Deep Yasuní Wildlife Experience
5 Days / 4 Nights
With the Amazon camping expedition, you will have the Amazon Basin at your fingertips. It 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. On this trip, while passing through rivers and lagoons, you will feel as if the animals are following you. You will 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. Many different types of monkeys will be jumping on the trees and there will be chances to spot jaguars, the master cat predators of the jungle. The Waorani native people will share their history and we will learn about their rich connection with Mother Nature.
Flip to the Ecuador mainland and depart for the ultimate deep-Amazon expedition in a remote and untouched area of the UNESCO YASUNI Biosphere Reserve & National Park.
Experience the tremendous biodiversity and wildlife of the reserve and connect with a native Waorani tribe still living in the authentic and traditional way, while camping in the heart of the dense rainforest. Live the adventure as you promote long-term conservation and sustainability in two of the most precious, diverse ecosystems in the world!
Itinerary
ARRIVAL AT EL COCA
Start your adventure
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 at 7 p.m.
NAVIGATION IN SHIRIPUNO AND MEET THE WAO
Unveil the secrets of the Yasuni
We start our journey early, before 6:00 a.m. We’ll go on a navigation trip through the misty Shiripuno River. You might spot toucans, macaws, monkeys, tapirs, or capybaras here. We then enjoy breakfast at 8:00 a.m. before joining Gaba —a respected Waorani Warrior and Chief— for a 4-5 hour trek focused on wildlife, survival skills, and ethnobotany, including a visit to a clay lick. We’ll then have lunch and rest at noon, returning to Gaba’s home in the afternoon to explore Waorani art made with natural materials. We’ll enjoy dinner around 7:00 p.m. before wrapping up the day.
TREK THROUGH THE JUNGLE AND LOOKOUT
Explore the lush green sea.
Start your day with breakfast at 6:30 a.m. before embarking on a canoe ride that lasts around an hour and a half. Once we end the ride, enjoy a 4-hour hike through the pristine forest, culminating in a breathtaking hilltop where you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the lush rainforest. We’ll find a nice spot to serve lunch in the shadow of the surrounding trees. After this experience, we’ll head back to the Wao Safari Camp before 6:00 p.m. On the road back, we’ll take advantage of the darkness to spot caimans and observe nocturnal wildlife. Low river levels attract jaguars, capybaras, caimans, and turtles, making it an exciting time for wildlife sightings. Enjoy dinner to give adventure a rest for the day.
SPOTTING WILDLIFE AND WAORANI CULTURAL AFTERNOON
Nature and culture in one place
Begin your day with breakfast at 7:00 a.m. From the morning until lunch, you’ll engage in various activities, including scout walks and paddling in oxbow lakes. On our journey, you might spot the majestic Eunectus akayina, the largest anaconda species. Lunch will be served around 2:00 p.m., followed by some rest. In the afternoon, enjoy a heartfelt farewell with the Waorani family, featuring traditional chants, stories, and ceremonial dances, providing a memorable end to your experience.
RETURN TO EL COCA
Take the secrets with you
We’ll get up at 4:00 a.m. for an early departure to Shiripuno Bridge. Enjoy a light breakfast as you glide gently along the river during the return canoe ride, and be sure you keep your memories and belongings with you. This is the end of your adventure with us. From there, a 2-hour drive will take you back to El Coca.
Once there, you’ll take a flight to Quito (if you have included a flight) or continue to Quito by road (around 6 hours)
*Important information: Itineraries are subject to change due to various factors, including weather conditions, regulations and requirements established by park authorities, airline operations beyond our control, the guide’s discretion, and safety considerations.
- Airport reception and assistance in Quito and Coca
- Transfers airport-dock-airport in Coca.
- Canoe ride down the Shiripuno River towards the lodge and back.
- Glamping Accommodation.
- Guided excursions with a Native Bilingual Guide.
- Activity daily briefing.
- Welcome and farewell mocktail.
- All meals.
- Purified water from dispenser.
- American coffee, herbal tea and snacks at the coffee station.
- Rubber boots provided during your stay.
- Use of Kayaks (Only for Amazon Kayak Discover Yasuni Itinerary).
- Umbrella and water poncho
- Air tickets from / to Quito. (280 USD per person / Roudntrip)
- Soft beverages: juices, sodas, sparkling water.
- Alcoholic Beverages.
- Tips for guides and staff (the suggested tip is $10 to the guide and $15 to the staff per passenger)
- Travel and health insurance.
- Souvenirs.
- Personal Expenses.
- Any other item not specified above.
- Yoga sessions (under request).
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Amazon Kayak Discover Yasuní
Tour 5 days / 4 nights
Tour 5 days / 4 nights
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Tour 4 days / 3 nights
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Prices are Per Person – 2026
Yasuni Tours
Included in all rates
- Airport reception and assistance in Quito and Coca
- Transfers airport-dock-airport in Coca.
- Canoe ride down the Shiripuno River towards the lodge and back.
- Glamping Accommodation.
- Guided excursions with a Native Bilingual Guide.
- Activity daily briefing.
- Welcome and farewell mocktail.
- All meals.
- Purified water from dispenser.
- American coffee, herbal tea and snacks at the coffee station.
- Rubber boots provided during your stay.
- Use of Kayaks (Only for Amazon Kayak Discover Yasuni Itinerary).
- Umbrella and water poncho
Camp facilities
- Camping Accomodations
- Safari Style tents: 4 (Double Accomodation)
- Meals
- Wildlife Experience
- Solar-powered electricity
- Yasuní National Park’s Intangible Zone
- Private Bathrooms with shower (natural water)
- Bird Watching
- Kayak Gear
- Total Camp Capacity: 12
- Guided Excursion
- Yoga Sessions (Under Request)
- Solar-powered electricity
We offer safari-style tents equipped with solar power, shared bathrooms, and access to essential amenities in a completely eco-friendly environment.
