
Waorani Campsite
Immersive Amazonian glamping experience nestled along the tranquil Arajuno River.
- River views
- Eco glamping
- Amazon rainforest


To journey into the unknown, learn from elders, and live as our ancestors did? This tour has been featured in the National Geographic Luxury Collection and it takes us to the home of the Waorani indigenous people fierce protectors of the past, 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! Among them is the world-famous actor, Will Smith, who visited the Waorani community in 2022.
Paddle the Shiripuno searching for wildlife such as monkeys, otters, tapir, jaguars, and colorful birds. Accommodation is provided at a basic campsite next to Waorani 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.
Ecuador’s largest protected natural area in the heart of the amazon rainforest.
Learn more about the rich flora and fauna of the Amazon to preserve its ecosystem.
Look for lots of colorful parrots which gather at the clay lick for nutrients.
Go fishing, swimming, and enjoy the atmosphere of the beautiful jungle.
Share time with the local Waorani indigenous people.
Spot the biggest snake on the planet with a little bit of luck.
| 2 or more guests | USD 1,612 p.p. |

Indigenous community members sharing traditional heritage during a Waorani cultural experience

Kayaking along a tranquil Amazonian river as part of an Ecuador adventure travel package

Prehistoric hoatzin bird perched on a tree branch showcasing colorful Amazon wildlife

A traveler and local woman preparing yucca together inside an Amazonian Waorani Camp shelter

Indigenous craftsperson working with palm fibers during an authentic Waorani community workshop

Nighttime guided jungle excursion with headlamps during an exciting Yasuni night walk

Spacious safari bell tent set up on a wooden platform at a rustic Waorani camping site

This expedition begins in the city at the heart of the Amazon: Coca is recommended to arrive one day early. After meeting up with the group you will travel by car for two hours to the Shiripuno River. Then you will kayak for about five hours down the river, looking out for wildlife that dots the riverside and water below us. With some luck, you might see troops of squirrel monkeys as well as colorful birds such as toucans, macaws, flycatchers, and others. The guides will teach us about the different species of plants that grow on the side of the river and their meaning to the local people. In the late afternoon, you will arrive at the campsite and have a delicious dinner.

Today you take a short hike into a pristine forest where you will explore the black water lagoon by kayak. Being their natural habitat, on sunny days anacondas can be found resting on the shore. The anaconda “Ove in Wuao Language” holds special importance to the local Wuaorani people who believe it to be a very powerful animal embodying the spirit of a god. Here you will also have the chance to go fishing for piranha, which are an important staple in the local diet. If you are very lucky you may even be able to catch a catfish! Later you go back to the campsite for lunch and some rest, and in the late afternoon, you will go for a walk and search for insects and amphibians.

Rising to the mist that gently grazes the river surface, you start your day with a delicious and nutritious breakfast before paddling along the river. Keep an eye out for more wildlife species that tend to make their way out at this time of day. If you are lucky, you will be able to spot a variety of birds such as trogons, quetzals, eagles, hawks, tanagers, macaws, parrots, kingfishers, and others. You may also have the pleasure of happening upon a tapir, as this nocturnal animal likes to take a bath in the river every morning before going to sleep. You will go back to the Campsite by canoe and have lunch, this afternoon you will join the Woarani women and take a short walk to their yucca crops. There, you will help them harvest this important product to make a traditional drink called Kene in Wuaorani. If it is the right season, you will also pick some fruits such as lemons, naranjilla, pineapple, plantains, and bananas. This night you will go on a search for caimans, as it is easier to spot them due to the reflection of the flashlight on their eyes.

Today you hike to the Clay Lick, a mineral-rich mud pit. Many animals that live in the region sustain themselves through a diet of seeds and other small plants, but supplement their diets with minerals from the clay. Due to it being such a popular spot for animals, this is a prime area for hunters to catch their prized meal- the peccary, which, according to locals, is a delicacy. You will spend some time here in hopes of spotting one of the many animals that frequent the zone before returning to the campsite. Spend the afternoon with the family as you learn about the culture of these warriors.

Today, after an early breakfast, you will take a canoe for 3 hours to reach the Shiripuno bridge, where you will take a car ride to go back to Coca, the end of services.


Immersive Amazonian glamping experience nestled along the tranquil Arajuno River.
Exact Code: 12YASU5-1
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