Name: Huaorani Expedition - 5 nights
Location: Yasuní, Ecuador

YUTURI Conservation Group

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Duration: 6 days

Group size: 1 - 16

Huaorani Expedition - 5 nights

Yasuní, Ecuador

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YUTURI Conservation Group

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Duration: 6 days

Group size: 1 - 16

HUAORANI EXPEDITIONS -

Occupying an area of 30.000 km2 with a population of about 2,800 individuals, surrounded by the Yasuni National Park, the largest protected park of Ecuador, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1979, inhabit the "Huaorani" or the "People", called " The Aucas" by civilization, and also inhabit the "Tagaeris" - "Taromenanes" or "red leg".

The latter are one of the few indigenous cultures or tribes not contacted yet by civilizations that are currently in Ecuador and are part of our intangible cultural heritage, with protection, care and respect of all the neighboring societies.

The Huaorani currently inhabit in what are today provinces of Napo, Pastaza and Orellana. Although the first Huaoranis were nomadic, now have been forced to set their limits within the Yasuni National Park and its protected zone.

Among the Napo River to the north and the south Curaray, along rivers Yasuni, Shiripuno, Cononaco and minor tributaries in an area of 678,220 hectares, the Huaorani territory. The Huaorani or Waorani are native Amerindian people* who lives northwest of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Defended their territory of the settlement and other indigenous cultures, they were pursued by oil companies in the last century.

Called "Auca" by miscegenation (white people) speak "wao Terero" which is a unique language. There are communities like Taromenanes and Tagaeri and living in voluntary isolation, refusing all contact with humanity, always moving continuously in areas untouched. They live exclusively of what nature provides them, feeding on hunting and fishing, cultivating cassava and banana, are expert hunters, draw up their spears and blowguns, also a neurotoxin called "curare" to use his darts.

Today, they struggle to survive, to oil exploitation, especially by pollution and loss of their territories, and this entails the invasion of settlers.

The Bameno community in riverbank Cononaco, the Huaorani are fully convinced that well-managed tourism will help to solve, in part, the current problems, living in their jungle "ome" as they call it, free of all attack on their culture and territory.

During the navigations through the rivers and tours inside the forest, you will learn about the traditions and culture of this fascinating ethnic group, their way of life, the secrets of the "curare" and how they hunt in the Amazon jungle with blowguns.

This is an opportunity we offer to those who love nature and want to live with an ancestral Amazonian community that refuses to disappear in the face of the threat of a globalized world, living in harmony with nature.

land and canoe transport
land transportation from Coca to Shiripuno river and them canoe to baameno comunity
meals
3 daily meals - local meals -
menu
Our menu is based on cold country food; but we also have vegetarian and vegan options.
suppliers
rubber boots (size 43 max), pure drinking water
excursions
daily and night excursions during your trip
accommodation
tends, each night different campaments
bilingual guides
naturalistic guide english spanish
huaorani guides
Huaorani warriors, cultural coexistence

suppliers
personal jungle equipment such as rain coat, lantern and hiking shoes (size up to 43)
transportation
Air or bus ticket from / to El Coca city
recomended packing list
Original passport, lightweight pants, shorts, sweater, long and short-sleeved T-shirts, raincoat, sun block, mosquito repellent, plastic bags, comfortable shoes.
Cancellation - Penalties
40 % of the total amount is mandatory to confirm your reservation (NO REFUNDABLE) - The 60 % must be paied 15 days before to begging the travel
Huaorani comunites fees
aprox 100 usd extras in total. will pay directly by yourself in each CLAN.

TKT UIO OCC UIO

$285

R.T. TKT YY

ask rates by kids under 12 y.o

other options are available under request

day 01
day 01
INTRODUCTION AT HUAORANI´S WORLD
Arrival to the city of Francisco de Orellana (Coca), transfer in private transport to Shiripuno port (2 hours trip from the city of El Coca), then we will take the motor boats and we will navigate between 4 and 5 hours, until we arrive to the Gawa Clan (Gemeneweno). We will serve a box lunch on the way. In the afternoon short walk in the jungle. Dinner and rest.
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day 02
day 02
CONONACO RIVER
Breakfast at 06:30 am, then we will navigate the Shiripuno River and later on the Cononaco River where we will admire the local flora and fauna (monkeys, caimans, parrots, etc.), lunch on the way. Arrival to the Huaorani community of Bameno and in the afternoon we will enjoy a cultural interaction in the jungle with the Huaorani. Dinner and rest.
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day 03
day 03
THE HUAORANI WARRIORS
Breakfast. Walk in the jungle, we will visit a parrot lick, to observe different species of parrots, parakeets and macaws, the lick is made of clay which is essential in their diet. Lunch. In the afternoon we will return to the village of Bameno, where we will share with legendary Huaorani warriors their feats and customs. Dinner and rest.
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day 04
day 04
HUNTING
Cultural interaction in the forest with the Huaorani warriors, day of hunting, making weapons and food (cotton thread), traditional herbal medicine. Night fishing and boat rides to observe caimans, nocturnal birds, mammals, etc.
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day 05
day 05
HUAORANI ESCENCE
Short hike in the forest observation. Cultural interaction with the Huaorani people. Return by the Cononaco River to Coca, we will arrive to Gemeneweno in the Gawa Clan where we will camp. Cultural interaction with a Huaorani family.
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day 06
day 06
UNFORGETTABLE MEMORY
Departure from Clan Karue to the city of El Coca, arriving in the afternoon.
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Responsability
Responsability
Responsability
IMPORTANT: We reserve the right to modify the itineraries due to weather conditions in the best interest of our clients.
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The program includes:
- program- excursions
- a native naturalist guide
- an english-speaking guide
- three meals per day during the tour
- drinking water to all the meals and during the hikes
- supply of rubber boots up to size 43
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Not included:
- personal equipment such as, rain coat, latern and hiking shoes (size 44 upwards)
- expenses for additional drinks and food - bar bills
- tips for the staff
Tipping is at the sole discretion of the passengers and should be based on the level of service received during your tour. Pleasse follow those guidelines:
• $ 10 per passenger / per day - Naturalist Bilingual guide
• $ 10 per passenger / per day - Native guide
• $ 10 per passenger / per day - Staff
(Keep in mind that the tips will be shared equally amongst lodge personnel)
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We recommend to bring along:
- latern
- hat or cap
- long light pants
- pullover and coat
- personal identification
- T-shirts with long sleeves
- rain coat and / or wind breaker
- sun lotion and mosquito repellent
- rubberboots from size 43 upwards
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RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST:
Original passport, lightweight pants, shorts, sweater, long and short-sleeved T-shirts, raincoat, sun block, mosquito repellent, plastic bags, comfortable shoes.
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TRAVEL from Quito to Coca ...
... If you choice travel by plaine, we are available to make the reservation and print the air tickets for you, the rate is 285 usd r.t. tkt (subjet to change without notice) and this rate is per person. Just choice the selecction on ... add options ...

... If you decide to travel by land, just let us know.
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CANCELLATIONS AND PENALTIES
- 40% (NO REFUNDABLE) - is mandatory to confirm your reservation
- 60 % must be paied totaly 15 days before to beging the travel with us
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RESPONSABILITY . We will not be liable for any injury, accident or loss which may occur during the execution of the tour, we act only as the agent for the airline or bus company, providing air or land transportation to / from Coca and assume no responsibility for delays, cancellations, accidents on the travel to Coca.
“WE WILL NOT REFUND ANY AMOUNT TO VOLUNTARY UNUSED SERVICE”
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day 01

INTRODUCTION AT HUAORANI´S WORLD

Arrival to the city of Francisco de Orellana (Coca), transfer in private transport to Shiripuno port (2 hours trip from the city of El Coca), then we will take the motor boats and we will navigate between 4 and 5 hours, until we arrive to the Gawa Clan (Gemeneweno). We will serve a box lunch on the way. In the afternoon short walk in the jungle. Dinner and rest.

The most UNIQUE and underrated experience one can immerse one's understanding of our world and wait to be surprisingly challenged while amazed. We all come from different preconceived notions of what constitutes original and rare, this cultural exchange/once -in a Life time adventure will challenge that. Not for the average tourist, have an open minded attitude and be as observant as you attention deficit disorder allows, it will all makes sense at the end. That was my experience!!!!!!!

By MARSEL A for HUAORANI EXPEDITION - Marsel Alickolli on Aug 09, 2024

Trip of a lifetime. I was very worried if I was just wasting money heading to the Amazon, but as it’s a bucket list destination for me and I was already in Ecuador I took the chance. I can’t thank Amazon Dolphin Lodge enough for how wonderful they made my trip! First of all, I’m a solo traveller and it happened that I was the only guest booked for the 4day/3night experience. They could have cancelled me. But they didn’t. I had the resort to myself. The resort is beautifully remote, 4 hrs down the Napo River then another hour up a small river. The lagoon it’s situated on is stunning. The amount of wildlife is deafening. Hats off to the chef who cooked incredible three course vegan meals for me. Huge thanks to the guide Diego who never tired and was so excited to show off his ‘office’ to me. And to all the other staff who made me feel at home. We had an evening excursion every night. Morning excursions and mid day treks. I think I had about 2-3hrs of down time in the entire 4 days. The giant otters were the highlight though it is hard to choose. We saw at least 120 species that we were able to identify. I highly recommend Amazon Dolphin Lodge for anyone who wants a real Amazon wildlife experience!

By Masha L for Dolphin Adventre (friday to monday) on Mar 21, 2024

We had a great experience staying at Yarina. The lodge was beautiful, and the deck was great for animal watching (we saw lots of birds and monkeys!). The rooms were awesome, the hammocks on the decks were definitely a plus. Lots of activities that kept us busy, the food was really delicious and they were able to accomodate dietary restrictions, and met lots of great people there. Would definitely recommend staying there.

By Natalie N for Yarina Eco Lodge ( 3 nights) on Feb 23, 2024

We have a grate time with are Guide Wilson, he was knowledgeable. The lodge was clean, and food was good. for the small budget is was a good option .... but if you want to see more variety of animal and more upscale room i suggest to go at Sacha Lodge.

By Nicolas J for Yarina Eco Lodge ( 3 nights) on Feb 09, 2024

Great experience. After the pickup at the airport we navigated down the river for approx. 45 min to reach the Lodge, which is situated in a clearing surrounded by the primary forest. The tours and activities are very well organized and our guide was amazing (thank you Livio!). The kitchen staff was great too, the chef really did his best to come up with vegan recipes for my wife and the guys at the bar made really good cocktails. Probably the best way to experience the rainforest for the first time. It was not cheap, but definitely worth it.