Experience a deep dive into Sapara culture

day 2 :

• Begin the day with a hearty breakfast

• Dismantle the camp and embark on a 3-hour canoe journey deeper into the forest

• Stop along the way for a picnic-style lunch at a riverside spot

• Before entering the deeper jungle, take part in a traditional purification ceremony to connect with nature and seek protection

• Hike for 2 to 3 hours through dense jungle trails, learning about plants, insects, and the ecosystem with your guide

• Arrive at a new port and set up camp

• End the day with a hearty dinner and relaxation by the fire

day 3 :

• Begin with a traditional Amazonian breakfast

• Pack up camp and ride for 1 hour by canoe to reach the Sapara community

• Receive a special welcome and spiritual baptism, including your own Sapara name and a traditional energy cleansing ritual

• Meet the community leader and local families to learn about their culture and values

• Share a traditional lunch in the community’s communal house

• Settle into a rustic but comfortable wooden cabin, take time to rest

• Enjoy a community-prepared dinner and listen to local tales before resting.

day 4 :

• Start the day with breakfast and dream interpretation followed by a tobacco ceremony

• Set off on a canoe excursion to visit the lagoon

• Fish and observe wildlife, including monkeys, spiders, chorongos, and macaws

• Lunch on the Pinduk Yacu river beach and some relaxation time

• Set up camp on the beach for the night

• Participate in arrow preparation and a discussion on hunting techniques and rituals

• Dinner

• Enjoy a night hike, fishing, and further wildlife observation

day 5 :

• Traditional jungle breakfast, followed by dream interpretation and quiet reflection

• Head out on a hunting trek, accompanied by experienced hunters

• Learn how to use a blowgun and prepare natural poisons used for hunting

• Return to the camp for lunch and relaxation

• In the afternoon, participate in a demonstration on plant medicine

• Enjoy dinner, and conclude the evening with community elders sharing legends and sacred stories

day 6 :

• Begin with breakfast and dream interpretation, followed by a tobacco ritual to connect with your inner self

• Return to the main community area for a nourishing lunch and well-deserved rest

• Spend the afternoon engaging in traditional games with children and elders – from strategy-based games to fun physical challenges

• Relax before dinner

• Experience a guided presentation of the Ayahuasca preparation ceremony (no consumption), learning about the process, significance, and cultural meaning

day 7 :

• Breakfast with the community, followed by a dream-sharing circle and final tobacco ceremony.

• Participate in local craft and pottery demonstrations

• Visit the women’s artisan fair and support the preservation of ancestral knowledge through handmade crafts

• Share lunch with the community

• Continue games and shared time with children and elders to deepen your connection

• Enjoy your final dinner, followed by a cultural night featuring traditional songs, dances, and farewell blessings from the Sapara

day 8 :

• Farewell breakfast

• Return to Shell by plane