The Huaorani, known in some cases as Waorani or Waodani, and also called Waos, these are Amerindians who are of native origin in the Amazon region of Ecuador, their population is located between the provinces of Napo, Orellana and Pastaza that have strong differences with compared to other ethnic groups in Ecuador itself. We offer this incredible 5-day tour where we will go to their place of origin and share experiences while we are surprised by their way of life.

Meeting point in Coca, where the guide will give a presentation and explanations prior to the trip. We will begin the tour from the Shiripuno River Bridge in a motorized canoe along the extensive river, discovering miles of virgin tropical forest while observing countless species of birds and other animals. In the afternoon, we will arrive at a community suitable for our first camp in the intangible area of the Yasuní Reserve.

Includes: lunch, dinner, and camping accommodations.

Travel deep into the Amazon rainforest along the Shiripuno River and then along the Conanaco River to the Huaorani community of Bameno, once again seeing the pristine jungle of the East. During the trip, we also have the opportunity to observe animals such as river turtles, macaws, caimans, toucans, tapirs, and more. We will have dinner, learn about the Huaorani culture, and spend the night.

Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and camping accommodations.

After an early breakfast, we will visit the Bameno community, an indigenous Waorani community located within the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve. During this experience, we will have the opportunity to interact directly with its inhabitants and learn about their way of life, based on a deep and respectful relationship with the jungle. Community members will share information about their customs, traditions, social organization, and daily activities such as hunting, fishing, and the use of medicinal plants. We will also learn about their worldview, their Wao Tededo language, and the importance of the forest as a source of food, medicine, and spirituality. This visit allows us to appreciate the ancestral wisdom of the Waorani people and reflect on the importance of preserving both the culture and the natural environment of Yasuní, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet.

Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and camping area for the night.

Hike through the forest to a lagoon. We will canoe across this lagoon to observe birds and other animals. Here you will have the opportunity to see bats, monkeys, anacondas, hoatzin birds, and many other animals. After lunch, we will go fishing and swimming in the Conanaco River. In the afternoon, we will take a walk after dinner to observe a completely different and well-hidden ecology.

Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and camping accommodations.

We will get up and after breakfast we will say goodbye to the families. We will head to the airstrip to board the plane (not included in the tour) that will take us to Shell. Here you can take private or public transportation (not included).

Breakfast included.

You can also contact us to organize the trip from Quito with private transportation (round trip).