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Day 1 Arrive Quito

Day 2 Into the Jungle (B,L,D)

A morning flight carries you over the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes and down into the Amazon basin to begin your Amazon tour. A three-hour drive will take you to your put-in on the Shiripuno River and the start of your amazing journey. You'll meet your Huaorani guide and spend time in a local community were you'll have the unique experience of learning about the Huaorani people, their traditions, their history and their commitment to preserving the natural treasures of the region. Tonight's campsite is hosted by a local Huaorani family - enjoy a campfire dinner.

Day 3 Huaorani Community and Shiripuno Paddling (B,L,D)

Following breakfast, visit the nearby Noneno Community where the local Huaorani share more traditions and aspects of daily lifestyle. After our visit we'll continue kayaking down the Shiripuno - you'll have nearly 25 km of river kayaking to do-- a challenging trip, but along the way you will be treated with the wonders of the Ecuadorian Amazon. This incredible region boasts some of the world's highest biodiversity and sustains the traditional lifestyle of numerous indigenous groups. On your silent journey downriver you'll have an excellent chance of spotting monkeys, capybara, toucans, macaws, tapir and maybe even the elusive jaguar. There will be plenty of short stops to stretch and rest your muscles. Expect a late arrival to this evening's campsite.

Day 4 Kayaking and Hiking (B,L,D)

Today you'll paddle to the remote Shiripuno Jungle lodge; the wooden buildings and thatched roofs blend into the surrounding landscape. In the evening, enjoy a hike into the forest as the wildlife becomes more active, where your naturalist guide teaches you about the complex ecology of the rainforest. Relax and overnight in the rustic jungle lodge.

Day 5 Rainforest hiking and lake exploration (B,L,D)

Day 6 Motorized Canoe to Coca. Overnight (B,L,D)

After a short wildlife hike in the morning to see a glorious sunrise -- and one more chance to spot some Amazon wildlife -- you head back upriver by motorized canoe, and transfer to Coca where you'll overnight before your flight back to Quito in the morning.

Day 7 Fly Quito. Overnight.

Day 8 Return Home

US$ 1685
8 days starting and ending in Quito, Ecuador. Sun-Sun
Tour Code: AA8
Single Supplement: US$45

Accommodations: 3 nights hotels, 2 night camping, 2 nights rustic jungle lodge

Food Includes: All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast.

Transportation: Local flights, taxi/jeep, motorized and paddle dugout canoes

Note: Internal flights Quito-Coca-Quito is not included. Please add US$120 for roundtrip (flight cost subject to change).

Group & Staff: Group & Staff: Min 2, Max 12; Bilingual local naturalist guide and Indian guide in the Amazon; Local Representative in Quito.

Personal Budgeting: Allow US$40 US for meals not included, US$41 international departure tax.

Pre & Post Tour Accommodations: Share US$45, Single US$75

Is it for Me? Discover the Amazon rainforest on active excursions, with an emphasis on wildlife and ecology. Accommodations are clean and comfortable and food is good, but this is not a luxury Amazon tour.

Arrival / Departure Transfers: 1 person US$50 each
2 or more people US$25 /person

Prices are based on a 3% cash discount