Waorani Amazon safari & jungle camping
6-day | 5 night
From Puyo, Ecuador’s Amazon
price : $ 1500* per person
depart : 8:00 am
pick up : Shell airport
day 1 :
Fly by small charter plane from Shell/Puyo into the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, landing in the Huaorani village of Bameno. Meet Otobo and his family for an introduction to Huaorani life before continuing by motorized canoe along the Cononaco River to the remote forest campsite inside Yasuní National Park.
After settling into your comfortable raised camping platform, enjoy lunch followed by a guided rainforest walk with a Huaorani guide and bilingual naturalist. Learn about medicinal plants, rainforest ecology, and search for wildlife such as monkeys, frogs, and forest birds. Dinner is served at camp, surrounded by jungle sounds.
day 2 :
Begin the day with breakfast, then drift quietly along the Cononaco River to observe birds and wildlife. Visit an oxbow lake to try traditional piranha fishing before returning to camp for lunch. The afternoon offers time to swim or fish in the river, followed by another guided forest walk focused on wildlife tracking and Amazon ecosystems. After dinner, choose between a night jungle walk or a canoe excursion to spot nocturnal species.
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day 3 :
Rise early for a canoe journey and hike to a natural salt lick, where mammals and birds often gather. Return to camp for lunch before visiting Otobo’s family community, where you’ll learn about Huaorani traditions, test blowgun skills, and gain insight into daily life deep in the forest.
In the evening, enjoy dinner and an optional night canoe ride or forest walk in search of caimans and nocturnal wildlife.
day 4 :
After breakfast, head back into the forest to another salt lick, hoping to spot parrots, macaws, and other wildlife. Return to camp for lunch and time to swim in the river.
Later, take a short afternoon hike through pristine rainforest before dinner and a guided night walk.
day 5 :
An early morning hike to a final salt lick offers another chance to observe forest mammals and birds. After lunch, enjoy free time to swim or relax before a longer guided rainforest walk.
Dinner is followed by a final night excursion by canoe or on foot, listening to the sounds of the Amazon after dark.
day 6 :
After an early breakfast, travel by canoe back to Bameno village, with time to purchase authentic Huaorani handicrafts. Return by charter flight to Shell/Puyo, concluding an unforgettable Huaorani Amazon camping experience inside Yasuní National Park.
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**To reach the campsite, guests fly by small charter plane from Shell/Puyo to the Huaorani village of Bameno.
Flight time: approximately 1 hour
Aircraft: 5-passenger plane
From Bameno, Otobo and his team provide a 1-hour motorized canoe transfer to the jungle campsite.
Flight Cost
Approx. USD 900 per flight (one way)
Cost is shared between 2 to 5 guests
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**Accommodation Style – Comfortable Camping
The experience takes place in a remote jungle camp inside Huaorani territory within the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve.
3 raised, covered wooden platforms overlooking the rainforest
Large tents with air mattresses and full bedding
Private shower, sink, and flush toilet
Covered communal dining and kitchen area
Small group experience: 2 to 10 guests maximum
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English-speaking naturalist guide, local Huaorani guide, all meals during the experience, all motorized canoe transportation during the tour, entrance fees for Huaorani community visits, accommodation in comfortable jungle camping platforms, bedding: air mattress, sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels, use of shared facilities (dining area, kitchen, showers, toilets), guided jungle hikes, river excursions, wildlife tracking, and cultural activities.
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Luggage weight limit
The small charter plane has a total weight capacity of 900 lbs, including passengers and luggage.
Average passenger weight: ~150 lbs
5 passengers = ~750 lbs
Remaining allowance for luggage: 150 lbs total
This means approximately 25–30 lbs (11–14 kg) per person
Packing List
Personal toiletries (biodegradable soap, shampoo, toothpaste), lightweight, fast-drying clothing, swimsuit, sandals or camp shoes, hat and sunglasses, yellow fever vaccination (required), malaria prophylaxis (recommended),, natural insect repellent, small personal first-aid kit (optional), good quality binoculars (highly recommended for wildlife spotting), flashlight or headlamp, camera or phone with extra batteries, reusable water bottle.
**Important NotesThere is no electricity at the campsite
Limited solar power is available for charging small devices
No washing or drying facilities