5-Day Amazon Camping and Kayaking Discover Yasuni

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Achiote Painting - Yasuni National Park — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Kayaking to view wildlife - Yasuni Natioanl Park — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This is the perfect adventure for nature lovers, jungle explorers, and wildlife watchers who would like to experience the untouched Amazon. You will discover Ecuador's Amazon in the Yasuni National Park, world-famous for its tremendous biodiversity and its authentic indigenous cultures which are still very much alive. While kayaking down rivers and lagoons, you will feel as if the animals are following you. You see displays of parrots, toucans, macaws, kingfishers, herons flying across the river, as well as curious giant otters who will approach the canoe to have a look.

"Unique Experiences"

Camp along the river shore in the heart of the Amazon rainforest and explore the jungle in the dark through an amazing night hike.

Share time with native Waorani people, hearing their stories and legends and learning about their traditions, which are still alive.

Important note: A minimum of 2 passengers is required for this trip

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At a glance

Duration: 5 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Adventure Journeys

Ages: Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transportation: private and comfortable land transportation, motorized canoe, dugout canoe, kayak
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Gear: NRS Expedition and inflatable kayaks, paddles, dry bags, life jackets, rubber boots.
Included: Activities: Kayaking on tiputini River, Anaconda lagoon, Visiting the Yasuni National Park, Animals clay lick (Saladero), Hiking, Visiting the native Kichwa communities, Piranha fishing, Wildlife spotting, Night hikes
Included: Camping (Double accommodation)
Included: Trip Leader: Certified AJ expert English-speaking adventure Trip Leader and local guides

Not included

Not included: Airfare Quito - Coca - Quito round trip
Not included: My Own Room & Tent supplement
Not included: International flights
Not included: Airport transfers to/from Quito airport
Not included: Travel insurance (mandatory)
Not included: Required immunizations (mandatory)
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Day 1 · Enter the Yasuni Park and meet the Safari Camp

Parque Nacional Yasuni

8 hours Admission included

Enter to another world

We will start our adventure in El Coca City, where we will drive through the Auca road for two hours to the Shiripuno River, the entrance to the Yasuni.

From here, we start our kayaking adventure. We will traverse along the meandering Shiripuno

River.

While you enter the Yasuni, you can enjoy the lush green sea of rainforest and its unique

inhabitants since you will likely get a good look at some of the different animal species that live

in this magical place. You can find toucans, macaws, and monkeys along the way.

After a four-hour expedition, you will finally arrive at our Safari Camp's cozy installations. Our carefully selected staff will greet you, and you will have a welcome dinner this evening around

7:00 p.m.

Wao Kamp

Day 2 · Explore the Yasuni and cultural experience

Parque Nacional Yasuni

8 hours Admission included

Intimate encounters with ancient cultures

We start our adventure early to seize the best of the day. You can enjoy a healthy breakfast at 6:30 am before heading to the river for a 30-minute paddle. After a 300-meter walk carrying the boats, you can explore and navigate through the Anaconda Lagoon. This amazing oxbow lake is a special ecosystem and home to the Eunectes murinus, the largest and biggest anaconda species.

Around 3:30 pm, we will go to Gaba's house. Gaba is the head of his family and a community leader. With him, you'll learn some local legends and be part of their culture. Learn how the Wao spears are crafted, and use a blow-dart to understand how they hunt and sustain themselves. You can also appreciate their local art and jewelry made from the surrounding materials.

After this experience, we'll head back to the Camping area to wrap up the day—but not before having dinner at approximately 7:00 p.m.

Wao Kamp

Day 3 · Kayaking and hilltop lookout

Parque Nacional Yasuni

8 hours Admission included

Behold the wonders of nature

Start your day with breakfast before 7:00 a.m. We'll start a 5-hour kayak trip downstream

through the Shiripuno River. We'll then rest a little before enjoying a boxed lunch at noon.

Then, explore the forest on a 4-hour trek to reach a stunning hilltop with a 360-degree view of

the virgin rainforest. We'll then return by motorized canoe around 6:00 p.m. —better keep an eye out for caimans and nocturnal wildlife.

Wrap up the day with dinner at approcimately 8:00 p.m.

Wao Kamp

Day 4 · Explore the tributaries and Waorani farewell

Parque Nacional Yasuni

8 hours Admission included

Embrace the wonders

Start your day with breakfast at 7:00 a.m. The Camping is surrounded by smaller water bodies

called tributaries, which are little river arms and streams. You'll spend the morning exploring

them with the kayaks.

You'll enjoy lunch at noon and then join the Waorani farewell in the afternoon. This ceremony

features chants, stories, and history about the Waorani and their interactions with the

Western world.

Wao Kamp

Day 5 · Departure - Flight back to Quito

Parque Nacional Yasuni

8 hours Admission included

Memories for a lifetime

Once again, and for the last time in this journey, we begin this day at 6:30 am with a final breakfast in Wao Kamp.

Be sure to take all your things and guard the memories and experiences you made here. We will be here waiting for your next visit.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

On day one, a representive from Adventure Journeys will meet you at the Lobby of the Hotel El Auca in the center of the city of Coca

End point

On day one, a representive from Adventure Journeys will meet you at the Lobby of the Hotel El Auca in the center of the city of Coca

Using your ticket

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the moment of travel
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is our intention to adhere to the itinerary described; however, due to our travel style, on occasions it may be necessary or desirable to make small changes. Weather conditions and unpredictable local circumstances may lead us to make alterations to the route and/or travel times. Hotels and flight schedules might change according to availability. Any mention to specific wildlife in the itinerary or trip details is not a guarantee that it will be seen during the trip.
30 min. flight each way (Quito-Coca-Quito)
Kayak Time: From 4 to 6 hours per day.
Kayaking Distance: 12 kilometers - 7 miles per day.
Driving Time: 1 hours driving each way to river.
Season: All year - Best from September to March
Provinces: Orellana and Pastaza provinces.
Territory: Yasuni National Park
Elevation: 220m (700 ft)
Temperature: Day 15-34ºC / 59-93ºF - Night 12-17ºC / 53-62ºF
Level of Activity: Moderate to Challenging. This program is located in an undeveloped remote area, the kayaking is not difficult, because both Tiputini river and Amarum - cocha Lagoon have no big rapids, the hiking is in irregular terrain sometimes muddy and wet.
Gear: Double inflatable kayaks ( AIRE & advanced elements ) paddles (NRS) lifejackets, dry bags, rubber boots.
All prices are based on double-occupancy. If you are travelling solo, you will be matched with another participant of your same sex. If you prefer to have a single room, please contact AJ prior to your departure to arrange your accommodation at an extra cost.
Food: One of the highlights of this trip is the Ancestral Gastronomy the local Kichwa tribe shares with us, most of what we eat is organic and very fresh. Products like yucca, jungle potato, plantains, heart of palm, salads, fish, chicken, always coffee and tea. All this is prepare by professional chefs.
Guides: All AJ guides and trip leaders are highly experienced, licensed to operate in Ecuador and certified as Wilderness Adventure First Aid responders. We always carry a complete first aid kit in our trips.
Local Guides: In some location and for some activities, local guides join the trip leaders to provide an added service.
Clients receive interpretation and education about the ecology and conservation of the Andes, Amazon Rainforest and Galapagos Islands, and learn about the factors that threaten it. We aim to promote long-term conservation of both local people cultural identity and the environment. We transport out and recycle all non-organic garbage and we prefer to work with local suppliers. Your visit will encourage the local communities to support responsible eco-tourism as a sustainable alternative for their living.
Please inform AJ of any existing medical conditions ( i.epregnacy, diabetes etc). Yellow fever , Hepatitis B vaccination and Malaria Medication are mandatory for this trip. We strongly recommend to ensure that routine immunizations such as tetanus and diphtheria are up to date and to consider Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccinations. Please ask your doctor for advice.