Suggested Itinerary
To drive in the middle of the most untouched and dense rainforest in Ecuador on the rivers Tiguino and Cononaco in a motor-canoe; on the hikes to let explain from the guides the flora and fauna; in the tents to listen to the nightly noises in the forest; in the remote Huaorani – village to learn about the ancient and traditional culture; this is our adventurous tour in to the Huaorani – Territory.
1.Day.- Reception by our staff in the city of Coca (Francisco de Orellana), ride by bus to the Huaorani-village Tiguino, situated in the Pastaza Province, Lunch, navigation downstream in canoe by motor on the Tiguino river. On the way we have the opportunity to see many different birds, as sometimes parrots, toucans and also monkeys. In the camp the guide explains the program of the next days, Welcome cocktail and Dinner.
2. Day.- After the breakfast we navigate the river Tiguino downstream to its mouth with the river Cononaco and we follow it until we arrive at the Huaorani village of Bameno. It takes at least seven hours to get there and on the way we have lunch on a sandy beach. About 10 minutes more river down we camp next to a little lodge and have dinner.
3. Day.- In the morning we accompany several Huaorani in to the forest for a longer walk. They show us how they use the different plants to build their houses and their weapons and their use as medicine plants. Also exists the option to join them on a traditional hunt with their blowgun and with curare poisoned darts. In the afternoon we visit a hidden lagoon for sport fishing. Return to the camp and dinner.
4. Day.- After the breakfast we visit the whole village and learn about their culture and way of life. The Huaorani are only for a few decades in contact with our civilization and dry to hold on to their traditions but couldn’t stop all the inventions and problems of our culture and the oil companies. After the lunch we go fishing or play a football game against almost the whole village of Bameno.
5. Day.- After the breakfast we break down our camp and navigate more river down to a new camp ground. Afterwards we go on a hike where the guides explain more about the complex system of the rainforest. In the afternoon we have some time to relax and we elaborate our own handicrafts in the Huaorani style as necklaces and crowns. In the night we navigate on the river and search for caimans and other nocturnal animals.
6. Day.- Early morning we drift the river down and hopefully have the possibility to observe different birds and mammals. After the breakfast we walk to a “saladero”, a place where the mammals and birds come to eat the mineral soil. In the afternoon sport fishing. Dinner and a night tour to observe insects and other nocturnal animals.
7. Day.- Today during the day we return to the camp Bataburo. There we go rowing on the lagoon and try to spot an anaconda lying in the sun
8. Day.- Very early in the morning we make a little hike to observe birds and mammals (option). After breakfast we pack up our equipment and navigate the river Tiguino upstream. On the way we have lunch on a sandy beach. On the bridge our bus is waiting for us and we arrive at approx. 18:00 pm. back in Coca.