Huaorani Photography Safari

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Overview
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
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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
Itinerary

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...
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...
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...
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...
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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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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