodations at Papallacta Resort and Spa.

• Enjoy the morning in the natural hot spring pools or get a well-deserved massage at the Spa. After lunch and a short hike around the paramo of Papallacta, begin the journey back to Quito.
• Farewell Dinner will be in a restaurant located in the city's old town.
• Accommodations at Hotel Cultura Manor.

Enjoy the morning by visiting one of the colonial churches in the old town, continue to the chocolate tasting and enjoy bargaining at the handicrafts market. Return to the hotel for lunch. Pack and get ready for departure. Take your transfer to the airport for your flights back home.