5-Day Waorani Yasuni Kayak Expedition
To journey into the unknown, learn from elders, and live as our ancestors did? The 5-Day Waorani Yasuni Kayak Expedition takes us to the home of the Waorani indigenous people fierce protectors of the past, of nature, and of their cultural identity. Join us on this adventure of a lifetime and explore one of the untouched areas of the Amazon. Spend time immersing yourself alongside local warriors and learning about how they survive in the wild of the Amazon. A world away from the hustle and bustle of the city this is a truly unique experience in an area where few have dared to go! Paddle the Shiripuno searching for wildlife such as monkeys, otters, tapir, jaguars, and colorful birds. Accommodation is provided at a basic campsite next to Wuaorani Homes. The 5-Day Waorani Yasuni Kayak Expedition tour will give a complete experience of how Waorani people live and how they protect their culture from the outside world.
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5-Day Waorani Yasuni Kayak Expedition
What's included in 5-Day Waorani Yasuni Kayak Expedition
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | ENTRANCE INTO YASUNI AND PADDLING THE SHIRIPUNO RIVER
Parque Nacional Yasuni
Food and Drinks
Accommodation
Day 2 | ANACONDA LAGOON
Parque Nacional Yasuni
Food and Drinks
Accommodation
Inclusions
- Gear: Paddling gear: NRS expedition kayaks, NRS paddleboards, paddles, and life jackets
- All fees to reserves and museums.
- 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
- Accomodation x 4 nights (based on number of travelers).
- Land and water transport.
- Rubber boots for hiking.
- International or domestic flights.
- Airport transfers and transfers from/to Quito.
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Optional tips for the guide.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please take with you some plastic bags, to protect your Camera and important documents passports and ID from the rain.
- Please bring your own rain poncho and take it with you for the activities, the weather could change suddenly in the rainforest and you might get very wet.
- The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
- Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
- It is important to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
- The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
- Even though we have a detailed itinerary, changes can be made by your guides, due to weather or safety reasons. Please also note that none of the wildlife sightings mentioned on the itinerary are guaranteed.
- We strive to use small and charming places that are unique and provide stellar service. Notice that this expedition takes place in a remote location and the accommodation is very basic, but our staff will try to provide the best service possible.
- Level of Activity: This trip is considered as 3 out of 5. No prior experience is required and your guides will always brief you about safety and proper use of gear on every leg of the trip. The paddling is on flat water with minimum current and the hiking on irregular terrain that can be muddy.
- Guides: All our guides have a professional background from the Tourism University; this means they have a degree in guiding, so their knowledge and skills when leading a group are top-notch. Each guide has many years of experience and they all have taken additional courses for other outdoor activities as well as have International First-Aid certifications. On top of all of this, they are all extremely personable and strive to deliver travel experiences of a lifetime.
- You must have vaccination of yellow fever and malaria medication to enter this region.
- Accommodation is based on number of travelers, if you are traveling with a group, you will be sharing rooms (single rooms require an extra fee).
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting point at El Coca Airport at 8:00 am
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Ticket Redemption
Voucher: Please note you receive from the operator an updated travel voucher based on your travel details, flights and availabilities. You will receive this updated travel voucher in general 2 weeks before departure via the Viator chat. If you haven’t received this please send us a message. Your standard Viator voucher is NOT your personal travel voucher and CAN’T be used during your trip.
