Huaorani Photography Safari

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This is an opportunity to escape from the mainstream and join us on an exciting adventure to experience tropical wildlife at its best! With our Photopraphic Safari you will have the chance to discover and document the diversity of reptiles and amphibians in the Huaorani Territory. This tour is focus in teaching the participants everything about this diversity...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Yame reserve, Yasuni National Park and Apaika Community
    • Learn about Huaorani hunting and survival techniques, hike through beautiful rainforest, cool off in a pristine jungle river, and meet the local Huaorani community.
    • An exciting day of hikes through pristine rainforest, canoe rides on oxbow lakes, and chances to see exotic rainforest wildlife!
    • A memorable day punctuated by a canoe ride down the Shiripuno River and Toxic Tour

What's this trip about?

    This is an opportunity to escape from the mainstream and join us on an exciting adventure to experience tropical wildlife at its best! With our Photopraphic Safari you will have the chance to discover and document the diversity of reptiles and amphibians in the Huaorani Territory. This tour is focus in teaching the participants everything about this diversity during a once in a lifetime adventure to some of the world's most pristine and magical destinations. For this reason, we offer instructions in specialized field methods and photographic techniques for herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians) while ensuring an unforgettable and delightful travel accompanied by the fun loving Huaorani people part of this conservation ecotourism initiative.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityCoca
End CityCoca

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Birding
  • Photography
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

Trip includes

    • Accommodations
    • All meals
    • English speaking guide
    • Guided activities (incl camping)
    • Not included
    • Transportation Coca - Huaorani Territory - Coca ($150 per person-subject to change)
    • Ticket Quito - Coca - Quito $ 206 (subject to change)
    • Entrance fee to Huaorani Territory $20
    • Alcoholic and not alcoholic beverage
    • Tips
    • Personal expenses

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Coca to Huaorani

From Coca, we will drive through the jungle for two hours until we reach the Shiripuno River. Upon arrival to the Shiripuno Bridge, we will have a quick safety introduction before setting off on our journey upriver in motorized canoe. As soon as the canoe starts movin...

Day 2: Yame reserve, Yasuni National Park and Apaika Community

Today we will head upriver on an hour canoe ride and stop at the Apaika community, which is set in the heart of the Yame Reserve, a 55,000-hectare protected area managed by the Huaorani Communities that inhabit this region and lead the ecotourism initiatives. Here you...

Day 3: Learn about Huaorani hunting and survival techniques, hike through beautiful rainforest, cool off in a pristine jungle river, and meet the local Huaorani community.

Learn hunting and survival techniques

Today is hunting day! Huaorani survive in the forest by hunting monkeys, birds, other animals, fishing in the river, and gathering fruits, tubers, and vegetables. While you will learn about basic hunting techniques, donÕt w...

Day 4: An exciting day of hikes through pristine rainforest, canoe rides on oxbow lakes, and chances to see exotic rainforest wildlife!

A guided hike through primary rainforest

The day starts out with breakfast or an optional early guided walk in the forest followed by breakfast. This is followed by a three hour walk through primary forest with immense towering trees, crystal clear streams, and...

Day 5: A memorable day punctuated by a canoe ride down the Shiripuno River and Toxic Tour

An early canoe ride down the Shiripuno

This day starts early to give a better chance at seeing a variety of colorful Amazonian birds on our way out of Huaorani territory. The tranquility of the morning will allow you to appreciate the true peace and calm of the...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,125
Price per day$425
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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What's excluded

    • International Flights
    • Passport and Visa Charges
    • Personal Expenses

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Trip ID
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