• Shiripuno Lodge

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  • Duration

    4 Days (depart any day)

  • Destinations
    • Magic Canopy Trail
    • Oxbow Lake
  • Price

    starting at $

See the breathtaking beauty of the Amazon in this exciting tour. Appreciate the flora and the fauna in the area as Huaorani and the naturalist guides tell you everything about the biodiversity of the rainforest and its medicinal plants. At the end of your trip, visit a local Huaorani Community to learn about their customs and traditions.

Highlights

  • See and appreciate the wildlife in the rainforest.
  • Hike the Magic Canopy trail.
  • Go piranha fishing in the Shiripuno River.
  • Take a night excursion to explore the nightlife of the forest.
  • Visit a local Huaorani Community.
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Good to Know:

  • The Amazon is the largest tropical rainforest in the world and is home to the largest river in the world too.
  • Essential packing items include a rain poncho, comfortable shoes, a hat, lightweight long shirts, cotton or linen pants, mosquito repellent and sunscreen.

  • Bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper – the Amazon can get noisy at night!
  • The Shiripuno Lodge invests the revenues from its ecotourism programs in the preservation and development of the area.

  • The Huaorani are native Americans in Ecuador. They live deep in harmony with rainforest life.
  • The best time to visit the Amazon is between May to June, which are the midway months between the rainy season (February-April) and the hottest driest season (September-November).

Picture by: Torrenegra

Day 1: Fly from Quito to Coca. Land and boat transfer to Shiripuno Lodge.

Today you will travel from Quito to Coca. At the airport, you will be transferred to Shiripuno Bridge, where we will stop for lunch. We will then take  from the motorized canoe down-stream, to reach the Shiripuno Lodge. The ride will take approximately 4 hours and it offers a great chance to see wildlife in the rainforest.

Day 2: Hike the Magic Canopy trail.

After breakfast, we will go on a 3-4 hour hike in the primary forest on the Magic Canopy trail, where you will enjoy a scenic view of the Amazon Basin. The Huaorani and the naturalist guides will tell you all about the biodiversity of the rainforest and the medicinal plants that local people use. In the afternoon, you will have the chance to go piranha fishing in the Shiripuno River.

Day 3: Oxbow Lake. Night Excursion.

This morning, we will take you to Oxbow Lake for some wildlife observation. After lunch, we will take you on the motor canoe for an excursion into the region’s smaller rivers to spot unique bird species, like the Hoatzin. Tonight, another special excursion awaits: you will be taking a night tour into the forest to look for caiman.

Picture by: MacJewell

Photo by Ministerio de Turismo Ecuador

Day 4: Huaorani Community in Neoneno. Transfer to airport.

In the morning, we will sail upstream to the Huaorani Community (Neoneno), where you will have the opportunity to learn about their traditions and customs. After lunch, we will continue upstream to the bridge where we will take the bus back to Coca (arrival at 5:30pm approx.). From Coca airport, fly to your next destination.

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